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Lone Wolf and Cub

1973·Show
78Episodes in3Seasons
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
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IMDb8.2
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Lone Wolf and Cub fingerprint

A , series: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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About

Kozure Okami

Ogami Itto is a master swordsman who holds a position of high power in the Tokugawa Shogunate. Highly trusted by the Shogun, he serves as the official decapitator, assisting lords and samurai who have been ordered by the Shogun to commit seppuku. One day, Itto’s wife and members of his household are brutally murdered by a clan seeking to avenge their lord’s execution, which had been carried out by Itto. In the wake of the attack, two items are left in Itto’s home: his unhurt infant son, Daigoro, and a symbol meant to signify Itto’s betrayal of the Shogun. Disgraced by the false symbol, Itto is labeled a traitor and forced to forfeit his position. He becomes a ronin, wandering the country with his son, searching for the men who killed his wife, seeking to clear his name and avenge her death.
SamuraiRevengeFather-SonFeudal JapanSword FightingTragedyViolenceRoninBetrayal

Crew

Directed by:
Buichi Saitō, Teruo Ishii, Minoru Matsushima
Written by:
Kazuo Koike, Goseki Kojima, Eizaburo Shiba
Produced by:
Mataichirô Yamamoto

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Lone Wolf and Cub

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lone Wolf and Cub legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lone Wolf and Cub worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lone Wolf and Cub rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Lone Wolf and Cub have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 78 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Will Lone Wolf and Cub make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare. The humor is mostly dark humor.

Is Lone Wolf and Cub plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch Lone Wolf and Cub?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is Lone Wolf and Cub good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Probably. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will Lone Wolf and Cub scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No. It's tense rather than scary.

Will I feel good after watching Lone Wolf and Cub?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

When did Lone Wolf and Cub air?

It ran from 1973 to 1976 and has ended.

What language is Lone Wolf and Cub in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Lone Wolf and Cub?

4ATCHDEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lone Wolf and Cub in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lone Wolf and Cub use?

Psychological CombatBadass and BabyHostage SituationThe StorytellerEveryone Is RelatedDragon with an AgendaClose-Call HaircutLuke, I Am Your FatherShut Up, Hannibal!Anti-VillainGone Horribly RightAn Arm and a Legand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for Lone Wolf and Cub, including Psychological Combat, Badass and Baby, Hostage Situation.