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Status: Ended

Network: NHK

Type: Scripted

Rating: 0.0/10

Love & War of a Samurai

TV SERIES 2003 1 SEASON

Overview

Based on the jidaigeki novel, Semishigure, written by Fujisawa Shuhei. Duty and honor were the principles of the samurai, but just like others throughout history, greed and power motivated some while friendship, truth and love guided others. This is the story of Bunshiro, a true warrior who survives tragedy in his youth to become a great swordsman and defender of the weak, and Fuku, the love of his life. They first fall in love as teenagers, but her poverty and his tragedy separate them. After a corrupt official forces Bunshiro's father to commit suicide, he is treated like an outcast. Later, the same official tries to use Bunshiro in a plot to kill Fuku, who has become a wife of the local lord, but he turns the tables, saving Fuku and her child and uncovering the corruption. Many years later Bunshiro and Fuku meet again to reminisce about their lives, and the love that remains smoldering in their hearts.

This production, originally released in 2003, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.

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  • • Explores themes within Drama.
  • • Produced in .
  • • Original Language: Japanese.

Directed By

Mikio Sato, Tanaka Kenji

Written By

N/A

Starring Cast

Seasons

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Season 1

7 Episodes • Aired 2003-08-22

No season overview provided for this season.

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