Gokenin Zankuro (1995)
Gokenin Zankuro is a 1995 Japanese-language drama series. It stars Ken Watanabe, Kyôko Kishida and Mayumi Wakamura.
Zankuro Matsudaira (Ken Watanabe) is a low-grade vassal of the Tokugawa Shogun, forced to moonlight as a bodyguard and executioner to make ends meet. He also has a drinking problem, an overeating mother, and a propensity to protect the oppressed, all of which eat into his finances. His confident mother Masajo (Kyoko Kishida) is the descendant of a famous family of shogunate retainers and a mistress of the pen and sword, who regards her son as a failure.
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What is Gokenin Zankuro about?
Zankuro Matsudaira (Ken Watanabe) is a low-grade vassal of the Tokugawa Shogun, forced to moonlight as a bodyguard and executioner to make ends meet. He also has a drinking problem, an overeating mother, and a propensity to protect the oppressed, all of which eat into his finances. His confident mother Masajo (Kyoko Kishida) is the descendant of a famous family of shogunate retainers and a mistress of the pen and sword, who regards her son as a failure.
When was Gokenin Zankuro released?
Gokenin Zankuro was released on 9 January 1995.
How many episodes does Gokenin Zankuro have?
Gokenin Zankuro has 50 episodes across 5 seasons.
Where can I watch Gokenin Zankuro?
Gokenin Zankuro is available on Plex, Tubi TV and Xumo Play.