Lone Wolf and Cub (1973)
Lone Wolf and Cub is a 1973 Japanese-language action & adventure series created by Kazuo Koike. It stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Taketoshi Naitō and Katzutaka Nishikawa.
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.
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What is Lone Wolf and Cub about?
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.
When was Lone Wolf and Cub released?
Lone Wolf and Cub was released on 8 April 1973.
How many episodes does Lone Wolf and Cub have?
Lone Wolf and Cub has 78 episodes across 3 seasons.
Who made Lone Wolf and Cub?
Lone Wolf and Cub was created by Kazuo Koike.
Where can I watch Lone Wolf and Cub?
Lone Wolf and Cub is available on Amazon Video.
Where to watch Lone Wolf and Cub
Buy: Amazon Video