The Life of Bangaku (2002)
Original title: 盤嶽の一生
The Life of Bangaku is a 2002 Japanese-language drama series. It stars Koji Yakusho, Satoko Takemoto and Kaori Momoi.
Master swordsman Bangaku Ajigawa is a Ronin with an honest heart, and hates deception. With no family or money, he lives by his own rules. Bangaku’s one treasure and reason to live is his master sword, Hekimitsuhira. But because of it, people around him regularly lie and deceive him. This light-hearted samurai drama follows the comedic life of Bengaku.
Produced by Eizou Kyoto, this drama is to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Director Kon Ichikawa.
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What is The Life of Bangaku about?
Master swordsman Bangaku Ajigawa is a Ronin with an honest heart, and hates deception. With no family or money, he lives by his own rules. Bangaku’s one treasure and reason to live is his master sword, Hekimitsuhira. But because of it, people around him regularly lie and deceive him. This light-hearted samurai drama follows the comedic life of Bengaku. Produced by Eizou Kyoto, this drama is to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Director Kon Ichikawa.
When was The Life of Bangaku released?
The Life of Bangaku was released on 5 March 2002.
How many episodes does The Life of Bangaku have?
The Life of Bangaku has 10 episodes across 1 seasons.