Epic Chushingura(1971)
Epic Chushingura Synopsis
Daichūshingura is a television dramatization of the events of the Forty-seven Ronin. The first episode aired on January 5, 1971, and the 52nd and final episode appeared on December 28 of the same year. The NET network broadcast it in the Tuesday evening 9:00–9:56 prime-time slot in Japan. The series featured an all-star cast. The central actor was Toshiro Mifune, who portrayed Ōishi Kuranosuke; Yoko Tsukasa his wife; and kabuki actor Onoe Kikugorō VII their son Chikara.
Epic Chushingura (1971) is a drama series that premiered on January 5, 1971, spanning 1 season and 52 episodes. It stars Tetsuya Watari, Toshirō Mifune, Kikugoro Onoe VI and Ichirō Arishima. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1971-01-05
- Last aired:
- 1971-12-28
Epic Chushingura Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tetsuya Watari
as Horibe Yasubei
Toshirō Mifune
as Oishi Kuranosuke
Kikugoro Onoe VI
as Asano Takumi-no-kami
Ichirō Arishima
as Horibe Yahei
Chūsha Ichikawa
as Kira Kozukenosuke
Yōko Tsukasa
as Oishi Riku
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Epic Chushingura Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Epic Chushingura – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Epic Chushingura?
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Epic Chushingura (1971) is available to stream on Hulu, with episodes also available to buy from FOD and Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Epic Chushingura are there?
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Epic Chushingura has 1 season and 52 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 5, 1971.
Is Epic Chushingura still running?
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No. Epic Chushingura is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 28, 1971.
Who is in the cast of Epic Chushingura?
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Epic Chushingura (1971) stars Tetsuya Watari, Toshirō Mifune, Kikugoro Onoe VI, Ichirō Arishima and Chūsha Ichikawa. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Epic Chushingura any good?
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Epic Chushingura (1971) is rated 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.