Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura(1970)
Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura Synopsis
Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura is a Japanese period drama that aired on the TBS network from November 2, 1970 to August 30, 1971 in the "Brother Gekijo" slot. It ran for 44 colour episodes of 30 minutes each. Based on Sohachi Yamaoka's novel "Chiba Shusaku", it depicts the youth of Chiba Shusaku, founder of the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship. A hot-blooded young man who calls himself Shusaku enters the dojo of Asari Matashichiro and, through encounters with all kinds of people, grows rapidly both in swordsmanship and in character. Produced by TBS and Shochiku. Rerun on the Japanese CS channel Jidaigeki Senmon Channel from March 17, 2025.
Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura (1970) is a drama series that premiered on November 2, 1970, spanning 1 season and 44 episodes. It stars Ryô Iwashita, Yūko Enatsu, Yumi Iwai and Koichi Ose.
- First aired:
- 1970-11-02
- Last aired:
- 1971-08-30
Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ryô Iwashita
as Chiba Shūsaku / Otokichi
- Yūko Enatsu
Yūko Enatsu
as Nanae
- Yumi Iwai
Yumi Iwai
as Aya
Koichi Ose
as Asari Matashichirō
Minoru Chiaki
as Urayama Juzada (Chiba Kōemon)
Akiko Koyama
as Yoshino
- Tadayoshi Kura
Tadayoshi Kura
as Asari Zōtarō
Hiroshi Fujioka
as Arao Harutarō
Goro Kataoka
as Morikawa Shinnosuke
- Kenji Mori
Kenji Mori
as Tatsumiya Bunzō
Rieko Sumi
as Okayo
- Rokku Furukawa
Rokku Furukawa
as Kuma-san / Takichi
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Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura?
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Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura (1970) is available to stream on Jidiaigeki Senmon Channel Amazon Channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura are there?
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Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura has 1 season and 44 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 2, 1970.
Is Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura still running?
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No. Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on August 30, 1971.
Who is in the cast of Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura?
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Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura (1970) stars Ryô Iwashita, Yūko Enatsu, Yumi Iwai, Koichi Ose and Minoru Chiaki. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.