ZATOICHI TV - GRAND FINALE

For the first time ever, the Grand Finale of the Zato Ichi story comes to DVD. These two episodes were written and directed by one of Japan's most distinguished filmmakers Teshigahara Hiroshi and elevate the Blind Swordsman from genre hero to fine art. After 25 feature films from 1962 through 1974, the television series lasted 4 years and helped keep alive the legend of the blind wandering gambler/masseur with the lightning fast sword. There were 100 episodes over the 4 seasons and while all of them are very good to excellent, this 2 part finale brings the series and the character to an exciting conclusion unlike anything that ever went before or after.

Episode 99: "The Rainbow Journey" takes Ichi to the inner chambers of a daimyo lord's concubine. A beautiful woman with a deadly secret holds the key to a treasure chest containing 1,000 gold coins. Can Ichi survive against the political activists who want to bring down the government with their bloody blades?

Episode 100: "The Dream Journey" intersperses Ichi's innermost fears and desires with the harsh realities of being a blind man who dreams only of being able to see the sun once more before he dies. With spectacular cinematography and plenty of dynamic swordplay, can Ichi conquer fear and defeat his most formidable adversary?

See Zato Ichi like never before in this stunning work of art!

Zatoichi TV - Grand Finale
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SOREKARA NO MUSASHI (The Further Adventures Of Miyamoto Musashi)
13 episodes on 7 discs
Individual Volumes $20 (CALL TO ORDER)
Entire Series $100

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Not much is known outside of Japan about Miyamoto Musashi’s later life since all the movie versions that were released here ended with the duel at Ganryu Island against his mortal enemy Sasaki Kojiro.
Picking up from that duel, this exciting mini-series tells the life-story of Japan’s most famous swordsman and his further adventures as he roamed the country in his quest to become the greatest swordsman in the land. Many more duels and vendettas await as Miyamoto Musashi goes onward to his eventual elevation of Zen Master.
Starring Kitaoji Kinya, son of all-time great Ichikawa Utaemon, this is one of the most popular versions of the master swordsman’s life.

Starring: KITAOJI Kinya

YAGYU JUBEI ABARETABI

The sequel to The Yagyu Conspiracy picks up when Yagyu Jubei (Sonny Chiba) has a falling out with the Shogun, and sets out on his own as a wanted man. Featuring the martial art skills of Sue Shiomi (Sister Streetfighter) as she is on official patrol with Jubei watching over her, making sure that he gets to fight in each episode as well.

This is one of the best and most exciting television series to ever hit the airwaves.

Full frame with English subtitles.

$19.95 per volume (PLEASE SPECIFY INDIVIDUAL VOLUME @ BOTTOM OF FINAL CHECK-OUT PAGE)

DAI CHUSHINGURA
THE 47 RONIN OF AKO

One of the most exciting and realistic versions of the story of the 47 Ronin of Ako. This powerful adaptation, done in 2 parts is absolutely thrilling.
Using the martial arts expertise of the Japan Action Club (JAC), this has some of the best fighting, as well as telling the story in its full length in a manner showing more insight into what really went on during the events leading up to, and after Lord Asano Takumi no Kami attacked Lord Kira Kozukenosuke.
Unlike some versions which are long winded and boring, this is the real deal.
This made for TV movie has broken new ground in the story, and must be seen. A true credit to the journals of Japan's greatest story. The revenge of the 47 men, who were willing to give their lives for the honor of their clan, and to avenge their beloved Lord.

$30.00

SHINSENGUMI KEPPUROKU

TV Series

Based on the historical novel “The Bloody Journal Of The Shinsengumi” by Shiba Ryutaro this is the best, most complete history of that brutal group of political assassins yet. The story is told through the eyes of Hijikata Toshizo, the second in command, and in effect the group’s conscience. The film TABOO was made from one of the chapters in this novel, The Lad With Bangs. Great history, and exciting action.
A must have!

SHINSENGUMI KEPPUROKU
11 Episodes on 6 DVD's
Price: $165.00

THE YAGYU CONSPIRACY
TV Series
(Yagyu Ichizoku no Inbo)

Toei-Asahi TV

39 episodes
Starring: Sonny Chiba, Sue Shiomi, Narita Mikio

One of the most memorable roles for Chiba was his portrayal of Yagyu Jubei, the one-eyed master swordsman who helped protect Shogun Iemitsu during the early days of Japan’s 17th Century. The Yagyu Clan under Jubei’s father Yagyu Tajima, must protect young Shogun Iemitsu from the plots of those seeking to overthrow him. This show consists of 39 hour-long episodes which feature awesome fighting from the Japan Action Club.
TV with English subtitles

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SHINSENGUMI

The arrival of Perry’s Black Ships rudely awakened Japan from 300 years of peaceful isolation from the world. Men set their eyes beyond Japan and began to demand change in society. Old clashed with the new, and thus began an age of turmoil. Amidst this confusion, one group remained true to the old ways and risked their lives to preserve the traditional shogunate system. Led by their charismatic captain, Kondo Isami, the SHINSENGUMI upheld the code of honor of the samurai. Tales abound of the feats of men like Kondo, Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji. Once again, TV Asahi brings to life the passion and glory of these men who lived during the most turbulent time in Japanese history. Full of pathos, action-packed, this is a series not to be missed by “chambara” fans.

$35.00 per volume (3 EPISODES)

MUSASHI

The story of Japan's greatest hero, the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi is brought to life in this amazing Taiga Drama tracing him from the earliest beginnings through his most famous battles on into his later life.
So much more of his life, background, and the political and social situations in Japan can be told in a year-long series than in a feature film. Much of his story has never been told before. This is the ultimate in Japanese Samurai television.

50 episodes on 25 discs

$30.00 per volume (2 EPISODES)

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CHUSHINGURA (GENROKU RYORAN)

This is the full story of the most famous incident in Japanese history; the vendetta of the 47 ronin.
Told over the course of an entire year, this Taiga Drama has it all. From the beginning seeds of discontent as the Ako Clan elders try to bring honor and honesty to their role as leaders in the far-off district to the unscrupulous actions of the vile Lord Kira; ultimately leading to the infamous "Pine Corridor Incident" after which the Ako Clan was dissolved and forced to go underground to carry out their mission of vengeance, with full knowledge that it would cost them their very lives.

Starring: NAKAMURA Kankuro,
MATSUDAIRA Ken, ISHIZAKA Koji,
MIYAZAWA Rie, OTAKE Shinobu, KYO Machiko, YOSHIDA Eisaku

49 episodes on 25 discs.

$30.00 per volume (2 EPISODES)

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LICENSE TO KILL

(KIRISUTE GOMEN)

We're in Shamisen-bori of the bustling city of Edo. The officers of Guardhouse 36 monopolize the popularity in Edo. They're strong against evil, soft in compassion. Even the Shogun depends on them. They're called the Kirisute Bansho (with a right to kill). This is a story about the men at that guardhouse. Tremendous fighting highlights these great stories in one of the true gems in Japanese television. 

Starring: NAKAMURA Kichiemon
NAGATO Isamu, IBUKI Go,
KAWASAKI Kimiaki, KOJIMA Sanji, IWAI Yumi,
KITAGAWA Megumi, NAKAJO Kyoko, HASHI Yukio

This show ran for three seasons. Season 1: 26 episodes on 13 discs
Season 2: 25 episodes on 13 discs
Season 3: 20 episodes on 10 discs

$30.00 per volume (2 EPISODES) CALL TO ORDER INDIVIDUAL EPISODES

DATE MASAMUNE-THE ONE EYED DRAGON'S LOVE AND AMBITION

From his early days as a wild youth in Oshu, through his development as one of the great warlords during Japan's historic 'Sengoku' Period (Era Of Warring Clans), this is the story of Date Masamune, the 'One-eyed Dragon'. Shunned by his mother, he always had to prove himself worthy of his position as heir, and then leader. A tremendous story taken from the pages of history, starring the uniquely talented Shibata Kyohei, who was best known for his portrayal of Hideyoshi in 'Taikoki', this made for television movie is not to be missed. The action abounds as he learns to be a master of the battlefield while each feudal lord seeks to assume control of Japan.

DATE MASAMUNE