Lone Wolf and Cub — Season 1, Episode 5: The Sad Story of Father and Son

Episode synopsis

While receiving a request to assassinate in the Ararenji Temple from Saeki, Itto is shot with a poison arrow by the Ura Yagyuans in the form of Unsui, led by Ishine and sent by Yagyu. Meanwhile, while caring for Itto in a coma, Daigoro meets Saya and Lori, a couple that lost a child and becomes fond of Daigoro while Itto’s fate is uncertain.

About Lone Wolf and Cub

Ronin Ogami Itto travels around 17th century Japan, accompanied by his young son Daigoro, in search of those who has offended him.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Bond Between Father and Son Cannot Be Broken!
• E2Promise Between Father and Son - Daigoro Makes the Pickpocket Cry
• E3The Woman Who is Setting Up the Buri Buri! Don't Cry, Daigoro
• E4Deadly Battle! Itto vs. 90 Outlaws
• E6Forgive Me, Daigoro! The Sad Fate of Father and Son
• E7Tears - Daigoro Learns of His Mother's Love
• E8The Flames of Conspiracy Sentence Itto to Death!
• E9A Sword Versus Retsudou! A Father's Love for Daigoro