About this season
Set in the 18th century, the show follows the Shogun Yoshimune, who likes to disguise himself as a low-ranking samurai and go into his capital of Edo to see the life of the common man, as well as to seek out and punish evildoers who would hurt his citizens. He is aided by Magistrate Oo'oka and a vivacious fireman, Tatsugoro, as well as a rotating cast of other recurring characters. Along with Zenigata Heiji and Mito Kōmon, it ranks among the longest-running series in the jidaigeki genre. Like so many other jidaigeki, it falls in the category of kanzen-chōaku, loosely, "rewarding good and punishing evil."
Episodes (13)
1. The Beautiful Sniper
Aired 8 July 2002 • 45 min
2. Mother of Yoshimune's Child
Aired 15 July 2002 • 45 min
3. The Old Thief's Revenge
Aired 22 July 2002 • 45 min
4. The Lord Sets a Trap
Aired 29 July 2002 • 45 min
5. Chief Elopes with the Female Bandit
Aired 5 August 2002 • 45 min
6. Kitsune Kozo, the Fox Kid
Aired 12 August 2002 • 45 min
7. Dubious Clan Successor
Aired 19 August 2002 • 45 min
8. His Toughest Decision
Aired 26 August 2002 • 45 min
9. Clairvoyant Osaki
Aired 2 September 2002 • 45 min
10. Eye-witness in the Rain
Aired 9 September 2002 • 45 min
11. Episode 11
Aired 16 September 2002 • 45 min
12. Episode 12
Aired 29 December 2004 • 45 min
13. Episode 13
Aired 29 December 2008 • 45 min