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 (18)
1
E1
1. The Mikoshi Shrine Beckons
Aired 13 July 1996 • 45 min
2
E2
2. Yoshimune and the Vampire
3
E3
3. Tears and Mother's Love
4
E4
4. Yoshiwara's Flying Oiran
5
E5
5. Unokichi's Exorcism
6
E6
6. Filial Piety's Pendemonium
7
E7
7. The Equestrian Magistrate
8
E8
8. Obun and the O'oku Chamber
9
E9
9. For Whom you Weep
10
E10
10. 100 Ryo Dream
11
E11
11. The Bride in Blood
12
E12
12. The Vendetta Suicide
13
E13
13. Fly High, Kite of Pride
14
E14
14. Owari Muneharu's Revolt
15
E15
15. The Wife Slays Her Enemy
16
E16
16. The Chief's Wife's Vendetta
17
E17
17. Assassin with Child
18
E18