Epic Chushingura — Season 1, Episode 1: The Crises Surrounding Ako Castle

About Epic Chushingura

Daichūshingura is a television dramatization of the events of the Forty-seven Ronin. The first episode aired on January 5, 1971, and the 52nd and final episode appeared on December 28 of the same year. The NET network broadcast it in the Tuesday evening 9:00–9:56 prime-time slot in Japan. The series featured an all-star cast. The central actor was Toshiro Mifune, who portrayed Ōishi Kuranosuke; Yoko Tsukasa his wife; and kabuki actor Onoe Kikugorō VII their son Chikara.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2A Swirling Dark Mist
• E3Noble Samurai Spirit
• E4Unbearable Days
• E5The Longest Day in Genroku Period
• E6The Sad News Delivered to Ako
• E7The Great Decision
• E8Secret Operations Behind the Scenes
• E9The Great Discussion
• E10The Covered-up Petition
• E11Records of an Oath Sealed in Blood
• E12The Day of Ako Castle's Confiscation
• E13Low Ranking Samurai