About this season
Master swordsman Bangaku Ajigawa is a Ronin with an honest heart, and hates deception. With no family or money, he lives by his own rules. Bangaku’s one treasure and reason to live is his master sword, Hekimitsuhira. But because of it, people around him regularly lie and deceive him. This light-hearted samurai drama follows the comedic life of Bengaku. Produced by Eizou Kyoto, this drama is to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Director Kon Ichikawa.
Episodes (10)
1. My Dear Sword
Aired 5 March 2002
Bandaku Ajikawa (Koji Yakusho) is a ronin who lost his parents when he was young and is lonely for the rest of his life.
2. The Mystery of the Map
Aired 12 March 2002
3. The Man From Tsugaru
Aired 19 March 2002
4. Travel Partner
Aired 26 March 2002
5. Missing Item
Aired 2 April 2002
6. Vagabond
Aired 9 April 2002
7. The Taming of the Shrew
Aired 16 April 2002
8. Man and Woman
Aired 23 April 2002
9. The "Fist" Boss
Aired 30 April 2002
10. The Two Bangaku's
Aired 7 May 2002