Plot — What is Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura about?
Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura is a Japanese period drama that aired on the TBS network from November 2, 1970 to August 30, 1971 in the "Brother Gekijo" slot. It ran for 44 colour episodes of 30 minutes each. Based on Sohachi Yamaoka's novel "Chiba Shusaku", it depicts the youth of Chiba Shusaku, founder of the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship. A hot-blooded young man who calls himself Shusaku enters the dojo of Asari Matashichiro and, through encounters with all kinds of people, grows rapidly both in swordsmanship and in character. Produced by TBS and Shochiku. Rerun on the Japanese CS channel Jidaigeki Senmon Channel from March 17, 2025.
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| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1970 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Seasons | 1 (44 episodes) |
Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura — FAQ
Is Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura worth watching? Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura is a Japanese period drama that aired on the TBS network from November 2, 1970 to August 30, 1971 in the "Brother Gekijo" slot. It ran for 44 colour episodes of 30 minutes each. Based on S
Who is behind Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura? Created by 山岡荘八.
Who is in the cast of Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura? It stars 岩下亮, Yūko Enatsu, Yumi Iwai, Koichi Ose, Minoru Chiaki, Akiko Koyama and more.
Where can I stream Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura? Streaming availability for Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura release? It first aired in 1970.
