The Unruly Ronin's Journey

Overview

A ronin named Azami Onijuro travels the Nikko Highway, he is being followed by the bounty hunter Daihachi and Yukata Danzen. He is pursued by his past as a covert spy under Lord Matsudaira. Due to certain circumstances, Onijuro betrayed him and became a wandering ronin. Ever since, he's been hunted by Matsudaira's subordinates and bounty hunters. After saving the tough and fiery woman Omom from yakuza trouble, Onijuro and his companions head to Akame-shuku (inn town). Here, a conflict brews between the Tsurugame family led by Genroku and the lawless monk group led by Tetsuzan, a former sumo wrestler gone rogue. Onijuro sides with Tetsuzan, while Daihachi and Danzen side with Genroku. This intricate web of allegiances and confrontations unfolds against the backdrop of the bustling post-town.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 31, 1991

Original language

Japanese

Spoken languages

Japanese

Countries

Japan

Production

Toei Company,Toei

Cast

Hiroshi Tachi,Masaki Kanda,Muga Takewaki,Taro Kawano,Yoko Minamino,Nagisa Katahira,Tetsuya Watari,Go Wakabayashi

Director

Mio Ezaki

Writer

Seiko Shimura

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt32135719