The Life of Bangaku (2002)
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.
The Life of Bangaku: Season 1 - 10 Episode s
1x1 - My Dear Sword
March 5, 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.
1x2 - The Mystery of the Map
March 12, 2002
1x3 - The Man From Tsugaru
March 19, 2002
1x4 - Travel Partner
March 26, 2002
1x5 - Missing Item
April 2, 2002
1x6 - Vagabond
April 9, 2002
1x7 - The Taming of the Shrew
April 16, 2002
1x8 - Man and Woman
April 23, 2002
1x9 - The "Fist" Boss
April 30, 2002
1x10 - The Two Bangaku's
May 7, 2002
The Life of Bangaku: 1 Season
Actors in The Life of Bangaku
Other names for The Life of Bangaku
The Life of Bantake (US)Bangaku no Issho (JP)