子連れ狼

子連れ狼

  • 1973
  • 3 Seasons
  • 78 Episodes
  •  7.9  (8)
  •   Ended

Ogami Itto is a master swordsman who holds a position of high power in the Tokugawa Shogunate. Highly trusted by the Shogun, he serves as the official decapitator, assisting lords and samurai who have been ordered by the Shogun to commit seppuku. One day, Itto’s wife and members of his household are brutally murdered by a clan seeking to avenge their lord’s execution, which had been carried out by Itto. In the wake of the attack, two items are left in Itto’s home: his unhurt infant son, Daigoro, and a symbol meant to signify Itto’s betrayal of the Shogun. Disgraced by the false symbol, Itto is labeled a traitor and forced to forfeit his position. He becomes a ronin, wandering the country with his son, searching for the men who killed his wife, seeking to clear his name and avenge her death.

子連れ狼
Seasons
Swordsmanship
26. Swordsmanship
September 26, 1976
Itto has long straddled the line between life and death, but it is not a path one can follow forever. In the end, on which side of the line will Itto finally find himself?
The Waves and The Flutes
25. The Waves and The Flutes
September 19, 1976
The fate of the Yagyu and the Grass are intertwined; One cannot exist without the other. It is for that reason the Grass launches one, final attempt on Itto’s life.
The Guardian
24. The Guardian
September 12, 1976
Itto and Daigoro’s paths cross with a man known as Bunshichi. What’s his reason for stealing all that money?
Battle in The Shadows
23. Battle in The Shadows
September 05, 1976
No matter what Abe does, Retsudo somehow finds a way to foil his assassination attempts. Abe may have the upper hand for now, but Retsudo is a patient man…
Fathers and Sons
22. Fathers and Sons
August 29, 1976
Itto waits while Retsudo is on trial. Meanwhile, the Grass starts mobilizing...
Impending Death
21. Impending Death
August 22, 1976
Retsudo is summoned to face the shogun. Meanwhile, the bounty on Itto’s head may have been rescinded, but that doesn’t mean everyone will tolerate his presence.
The Day of The Awaited Duel / The Showdown
20. The Day of The Awaited Duel / The Showdown
August 15, 1976
Abe watches as Itto and Retsudo resume their duel, hoping the poison he applied to their swords will finish them off. What will the two do when they realize this treachery?
Light on The River of Blood
19. Light on The River of Blood
August 08, 1976
The floodgates are opened, and the city of Edo is in danger. In the face of such a catastrophic threat, two mortal enemies are forced to work together.
The Father, The Son, and The Grenade / The Roaring Thunder
18. The Father, The Son, and The Grenade / The Roaring Thunder
August 01, 1976
Itto and Retsudo’s paths will cross at the Haccho river. Will that be where their fates are finally decided?
Cloaked in a Scent
17. Cloaked in a Scent
July 25, 1976
Cornered and desperate, Abe flees from Retsudo’s wrath. The poisoner’s only hope? Assassinating Itto before his pursuer catches up.
Wildfire
16. Wildfire
July 18, 1976
Abe learns the truth and takes matters into his own hands as Retsudo schemes. Meanwhile, Itto runs into a lordless samurai.
The Monstrous Abe
15. The Monstrous Abe
July 11, 1976
Oshun and Abe prepare to snare Itto and Daigoro in their trap. They don’t care how far they have to go or whom they have to hurt!
Omens Good and Bad
14. Omens Good and Bad
July 04, 1976
An intentional snub signals that The Shogun’s patience towards Retsudo is wearing thin. With only 10 days to kill Itto, Retsudo hatches a plan with an unlikely ally.
The Moon in The Depths of The Heart / The Moon of Desire
13. The Moon in The Depths of The Heart / The Moon of Desire
June 27, 1976
Itto’s inevitable journey to Edo is nearing its end, but there are only a few routes left that he can take. His enemies know this and prepare...
Buei School of Gunnery / The Hand Canon
12. Buei School of Gunnery / The Hand Canon
June 20, 1976
Sakai would rather sacrifice his lands than have his men senselessly cut down by the Lone Wolf in someone else’s crusade. It is precisely for that reason he must now die.
Daigoro and The Flower of Happiness
11. Daigoro and The Flower of Happiness
June 13, 1976
Legend tells of a flower that would bring happiness to any who picked it. However, can there be any happiness for Miyo?
Guide Along The Line Between Life and Death / Ominous Path
10. Guide Along The Line Between Life and Death / Ominous Path
June 06, 1976
The latest plan to ensnare the Lone Wolf involves restricting the number of bounty hunters sent after him.
The Coarse Man and The Adulteress / Unfortunate Pair
9. The Coarse Man and The Adulteress / Unfortunate Pair
May 30, 1976
People always have a reason for their actions. Some desire to save others. Others desire to save themselves. As for Itto? There is only the grudge.
Season of Death
8. Season of Death
May 23, 1976
An old woman finds a small boy trying to catch fish by the shore. She teaches him how only to discover the boy wanted to feed his sick father, who is known as the Lone Wolf.
The Five Ninja Flowers / Five Sisters of Death
7. The Five Ninja Flowers / Five Sisters of Death
May 16, 1976
The Lone Wolf wanders, cutting down any bounty hunter in his path. Now, it is Akane’s turn. If she fails, her sisters must succeed in her place.
Your Life is Mine
6. Your Life is Mine
May 09, 1976
Believing that the Daijoji clan is acting under the orders of the Yagyu, Itto attempts to avoid needless bloodshed. But is that a luxury an assassin can afford?
A Mother's Taste
5. A Mother's Taste
May 02, 1976
Osen is determined to escape a Yakuza-run brothel. Will an encounter with the Lone Wolf finally give her the chance she seeks?
Silken Cloud
4. Silken Cloud
April 25, 1976
Itto regularly accepts assassination requests, but rarely does he receive a cancelation. What does the Yagyu have to do with it and what is the extent of their influence?
A Tomorrow That Shall Never Come / No Tomorrow
3. A Tomorrow That Shall Never Come / No Tomorrow
April 18, 1976
A failed ambush plays right into Ryuza’s hands. Can Itto survive the bounty hunter’s “genuine hell”? Meanwhile, Torizo cross paths with Itto once again.
Wet Nurse Parasol
2. Wet Nurse Parasol
April 11, 1976
The magistrate increases the reward for the Lone Wolf’s head when bounty hunters demand a higher price for such a dangerous target.
The Wolf Extinguishers Seek Immortality
1. The Wolf Extinguishers Seek Immortality
April 04, 1976
Retsudo has powerful friends, including the Shogun himself. To deal with Itto once and for all, the Shogun places the Guards of the Black Gate under Retsudo’s command.
子連れ狼 Lone Wolf and Cub

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Description
Ogami Itto is a master swordsman who holds a position of high power in the Tokugawa Shogunate. Highly trusted by the Shogun, he serves as the official decapitator, assisting lords and samurai who have been ordered by the Shogun to commit seppuku. One day, Itto’s wife and members of his household are brutally murdered by a clan seeking to avenge their lord’s execution, which had been carried out by Itto. In the wake of the attack, two items are left in Itto’s home: his unhurt infant son, Daigoro, and a symbol meant to signify Itto’s betrayal of the Shogun. Disgraced by the false symbol, Itto is labeled a traitor and forced to forfeit his position. He becomes a ronin, wandering the country with his son, searching for the men who killed his wife, seeking to clear his name and avenge her death.
  • Premiere Date
    April 08, 1973
  • Rating
    7.9  (8)