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Following the massive success of the 1978 movie version, this TV series is newly produced by returning faces such as Director Kinji Fukasaku and actors Sonny Chiba and Kinnosuke Yorozuya. After the death of the second Tokugawa shogun Hidetada, his sons Iemitsu and Tadanaga shed family blood over the succession of the dynasty. Iemitsu's swordmaster Munenori Yagyu leads the Yagyu clan with his oldest son Jubei Yagyu and lends their swords to Iemitsu as they throw themselves into a bloody conflict.

Sonny Chiba in Shogun's Samurai - Yagyuicizoku no Inbou: Episode 1

The fierce battle between Iemitsu and Tadanaga is getting more heated. Jubei leads a team on an ambush, which turns out to be a trap with dire consequences.

Shogun's Samurai Episode 2

Jubei has recovered from his wounds and rejoined his family. With a cunning plan set by the Yagyus, the battle between Iemitsu and Tadanaga finally reaches its climax.

Shogun's Samurai Episode 3

"Iemitsu has been instated as Shogun, but there are still forces that want to target him. The Yagyus must now protect him from a ruthless ninja clan known as The Onibis"

Shogun's Samurai Episode 4

Under the strict rule of the new Shogun, many samurais were suddenly outcast and became Ronins. A group of rogue Ronins kept an inn under hostage in a plot to overthrow the current shogunate.

Shogun's Samurai Episode 5

Iemitsu attempts to solidify the bond between the shogunate and the imperial court by offering his sister to be the consort of the emperor. A series of conspiracies led to the formation of the notorious Ura-yagyu group, led by Jubei.

Shogun's Samurai Episode 6

Jubei is sent on a search and rescue mission to retrieve his missing uncle. Unbeknownst to him, it was a setup and he is forced to make a hard choice.

Shogun's Samurai Episode 7

The shogun falls in love with a mysterious woman who Jubei suspects to be a spy. With the Shogun's life on the line, Jubei and his ura-yagyus must hurry to find the truth before its too late.

Shogun's Samurai Episode 8

The shogunate keeps tightening its iron grip upon the Daimyos. Lord Izu plans to use a recent scandal to abolish the Kato clan, and they have to rely once more on the Ura-Yagyus to maintain peace in the country.

Shogun's Samurai Episode 9

The Yagyus are involved in a tragic conflict between the family of a bride and a corrupt government official. A series of manipulations finally led Jubei to confront The shogun himself.