Abarenbo Shogun
暴れん坊将軍
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Set in the 18th century, the show follows the Shogun Yoshimune, who likes to disguise himself as a low-ranking samurai and go into his capital of Edo to see the life of the common man, as well as to seek out and punish evildoers who would hurt his citizens. He is aided by Magistrate Oo'oka and a vivacious fireman, Tatsugoro, as well as a rotating cast of other recurring characters. Along with Zenigata Heiji and Mito Kōmon, it ranks among the longest-running series in the jidaigeki genre. Like so many other jidaigeki, it falls in the category of kanzen-chōaku, loosely, "rewarding good and punishing evil."
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Season 1
The Star of Edo
Roughhousing daimyo Tokugawa Yoshimune of Kishu reluctantly becomes the Shogun so that he may bring prosperity to everyone in the country. On his procession to Edo Palace, he runs into his old friend Tatsugoro, and a little girl begging for a pardon for her father on death row. Yoshimune decides to sneak out of Edo Palace and do a little detective work.
The Remarkable Charlatan
Ogyu Shosen is called a quack doctor, but Yoshimune thinks he should be made surgeon-general.
The First Fireman Banner
Hatamoto firemen are causing a nuisance and thieving in town, so fiery Tatsugoro and his gang of construction workers aim to take them down.
Mother From Long Past
A hatamoto's spoiled brat daughter is in the habit of thieving and blaming it on commoners. Meanwhile, Yoshimune becomes preternaturally obsessed with a den-den taiko (a type of child's toy).
Spring in the O'oku
The Splendid Potato Samurai
The Man of River Styx
The Befouled Truncheon
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Stream Abarenbo Shogun online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed family, drama, and action & adventure series originally produced in Japanese and released in 1978, it's earned a solid 8.0/10 from 8 viewers worldwide.
About Abarenbo Shogun
Set in the 18th century, the show follows the Shogun Yoshimune, who likes to disguise himself as a low-ranking samurai and go into his capital of Edo to see the life of the common man, as well as to seek out and punish evildoers who would hurt his citizens. He is aided by Magistrate Oo'oka and a vivacious fireman, Tatsugoro, as well as a rotating cast of other recurring characters. Along with Zenigata Heiji and Mito Kōmon, it ranks among the longest-running series in the jidaigeki genre. Like so many other jidaigeki, it falls in the category of kanzen-chōaku, loosely, "rewarding good and punishing evil." Across 12 seasons and 834 episodes, originally airing on tv asahi.
Abarenbo Shogun Cast and Characters
The cast features Ken Matsudaira (as Tokugawa Yoshimune), Saburo Kitajima (as Tatsugoro), and Tadashi Yokouchi (as Oo'oka Echizen-no-Kami Tadasuke). Their performances are a major reason Abarenbo Shogun has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Abarenbo Shogun keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Abarenbo Shogun have?
Abarenbo Shogun has 834 episodes across 12 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Abarenbo Shogun good? What's the rating?
Abarenbo Shogun holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 8 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Abarenbo Shogun?
The main cast includes Ken Matsudaira, Saburo Kitajima, and Tadashi Yokouchi.
Is Abarenbo Shogun available in Japanese?
Yes — Abarenbo Shogun was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Abarenbo Shogun released?
Abarenbo Shogun first aired in 1978.
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Where can I watch Abarenbo Shogun for free?
You can watch Abarenbo Shogun online for free on Bowood.TV. All 834 episodes across 12 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Abarenbo Shogun have?
Abarenbo Shogun currently has 12 seasons and a total of 834 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Abarenbo Shogun about?
Set in the 18th century, the show follows the Shogun Yoshimune, who likes to disguise himself as a low-ranking samurai and go into his capital of Edo to see the life of the common man, as well as to seek out and punish evildoers who would hurt his citizens. He is aided by Magistrate Oo'oka and a vivacious fireman, T… It belongs to the Family, Drama, Action & Adventure genres.
In which language is Abarenbo Shogun originally available?
Abarenbo Shogun was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Abarenbo Shogun first released?
Abarenbo Shogun first premiered on January 7, 1978 (1978). The series has since concluded its run.
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