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Ooka Echizen

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2013
8 Seasons
60 Episodes
JA
Returning Series

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The reign of the eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune in the Edo period, was notable for the “Ooka Sabaki” which supported the Kyoho Reforms that Yoshimune advanced. Yoshimune goes beyond status and the position he has been thrust in, to join with Edo magistrate Ooka Tadasuke and the Western medicine doctor Sakakibara Iori in order to promote the creation of a world for the common people of Edo. These three men deepen exchanges with the magistrate’s office and the townsfolk, uphold justice and struggle to keep order in Edo…

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Ooka Echizen

Ooka Echizen

9 episodes2013

Ooka Tadasuke was a magistrate of Ise Yamada (modern-day Ise City in Mie Prefecture). In 1712, he sentenced a thief who was causing a stir in the village. The culprit was a great-grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu and the feudal lord of the Kishu domain, who would later become Tokugawa Yoshimune. In fact, previous magistrates had turned a blind eye to Yoshimune’s bad conduct.

Ooka Echizen 2

Ooka Echizen 2

10 episodes2014

The reign of the eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune was notable for the “Ooka Sabaki” which supported the Kyoho Reforms advanced by Yoshimune. Ooka Echizen, an Edo magistrate, punished evil that brought suffering to the common people, making judicial decisions with humanity and fairness that came to be known as “Ooka Sabaki”. He would go beyond his status and position, and work very hard for the people’s happiness. He was also their pride.

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Ooka Echizen 3

8 episodes2016

The reign of the eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune was notable for the “Ooka Sabaki” which supported the Kyoho Reforms advanced by Yoshimune. Ooka Echizen, an Edo magistrate, punished evil that brought suffering to the common people, making judicial decisions with humanity and fairness that came to be known as “Ooka Sabaki”. He would go beyond his status and position, and work very hard for the people’s happiness. He was also their pride.

Ooka Echizen 4

Ooka Echizen 4

8 episodes2018

Ooka Echizen was an Edo magistrate who supported the Kyoho Reforms advanced by the eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune. Other than administrating the the town of Edo, Ooka also had a seat on the judicial council, managed local government affairs as well as temples and shrines. He punished evil that brought suffering to the common people, making judicial decisions with humanity and fairness that came to be known as “Ooka Sabaki”.

Ooka Echizen 5

Ooka Echizen 5

7 episodes2020
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Ooka Echizen 6

10 episodes2022
Ooka Echizen 7

Ooka Echizen 7

8 episodes2024

Calm and collected but energetic and humanist, the film depicts the activities of a famous magistrate who protects the lives and livelihoods of the common people of Edo.

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Season 8

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About Ooka Echizen

The reign of the eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune in the Edo period, was notable for the “Ooka Sabaki” which supported the Kyoho Reforms that Yoshimune advanced. Yoshimune goes beyond status and the position he has been thrust in, to join with Edo magistrate Ooka Tadasuke and the Western medicine doctor Sakakibara Iori in order to promote the creation of a world for the common people of Edo. These three men deepen exchanges with the magistrate’s office and the townsfolk, uphold justice and struggle to keep order in Edo… Across 8 seasons and 60 episodes, originally airing on NHK BS Premium, with status "Returning Series".

Ooka Echizen Cast and Characters

The cast features Noriyuki Higashiyama (as Ooka Echizen), Masanobu Katsumura (as Sakakibara Iori), Yoshimasa Kondo (as Sanji), Choei Takahashi (as Murakami Genjiro), and Chieko Matsubara (as Tae). Their performances are a major reason Ooka Echizen has built such a passionate audience.

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Ooka Echizen has 60 episodes across 8 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is Ooka Echizen good? What's the rating?

Ooka Echizen holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Ooka Echizen?

The main cast includes Noriyuki Higashiyama, Masanobu Katsumura, Yoshimasa Kondo, and Choei Takahashi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Ooka Echizen available in Japanese?

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When was Ooka Echizen released?

Ooka Echizen first aired in 2013.

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Ooka Echizen currently has 8 seasons and a total of 60 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", 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 Ooka Echizen about?

The reign of the eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune in the Edo period, was notable for the “Ooka Sabaki” which supported the Kyoho Reforms that Yoshimune advanced. Yoshimune goes beyond status and the position he has been thrust in, to join with Edo magistrate Ooka Tadasuke and the Western medicine doctor Sakakibara I…

In which language is Ooka Echizen originally available?

Ooka Echizen 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 Ooka Echizen first released?

Ooka Echizen first premiered on March 30, 2013 (2013). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.

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