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Drama
Daichūshingura is a television dramatization of the events of the Forty-seven Ronin. The first episode aired on January 5, 1971, and the 52nd and final episode appeared on December 28 of the same year. The NET network broadcast it in the Tuesday evening 9:00–9:56 prime-time slot in Japan. The series featured an all-star cast. The central actor was Toshiro Mifune, who portrayed Ōishi Kuranosuke; Yoko Tsukasa his wife; and kabuki actor Onoe Kikugorō VII their son Chikara.
Episodes
All seasons
S01 · E01
The Crises Surrounding Ako CastleJanuary 5, 1971
S01 · E02
A Swirling Dark MistJanuary 12, 1971
S01 · E03
Noble Samurai SpiritJanuary 19, 1971
S01 · E04
Unbearable DaysJanuary 26, 1971
S01 · E05
The Longest Day in Genroku PeriodFebruary 2, 1971
S01 · E06
The Sad News Delivered to AkoFebruary 9, 1971
S01 · E07
The Great DecisionFebruary 16, 1971
S01 · E08
Secret Operations Behind the ScenesFebruary 23, 1971
S01 · E09
The Great DiscussionMarch 2, 1971
S01 · E10
The Covered-up PetitionMarch 9, 1971
S01 · E11
Records of an Oath Sealed in BloodMarch 16, 1971
S01 · E12
The Day of Ako Castle's ConfiscationMarch 23, 1971
S01 · E13
Low Ranking SamuraiMarch 30, 1971
S01 · E14
The Dowry of YokeinApril 6, 1971
S01 · E15
The Hair-Cutting StalkerApril 13, 1971
S01 · E16
The Yagyu Secret AgentsApril 20, 1971
S01 · E17
A Revolt Against the GovernmentApril 27, 1971
S01 · E18
Break-UpMay 4, 1971
S01 · E19
The Quiet ShowdownMay 11, 1971
S01 · E20
The Sorrowful Samurai SpiritMay 18, 1971
