The Unfettered Shogun (1978)
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."
Season 12 Episode List
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Episode 1 - The Beautiful Sniper
Release Date: 2002-07-08 -
Episode 2 - Mother of Yoshimune's Child
Release Date: 2002-07-15 -
Episode 3 - The Old Thief's Revenge
Release Date: 2002-07-22 -
Episode 4 - The Lord Sets a Trap
Release Date: 2002-07-29 -
Episode 5 - Chief Elopes with the Female Bandit
Release Date: 2002-08-05 -
Episode 6 - Kitsune Kozo, the Fox Kid
Release Date: 2002-08-12 -
Episode 7 - Dubious Clan Successor
Release Date: 2002-08-19 -
Episode 8 - His Toughest Decision
Release Date: 2002-08-26 -
Episode 9 - Clairvoyant Osaki
Release Date: 2002-09-02 -
Episode 10 - Eye-witness in the Rain
Release Date: 2002-09-09 -
Episode 11 - Episode 11
Release Date: 2002-09-16 -
Episode 12 - Episode 12
Release Date: 2004-12-29 -
Episode 13 - Episode 13
Release Date: 2008-12-29