Series synopsis
Samurai Vendetta, also known as 薄桜記 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on NHK BS Premium on July 13, 2012. It ended on September 21, 2012. It stars Kyōzō Nagatsuka, Kazuya Takahashi, Koji Yamamoto and Yuki Shibamoto.
Tange Tenzen is made a vassal to the shogun. He is a master of the single long sword fighting style. But in order to defend the honour of his wife, Nagao Chiharu, he loses an arm and his family is also wiped out.
Premise
Tange Tenzen is made a vassal to the shogun. He is a master of the single long sword fighting style. But in order to defend the honour of his wife, Nagao Chiharu, he loses an arm and his family is also wiped out.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kyōzō Nagatsuka as Kira Kozukenosuke
- Kazuya Takahashi as Horibe Yasube
- Koji Yamamoto as Tange Tenzen
- Yuki Shibamoto as Nagao Chiharu
- Shingo Katsurayama as Takagi Keinoshin
- Rie Tomosaka as Osang
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | July 13, 2012 | September 21, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Adultery First episode |
July 13, 2012 |
| 2 | Dishonor | July 20, 2012 |
| 3 | Silencing | July 27, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK BS Premium |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 13, 2012 |
| Last aired | September 21, 2012 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | ended |