Series synopsis
Shusaku's Odyssey, also known as 熱血!周作がゆく is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on tv asahi on October 19, 2000. It ended on December 14, 2000. It stars Shunsuke Nakamura, Hiroshi Fujioka, Taro Yamamoto and Ryo Karato.
In Edo, a determined young swordsman, Chiba Shūsaku, joins a dojo to pursue his dream. He forges strong friendships with fellow students, including one who works for a magistrate. As Shūsaku trains under a respected master, he faces challenges both within the dojo and in the city, growing as a swordsman and navigating the vibrant Edo society.
Premise
In Edo, a determined young swordsman, Chiba Shūsaku, joins a dojo to pursue his dream. He forges strong friendships with fellow students, including one who works for a magistrate. As Shūsaku trains under a respected master, he faces challenges both within the dojo and in the city, growing as a swordsman and navigating the vibrant Edo society.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | October 19, 2000 | December 14, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The First Triump of the Itto-ryu Style! | October 19, 2000 |
| 2 | The Mystery of the Novelist's Murder | October 26, 2000 |
| 3 | The Revengeful Ghost of the Bride | November 2, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tv asahi |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 19, 2000 |
| Last aired | December 14, 2000 |
| Status | Ended |