Series synopsis
Lone Wolf and Cub, also known as 子連れ狼 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on October 14, 2002. It stars Kinya Kitaoji, Tsubasa Kobayashi, Keiko Tokoshima and Isao Natsuyagi.
Ronin Ogami Itto travels around 17th century Japan, accompanied by his young son Daigoro, in search of those who has offended him.
Premise
Ronin Ogami Itto travels around 17th century Japan, accompanied by his young son Daigoro, in search of those who has offended him.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kinya Kitaoji as Ogami Ittô
- Tsubasa Kobayashi as Daigorô
- Keiko Tokoshima as Azami
- Isao Natsuyagi as Yagyu Retsudo
- Yoshiaki Fujiwara as Shinjuro
- Kyôko Kishida as Narrator
- Seizō Fukumoto
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | October 14, 2002 | December 9, 2002 |
| Season 2 | 19 | July 7, 2003 | December 15, 2003 |
| Season 3 | 10 | July 7, 2004 | September 13, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bond Between Father and Son Cannot Be Broken! A tale of wandering and vengeance by Hai Itto, a master of the Suio style of swordsmanship and a former official intermediary, wage a one-man war along with his infant son, Daigoro against Yagyu clan. |
October 14, 2002 |
| 2 |
Promise Between Father and Son - Daigoro Makes the Pickpocket Cry Daigoro wakes and Itto is gone at the request of Kizaemon to avenge the death of Yoichiro. As a 3-year-old alone, Daigoro is lured to a temple where he meets a pickpocket, Oha and trouble ensues. |
October 21, 2002 |
| 3 |
The Woman Who is Setting Up the Buri Buri! Don't Cry, Daigoro While eating at an inn, Itto and Daigoro are visited by Okayo, with blood on her hands from her attacker Bunbematsu, who she accidentally killed. She is protected by Itto, who refuses to turn her over to Torizo, the brothel manager. |
October 28, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ather and Son of the Underworld, Again... The lone wolf received an assassination request to avenge a clan on the brink of being abolished. The plot thickens as they got caught in a scheme full of betrayals and deceit while being pursued relentlessly by the Yagyu clan. |
July 7, 2003 |
| 2 |
A Close Call! A Man and a Woman Held Captive by Beasts The lone wolf and cub found themselves trapped in an inn as hostages, as a ruthless gang of bandits called The Flying Beasts terrorize the village. The lone wolf must now try to break free and save himself, Daigoro, and the other hostages from these bandits. |
July 14, 2003 |
| 3 |
Three Thugs and a Slut! A Taste of Motherhood for Daigoro... Ogami and Daigoro are joined in their travel by a runaway prostitute who is being chased by a group of bandits who have been holding her captive for many years. The prostitute developed a strong bond with daigoro who has always longed for a mother's love that he has never experienced. |
July 21, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Father and Son's Final Journey! Daigoro! Live! Itto and Daigoro have officially become the most wanted criminals in Japan. Retsudo is enraged and send his own estranged son to lead an elite assassination squad to kill Itto before other people can claim the bounty. |
July 7, 2004 |
| 2 |
The Devilish Princess and the Heir's Conspiracy! A disgraced samurai intercepted an assassination request made to the lone wolf. Itto now has no choice but to go against a deceitful woman and her cunning plot to make her daughter the heir to a clan. |
July 14, 2004 |
| 3 |
Come, Come... Itto receives an assassination request to kill a clan leader from a grieving widow of a samurai. Knowing the danger that lies ahead, he left Daigoro in case he does not survive the mission. |
July 19, 2004 |
Production
Release
| First aired | October 14, 2002 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | September 13, 2004 |
| Status | Returning Series |