
Sasaki Kojiro
History · Drama
Overview
Ronin Sasaki Kojiro pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a master swordsman. Along the way he encounters another great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi.
Top Cast


Chiyonosuke Azuma
Chiyonosuke Azuma
Sasaki Kojiro
Chiyonosuke Azuma
Sasaki Kojiro


Shinobu Chihara
Shinobu Chihara
Shinobu Chihara


Keiko Okawa
Keiko Okawa
Keiko Okawa


Chiezo Kataoka
Chiezo Kataoka
Musashi Miyamoto
Chiezo Kataoka
Musashi Miyamoto


Shin Tokudaiji
Shin Tokudaiji
Shin Tokudaiji


Miki Sanjō
Miki Sanjō
Miki Sanjō


Kogiku Hanayagi
Kogiku Hanayagi
Kogiku Hanayagi


Kensaku Hara
Kensaku Hara
Kensaku Hara


Harumi Urazato
Harumi Urazato
Harumi Urazato


Sonosuke Sawamura
Sonosuke Sawamura
Sonosuke Sawamura
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