
A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji
Drama · History
Overview
The epic battles between the Heike and Genji (Taira and Minamoto clans) take centerstage as the defeated leader of the Genji, Minamoto Yoritomo resolves to end his clan's exile and avenge the brutal loss in December, 1159 as they had fought under the white banner of the Emperor, while the Taira fought under their red flags in a battle to the death. The fight only took one day, with the Genji suffering utter defeat which led to their exile. His father, Yoshitomo, took responsibility for the loss and rather than live in humiliation, he decides to commit suicide with all his sons following him. However, the bravest warrior among them, Yoritomo stands tall and declares that he will not kill himself, but rather will fight to restore the clan.
Top Cast


Hashizo Ōkawa
Hashizo Ōkawa
Hashizo Ōkawa


Yoshiko Mita
Yoshiko Mita
Yoshiko Mita


Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Masuo Kamiki
Masuo Kamiki
Masuo Kamiki


Kunio Kaga
Kunio Kaga
Kunio Kaga


Sonosuke Sawamura
Sonosuke Sawamura
Sonosuke Sawamura


Mikijiro Hira
Mikijiro Hira
Mikijiro Hira


Haruo Tanaka
Haruo Tanaka
Haruo Tanaka


Hiroko Sakuramachi
Hiroko Sakuramachi
Hiroko Sakuramachi


Masao Mishima
Masao Mishima
Masao Mishima
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