The Life of Bangaku

Season 1

Master swordsman Bangaku Ajigawa is a Ronin with an honest heart, and hates deception. With no family or money, he lives by his own rules. Bangaku’s one treasure and reason to live is his master sword, Hekimitsuhira. But because of it, people around him regularly lie and deceive him. This light-hearted samurai drama follows the comedic life of Bengaku.

Produced by Eizou Kyoto, this drama is to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Director Kon Ichikawa.

Where to Watch Season 1

The Roku ChannelFree

10 Episodes

My Dear Sword
E1
My Dear SwordBandaku Ajikawa (Koji Yakusho) is a ronin who lost his parents when he was young and is lonely for the rest of his life.
The Mystery of the Map
E2
The Mystery of the Map
The Man From Tsugaru
E3
The Man From Tsugaru
Travel Partner
E4
Travel Partner
Missing Item
E5
Missing Item
Vagabond
E6
Vagabond
The Taming of the Shrew
E7
The Taming of the Shrew
Man and Woman
E8
Man and Woman
The "Fist" Boss
E9
The "Fist" Boss
The Two Bangaku's
E10
The Two Bangaku's