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COLLECTION · Series · 1973

Lone Wolf and Cub

子連れ狼

Ogami Itto is a master swordsman who holds a position of high power in the Tokugawa Shogunate. Highly trusted by the Shogun, he serves as the official decapitator, assisting lords and samurai who have been ordered by the Shogun to commit seppuku. One day, Itto’s wife and members of his household are brutally murdered by a clan seeking to avenge their lord’s execution, which had been carried out by Itto. In the wake of the attack, two items are left in Itto’s home: his unhurt infant son, Daigoro, and a symbol meant to signify Itto’s betrayal of the Shogun. Disgraced by the false symbol, Itto is labeled a traitor and forced to forfeit his position. He becomes a ronin, wandering the country with his son, searching for the men who killed his wife, seeking to clear his name and avenge her death.

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* 8.1 (10)ActionAdventureJapan
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Directors
Teruo Ishii
Creators
Kazuo Koike
Countries
Japan
Studios
Nippon TV · Union Motion Picture Co, Ltd. · Studio Ship
Runtime
45 min/ep
Release
08/04/1973
Score
8.1 / 10 (10)
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
26 episodes · 1973

The original episode two 'Oyuki of the Gomune' has been removed from any re-airings or reproductions.

My Son and My Sword for Hire
Episode 1. My Son and My Sword for Hire
1973-04-08 · 45 min

A noblewoman who was forced into prostitution after her fiancé and family were murdered at their wedding, asks Itto to kill the man responsible, a spurned former suitor.

Birds Have Wings, Beast Have Fangs / Fangs of the Wolf
Episode 2. Birds Have Wings, Beast Have Fangs / Fangs of the Wolf
1973-04-15 · 45 min

Ogami Itto and his young son Daigoro arrive in a town known for its hot springs, but the entire village has been taken over by a gang of murderous bounty hunters.

Ikkou-Bashi Bridge
Episode 3. Ikkou-Bashi Bridge
1973-04-22 · 45 min

Poisoned after a surprise attack, Ogami must face a deadly gauntlet of Yagyu assassins in order to fulfill a promise made to a dying man who saved Daigoro.

The Assassin’s Road / Highway of Assassins
Episode 4. The Assassin’s Road / Highway of Assassins
1973-04-29 · 45 min

A meeting on the Assassin’s Road causes Itto to remember the events leading up to his wife’s murder, and why he chose to bring his son with him on his mission of vengeance.

Daigoro and Omatsu / The Lowly Maid
Episode 5. Daigoro and Omatsu / The Lowly Maid
1973-05-06 · 45 min

Multiple stories interweave as Daigoro becomes lost while seeking medicine for his father and is befriended by a young woman who is being sold into service by a loan shark.

Deflowering / Amya and Anema
Episode 6. Deflowering / Amya and Anema
1973-05-13 · 45 min

When his father is delayed for multiple days after an assassination goes awry, a desperate Daigoro wanders off and falls into the hands of a ruthless gang of criminals.

The Guns of Sakai / The Sakai Rifle
Episode 7. The Guns of Sakai / The Sakai Rifle
1973-05-20 · 45 min

Itto is hired to assassinate a gunsmith who has reportedly developed a repeating rifle, a weapon that could completely destabilize the balance of power in Japan.

The Shield and The Castle / The Castle Wall Attack
Episode 8. The Shield and The Castle / The Castle Wall Attack
1973-05-27 · 45 min

Itto accepts an assignment to stop a shipment of gold, assassinate a government official, kill an entire team of covert agents and prevent a small clan from being framed.

The Endless Six Paths / Six Roads to Infinity
Episode 9. The Endless Six Paths / Six Roads to Infinity
1973-06-03 · 45 min

As Lord Yagyu prepares to send his last and strongest son, Gunbei, to kill Itto Ogami, the events of Gunbei and Itto's previous duel are revealed.

Baby Cart on The River Styx
Episode 10. Baby Cart on The River Styx
1973-06-10 · 45 min

A scheming magistrate's plan places Itto in the middle of a war between two Yakuza families, one of which is lead by the daughter of the leader of the other.

The Deer Hunters
Episode 11. The Deer Hunters
1973-06-17 · 45 min

While the Yagyu set a trap for Itto, a group of con artists pose as Lone Wolf and Cub and a disgraced Samurai takes on the role of Ogami.

Ochiyo's Boat
Episode 12. Ochiyo's Boat
1973-06-24 · 45 min

As Itto waits for an opportunity to assassinate a sadistic Lord, he and Daigoro observe the life of a young boat woman who must sell herself to support the man she loves.

The Mysterious Pickpocket / No Betrayal
Episode 13. The Mysterious Pickpocket / No Betrayal
1973-07-01 · 45 min

While Itto tracks down the killers of a young woman's entire family, Daigoro becomes caught up in a policeman's hunt for a notorious female pickpocket.

North to South, West to East
Episode 14. North to South, West to East
1973-07-08 · 45 min

Itto accepts a job that will protect the location of a secret gold mine, but the task is complicated when a rival swordsman takes Itto's target's son hostage.

The Night of The Fang
Episode 15. The Night of The Fang
1973-07-15 · 45 min

Itto must deal with a well-wishing doctor and a group of shadow ninja when he's tasked with killing a group of assassins who're rgeting the Shogun's lover.

Cloud Dragon, Wind Tiger
Episode 16. Cloud Dragon, Wind Tiger
1973-07-22 · 45 min

Itto returns to a spot on the banks of the Shinobu River where he once executed the lord of a Clan, and faces a samurai he defeated in a duel four years earlier.

Asaemon the Beheader / Executioner Asaemon
Episode 17. Asaemon the Beheader / Executioner Asaemon
1973-07-29 · 45 min

Government officials convince Asaemon the Beheader, one of the few swordsmen in Japan with a level of skill close to Ogami’s, to kill Itto in combat.

A Meager, Peaceful Life / Half Mat, One Mat, Two And A Half Go Of Rice
Episode 18. A Meager, Peaceful Life / Half Mat, One Mat, Two And A Half Go Of Rice
1973-08-05 · 45 min

Itto meets Sakon Shino, a beggar samurai who has given up killing for a life as a street performer. Shino urges Itto to give up his assassin life, for the sake of his son.

The 8 Gate Attack Formation
Episode 19. The 8 Gate Attack Formation
1973-08-12 · 45 min

The Lone Wolf and Cub have their work cut out for them when a seemingly simple job turns into a deadly game of lies and intrigue.

The Chrysanthemum Inn
Episode 20. The Chrysanthemum Inn
1973-08-19 · 45 min

The Lone Wolf and Cub rescue a woman who has sold herself into prostitution in order to stage her revenge on her murdered brother’s evil fiancé.

Mercenary Swordsmen / The Crossing Guard
Episode 21. Mercenary Swordsmen / The Crossing Guard
1973-08-26 · 45 min

Desperate to keep their clan from being dissolved, the family of a murdered Lord fake the real killer’s murder and ask Itto to verify their false claim.

Bekinoji's Tragedy
Episode 22. Bekinoji's Tragedy
1973-09-02 · 45 min

Assassins from the Kurokuwa clan stage a non-stop series of attacks that lasts for days, slowly steering an exhausted Lone Wolf and Cub into a deadly trap.

Thread of Tears
Episode 23. Thread of Tears
1973-09-09 · 45 min

Itto is hired to kill a samurai who has allegedly turned his men against Lord Norikatsu, but the true reasons turn out to be far more complex and deceptive.

Concealed Letter of The Yagyu / The Yagyu Letter
Episode 24. Concealed Letter of The Yagyu / The Yagyu Letter
1973-09-16 · 45 min

Ogami mysteriously joins a group of “the unclothed”, men with the unusual job of carrying people and baggage across a river where bridges and ferries are forbidden.

Daigoro's Song
Episode 25. Daigoro's Song
1973-09-23 · 45 min

After being thrown off a cliff during a battle with the Yagyu assassins, Daigoro searches for his now missing father while avoiding his family’s many enemies.

Drifting Shadow
Episode 26. Drifting Shadow
1973-09-30 · 45 min

Itto tries to follow the trail left by his missing son, Daigoro, while fighting off the forces of Lord Retsudo and his Yagyu assassins.

Season 2
Season 2
26 episodes · 1974
The Hojiro Yagyu / Blackfaces of Death
Episode 1. The Hojiro Yagyu / Blackfaces of Death
1974-04-07 · 45 min

With his three legitimate heirs dead, Retsudo Yagyu plots to impregnate his illegitimate daughter while sending her brother to fight Itto.

A Dark Southern Wind
Episode 2. A Dark Southern Wind
1974-04-14 · 45 min

In honor of a woman who saved his son’s life, Itto goes to assist a group of farmers who have been conscripted by the ruthless Lord Ichige and his brother.

The Yagyu Five-Pronged Technique / Yagyu Five-Prong Attack
Episode 3. The Yagyu Five-Pronged Technique / Yagyu Five-Prong Attack
1974-04-21 · 45 min

With no warriors left who are capable of beating Itto physically, the Yagyu resort to coercing a ninja to use the secret five prong technique against the Lone Wolf.

Waiting in The Rain / The Late Autumn Rain
Episode 4. Waiting in The Rain / The Late Autumn Rain
1974-04-28 · 45 min

Itto is hired by a Clan Lord to kill a spy who seduced and impregnated his daughter, while Daigoro befriends the woman’s now four year old son.

Mid-winter Arrival
Episode 5. Mid-winter Arrival
1974-05-05 · 45 min

To carry out an assassination, Itto must pose as a new head clerk… and to do that he must leave Diagoro alone in a cave during the middle of winter.

The Camouflage Kid / The Decoy
Episode 6. The Camouflage Kid / The Decoy
1974-05-12 · 45 min

Itto is betrayed by an employer and forced to spend many days on the run before he can return to Daigoro, forcing the three year old to fend for himself.

If The Wolf Comes / The Wolf Cometh
Episode 7. If The Wolf Comes / The Wolf Cometh
1974-05-19 · 45 min

While Daigoro suffers from an illness that distracts Itto, a group of desperate villages conspire to kill the Lone Wolf and Cub in order to pay off their taxes.

Japanese Silver-Leaf
Episode 8. Japanese Silver-Leaf
1974-05-26 · 45 min

A dogged Police officer tries to solve the mystery of why a Samurai’s daughter became a prostitute and hired Itto to kill a loan shark and his wife.

A Woman's Castle
Episode 9. A Woman's Castle
1974-06-02 · 45 min

A prospective employer sends 5 sword masters men in search of the Lone Wolf & Cub. To learn what the actual assignment is, Itto must find and slay all five.

The Day To Drive Away Evil Spirits / Exorcism Day
Episode 10. The Day To Drive Away Evil Spirits / Exorcism Day
1974-06-09 · 45 min

Itto faces an ethical dilemma when he is asked to assassinate a beloved local doctor who many believe to be a living incarnation of the Buddah

Whistle of the Winter Wind
Episode 11. Whistle of the Winter Wind
1974-06-16 · 45 min

Against the will of her clan, a woman hires Itto to kill three legendary guardsmen who are escorting her brother to Edo for trial.

The Bell Ringer, Genshichi Tsuji
Episode 12. The Bell Ringer, Genshichi Tsuji
1974-06-23 · 45 min

Genshichi Tsuji wishes to test the dedication of his three successors and hires Itto in secret to cut off their right arms.

The Red Cat Beckons
Episode 13. The Red Cat Beckons
1974-06-30 · 45 min

The authorities respond to a robbery and capture Itto. Giving a false name, he is quickly tried and sentenced. Why is he so willing to go to prison?

The Organization of Terror / Footman's Demise
Episode 14. The Organization of Terror / Footman's Demise
1974-07-07 · 45 min

The brazen criminal activities of those under a samurai’s employ can no longer be tolerated. To stop their reign of terror, Itto is hired to eliminate the gang’s leadership.

Breaking Heated Stones / Destroy Hot Stones
Episode 15. Breaking Heated Stones / Destroy Hot Stones
1974-07-14 · 45 min

Itto is hired to eliminate a man’s ex-fiancee, but there’s a catch: She must take her own life in penance.

Seven-Ri Runner
Episode 16. Seven-Ri Runner
1974-07-21 · 45 min

Jinza carries messages of such importance he is authorized to kill those who stand in his way. If Otoshi is so desperate to end his life, why would he spare her?

Mamesho The Policeman / The Cop
Episode 17. Mamesho The Policeman / The Cop
1974-07-28 · 45 min

Mamesho and his daughter, Chie, are on a journey. On their travels, they find themselves repeatedly crossing paths with Itto and Daigoro. Is this a sign of things to come?

Drifting Lanterns
Episode 18. Drifting Lanterns
1974-08-04 · 45 min

Itto and Daigoro come across a starving Kinpachi on the road. Daigoro offers him food, but could this act set off an unforeseen chain of events?

The Winter Dream / Beginning of Winter
Episode 19. The Winter Dream / Beginning of Winter
1974-08-11 · 45 min

One does not become an assassin without making enemies. That is the reality Itto faces when a lord issued orders that his life be taken.

The Female Inspector
Episode 20. The Female Inspector
1974-08-18 · 45 min

Conspirators hire Itto when an attempt on Lady Onami’s life fails. How will they execute their plan with her cunning wits and bodyguards in the way?

The Women of Sodeshi / Resolute Women
Episode 21. The Women of Sodeshi / Resolute Women
1974-08-25 · 45 min

Itto terminates a secret agent, but before the man dies, he asks the Lone Wolf for a request that will take the assassin to a village where only women live.

The Zanbato of The Suio School / Suio Style Zanbato Blade
Episode 22. The Zanbato of The Suio School / Suio Style Zanbato Blade
1974-09-01 · 45 min

The Mito clan have little recourse but to hire Itto to dispose of Mondo Bessho for his political views. But what will Itto do when the clan plans on killing him as well?

The Funeral Before Death / The Living Dead
Episode 23. The Funeral Before Death / The Living Dead
1974-09-08 · 45 min

The kojunin have a ritual where they bury their best swordsmen alive. For what purpose does this serve and what does it mean for those left behind?

The Sick Star
Episode 24. The Sick Star
1974-09-15 · 45 min

When Itto fails to return, Daigoro goes searching for his father. When an old woman comes to his aid, will she end up taking him in as her own?

The Thirteen Strings
Episode 25. The Thirteen Strings
1974-09-22 · 45 min

Itto saves the life of a young child by dismounting Lady Kanae from her stampeding horse. When he refuses to apologize for his actions, she vows not to forget the insult.

Sayaka
Episode 26. Sayaka
1974-09-29 · 45 min

Sayaka burns with hatred over the death of her brother, Shobei. When Retsudo orders her to take Itto’s life, she eagerly accepts the vengeful mission.

Season 3
Season 3
26 episodes · 1976
The Wolf Extinguishers Seek Immortality
Episode 1. The Wolf Extinguishers Seek Immortality
1976-04-04 · 45 min

Retsudo has powerful friends, including the Shogun himself. To deal with Itto once and for all, the Shogun places the Guards of the Black Gate under Retsudo’s command.

Wet Nurse Parasol
Episode 2. Wet Nurse Parasol
1976-04-11 · 45 min

The magistrate increases the reward for the Lone Wolf’s head when bounty hunters demand a higher price for such a dangerous target.

A Tomorrow That Shall Never Come / No Tomorrow
Episode 3. A Tomorrow That Shall Never Come / No Tomorrow
1976-04-18 · 45 min

A failed ambush plays right into Ryuza’s hands. Can Itto survive the bounty hunter’s “genuine hell”? Meanwhile, Torizo cross paths with Itto once again.

Silken Cloud
Episode 4. Silken Cloud
1976-04-25 · 45 min

Itto regularly accepts assassination requests, but rarely does he receive a cancelation. What does the Yagyu have to do with it and what is the extent of their influence?

A Mother's Taste
Episode 5. A Mother's Taste
1976-05-02 · 45 min

Osen is determined to escape a Yakuza-run brothel. Will an encounter with the Lone Wolf finally give her the chance she seeks?

Your Life is Mine
Episode 6. Your Life is Mine
1976-05-09 · 45 min

Believing that the Daijoji clan is acting under the orders of the Yagyu, Itto attempts to avoid needless bloodshed. But is that a luxury an assassin can afford?

The Five Ninja Flowers / Five Sisters of Death
Episode 7. The Five Ninja Flowers / Five Sisters of Death
1976-05-16 · 45 min

The Lone Wolf wanders, cutting down any bounty hunter in his path. Now, it is Akane’s turn. If she fails, her sisters must succeed in her place.

Season of Death
Episode 8. Season of Death
1976-05-23 · 45 min

An old woman finds a small boy trying to catch fish by the shore. She teaches him how only to discover the boy wanted to feed his sick father, who is known as the Lone Wolf.

The Coarse Man and The Adulteress / Unfortunate Pair
Episode 9. The Coarse Man and The Adulteress / Unfortunate Pair
1976-05-30 · 45 min

People always have a reason for their actions. Some desire to save others. Others desire to save themselves. As for Itto? There is only the grudge.

Guide Along The Line Between Life and Death / Ominous Path
Episode 10. Guide Along The Line Between Life and Death / Ominous Path
1976-06-06 · 45 min

The latest plan to ensnare the Lone Wolf involves restricting the number of bounty hunters sent after him.

Daigoro and The Flower of Happiness
Episode 11. Daigoro and The Flower of Happiness
1976-06-13 · 45 min

Legend tells of a flower that would bring happiness to any who picked it. However, can there be any happiness for Miyo?

Buei School of Gunnery / The Hand Canon
Episode 12. Buei School of Gunnery / The Hand Canon
1976-06-20 · 45 min

Sakai would rather sacrifice his lands than have his men senselessly cut down by the Lone Wolf in someone else’s crusade. It is precisely for that reason he must now die.

The Moon in The Depths of The Heart / The Moon of Desire
Episode 13. The Moon in The Depths of The Heart / The Moon of Desire
1976-06-27 · 45 min

Itto’s inevitable journey to Edo is nearing its end, but there are only a few routes left that he can take. His enemies know this and prepare...

Omens Good and Bad
Episode 14. Omens Good and Bad
1976-07-04 · 45 min

An intentional snub signals that The Shogun’s patience towards Retsudo is wearing thin. With only 10 days to kill Itto, Retsudo hatches a plan with an unlikely ally.

The Monstrous Abe
Episode 15. The Monstrous Abe
1976-07-11 · 45 min

Oshun and Abe prepare to snare Itto and Daigoro in their trap. They don’t care how far they have to go or whom they have to hurt!

Wildfire
Episode 16. Wildfire
1976-07-18 · 45 min

Abe learns the truth and takes matters into his own hands as Retsudo schemes. Meanwhile, Itto runs into a lordless samurai.

Cloaked in a Scent
Episode 17. Cloaked in a Scent
1976-07-25 · 45 min

Cornered and desperate, Abe flees from Retsudo’s wrath. The poisoner’s only hope? Assassinating Itto before his pursuer catches up.

The Father, The Son, and The Grenade / The Roaring Thunder
Episode 18. The Father, The Son, and The Grenade / The Roaring Thunder
1976-08-01 · 45 min

Itto and Retsudo’s paths will cross at the Haccho river. Will that be where their fates are finally decided?

Light on The River of Blood
Episode 19. Light on The River of Blood
1976-08-08 · 45 min

The floodgates are opened, and the city of Edo is in danger. In the face of such a catastrophic threat, two mortal enemies are forced to work together.

The Day of The Awaited Duel / The Showdown
Episode 20. The Day of The Awaited Duel / The Showdown
1976-08-15 · 45 min

Abe watches as Itto and Retsudo resume their duel, hoping the poison he applied to their swords will finish them off. What will the two do when they realize this treachery?

Impending Death
Episode 21. Impending Death
1976-08-22 · 45 min

Retsudo is summoned to face the shogun. Meanwhile, the bounty on Itto’s head may have been rescinded, but that doesn’t mean everyone will tolerate his presence.

Fathers and Sons
Episode 22. Fathers and Sons
1976-08-29 · 45 min

Itto waits while Retsudo is on trial. Meanwhile, the Grass starts mobilizing...

Battle in The Shadows
Episode 23. Battle in The Shadows
1976-09-05 · 45 min

No matter what Abe does, Retsudo somehow finds a way to foil his assassination attempts. Abe may have the upper hand for now, but Retsudo is a patient man…

The Guardian
Episode 24. The Guardian
1976-09-12 · 45 min

Itto and Daigoro’s paths cross with a man known as Bunshichi. What’s his reason for stealing all that money?

The Waves and The Flutes
Episode 25. The Waves and The Flutes
1976-09-19 · 45 min

The fate of the Yagyu and the Grass are intertwined; One cannot exist without the other. It is for that reason the Grass launches one, final attempt on Itto’s life.

Swordsmanship
Episode 26. Swordsmanship
1976-09-26 · 45 min

Itto has long straddled the line between life and death, but it is not a path one can follow forever. In the end, on which side of the line will Itto finally find himself?

Cast by season
Kinnosuke Nakamura
Kinnosuke Nakamura
Ittô Ogami
Kōji Takahashi
Kōji Takahashi
Retsudo Yagyu
Taketoshi Naitō
Taketoshi Naitō
Narrator (Voice)
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Katzutaka Nishikawa
Daigoro Ogami
Ryūnosuke Kaneda
Ryūnosuke Kaneda
Tanomo Abe
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