Satomi Hakkenden
02/01/2006



"Satomi Hakkenden" tells the tale of eight samurai brothers and their adventures, with themes of loyalty and family honor, as well as Confucianism, bushido and Buddhist philosophy. "Satomi Hakkenden" is based off a 19th century 106 volume epic novel written by Kyokutei Bakin. The novel was written over a period of 30 years. Kyokutei Bakin had gone blind before finishing the tale, consequently, dictating the final portions to his daughter-in-law Michi.
Cast


Miho Kanno
Tamazusa / Myouchin


Masaki Kyomoto
Shigeuji Ashikaga


Shiro Sano
Daiki Makuwari


Yu Yamada
Kenotanetomo Inusaka


Ryuta Sato
Inukawa Sousuke-Toshito


Ryo Katsuji
Daikakumasanori Inumura


Yukie Nakama
Fusehime


Kyōzō Nagatsuka
Yoshizane Satomi


Takanori Jinnai
Ikkaku Akaiwa


Hideaki Takizawa
Inuzuka Shino-Moritaka


Tetsuya Takeda
Ittouda Komiyama


Haruka Ayase
Hamaji


Ren Osugi
Tsusadamasa Ougigaya


Pinko Izumi
Kamezasa


Manabu Oshio
Inukai Genbachi
Shôei
Inuta Kobungo-Yasunori


Yukiyoshi Ozawa
Dousetsutadatomo Inuyaama


Rie Tomosaka
Funamushi


Atsuro Watabe
Chuudaihoushi
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