New Abarenbō Shōgun (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 8.9
Released in 2025, New Abarenbō Shōgun is a tv movie, action and history film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, fights against evil rampant in Edo while blending in with the common people as Tokuda Shinnosuke, the third son of a poor samurai retainer, commonly known as "Shin-san". The story depicts Yoshimune, who is shaken by the issue of succession, the drama within Edo Castle, and a difficult case involving a conspiracy that occurs in the castle town, with the addition of new characters and a sense of the era.
Who’s in it. New Abarenbō Shōgun stars Ken Matsudaira as Tokugawa Yoshimune, Daigo Nishihata as Tokugawa Ieshige, Ryo Kimura as Tadamitsu Ooka and Yukiyoshi Ozawa as Yojiro Honm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.9/10, New Abarenbō Shōgun sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Abarenbō Shōgun page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Abarenbō Shōgun tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Abarenbō Shōgun (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New Abarenbō Shōgun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is New Abarenbō Shōgun worth watching?
- New Abarenbō Shōgun holds an audience score of 8.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie, action and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in New Abarenbō Shōgun?
- New Abarenbō Shōgun stars Ken Matsudaira, Daigo Nishihata, Ryo Kimura, Yukiyoshi Ozawa and Kiyohiko Shibukawa.
- When was New Abarenbō Shōgun released?
- New Abarenbō Shōgun was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.