Musashi (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 2003, Musashi is a drama series.
What it’s about. Orphaned when he was not yet ten, Musashi grows up skilled in the martial arts. During the Battle of Sekigahara, he fights on the side of the losing Toyotomi forces, but eludes the enemy as they hunt down the vanquished soldiers. He then spends years wandering the countryside mastering the sword. As his fame spreads throughout the nation, men seek him out to test their skills against him--most notably Sasaki Kojiro who faces Musashi in the ultimate duel at Ganryujima.
Who’s in it. Musashi stars Ichikawa Ebizo XI as Miyamoto Musashi, Shinichi Tsutsumi as Matahachi Honiden, Ryoko Yonekura as Otsu and Shinobu Terajima as Aya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Musashi 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 Musashi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Musashi tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Musashi (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Musashi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Musashi worth watching?
- Musashi holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Musashi?
- Musashi stars Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Ryoko Yonekura, Shinobu Terajima and Makoto Fujita.
- When was Musashi released?
- Musashi was released in 2003.