Gokenin Zankuro (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1995, Gokenin Zankuro is a drama series.
What it’s about. Zankuro Matsudaira (Ken Watanabe) is a low-grade vassal of the Tokugawa Shogun, forced to moonlight as a bodyguard and executioner to make ends meet. He also has a drinking problem, an overeating mother, and a propensity to protect the oppressed, all of which eat into his finances. His confident mother Masajo (Kyoko Kishida) is the descendant of a famous family of shogunate retainers and a mistress of the pen and sword, who regards her son as a failure.
Who’s in it. Gokenin Zankuro stars Ken Watanabe as Zankuro Matsudaira, Kyôko Kishida as Zankurô's mother, Mayumi Wakamura as Tsutakichi and Toru Masuoka as Nishio Denzaburō, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Gokenin Zankuro 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 Gokenin Zankuro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gokenin Zankuro tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gokenin Zankuro (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gokenin Zankuro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gokenin Zankuro worth watching?
- Gokenin Zankuro holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gokenin Zankuro?
- Gokenin Zankuro stars Ken Watanabe, Kyôko Kishida, Mayumi Wakamura, Toru Masuoka and Yōko Moriguchi.
- When was Gokenin Zankuro released?
- Gokenin Zankuro was released in 1995.