Abarenbo Shogun (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1978, Abarenbo Shogun is a family, drama and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Set in the 18th century, the show follows the Shogun Yoshimune, who likes to disguise himself as a low-ranking samurai and go into his capital of Edo to see the life of the common man, as well as to seek out and punish evildoers who would hurt his citizens. He is aided by Magistrate Oo'oka and a vivacious fireman, Tatsugoro, as well as a rotating cast of other recurring characters. Along with Zenigata Heiji and Mito Kōmon, it ranks among the longest-running series in the jidaigeki genre. Like so many other jidaigeki, it falls in the category of kanzen-chōaku, loosely, "rewarding good and punishing evil."
Who’s in it. Abarenbo Shogun stars Reiko Takashima as Kozue, Hidetoshi Ueno as Toshimatsu, Akihiko Osada as Senta and Misaki Uchibori as Momo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Abarenbo Shogun 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 Abarenbo Shogun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abarenbo Shogun tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abarenbo Shogun (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Abarenbo Shogun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Abarenbo Shogun worth watching?
- Abarenbo Shogun holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, drama and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Abarenbo Shogun?
- Abarenbo Shogun stars Reiko Takashima, Hidetoshi Ueno, Akihiko Osada, Misaki Uchibori and Kyosnosuke Masago.
- When was Abarenbo Shogun released?
- Abarenbo Shogun was released in 1978.