Daichūshingura is a television dramatization of the events of the Forty-seven Ronin. The first episode aired on January 5, 1971, and the 52nd and final episode appeared on December 28 of the same year. The NET network broadcast it in the Tuesday evening 9:00–9:56 prime-time slot in Japan. The series featured an all-star cast. The central actor was Toshiro Mifune, who portrayed Ōishi Kuranosuke; Yoko Tsukasa his wife; and kabuki actor Onoe Kikugorō VII their son Chikara.
The Crises Surrounding Ako Castle
Jan 5, 1971
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A Swirling Dark Mist
Jan 12, 1971
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Noble Samurai Spirit
Jan 19, 1971
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Unbearable Days
Jan 26, 1971
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The Longest Day in Genroku Period
Feb 2, 1971
No description available.
The Sad News Delivered to Ako
Feb 9, 1971
No description available.
The Great Decision
Feb 16, 1971
No description available.
Secret Operations Behind the Scenes
Feb 23, 1971
No description available.
The Great Discussion
Mar 2, 1971
No description available.
The Covered-up Petition
Mar 9, 1971
No description available.
Records of an Oath Sealed in Blood
Mar 16, 1971
No description available.
The Day of Ako Castle's Confiscation
Mar 23, 1971
No description available.
Low Ranking Samurai
Mar 30, 1971
No description available.
The Dowry of Yokein
Apr 6, 1971
No description available.
The Hair-Cutting Stalker
Apr 13, 1971
No description available.
The Yagyu Secret Agents
Apr 20, 1971
No description available.
A Revolt Against the Government
Apr 27, 1971
No description available.
Break-Up
May 4, 1971
No description available.
The Quiet Showdown
May 11, 1971
No description available.
The Sorrowful Samurai Spirit
May 18, 1971
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Woman Spy
May 25, 1971
No description available.
The First Dropout
Jun 1, 1971
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Oishi Living Idly in Fushimi
Jun 8, 1971
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Invisible Evil Influence
Jun 15, 1971
No description available.
The Tragic Love of Okaru and Sanpei part 1
Jun 22, 1971
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The Tragic Love of Okaru and Sanpei part 2
Jun 29, 1971
No description available.
The Secret Love
Jul 6, 1971
No description available.
Life or Death Surveillance
Jul 13, 1971
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The Love Lost in Osaka
Jul 20, 1971
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A Group of Assassins Heads for Yamashina
Jul 27, 1971
No description available.
The Covenant of Men
Aug 3, 1971
No description available.
Secret Meeting on the Sumida-Gawa River
Aug 10, 1971
No description available.
Farewell at Yamashina
Aug 17, 1971
No description available.
The Young Lions
Aug 24, 1971
No description available.
The Female Koto Player
Aug 31, 1971
No description available.
Two Mothers of Young Loyal Retainers
Sep 7, 1971
No description available.
Amanoya Rihei is a Proud Man
Sep 14, 1971
No description available.
Oishi Travels East
Sep 21, 1971
No description available.
Infiltration of Edo at Dawn
Sep 28, 1971
No description available.
People of the Kira Clan
Oct 5, 1971
No description available.
The Duel of Horibe Yasubei
Oct 12, 1971
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Master Spearman Tawaraboshi Genba
Oct 19, 1971
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A Loyal Vassal Hastily Falling
Oct 26, 1971
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A Woman in Love with an Enemy
Nov 2, 1971
No description available.
Heading to Honjo Matsuzaka-Cho
Nov 9, 1971
No description available.
Where will I Be on the 14th?
Nov 16, 1971
No description available.
The Forty-Eighth Man
Nov 23, 1971
No description available.
Snow on the 14th Day of the 12th Lunar Month
Nov 30, 1971
No description available.
Farewell in the Snow at Nambuzaka
Dec 7, 1971
No description available.
The Raid part 1
Dec 14, 1971
No description available.
The Raid part 2
Dec 21, 1971
No description available.
Ritual Suicide
Dec 28, 1971
No description available.
