When a man is found dead at a shrine with a scrap of paper resembling a building blueprint in his pocket, Heiji senses a larger conspiracy and is asked to investigate. At the same time, a traveling troupe arrives in Edo, and Heiji becomes intrigued by its star performer, Tsubame, whose captivating presence hides a deep loneliness.
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Kazuya Kamenashi
Heiji Zenigata
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Keisuke Toyoshima Director · Junpei Yamaoka Screenplay Kodō Nomura Author
First release March 23, 2026 · Produced in Japan · Production NHK Enterprises, Toei Company
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NHK
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NHK Enterprises
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Toei Company
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Original title
銭形平次
Original language
Japanese
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Japanese
Release dates
Japan · March 23, 2026
TV · NHK BS8K
No release date listed for United States.
Japan
August 21, 2026 · TV · NHK G
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