Samurai Courier
Season 1
S1 · E1 · Jan 9, 1971
The Devil's Path Episode 1
S1 · E2 · Jan 16, 1971
The Midnight Messenger Episode 2
S1 · E3 · Jan 23, 1971
The Road to Sacrifice Episode 3
S1 · E4 · Jan 30, 1971
Night storm on the Koshu Road Episode 4
S1 · E5 · Feb 6, 1971
When the teapot turns into a decapitated head Episode 5
S1 · E6 · Feb 13, 1971
Songs from the hell of motherhood Episode 6
S1 · E7 · Feb 20, 1971
From Darkness to Darkness Episode 7
S1 · E8 · Feb 27, 1971
Empty wind, merciless heart Episode 8
S1 · E9 · Mar 6, 1971
The Pirate Legacy Episode 9
S1 · E10 · Mar 13, 1971
Masked Pyrotechnist Episode 10
S1 · E11 · Mar 20, 1971
The silent beauty Episode 11
S1 · E12 · Mar 27, 1971
Journey through reverse dreams Episode 12
S1 · E13 · Apr 3, 1971
The flowered winter hat Episode 13
13 episodes in Season 1
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The show revolves around a group of five ronin (masterless samurai) who make a living by transporting anything, anywhere. They take on tasks ranging from dangerous items that the town's couriers won't handle to people. The narrative features an innovative concept where the characters become entangled in incidents and use their skills and courage to resolve them. Starring veteran actors Yutaro Daitomo, Ryuji Shinagawa, Goh Wakabayashi, and others, the series is known for its lively and bold storytelling, making it a must-watch for fans of historical dramas.
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Cast
5 people
Ryutaro Otomo
Also in
Castle of Owls
Festival of Swordsmen
Ryūji Shinagawa
Also in
The Blue Sky Maiden
The Invisible Man vs. The Human Fly
Go Wakabayashi
Also in
The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine
Bushido
Tomomi Satō
Known for
Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
Hisashi Kawaguchi
Also in
The Inugami Family
Troops of Darkness
Country Japan · Premiered January 9, 1971 · Languages Japanese
Show info
Premiered
January 9, 1971
Final episode
April 3, 1971
Status
Ended
Network
tv asahi
Country
Japan
Type
Scripted
Original language
Japanese
Production
Toei Company
Production
Japan
Produced in
Languages
Original title
さむらい飛脚
Spoken on screen
Japanese
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