Miyamoto Musashi Collector's DVD <HD Remastered Edition> [DVD]

Product Description

●Included Bonus ◆Booklet (20 pages)

【Explanation】 The authentic historical drama "Miyamoto Musashi," based on the novel by Eiji Yoshikawa, which was produced by Kansai TV and broadcast on the Fuji TV network from 1975 to 1976, is finally being released on DVD/Blu-ray for the first time, more than 50 years after its initial broadcast! The lead actor, Ichikawa Ebizo X (Ichikawa Danjuro XII), portrays the young Musashi with a compelling performance, earning him the 36th Galaxy Award for Best Period from the Broadcast Critics Association. The staff also included some of the best screenwriters and directors of the time, making it a masterpiece widely regarded as the definitive version of "Miyamoto Musashi." In addition to narrator Shigeji Uno, the casting of guest appearances by a star-studded cast including Shigeaki Fujioka, Ganjiro Nakamura II, Keiko Matsuzaka, and Ryutaro Otomo in each episode is another major highlight.

This timeless and beloved drama series, focusing on the growth and battles of a young Musashi, faithfully and profoundly depicts his training, trials, and fateful showdown with his arch-rival Sasaki Kojiro at Ganryu Island, and includes all 26 episodes!

<Episodes Included> [Disc 1] Episodes 1-5 (5 episodes) [Disc 2] Episodes 6-11 (6 episodes) [Disc 3] Episodes 12-16 (5 episodes) [Disc 4] Episodes 17-21 (5 episodes) [Disc 5] Episodes 22-26 (5 episodes)

[Staff] Original Story: Eiji Yoshikawa Screenplay: Yasushi Kato, Ichiro Miyagawa, Takao Umebayashi, Ikuo Suzuki, Yamato Yahiro, Hyogo Suzuki Director: Kazuo Ikehiro, Tokuzo Tanaka, Kimiyoshi Yasuda, Masaki Nishiyama, Taishi Arai, Fukada Akira, Toshihiko Ieki, Junji Kurata Music: Koichi Iwashiro Production: Kansai Television Broadcasting, Kabuki-za Television

[Cast] Tenth Ichikawa Ebizo (Twelfth Ichikawa Danjuro), Kenkichi Hamahata, Takahiro Tamura, Yoshie Kobayashi, Yuki Meguro, Kaori Sawa, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Hiroyuki Sato, Junko Nitta, Akio Hasegawa, Asao Koike, Ryutaro Otomo, Keiko Matsuzaka, and others Narrator: Shigeji Uno

[Broadcast Period] October 7, 1975 (Showa 50) - March 30, 1976 (Showa 51) / Broadcast on Kansai Television Broadcasting and Fuji Television Network

DSZS10332 / 26,000 yen + tax / COLOR / Main feature approx. 1216 minutes / Single-sided dual-layer 5-disc set / 1. Original (Japanese) <Mono> / 4:3 / All 26 Episodes

[Notes] *This product may contain terminology that is considered inappropriate today. However, considering the historical context and respecting the originality, these terms have not been altered. We appreciate your understanding.

*Please note that due to the condition of the source material, there may be some instances of distorted video and audio.

[Publisher] Bestfield [Distributor] Toei Video

Synopsis (from "Oricon" database)

A drama that faithfully and profoundly depicts the growth and battles of young Musashi, focusing on his training, trials, and the fateful battle against his arch-rival, Sasaki Kojiro, at Ganryu Island.

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