Hissatsu Shigotonin 1979
What is Hissatsu Shigotonin?
The television series "Hissatsu Shigotonin" is a Japanese period drama that premiered in 1979. Nakamura Mondo, a former professional assassin, is relegated to a post in Hachioji and has retired from his profession.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 333
- Runtime
- 59 minutes
- First aired
- May 18, 1979
- Last aired
- Mar 24, 1992
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- ABC TV
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The television series "Hissatsu Shigotonin" is a Japanese period drama that premiered in 1979. Nakamura Mondo, a former professional assassin, is relegated to a post in Hachioji and has retired from his profession. However, he is eventually ordered to return to his former workplace, the Minamimachi Bugyōsho. Shikazō plays a significant role in getting Mondo to return to the Minamimachi Bugyōsho. Mondo is then asked to kill a man, but initially refuses. He is later persuaded to take the job, and restarts his career as a killer, teaming up with Kazarishokunin no Hide and Nawate Samon. The series is part of the Hissatsu series, which includes multiple installments, with "Hissatsu Shigotonin" being the 15th in the series.
Should you watch it?
“A retired assassin returns to his deadly trade when tempted by a large sum of money.”
- Follows the return of Nakamura Mondo to professional assassination
- Features collaborations with Kazarishokunin no Hide and Nawate Samon
- The provided synopsis is brief
- Limited background details are available in the sources
Watch it if you want to see a retired assassin take up his work again for big money.
The series involves professional assassination and killing villains.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 84 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 May 18, 1979
- E2 Episode 2
- E3 Episode 3
- E4 Episode 4
- E5 Episode 5
- E6 Episode 6
- E7 Episode 7
- E8 Episode 8
- E9 Episode 9
- E10 Episode 10
- E11 Episode 11
- E12 Episode 12
- E13 Episode 13
- E14 Episode 14
- E15 Episode 15
- E16 Episode 16
- E17 Episode 17
- E18 Episode 18
- E19 Episode 19
- E20 Episode 20
- E21 Episode 21
- E22 Episode 22
- E23 Episode 23
- E24 Episode 24
- E25 Episode 25
- E26 Episode 26
- E27 Episode 27
- E28 Episode 28
- E29 Episode 29
- E30 Episode 30
- E31 Episode 31
- E32 Episode 32
- E33 Episode 33
- E34 Episode 34
- E35 Episode 35
- E36 Episode 36
- E37 Episode 37
- E38 Episode 38
- E39 Episode 39
- E40 Episode 40
- E41 Episode 41
- E42 Episode 42
- E43 Episode 43
- E44 Episode 44
- E45 Episode 45
- E46 Episode 46
- E47 Episode 47
- E48 Episode 48
- E49 Episode 49
- E50 Episode 50
- E51 Episode 51
- E52 Episode 52
- E53 Episode 53
- E54 Episode 54
- E55 Episode 55
- E56 Episode 56
- E57 Episode 57
- E58 Episode 58
- E59 Episode 59
- E60 Episode 60
- E61 Episode 61
- E62 Episode 62
- E63 Episode 63
- E64 Episode 64
- E65 Episode 65
- E66 Episode 66
- E67 Episode 67
- E68 Episode 68
- E69 Episode 69
- E70 Episode 70
- E71 Episode 71
- E72 Episode 72
- E73 Episode 73
- E74 Episode 74
- E75 Episode 75
- E76 Episode 76
- E77 Episode 77
- E78 Episode 78
- E79 Episode 79
- E80 Episode 80
- E81 Episode 81
- E82 Episode 82
- E83 Episode 83
- E84 Episode 84
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is Nakamura Mondo.
What is Nakamura Mondo's profession?
He is a professional assassin who also has a post at the Minamimachi Bugyōsho.
Why does Nakamura Mondo return to killing?
He initially refuses an offer from Shikazō, but is blinded by big money and eventually takes it.
Who works with Nakamura Mondo after he restarts killing?
He restarts killing villains again with Kazarishokunin no Hide and Nawate Samon.
Who helped get Nakamura Mondo back to the Minamimachi Bugyōsho?
Shikazō worked behind the scenes to get him back to the Minamimachi Bugyōsho.