Lone Wolf and Cub 1973
“Kozure Okami”
What is Lone Wolf and Cub?
Lone Wolf and Cub is a television series first released in 1973. Catalogued under Action & Adventure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 78
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 8, 1973
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 78 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Lone Wolf and Cub is a television series first released in 1973. Catalogued under Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Nippon TV. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 78 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced master swordsman embarks on a journey with his infant son.”
- follows a master swordsman
- features action and adventure
- the synopsis is incomplete
Watch it if you are interested in a master swordsman in the Tokugawa Shogunate.
The synopsis mentions a brutal murder and seppuku.
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Who is the main character?
The main character is Ogami Itto, a master swordsman.
What is Itto's profession?
He serves as the official decapitator for the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Who survives the attack on Itto's home?
His infant son, Daigoro, survives unhurt.
Why is Itto's household attacked?
A clan seeks to avenge their lord's execution carried out by Itto.
What is left behind after the attack?
His infant son and a symbol signifying betrayal of the Shogun are left behind.
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