Tsunayoshi Takeuchi

A young swordsman finds himself involved in a plot to overthrow the shogunate.

The magical swordsman battles a gang of cutthroats, who are led by a peg-legged villain.

Suzunosuke faces perhaps his wildest foes. This evil gang is lead by a one-eyed birdman and other demonic creatures.

In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he learned his fighting skills. Later, he must face his friend, who has joined a gang of criminals.

First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins of how Akadô Suzunosuke learned his skills as a swordsman.

Suzunosuke must finish his battle with the Skull Mask Gang—while facing a cave man as well.