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Shogun Iemitsu Secret Journey

Shogun Iemitsu Shinobi Tabi was a pair of television jidaigeki series on TV Asahi in Japan. The first aired in 1990–1991 and the sequel in 1992–1993. Kunihiko Mitamura portrayed Tokugawa Iemitsu in both series. The show premiered on October 13, 1990, as an off-season replacement for the popular Abarenbo Shogun. It shared several cast members with Abarenbo Shogun, including Reiko Takashima, Ayako Tanaka and some minor guest actors. The final episode aired on March 30, …

The story

Shogun Iemitsu Shinobi Tabi was a pair of television jidaigeki series on TV Asahi in Japan. The first aired in 1990–1991 and the sequel in 1992–1993. Kunihiko Mitamura portrayed Tokugawa Iemitsu in both series.

The show premiered on October 13, 1990, as an off-season replacement for the popular Abarenbo Shogun. It shared several cast members with Abarenbo Shogun, including Reiko Takashima, Ayako Tanaka and some minor guest actors. The final episode aired on March 30, 1991. The sequel ran during the same months of 1992–1993.

The seasons

Season 1 Season 1 1990 · 22 episodes Season details

Oct. 13, 1990

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Season 2 Shogun Iemitsu's Secret Journey Ⅱ 1992 · 22 episodes Season details

Oct. 3, 1992

This sequel, born from the success of the previous film, continues to depict the adventures of Iemitsu's group as they travel back to Edo from Kyoto. In this installment, Iemitsu, portrayed by Mitamura Kunihiko, exhibits a more polished, inviting performance and his dynamic partnership with Shinkichi continues to shine. Alongside familiar faces from previous productions such as Okubo Tadataka (played by Koyama Shigeru), Lady Kasuga (Mitsuya Utako), and Otsuta (Manda Hisako), a new addition graces the ensemble as a female traveler : Oren (Ito Chieri).