Tenchu!
HistoryActionDramaassassinsakecrucifixionhistorical figurepolitical unrestjidaigekiedo period19th century1860sbakumatsu
A grim historical drama about a desperate ronin's entanglement with ruthless political forces during Japan's turbulent Bakumatsu period, exploring themes of exploitation and moral compromise.
A ronin desperately seeks a way out of financial straits; he allies with the Tosa clan under the ruthless leader Takechi, who quickly takes advantage.
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