House of Five Leaves
On Fuji TV
A contemplative historical crime drama about a drifting swordsman drawn into an ambiguous criminal organization, built on character discovery and the slow accumulation of trust within a small ensemble.
Rônin Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled swordsman, but his personality often causes him to be let go from his job. One day he encounters Yaichi, the leader of a group calling itself "Five Leaves" and takes a job from him as a bodyguard. Though he is worried about their intentions, he feels there is something more to the group and agrees to work with them.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is House of Five Leaves sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is House of Five Leaves scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is House of Five Leaves violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Does House of Five Leaves leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is House of Five Leaves easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like House of Five Leaves
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as House of Five Leaves
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like House of Five Leaves, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like House of Five Leaves, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like House of Five Leaves, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
