New Abarenbō Shōgun
8.9/10
Rating
93 min
Runtime
2025
Release Year
Takashi Miike
Director
Cast
Ken Matsudaira, Daigo Nishihata, Ryo Kimura, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Kiyohiko Shibukawa
Quick Synopsis
Set in Edo during the rule of the eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, the story follows him as he disguises himself as Tokuda Shinnosuke, a commoner and the third son of a poor samurai retainer known as "Shin-san," to secretly address the widespread corruption and crime in the city. The narrative explores Yoshimune's personal struggles with succession issues, the political intrigues within Edo Castle, and a complex conspiracy unfolding in the castle town. Alongside these events, new characters are introduced, providing a deeper sense of the period's atmosphere and challenges.
Detailed Synopsis of New Abarenbō Shōgun
The eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, fights against evil rampant in Edo while blending in with the common people as Tokuda Shinnosuke, the third son of a poor samurai retainer, commonly known as "Shin-san". The story depicts Yoshimune, who is shaken by the issue of succession, the drama within Edo Castle, and a difficult case involving a conspiracy that occurs in the castle town, with the addition of new characters and a sense of the era.
