Toshirō Mifune
Kanbei Uchiyama
Falcons of Edo (1978)
Season 1
In the 1770's, the shrewdest man of the age, Tanuma Okitsugu, had abused his political power, and the corruption of government officials and moral decay of the public were prevalent. At that time, there was a box for complaints made by the general public. It was called "Meyasubako" and was placed at the front gate of the central government's Supreme Court. The appeals went directly to the shogun who assigned the “Otakagumi” (Falconers Unit) to investigate. Led by Uchiyama Kanbei (samurai superstar Mifune Toshiro) they fought injustice and helped the oppressed. Not only were they skilled swordsmen, but their trained falcons would swoop down on enemy troops, especially those using firearms. Superb fighting throughout with Mifune at the forefront in one of his finest roles. As the vile Tanuma Okitsugu continues to abuse his political power, more and more clashes with the Falcons of Edo, who stand for justice and morality are bound to occur, leading to a conclusion the likes of which has never been seen. Putting his life on the line, time and time again, Uchiyama Kanbei fights to prevent Tanuma from destroying the falconers’ group and take him to task for his vicious treatment of the Japanese people. Aided by his trusty Vice-Chief Ichiyanagi Kakuto, he wades bravely into battle in a land where “Take no prisoners” is the mantra. Brilliant fighting and a clever story line create a highly charged action series that brings out the best in samurai cinema. Can the Falcons of Edo prevail and save Japan from being crushed underfoot!
Released Jan. 9, 1978
Episode 46 min
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S1E1 - The Falconers Unit is Born!
Jan. 10, 1978, midnight
S1E2 - Cutting the Evil in the Black Swamp
Jan. 17, 1978, midnight
S1E3 - Follow the Bridal Procession
Jan. 24, 1978, midnight
S1E4 - Cutting the Darkness of the Great Edo
Jan. 31, 1978, midnight
S1E5 - Missing! Unknown Fate of Sixty Men
Feb. 7, 1978, midnight
S1E6 - The Falcons Fly on the Oshu Highway!
Feb. 14, 1978, midnight
S1E7 - Watch Out, Father!
Feb. 21, 1978, midnight
S1E8 - The Falcons Fly Above the Ruined Town!
Feb. 28, 1978, midnight
S1E9 - Women's Hell! The Devil's Convent
March 7, 1978, midnight
S1E10 - An Assassin's Bullet! The Female Leopard of Revenge
March 14, 1978, midnight
S1E11 - The Lone Wolf Covered with Wounds
March 21, 1978, midnight
S1E12 - The Letter 'Nen' Flies in the Air
March 28, 1978, midnight
S1E13 - Ambush! One Thousand Constables with Spears
April 4, 1978, midnight
S1E14 - The Bodyguard with the Dark Scar
April 11, 1978, midnight
S1E15 - The Sword of Solitude! Decapitator Yagoro
April 18, 1978, midnight
S1E16 - The Valley of Hell with Hot Sand for Women!
April 25, 1978, midnight
S1E17 - The Wandering Saint
May 2, 1978, midnight
S1E18 - The Falcon for an Offering! Imminent Danger
May 9, 1978, midnight
S1E19 - Cutting Down the Trap of the Red Alligations!
May 16, 1978, midnight
S1E20 - Shuddering! The Woman of Night Fog
May 23, 1978, midnight
S1E21 - The Lone Wolf with the Child in the Underworld
May 30, 1978, midnight
S1E22 - Execution by Burning Takes Place Today
June 6, 1978, midnight
S1E23 - The Queen Bee of the Shogun's Harem
June 13, 1978, midnight
S1E24 - Excellent! Flying Black Hair in the Sky
June 20, 1978, midnight
S1E25 - Mountain Pass of the Devil! The Hell of Women
June 27, 1978, midnight
S1E26 - The Tanuma Clan's Conspiracy
July 4, 1978, midnight
S1E27 - The Skin of the Red Hot Iron! Woman at Eitai Riverbank
July 11, 1978, midnight
S1E28 - Land of Mystery! Madarao's Eight Nuns
July 18, 1978, midnight
S1E29 - Lullaby of the River Styx
July 25, 1978, midnight
S1E30 - Bizarre! Hidden Money in the Yatsume Cave
Aug. 1, 1978, midnight
S1E31 - The Flower of Grudge, Dead Beauty in the Bathtub
Aug. 8, 1978, midnight
S1E32 - Inazuma is in an Abnormal State!
Aug. 15, 1978, midnight
S1E33 - A Black Panther Rips the Darkness!
Aug. 22, 1978, midnight
S1E34 - Imminent Danger, Assassination of the Shogun!
Aug. 29, 1978, midnight
S1E35 - Scheme! The Female Bandit's Trap
Sept. 5, 1978, midnight
S1E36 - Heroic - The Death in Action of the Otakagumi's Chief!
Sept. 12, 1978, midnight
S1E37 - Fierce Battle- The Otakagumi's Deputy Chief is Killed in Action
Sept. 19, 1978, midnight
S1E38 - Decisive Action - The Entire Falconers' Unit Heads for the Place of Death!
Sept. 26, 1978, midnight
Network: tv asahi
Episode Runtime: 46 min.
Season Runtime: 46 min.
Released: Jan. 9, 1978
Last Air Date: Sept. 26, 1978, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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