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Lone Wolf and Cub Season 3

April. 04,1976
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| Action & Adventure

This series chronicles the story of Ogami Ittō, the Shogun’s executioner who uses a Dōtanuki battle sword. Ogami Itto is a master swordsman who holds a position of high power in the Tokugawa Shogunate. Highly trusted by the Shogun, he serves as the official decapitator, assisting lords and samurai who have been ordered by the Shogun to commit seppuku. One day, Itto’s wife and members of his household are brutally murdered by a clan seeking to avenge their lord’s execution, which had been carried out by Itto. In the wake of the attack, two items are left in Itto’s home: his unhurt infant son, Daigoro, and a symbol meant to signify Itto’s betrayal of the Shogun. Disgraced by the false symbol, Itto is labeled a traitor and forced to forfeit his position. He becomes a ronin, wandering the country with his son, searching for the men who killed his wife, seeking to clear his name and avenge her death.

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Lone Wolf and Cub

1973

This series chronicles the story of Ogami Ittō, the Shogun’s executioner who uses a Dōtanuki battle sword. Ogami Itto is a master swordsman who holds a position of high power in the Tokugawa Shogunate. Highly trusted by the Shogun, he serves as the official decapitator, assisting lords and samurai who have been ordered by the Shogun to commit seppuku. One day, Itto’s wife and members of his household are brutally murdered by a clan seeking to avenge their lord’s execution, which had been carried out by Itto. In the wake of the attack, two items are left in Itto’s home: his unhurt infant son, Daigoro, and a symbol meant to signify Itto’s betrayal of the Shogun. Disgraced by the false symbol, Itto is labeled a traitor and forced to forfeit his position. He becomes a ronin, wandering the country with his son, searching for the men who killed his wife, seeking to clear his name and avenge her death.

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Kinnosuke Nakamura, Taketoshi Naitô
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Union Motion Picture Co, Ltd.
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Lone Wolf and Cub Season 3 Full Episode Guide

Episode 26 - Swordsmanship
First Aired: September. 26,1976

Itto has long straddled the line between life and death, but it is not a path one can follow forever. In the end, on which side of the line will Itto finally find himself?

Episode 25 - The Waves and The Flutes
First Aired: September. 19,1976

The fate of the Yagyu and the Grass are intertwined; One cannot exist without the other. It is for that reason the Grass launches one, final attempt on Itto’s life.

Episode 24 - The Guardian
Episode 23 - Battle in The Shadows
First Aired: September. 05,1976

No matter what Abe does, Retsudo somehow finds a way to foil his assassination attempts. Abe may have the upper hand for now, but Retsudo is a patient man…

Episode 21 - Impending Death
First Aired: August. 22,1976

Retsudo is summoned to face the shogun. Meanwhile, the bounty on Itto’s head may have been rescinded, but that doesn’t mean everyone will tolerate his presence.

Episode 20 - The Day of The Awaited Duel / The Showdown
First Aired: August. 15,1976

Abe watches as Itto and Retsudo resume their duel, hoping the poison he applied to their swords will finish them off. What will the two do when they realize this treachery?

Episode 19 - Light on The River of Blood
First Aired: August. 08,1976

The floodgates are opened, and the city of Edo is in danger. In the face of such a catastrophic threat, two mortal enemies are forced to work together.

Episode 18 - The Father, The Son, and The Grenade / The Roaring Thunder
Episode 17 - Cloaked in a Scent
First Aired: July. 25,1976

Cornered and desperate, Abe flees from Retsudo’s wrath. The poisoner’s only hope? Assassinating Itto before his pursuer catches up.

Episode 16 - Wildfire
Episode 15 - The Monstrous Abe
Episode 14 - Omens Good and Bad
First Aired: July. 04,1976

An intentional snub signals that The Shogun’s patience towards Retsudo is wearing thin. With only 10 days to kill Itto, Retsudo hatches a plan with an unlikely ally.

Episode 13 - The Moon in The Depths of The Heart / The Moon of Desire
First Aired: June. 27,1976

Itto’s inevitable journey to Edo is nearing its end, but there are only a few routes left that he can take. His enemies know this and prepare...

Episode 12 - Buei School of Gunnery / The Hand Canon
First Aired: June. 20,1976

Sakai would rather sacrifice his lands than have his men senselessly cut down by the Lone Wolf in someone else’s crusade. It is precisely for that reason he must now die.

Episode 11 - Daigoro and The Flower of Happiness
Episode 10 - Guide Along The Line Between Life and Death / Ominous Path
Episode 9 - The Coarse Man and The Adulteress / Unfortunate Pair
First Aired: May. 30,1976

People always have a reason for their actions. Some desire to save others. Others desire to save themselves. As for Itto? There is only the grudge.

Episode 8 - Season of Death
First Aired: May. 23,1976

An old woman finds a small boy trying to catch fish by the shore. She teaches him how only to discover the boy wanted to feed his sick father, who is known as the Lone Wolf.

Episode 7 - The Five Ninja Flowers / Five Sisters of Death
First Aired: May. 16,1976

The Lone Wolf wanders, cutting down any bounty hunter in his path. Now, it is Akane’s turn. If she fails, her sisters must succeed in her place.

Episode 6 - Your Life is Mine
First Aired: May. 09,1976

Believing that the Daijoji clan is acting under the orders of the Yagyu, Itto attempts to avoid needless bloodshed. But is that a luxury an assassin can afford?

Episode 5 - A Mother's Taste
Episode 4 - Silken Cloud
First Aired: April. 25,1976

Itto regularly accepts assassination requests, but rarely does he receive a cancelation. What does the Yagyu have to do with it and what is the extent of their influence?

Episode 3 - A Tomorrow That Shall Never Come / No Tomorrow
First Aired: April. 18,1976

A failed ambush plays right into Ryuza’s hands. Can Itto survive the bounty hunter’s “genuine hell”? Meanwhile, Torizo cross paths with Itto once again.

Episode 2 - Wet Nurse Parasol
First Aired: April. 11,1976

The magistrate increases the reward for the Lone Wolf’s head when bounty hunters demand a higher price for such a dangerous target.

Episode 1 - The Wolf Extinguishers Seek Immortality
First Aired: April. 04,1976

Retsudo has powerful friends, including the Shogun himself. To deal with Itto once and for all, the Shogun places the Guards of the Black Gate under Retsudo’s command.

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