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In this dramatic tale, the stoic protagonist Kyōshirō navigates a covert conflict over a crucial silver mine in the famine-stricken Satake domain, facing personal loss and complex alliances. Nemuri Kyoshiro (1972-1973)－ Full Moon Killing (1989)－ Full Moon Killing II (1993)－ Full Moon Killing IV (1998)－ *Synopsis* In this drama set in the famine-stricken Satake domain in Ugo, Akita, a covert struggle emerges over a hidden silver mine. The protagonist, Kyōshirō, played by Tamura Masakazu, is hired to investigate the domain's internal affairs. He encounters Tomoe (Minamino Yōko), a sickly courtesan, and decides to free her, but she dies during a conflict. Tomoe's death leaves Kyōshirō with a foreign silver coin crucial to the domain's fate, a relic from her father. Kyōshirō then meets Nanakusa Kikusaemon (Tsugawa Masahiko), the domain's surveillance officer, who asks Kyōshirō to take his daughter, Shizuno (also played by Minamino Yōko), to Edo. Shizuno, who strikingly resembles Tomoe, adds complexity to the story. This drama, the second in the series, is noted for its elaborate production and special effects. A poignant scene reveals Kyōshirō's backstory, contrasting with his usual stoic nature. Additionally, Takeshita Keiko impressively portrays both Kyōshirō's mother and the spy Mihoyo, enhancing the drama's appeal. *About Nemuri Kyoshiro* Nemuri Kyoshiro, the main character of Shibata Renzaburo's samurai novel series, began serialization in 1956 in Weekly Shincho as _Nemuri Kyoshiro Burai Hikae_ This series, alongside Gomi Yasuyuki's _Yagyu Bugeicho_ sparked a samurai boom and led to numerous adaptations in film, television, and theatre. Kyoshiro is a complex character, blending the nihilistic swordsman archetype, originated from Kyokutei Bakin's _Nanso Satomi Hakkenden,_ with Shibata's distinctive dandyism. Born of a Portuguese Jesuit and a Japanese woman, Kyoshiro embodies a sense of nihilism and a cold brutality, often killing without remorse. He carries the famed _Musou Masamune_ sword, historically linked to Toyotomi Hideyori, and employs a unique sword technique known as _Engetsu Sappo_ As noted by film critic Sato Tadao, this series breaks from traditional Kabuki, where romantic roles are reserved for handsome men and heroic figures typically avoid romantic entanglements, contrasting with Western ideals of chivalry. *7-day Free Trial* Dive into past series and movies exclusively available on our SAMURAI VS NINJA digital subscription service. New titles are being added regularly, including gems no longer accessible on our YouTube channel. Start your 7-day FREE trial today. Visit *About SAMURAI VS NINJA* SAMURAI VS NINJA is a brand, which offers more than 500 movies and period dramas featuring the samurai and ninja content. Our channel features free-to-watch TV dramas and main stories where samurai and ninja battle with swords, including iconic films like the famous ZATOICHI, as well as ZANKURO, a masterpiece by Ken Watanabe. We update new contents on YouTube channel every day and our subscription service offers exclusive titles that are not available on YouTube. Check out our Blog. Visit Buy official merch! Visit *Connect with SvN on Social* @samuraininjach #nemurikyoshiro #tamuramasakazu #fullmoonkilling #japanesecinema #samuraivsninja #fullmovie #japanhistory #samurai #ninja #englishsubtitle
