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Epic saga on early Japan

This series aired on Japanese TV in 2005, and set high marks for production design and its captivating story of a failed warrior.

While certainly a broad dramatic treatment of actual events, Yoshitshune tells of two brothers separated in wars and feuding, who find that their reconciliation is being used as a political tool.

The supporting roles are what make Yoshitsune work, and given the long list of said roles, this serial is continually fascinating.

Watch for pop stars Aya Ueto and Goto Maki in prominent spots, as well as a laundry list of Japanese TV and movie favorites.

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Mikijiro Hira is wonderfully comical and sinister as the emperor who schemes to use Yoshitsune to further his own taltering grip on power. This serial has been shown to be consistently intriguing - even those who don't feel they'd have much interest in this kind of saga.

The battle scenes have been presented with particular care, since th