Overview
During the middle of the Kanei Period (1624-1644) Japan was in the early stages of its most peaceful era. This left a large number of unemployed samurai with nothing to do, and their morale suffered. In order to raise their spirits, the Shogun's Chief Advisor suggests that they hold a "Festival of Swordsmen" in the Shogun's presence. Problems arise when some of the martial artists bring their personal grudges to the competition. When Busshi Shirogoro (OTOMO) meets the daughter of the late Lord SANADA Yukimura sparks fly as she tries to use the competition to carry out her vengeance against Shogun Iemitsu.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 48 | September 27, 1985 (73) | |
 | 22 | August 12, 2009 (70) | |
 | 31 | April 2, 1992 (62) | |
 | 24 | 89 | |
 | 40 | September 14, 1995 (75) | |
 | 25 | 89 | |
 | 64 | April 17, 1987 (90) | |
 | 47 | August 10, 1968 (54) | |
 | 48 | January 7, 2002 (88) | |
 | 50 | December 22, 1986 (75) |