Overview
Chuji Kunisada returns to his home village to find that Jubei Matsui, the corrupt magistrate, has been responsible for virtually destroying Kunisada's family. A final tragedy leads Kunisada to join with a band of rogues living in the forest in robbing from the rich and giving to the poor, always with an eye toward avenging himself on Magistrate Matsui.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 39 | December 24, 1997 (77) | |
 | 30 | March 17, 2001 (71) | |
 | 37 | September 24, 2006 (84) | |
 | 52 | September 8, 1994 (86) | |
 | 49 | July 31, 1975 (64) | |
| 30 | March 17, 2001 (71) | |
 | 29 | December 19, 2005 (74) | |
 | 48 | March 23, 1991 (79) | |
 | 4 | December 5, 2012 (57) | |
 | 23 | 88 |