Overview
During the Warring States era, Hozoin Kakuzenbo and Yagyu Tajima-no-kami, being best friends, spend their days acquiring skills of the spear, sword and martial arts. Hozoin loses a series of matches with master swordsman Kozumi Ise-no-kami. Bitterly ashamed, Hozoin embarks on a journey, trying to perfect his skills. A few years later, Hozoin is ready and it's time for the ultimate showdown with Ise-no-kami!
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 47 | July 19, 1962 (64) | |
 | 33 | March 23, 1991 (79) | |
 | 43 | August 30, 1970 (68) | |
 | 41 | December 18, 1984 (81) | |
| 33 | March 17, 1978 (66) | |
 | 26 | May 21, 1961 (42) | |
 | 45 | February 18, 1977 (77) | |
| 42 | December 1, 1981 (78) | |
 | 33 | March 21, 1992 (79) | |
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