さらい屋五葉

2010 - 2010

In Name Only

16th April 2010

Episode 1

Masterless samurai Masanosuke Akitsu' life is changed after a chance encounter with Yaichi, who offers the timid swordsman a bodyguard job and invites him into the mysterious world of the Five Leaves.

Make Love to Me

23rd April 2010

Episode 2

Masanosuke begins to grow more comfortable within the world of the Five Leaves, but despite his efforts to learn more about Yaichi, the gang leader remains a riddle.

Gradually Drag Him In

30th April 2010

Episode 3

Thanks to Yaichi, Masanosuke's found a job as a bodyguard at a rice wholesaler. The work is steady and the samurai hopes to keep the position for a long time - but the situation might be too good to be true.

Sure Gets Carried Away

Episode 4

Masanosuke gets hired as a bodyguard at the brothel where Yaichi lives. If he can keep from getting fired, he'll be able to send his family some money - and maybe learn more about the elusive leader of the Five Leaves.

It'll Be Fine

Episode 5

Masanosuke recuperates from an illness at the Elder's house, where he is encouraged to leave the world of the Five Leaves behind. The samurai also learns the reasons behind Umezo's involvement with the gang.

Count Yourself Lucky

Episode 6

Masanosuke's still healing at the Elder's house, and while Umezo occasionally visits to check up on him, Yaichi remains reluctant to make an appearance. Meanwhile, Denshichi investigates the source of Senkichi's funds.

Thoughtless of Me

Episode 7

Masanosuke's back in Edo after recovering from his recent illness, but the samurai finds he still has problems when a tough adversary from the past challenges him to a new face-off.

I Have Two Benefactors

Episode 8

When Matsukichi hears that Kiku-ya's owner is having problems, his decision to try and help out results in even bigger troubles. Masanosuke and Umezo's growing concerns lead them to investigate.

I've Come to Rescue You

Episode 9

Masanosuke sets out to rescue Matsukichi and settle the matter of the stolen wooden tags. Meanwhile, Sachi, Masanosuke's little sister, is on a mission of her own after running away from home.

Dirty Stray Cat

Episode 10

Yaichi's strange behavior is becoming a concern for people at Katsura-ya. Meanwhile, Masanosuke learns more about Yagi's past following a graveside visit.

Please Excuse Me

Episode 11

Masanosuke begins to understand what motivates Yaichi to keep kidnapping, even when the rest of the gang sees no need. Hoping to learn more of Yaichi's past, Masanosuke visits Elder.

Already Staggering

Episode 12

Yaichi joins Yagi for a drink, where they reminisce about the past and old friends. Later, tensions escalate after a confrontation between Jin and Yaichi leads to a confession about the kidnapping.

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Daisuke Namikawa•Takahiro Sakurai•Yuuya Uchida

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Rônin Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled swordsman, but his personality often causes him to be let go from his job. One day he encounters Yaichi, the leader of a group calling itself "Five Leaves" and takes a job from him as a bodyguard. Though he is worried about their intentions, he feels there is something more to the group and agrees to work with them.

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Full Cast

Daisuke Namikawa Image

Daisuke Namikawa

Masanosuke Akitsu (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai Image

Takahiro Sakurai

Yaichi (voice)

Yuuya Uchida Image

Yuuya Uchida

Matsukichi (voice)

Masaya Takatsuka Image

Masaya Takatsuka

Umezô (voice)

Fuyuka Ono Image

Fuyuka Ono

Otake (voice)

Full Crew

Kazuto Nakazawa

Character Designer

Natsume Ono

Comic Book

Takashi Kouchiyama

Producer

Tomomi Mochizuki Image

Tomomi Mochizuki

Screenplay

Makoto Kimura Image

Makoto Kimura

Producer

Tomoki Nagasaka

Editor

Miyoko Ichinose

Color Designer

Kayo Konishi

Original Music Composer

Yukio Kondo

Original Music Composer

Tomomi Mochizuki Image

Tomomi Mochizuki

Series Director

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