Storyline

The classic tale of the shogun's illegitimate son Aoi Shingo is told in three parts as he strives to become the greatest fencer in Japan, while his father Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune seeks to reunite with his lost son.  Part 1 sets up the story and introduces the characters.  When the secrets of Shingo's birth are revealed to him, it sets off a series of events that bring him to cross swords with members of the shogun's inner circle. 

Key Information

Director Kōsei Saitō
Writers Takahito Ishikawa, Yoshio Yoshida
Studio Mifune Productions
Rating 3.5/10
Language JA

Cast & Crew

Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Tamon Umei

Tomoyuki Kunihiro

Shingo

Rino Katase

Rino Katase

Yoko Isono

Yoko Isono

Shun Ōide

Shun Ōide

Tomo'o Nagai

Tomo'o Nagai

Mizuho Suzuki

Mizuho Suzuki

Nana Okada

Nana Okada

Frequently Asked Questions

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 was released on May 15, 1981.

The runtime of Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 is 1h 30m.

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 is a Action, Drama, TV Movie movie.

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 has a rating of 3.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 was directed by Kōsei Saitō.

The main cast of Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 includes Toshirō Mifune, Tomoyuki Kunihiro, Rino Katase.

Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 is originally in Japanese.