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Release Year1972
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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TypeWeb Series
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Cast5 credited
Also Known AsWandering Wolf: Ryu the Branded Cross
About Wandering Wolf: Ryu the Branded Cross
Based on the novel of the same name by Jiro Ikushima, this drama series aired on NET TV (now TV Asahi) in 1972 for a total of 26 episodes. Starring the talented actor Kinnosuke Yorozuya, who had previously shown his skills in various period films such as "Mabuta no Haha," "Seki no Yatappe," and "Kutsukake Tokijiro: Yoyo ichi-hiki," the show follows the tragic hero and is sure to captivate audiences with its compelling storyline. Viewers are sure to be drawn into the drama and root for the protagonist as the story unfolds.
Directed by —, Wandering Wolf: Ryu the Branded Cross leans on a strong ensemble — Shinsuke Ashida, Jerry Fujio, Kenji Imai — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1972.
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