Storyline

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.

First Aired

2010-04-16
Last Aired

2010-07-02
Creator
Genre

Animation, Drama, Mystery, Crime
Seasons

1
Episodes

12
Status

Ended
Language

日本語
Network

Fuji TV

Keywords:

alcohol martial arts swordplay samurai secret organization friendship mafia bromance based on manga historical seinen anime

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Season 1

1. In Name Only

Masterless samurai Masanosuke Akitsu' life is changed after a chance encounter with Yaichi, who offers...More

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.Less

23mins 2010-04-16

2. Make Love to Me

Masanosuke begins to grow more comfortable within the world of the Five Leaves, but despite his effort...More

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.Less

23mins 2010-04-23

3. Gradually Drag Him In

Thanks to Yaichi, Masanosuke's found a job as a bodyguard at a rice wholesaler. The work is steady and...More

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.Less

23mins 2010-04-30

4. Sure Gets Carried Away

Masanosuke gets hired as a bodyguard at the brothel where Yaichi lives. If he can keep from getting fi...More

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.Less

23mins 2010-05-07

5. It'll Be Fine

Masanosuke recuperates from an illness at the Elder's house, where he is encouraged to leave the world...More

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.Less

23mins 2010-05-14

6. Count Yourself Lucky

Masanosuke's still healing at the Elder's house, and while Umezo occasionally visits to check up on hi...More

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.Less

23mins 2010-05-21

7. Thoughtless of Me

Masanosuke's back in Edo after recovering from his recent illness, but the samurai finds he still has ...More

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.Less

23mins 2010-05-28

8. I Have Two Benefactors

When Matsukichi hears that Kiku-ya's owner is having problems, his decision to try and help out result...More

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.Less

23mins 2010-06-04

9. I've Come to Rescue You

Masanosuke sets out to rescue Matsukichi and settle the matter of the stolen wooden tags. Meanwhile, S...More

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.Less

23mins 2010-06-11

10. Dirty Stray Cat

Yaichi's strange behavior is becoming a concern for people at Katsura-ya. Meanwhile, Masanosuke learns...More

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.Less

23mins 2010-06-18

11. Please Excuse Me

Masanosuke begins to understand what motivates Yaichi to keep kidnapping, even when the rest of the ga...More

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.Less

23mins 2010-06-25

12. Already Staggering

Yaichi joins Yagi for a drink, where they reminisce about the past and old friends. Later, tensions es...More

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.Less