The best Japanese comic book movie franchise ever? This is the television series that was launched due to the immense popularity of the Lone Wolf and Cub (Kozure ôkami) series of several motion pictures in Japan! This is an exceptionally well done series! Considered as one of the finest chambara ever made! This is definitely one for the collection!
Lone Wolf and Cub chronicles the story of Ogami Itto, the shogun’s executioner who uses the Dotanuki battle sword. He was disgraced by false accusations from the Yagyu clan and has been forced to take the path of the assassin. Along with his three-year-old son, Daigoro, they seek revenge on the Yagyu clan and are known as Lone Wolf and Cub. Based on the masterful manga by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima. Also inspired several feature films.
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