Where to watch Epic Chushingura in Japan
Epic Chushingura is streaming on Hulu in Japan, and available to rent or buy on FOD and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Epic Chushingura
Epic Chushingura is a 1971 web series in the Drama genre, starring Tetsuya Watari, Toshirō Mifune and Kikugorô Onoe. It spans 1 season and 52 episodes, and originally aired on tv asahi and NST. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Epic Chushingura in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Daichūshingura is a television dramatization of the events of the Forty-seven Ronin. The first episode aired on January 5, 1971, and the 52nd and final episode appeared on December 28 of the same year. The NET network broadcast it in the Tuesday evening 9:00–9:56 prime-time slot in Japan. The series featured an all-star cast. The central actor was Toshiro Mifune, who portrayed Ōishi Kuranosuke; Yoko Tsukasa his wife; and kabuki actor Onoe Kikugorō VII their son Chikara.
Seasons (1)
- Season 152 episodes · 1971
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Epic Chushingura in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Epic Chushingura on Hulu. It's also available to rent or buy on FOD and Amazon Video.
Is Epic Chushingura on Netflix?+
Epic Chushingura is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu.
How many seasons of Epic Chushingura are there?+
Epic Chushingura has 1 season and 52 episodes in total.
Who stars in Epic Chushingura?+
Epic Chushingura stars Tetsuya Watari, Toshirō Mifune, Kikugorô Onoe, Ichirō Arishima and Chūsha Ichikawa.
When did Epic Chushingura come out?+
Epic Chushingura is a 1971 web series.
What genre is Epic Chushingura?+
Epic Chushingura is Drama series.
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