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KAGE NO GUNDAN II Volume Four
(Kage No Gundan 2; Shadow Warriors II; Shadow Warriors 2)

MASTERED FROM A NEW DIGITAL PRINT!

Region 0 (ALL REGION PLAY / NO REGION CODE) - NTSC Format *CUSTOM DVD*

Running Time: 94 Minutes Approx.

YEAR: 1981

UNCUT and UNCENSORED with GREAT QUALITY and PROFESSIONAL QUALITY REMOVABLE SUBTITLES!
(NOT a Hawaiian or San Francisco TV recording!)

Cast: CHIBA Shinichi (Sonny Chiba), SANADA Hiroyuki (Henry Sanada), ETO Jun, KIKI Kirin, NARITA Mikio, ETSUKO Shihomi (Sue Shihomi)

In 1752, following the death of the eight Shogun Yoshimune, Shogun Iyeshige's personal attendant, Ooka Tadamitsu is put in charge of espionage and he soon banishes the members of the Shogun Yoshimune's loyal Iga clan to the mountains near Edo.

One of the Iga Ninja clan leaders, Tsuge Shinpachi (SHINICHI Chiba) had escaped to the area of Hachijoji. His clan had been wiped out by O'oka's troops and he has since vowed to get revenge.

Working his way back to Edo, Tsuge Shinpachi assumed the identity of  "Shin-Chan", the kindly manager of a restaurant called "Yamabiko".

While during the day he gathers information from the public, at night he and the remaining remnants of the Iga Clan adventure forth to bring to justice O'oka Tadamitsu, as the members of the "Kage No Gundan".

Along the way they must not only battle O'oka's group of "Twenty Six Allies" but also battle against his own personal Koga Ninja army!

VOLUME FOUR CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ACTION-PACKED EPISODES:

Episode 07: "Attack of the Scorpion" (Genjutsu! Sasori no Shugeki)

Original Airdate: 1981.11.17

Directed by: MAKIGUCHI Yuji

Episode 08: "The Red-Lipped Nuns" (Senritsu! Niso no Akai Kuchibiru)

Original Airdate: 1981.11.24

Directed by: OTA Akikazu


Aspect Ratio - 4:3 Fullscreen  

Audio - Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono

Language - Japanese Language

Subtitles - Removable English Subtitles

hatamoto07

BRAND NEW DIGITAL PRINT!

Region 0 (ALL REGION PLAY / NO REGION CODE) - NTSC Format *CUSTOM DVD*

YEAR - 1993

Running Time 91 mins. approx.

CAST:
KITAOJI Kinya
KAWAI Nahoko
KOMURAHiro
SATO Kei
KURODA Fukumi
NAGATO Hiroyuki
SHISHIDO Jo
SAKAI Masaaki

Directed by:
MATSUO Akinori

TO WATCH A PREVIEW CLICK HERE!

The seventh installment of this FANTASTIC series of stand-alone films is finally presented the way it should be -
In GREAT QUALITY with PROPER removable English subtitles!!

PLEASE NOTE: This installment of 'The Bored Hatamoto', as well as the other 8 films in this series, are STAND-ALONE movies. They are NOT sequels to each other, nor do you have to watch them in order to understand what is going on.

When Saotome Mondonosuke, master swordsman and ‘Hatamoto' (direct retainer of the Shogun), hears rumors of a Daimyo’s plot to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate, he launches a private investigation. With the help of his sister Kikuji, his faithful steward, Kinai, the Kaga Clan’s former fencing instructor and a mysterious woman named Kocho, they begin to unravel the twisted web of deceit, treachery and secrets within the Kaga Clan!

One of the most popular motion pictures of all time, 'The Bored Samurai' has been revived by talented young actor Kitaoji Kinya, the son of Ichikawa Utaemon, who made the role famous in more than 25 films. Saotome Mondonosuke is a 'Hatamoto' or direct retainer of the Shogun. The crescent shaped scar on his forehead is a license given him by the Shogun to kill anyone he deems to be a villain.

When Ichikawa passed away, it was thought that the character had died with him. But like Mondonosuke, who needs constant action to fight boredom, his greatest enemy, Kinya had to revive the role to honor his late father and carry on the tradition. A rousing success was recorded in these made for television movies, and this entry (the seventh) is no exception.

A strong performance that reflects well upon his father and an interesting story make this film required viewing.

(NOT FROM A HAWAIIAN TV RECORDING)


Aspect Ratio - 4:3 Fullscreen  

Audio - Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono

Language - Japanese Language

Subtitles - Removable English Subtitles

Features - Kitaoji Kinya Bio

ioedvd

YEAR: 1971

Running Time: 121 mins. approx.

CAST:
NAKADAI Tatsuya
SATO Kei
SAKAI Wakako
NAKAMURA Ganemon
KATSU Shintaro

Directed by:
KOBAYASHI Masaki

This is another masterpiece from filmmaker KOBAYASHI Masaki, noted director of HARA KIRI, KWAIDAN, and SAMURAI REBELLION. The Japanese title is actually translated as “We give our lives for nothing”, and is the true heart and soul of this story. Based on a novel by YAMAMOTO Shugoro, who also wrote the books upon which SANJURO, KILL, and AFTER THE RAIN, were based, it tells the tale of a group of thieves and murderers who find it within themselves to sacrifice their lives with no hope of personal gain. NAKADAI Tatsuya stars as Sada, an expert with knives, whose mysterious past comes to light as he leads a group of fugitives in their last-ditch battle to save their home, a dilapidated inn, which does not welcome strangers in its doors. KATSU Shintaro plays against type in a pivotal role as one of the only outsiders ever allowed to drink at the inn. Tension and suspense lead up to a conclusion like no other.

A magnificent motion picture, and a true work of art.

VIDEO: Black and White / 4x3 / 2.35:1 Widescreen Version

AUDIO: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono

LANGUAGE:  Japanese Language

SUBTITLES: Removable English Subtitles

 

KAGE02VOL03DVD

KAGE NO GUNDAN II Volume Three
(Kage No Gundan 2; Shadow Warriors II; Shadow Warriors 2)

MASTERED FROM A NEW PRINT!

Region 0 (ALL REGION PLAY / NO REGION CODE) - NTSC Format *CUSTOM DVD*

Running Time: 94 Minutes Approx.

YEAR: 1981

This DVD version is UNLIKE ANY DVD version that ANYONE has available at the moment!

UNCUT and UNCENSORED with GREAT QUALITY and PROFESSIONAL QUALITY REMOVABLE SUBTITLES!
(NOT a Hawaiian or San Francisco TV recording!)

Cast: CHIBA Shinichi (Sonny Chiba), SANADA Hiroyuki (Henry Sanada), ETO Jun, KIKI Kirin, NARITA Mikio, ETSUKO Shihomi (Sue Shihomi)

In 1752, following the death of the eigth Shogun Yoshimune, Shogun Iyeshige's personal attendant, Ooka Tadamitsu is put in charge of espionage and he soon banishes the members of the Shogun Yoshimune's loyal Iga clan to the mountains near Edo.

One of the Iga Ninja clan leaders, Tsuge Shinpachi (SHINICHI Chiba) had escaped to the area of Hachijoji. His clan had been wiped out by O'oka's troops and he has since vowed to get revenge.

Working his way back to Edo, Tsuge Shinpachi assumed the identity of  "Shin-Chan", the kindly manager of a restaurant called "Yamabiko".

While during the day he gathers information from the public, at night he and the remaining remnants of the Iga Clan adventure forth to bring to justice O'oka Tadamitsu, as the members of the "Kage No Gundan".

Along the way they must not only battle O'oka's group of "Twenty Six Allies" but also battle against his own personal Koga Ninja army!


VOLUME THREE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ACTION-PACKED EPISODES:

Episode 05: "The Courtier's Secret Treasure Map" (Ohaguro no Hizu)

Original Airdate: 1981.11.03

Directed by: OTA Akikazu

Episode 06: "The Woman Who Vanished in the Spirit World" (Makai ni Kieta Onna)

Original Airdate: 1981.11.10

Directed by: KURODA Yoshiyuki


Aspect Ratio - 4:3 Fullscreen  

Audio - Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono

Language - Japanese Language

Subtitles - Removable English Subtitles

mitteidvd

MITTEI: SAMURAI SECRET AGENT

Region 0 (ALL REGION PLAY / NO REGION CODE) - NTSC Format *CUSTOM DVD*

YEAR: 1983

Running Time: 90 mins. approx.

Studio: FUJI TV / MIFUNE PRODUCTIONS

CAST:
AMACHI Shigeru
HAN Bujaku
OKAMOTO Fujita
MORIKAWA Shota
NAKAJIMA Yutaka
TAKAMATSU Hideo

Directed by:
TAKAMORI Ryuichi

In order to make him a spy for the government, master swordsman Sakakibara Kazue is wrongfully ordered to commit ritual suicide for overlooking the smuggling of illegal goods. Before his 'Seppuku' can be performed, he is ordered to go undercover with a team of other 'dead' prisoners on a mission to find and destroy a cannon factory being used by the Owari and Takamatsu Clans as they try to usurp power and gain the position of Shogun for one of their own. One of the great early samurai film stars Amachi Shigeru gives an outstanding performance as the government agent forced to find and destroy the hidden factory. As his 'death' has been made public it is of the utmost importance that nobody recognizes him in this dangerous mission.

A strong made-for-television movie with superb action from one of Japan's great stars.

UNCUT and UNCENSORED with GREAT QUALITY and PROFESSIONAL QUALITY REMOVABLE SUBTITLES!
(NOT a Hawaiian or San Francisco TV recording!)

Video: Color / 4x3 / Fullscreen Version

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Language: Japanese Language

Subtitles: Removable English Subtitles

Features:
Interactive Menu
Actor Bios
Previews

nemurikyoshirodvd

NEMURI KYOSHIRO (RE-MASTERED VERSION)

Region 0 (ALL REGION PLAY / NO REGION CODE) - NTSC Format *CUSTOM DVD*

YEAR: 1989

Running Time: 115 mins. approx.

Studio: TV ASAHI / TOEI

CAST:
TAMURA Masakazu
SHINODA Saburo
YAMAMURA So
SAITO Kei
TAKIGAWA Yumi

Directed by:
TANAKA Tokuzo

Nemuri Kyoshiro's discovery of a plot to have an imposter succeed to the position of Shogun leads him to Kyoto in order to help Tokugawa Ieyoshi, and keep the succession in its proper order. Noted film actor Tamura Masakazu returns as Nemuri Kyoshiro in this made for TV Special after his successful portrayal of the 'Full-Moon' swordsman in the TV Series. Kyoshiro rescues Shizu who was being abused by her husband, ever since she had been violated by the man posing as Ieyoshi. He then learned that Ieyoshi had been acting oddly ever since returning from Kyoto 6 months ago. Sir Fumiya's investigation of the O'oku (Shogun’s harem in Edo Castle) uncovered the plot and reported that Sir Higo-no-kami had been controlling the fraud. That's when Kyoshiro heads to Kyoto to find clues... The original story ”Nemuri Kyoshiro Komu Nisshi” for this TV movie was written by famous author, Shibata Renzaburo. Tamura Masakazu takes the Nemuri character to a whole new dimension. He can play the sensitive, the just, the cold-blooded, and at times, the ultra violent Nemuri. Adding to that, excellent swordfights make this one of Tamura's all-time best!

UNCUT and UNCENSORED with GREAT QUALITY and PROFESSIONAL QUALITY REMOVABLE SUBTITLES!
(NOT a Hawaiian or San Francisco TV recording!)

Video: Color / 4x3 / Fullscreen Version

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Language: Japanese Language

Subtitles: Removable English Subtitles

Features:
Actor Bios
History Info
Previews

YAGYUTV01

YAGYU CONSPIRACY, THE - THE TELEVISION SERIES - VOLUME ONE
(YAGYU ICHIZOKU NO INBO)

MASTERED FROM A NEW PRINT!

TO WATCH A PREVIEW CLICK HERE!

Region 0 (ALL REGION PLAY / NO REGION CODE) - NTSC Format *CUSTOM DVD*

YEAR: 1978

One of the most memorable roles for Sonny Chiba was his portrayal of Yagyu Jubei, the one-eyed master swordsman who helped protect Shogun Iemitsu during the early days of Japan’s 17th Century. The Yagyu Clan under Jubei’s father Yagyu Tajima, must protect young Shogun Iemitsu from the plots of those seeking to overthrow him. This show consists of 39 hour-long episodes which feature awesome fighting from the Japan Action Club!

Our story opens during the last days of the second Shogun. The Shogun has two sons. Their names are Iemitsu and Tadanaga. Iemitsu is the elder son and is expected to become the next Shogun. However, the real lion’s share of the power is held by the Shogun.

However, the Emperor’s approval is required when choosing a new Shogun. The Emperor belongs to the Noble class. This rules governing behavior for the Nobles are distinctly different from the rules for the Samurai. The main goal of the Nobles is to restore the true governing power to Japan to the Emperor. To accomplish this goal, the Nobles feel the more chaos the better. The Yagyu Conspiracy retells the one of the most exciting and intriguing chapters found in Japanese history...

This volume contains two episodes, mastered from a new print, with removable English subtitles.
(NOT a Hawaiian or San Francisco TV recording!)

VOLUME ONE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ACTION-PACKED EPISODES:

EPISODE 01: "The Assassination of the Shogun" (Shogun Dokusatsu)

CAST: Sonny CHIBA, SHIHOMI Etsuko, YAMAMURA So, YOROZUYA Kinnosuke, TAKIGAWA Yumi, TAMURA Ryo, MEGURO Yuki, TAKAHASHI Etsushi, NARITA Mikio, SANADA Hiroyuki

Directed by: FUKASAKU Kinji

Original Airdate: 1978.10.03

Episode 02: "The Beautiful Victim" (Bijo no Ikenie)

CAST: Sonny CHIBA, SHIHOMI Etsuko, YAMAMURA So, TAKIGAWA Yumi, TAMURA Ryo, NANBARA Koji, MEGURO Yuki, TAKAHASHI Etsushi, NARITA Mikio, KOGURE Michiyo

Directed by: MATSUO Akinori

Original Airdate: 1978.10.10


Aspect Ratio - 4:3 Fullscreen  

Audio - Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono

Language - Japanese Language

Subtitles - Removable English Subtitles

YAGYUTV03

YAGYU CONSPIRACY, THE - THE TELEVISION SERIES - VOLUME THREE
(YAGYU ICHIZOKU NO INBO)

MASTERED FROM A NEW PRINT!

Region 0 (ALL REGION PLAY / NO REGION CODE) - NTSC Format *CUSTOM DVD*

YEAR: 1978

One of the most memorable roles for Sonny Chiba was his portrayal of Yagyu Jubei, the one-eyed master swordsman who helped protect Shogun Iemitsu during the early days of Japan’s 17th Century. The Yagyu Clan under Jubei’s father Yagyu Tajima, must protect young Shogun Iemitsu from the plots of those seeking to overthrow him. This show consists of 39 hour-long episodes which feature awesome fighting from the Japan Action Club!

Our story opens during the last days of the second Shogun. The Shogun has two sons. Their names are Iemitsu and Tadanaga. Iemitsu is the elder son and is expected to become the next Shogun. However, the real lion’s share of the power is held by the Shogun.

However, the Emperor’s approval is required when choosing a new Shogun. The Emperor belongs to the Noble class. This rules governing behavior for the Nobles are distinctly different from the rules for the Samurai. The main goal of the Nobles is to restore the true governing power to Japan to the Emperor. To accomplish this goal, the Nobles feel the more chaos the better. The Yagyu Conspiracy retells the one of the most exciting and intriguing chapters found in Japanese history...

This volume contains two episodes, mastered from a new print, with removable English subtitles.
(NOT a Hawaiian or San Francisco TV recording!)

VOLUME THREE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ACTION-PACKED EPISODES:

EPISODE 05: "THE HOSTAGES" (Hitojichi Kyushutsu Shirei)

CAST: Sonny CHIBA, SHIHOMI Etsuko, MEGURO Yuki, YABUKI Jiro, SHIMA Etsuo, KOBAYASHI Nenji, HARUTA Junichi, OKAMOTO Hiromi, KATAGIRI Ryuji, MATSUMOTO Toshio, YAMAOKA Tetsuya, KARASAWA Minken, IGARASHI Yoshihiro, OKI Goro, OKAJI Sen, JO Haruki, HATANO Hiroshi, TAKAHASHI Kenji, MINE Rantaro, KOSAKA Kazuyuki, MORI Gentaro, SHIMADA Hideo, HIKITA Yasumori, HOSHINO Mieko, TANAKA Yuka, WAKABAYASHI Mitsue, OYA Takanori, KOMINE Ryuji, YABE Yoshiaki, MATSUMOTO Yasuo, YOSHIKAWA Tomikazu, SERA Yutaka, NISHIYAMA Kiyotaka, OTSUKI Shotaro, MIBU Shintaro, SAITO Kazuyuki, MASUDA Tetsuo, SAWADA Shoji, AOKI Yoshiro, ENDO Tatsuo, TAKAHASHI Etsushi, YAMAMURA So

Directed by: TAKAMORI Ryuichi

Original Airdate: 1978.10.31

Episode 04: "THE NEGORO NINJA SHALL NOT PERISH" (Negoro Ninja Wa Shinazu)

CAST: Sonny CHIBA, SHIHOMI Etsuko, MEGURO Yuki, YABUKI Jiro, SHIMA Etsuo, YAMASHINA Yuri, TAKAHARA Toshio, UMEZU Sakae, HARUTA Junichi, OKAMOTO Hiromi, YOSHIDA Shinobu, KOGURE Michiyo, MATSUMOTO Toshio, YAMAGUCHI Akemi, SAKAI Kumiko, TAKAHASHI Kenji, SAKAI Tsutomu, SAITO Kazuyuki, YOSHIDA Masao, CHIKAMURA Toshimi, TAKESHITA Seiji,
MURAKAMI Jun, ISHIBASHI Masashi, TAKAHASHI Etsushi, YAMAMURA So

Directed by: IKEHIRO Kazuo

Original Airdate: 1978.11.07


Aspect Ratio - 4:3 Fullscreen  

Audio - Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono

Language - Japanese Language

Subtitles - Removable English Subtitles