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The Samurai and the Prisoner

20262h 27mJapaneseJP

Original title: 黒牢城

After opposing the tyrannical Oda, Lord Murashige is trapped inside his besieged castle. Mysterious crimes spread fear through his court as Oda's army approaches and a traitor remains hidden among his ranks, forcing Murashige to ally with Kanbei, a dangerous strategist imprisoned in the dungeon.

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6.9/10
207 votes
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