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The Life of Bangaku

20021 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Master swordsman Bangaku Ajigawa is a Ronin with an honest heart, and hates deception. With no family or money, he lives by his own rules. Bangaku’s one treasure and reason to live is his master sword, Hekimitsuhira. But because of it,…

DirectorsKon Ichikawa·Tomohiko Yamashita
WriterMegumi Tamura

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

The Life of Bangaku isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
My Dear Sword
Mar 5, 2002
E2
The Mystery of the Map
Mar 12, 2002
E3
The Man From Tsugaru
Mar 19, 2002
E4
Travel Partner
Mar 26, 2002
E5
Missing Item
Apr 2, 2002
E6
Vagabond
Apr 9, 2002
E7
The Taming of the Shrew
Apr 16, 2002
E8
Man and Woman
Apr 23, 2002
E9
The "Fist" Boss
Apr 30, 2002
E10
The Two Bangaku's
May 7, 2002

Cast · Directed by Kon Ichikawa

KYKoji Yakusho
Koji Yakusho
Ajigawa Bantake
STSatoko Takemoto
Satoko Takemoto
Yayoi
KMKaori Momoi
Kaori Momoi
RIRenji Ishibashi
Renji Ishibashi
JKJun Kunimura
Jun Kunimura
KNKenjiro Nashimoto
Kenjiro Nashimoto
YHYuriko Hirooka
Yuriko Hirooka

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The Life of Bangaku — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Life of Bangaku?

The Life of Bangaku isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Life of Bangaku on Netflix?

No, The Life of Bangaku is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is The Life of Bangaku on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Life of Bangaku isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Life of Bangaku for free?

The Life of Bangaku isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Life of Bangaku?

The Life of Bangaku has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2002.

Are all episodes of The Life of Bangaku out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of The Life of Bangaku are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Life of Bangaku?

No — The Life of Bangaku ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.