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License to Kill

1980-09-01 · 45 min / episode · Not rated

Drama

We're in Shamisen-bori of the bustling city of Edo. The officers of Guardhouse 36 monopolize the popularity in Edo. They're strong against evil, soft in compassion. Even the shogun depends on them. They're called the “Kirisute Bansho”... with a right to kill.

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Creators
Kazuo Shimada
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Countries
Japan
Status
Ended

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Kichiemon Nakamura IIKichiemon Nakamura IIHanafusa Izumo
Isamu NagatoIsamu NagatoDaisuke Seki
Gō IbukiGō IbukiKurodo Matsunami

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