Plot: Yoshimune has been reigning over Edo for more than 20 years. He is getting too old for the job, and he is looking for a successor to take over his arduous task. It's a tough choice and there are a few interested parties, but it's not the only thing on arduous Yoshimune's mind, as troubles in the city keep sidetracking him.
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April 22, 2025
I'll watch anything Miike, but this clearly wasn't for me. It's a TV film based on one of Japan's longest-running TV series, which I'd never heard of before. Without knowing the characters, and not being a big fan of samurai fiction, this was very tough to get into, so be warned if you're giving this a shot.
There are some famous names present, but this is very much a project with strong TV roots, meaning it looks cheap and rushed. Keep your expectations low, and there are some decent moments and somewhat memorable scenes. But unless you're a Miike completist or a big fan of the original series, there's no reason to chase this one.