Lethal Three

Season 71987

A wandering samurai, ronin, and ninja; meet by chance repeatedly and reluctantly team up to solve the problems of innocent villagers along the way.

21 Episodes

    E01 100,000 Ryo at a Famous Edo Bath House

    A ronin, a samurai, and ninja randomly cross paths on their travels and get wrapped up in a devious scheme involving a Japanese bath house.

    October 22, 1987

    E02 A Single Flower: Will the Rain Stop on Nakasendo Road?

    While continuing on their separate journeys, the Lethal Three run into each other again along with a woman they previously helped. There is something suspicious going on involving a local lord though. Will the ronin, samurai, and ninja get involved to help?

    October 29, 1987

    E03 Episode 3

    Will a case of mistaken identity lead to Sengoku missing an important interview? Tono-sama has a secret plan to help.

    November 5, 1987

    E04 Episode 4

    While relaxing on their journey, the travelers get caught up in a battle of heirs after a local lord dies.

    November 12, 1987

    E05 Episode 5

    People are attempting to assassinate a noble under the protection of the Shogun and the Lethal Three get pulled into the mess...

    November 19, 1987

    E06 Episode 6

    How will Tako, Lord, Sengoku, and Okei chan deal with inspectors who ban extravagance and enforce a simple life on everyone?

    November 26, 1987

    E07 Episode 7

    Tako meets a beautiful girl in jail. When they get out, she is attacked by a group of men. Tako and Lord come to her aid, but now must discover why those men were after her.

    December 3, 1987

    E08 Episode 8

    Tako meets a beautiful girl in jail. When they get out, she is attacked by a group of men. Tako and Lord come to her aid, but now must discover why those men were after her.

    December 10, 1987

    E09 Episode 9

    Tako is robbed, Lord doesn't have enough money to pay for the hotel he is staying in, and Sengoku gets stuck assisting a cranky old man. Can the day get any worse?

    December 17, 1987

    E10 Episode 10

    When the Kumazo Gang starts shaking down businesses, the Lethal Three can't help but take action along their journey.

    December 24, 1987

    E11 Episode 11

    A case of mistaken identity leads to Tono-sama being treated like a VIP and the rest of everyone being scorned.

    December 31, 1987

    E12 Episode 12

    Okei finds Sengoku unconscious and with a foggy memory. What does it have to do with an unfortunate girl, who was kidnapped?

    January 7, 1988

    E13 Episode 13

    When Sengoku and the others arrive in a town based around prostitution, they are faced with a dilemma about the women who want to escape. The Tengu Bandits are also stirring up trouble.

    January 14, 1988

    E14 Episode 14

    "Tono-sama" Heishiro Yasaka (Hideki Takahashi), "Sengoku" Shinnosuke Kuji (Koji Yakusho), and "Tako" Jinnai Tsubakuro (Shunputei Koasa) all have their reasons for traveling to Edo.

    January 21, 1988

    E15 Episode 15

    Okei meets Tako in a village haunted be a demon and Tono-sama and Sengoku are recruited to become security enforcers.

    January 28, 1988

    E16 Episode 16

    A woman beseeches a man to carry out the revenge he was ordered to do, but a new woman in his life refuses to let him go back to his old ways. Our group of travelers get pulled into the affair during their journeys.

    February 4, 1988

    E17 Episode 17

    After dealing with a gang of local bullies, Sengoku is asked to help a desperate lady, whose husband tried to stop a corrupt mining operation.

    February 11, 1988

    E18 Episode 18

    A young nobleman is seeking a suitable retainer and sparring partner. He has an open competition between the Ronin for the honor. But something is not quite right.

    February 18, 1988

    E19 Episode 19

    When Sengoku tries to rescue a young hostage, three "big shots" show up and interfere to save the day. But are they friend or foe?

    February 25, 1988

    E20 Episode 20

    A Ronin, a samurai, and ninja randomly cross paths on their travels and get wrapped up in a devious scheme involving a Japanese bath house.

    March 3, 1988

    E21 Episode 21

    Through a series of manipulations and deceit, an evil mastermind causes a rift between the three for the extended season finale.

    March 10, 1988