House of Five Leaves

Synopsis

Rônin Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled swordsman, but his personality often causes him to be let go from his job. One day he encounters Yaichi, the leader of a group calling itself "Five Leaves" and takes a job from him as a bodyguard. Though he is worried about their intentions, he feels there is something more to the group and agrees to work with them.

First Air Date: 2010-04-16

Last Air Date: 2010-07-02

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: Fuji TV

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Top Cast

Daisuke Namikawa as Masanosuke Akitsu (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai as Yaichi (voice)
Yuuya Uchida as Matsukichi (voice)
Masaya Takatsuka as Umezô (voice)
Fuyuka Ono as Otake (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2010)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: In Name Only (2010-04-16)

Masterless samurai Masanosuke Akitsu' life is changed after a chance encounter with Yaichi, who offers the timid swordsman a bodyguard job and invites him into the mysterious world of the Five Leaves.
Ep. 2: Make Love to Me (2010-04-23)

Masanosuke begins to grow more comfortable within the world of the Five Leaves, but despite his efforts to learn more about Yaichi, the gang leader remains a riddle.
Ep. 3: Gradually Drag Him In (2010-04-30)

Thanks to Yaichi, Masanosuke's found a job as a bodyguard at a rice wholesaler. The work is steady and the samurai hopes to keep the position for a long time - but the situation might be too good to be true.
Ep. 4: Sure Gets Carried Away (2010-05-07)

Masanosuke gets hired as a bodyguard at the brothel where Yaichi lives. If he can keep from getting fired, he'll be able to send his family some money - and maybe learn more about the elusive leader of the Five Leaves.
Ep. 5: It'll Be Fine (2010-05-14)

Masanosuke recuperates from an illness at the Elder's house, where he is encouraged to leave the world of the Five Leaves behind. The samurai also learns the reasons behind Umezo's involvement with the gang.
Ep. 6: Count Yourself Lucky (2010-05-21)

Masanosuke's still healing at the Elder's house, and while Umezo occasionally visits to check up on him, Yaichi remains reluctant to make an appearance. Meanwhile, Denshichi investigates the source of Senkichi's funds.
Ep. 7: Thoughtless of Me (2010-05-28)

Masanosuke's back in Edo after recovering from his recent illness, but the samurai finds he still has problems when a tough adversary from the past challenges him to a new face-off.
Ep. 8: I Have Two Benefactors (2010-06-04)

When Matsukichi hears that Kiku-ya's owner is having problems, his decision to try and help out results in even bigger troubles. Masanosuke and Umezo's growing concerns lead them to investigate.
Ep. 9: I've Come to Rescue You (2010-06-11)

Masanosuke sets out to rescue Matsukichi and settle the matter of the stolen wooden tags. Meanwhile, Sachi, Masanosuke's little sister, is on a mission of her own after running away from home.
Ep. 10: Dirty Stray Cat (2010-06-18)

Yaichi's strange behavior is becoming a concern for people at Katsura-ya. Meanwhile, Masanosuke learns more about Yagi's past following a graveside visit.
Ep. 11: Please Excuse Me (2010-06-25)

Masanosuke begins to understand what motivates Yaichi to keep kidnapping, even when the rest of the gang sees no need. Hoping to learn more of Yaichi's past, Masanosuke visits Elder.
Ep. 12: Already Staggering (2010-07-02)

Yaichi joins Yagi for a drink, where they reminisce about the past and old friends. Later, tensions escalate after a confrontation between Jin and Yaichi leads to a confession about the kidnapping.