In 1730, the Tokugawa Shogunate orders the Yagyu Clan to repair a huge shrine. Since it cannot refuse the Shogunate's request, the impoverished Yagyu Clan tries to raise funds by obtaining a sword which holds the key to a wondrous, hidden treasure. After learning the sword's secret, Tange Sazen sides with the Yagyu Clan, but his motive seems to be more than just pure interest in the treasure...
Tadaoto Kainoshō | Researcher |
Yasuhiko Noguchi | Screenplay |
Junichi Ôsumi | Art Direction |
Takeji Sano | Lighting Technician |
Kazuo Ôta | Editor |
Gin'ichi Kishimoto | Executive Producer |
Toshio Shimizu | Executive Producer |
Yoshiharu Ota | Director of Photography |
Seitaro Omori | Original Music Composer |
Taro Takahashi | Sound Recordist |