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- 1EP 1
Masanosuke Akitsu accepts a bodyguard position from Yaichi, entering the Five Leaves organization.
Apr 16, 2010Masanosuke Akitsu is a samurai without a master who leads a quiet existence. His routine is disrupted when he meets Yaichi, who approaches him with an unexpected employment opportunity. Yaichi offers Masanosuke a job as a bodyguard, a role that requires him to step out of his comfort zone. This encounter serves as the gateway for the timid swordsman to become involved with a secretive group known as the Five Leaves. Through this new position, Masanosuke is introduced to the hidden dynamics and dangers of this mysterious organization, marking a significant shift in his previously uneventful life as he navigates the responsibilities and secrets associated with his new role.
- 2EP 2
Masanosuke adjusts to Five Leaves life while Yaichi remains an enigma
Apr 23, 2010Masanosuke continues to become more at ease within the environment of the Five Leaves. Despite his persistent attempts to gain a deeper understanding of Yaichi, the gang leader remains an unsolved puzzle. The narrative focuses on Masanosuke's gradual adaptation to this new setting, highlighting the contrast between his growing comfort and the persistent mystery surrounding Yaichi's true nature and motives.
- 3EP 3
Masanosuke secures a steady bodyguard position at a rice wholesaler thanks to Yaichi's help.
Apr 30, 2010With assistance from Yaichi, Masanosuke obtains employment as a bodyguard at a rice wholesaler. The position offers steady work, and the samurai intends to maintain this role for an extended period. However, the circumstances surrounding this opportunity appear suspiciously favorable, suggesting that the situation may be too good to be true.
- 4EP 4
Masanosuke Takes a Bodyguard Position at Yaichi's Brothel to Support His Family
May 7, 2010Masanosuke secures employment as a bodyguard at the brothel where Yaichi resides. His primary motivation is to earn enough money to send to his family, provided he manages to avoid being fired from the position. While working there, he hopes to gain further insight into the mysterious leader of the Five Leaves. This assignment presents a challenge as he must navigate his new duties carefully to maintain his job and achieve his financial goals while pursuing information about the elusive figure.
- 5EP 5
Ume recounts Souji's escape from a Chuugoku gang while Masa recovers at Souji's house.
May 14, 2010While Masa recovers from illness at Souji's residence, Ume shares the story of how Souji escaped his former life in a Chuugoku criminal gang. As Ume departs, he encounters Senkichi, a former gang member who asks Souji for funds. Senkichi requires money to pay off Denshichi, a former leader pressuring him to join a new gang. Although Souji refuses the request, Ume provides Senkichi with the necessary cash. This interaction highlights the lingering influence of past criminal connections and the differing responses of those involved in resolving the debt and recruitment pressure.
- 6EP 6
Senkichi repays debt while Sengorou approaches Edo and Denshichi faces fatal consequences.
May 21, 2010Senkichi provides funds to Denshichi to settle a debt, yet Denshichi insists more is owed due to Sengorou of Yatsua requiring Senkichi's lock-picking abilities. Souji’s former friend Toku arrives to warn that Sengorou is heading to Edo. While the group urges Masa to leave for his home to treat his Edo sickness, he refuses to stay away. Denshichi questions Senkichi about the money’s origin and learns it came from Souji. He then confronts Souji for additional funds. Masa intervenes to protect Souji, allowing Senkichi to sneak up and kill Denshichi. Later, Ichi visits Souji’s residence to check on Masa, and Souji recognizes him from their past.
- 7EP 7
Souji warns Ichi about Bakuro gang remnants while Masa faces a ronin duel challenge.
May 28, 2010Souji identifies Ichi as a former gang member and warns him about Bakuro gang remnants returning to Edo. After recovering from illness during a month with Souji, Masa returns to Edo with Ichi, who realizes Ume sent him to meet Souji. Masa accidentally bumps into a ronin and is challenged to a duel using wooden swords, but he loses his nerve and flees. He later meets Yagi, who offers to train him. Before training begins, they visit the graves of people Yagi knew, including a man named Yaichi. Additionally, Matsu visits the merchant Kikuya, who once saved his life, and offers him money.
- 8EP 8
Matsu Investigates Stolen Tickets and Becomes Captive
Jun 4, 2010Ume quits Five Leaves while Matsu stops visiting her tavern. During a visit to smith Kikuya, staff report stolen wooden access tickets. Kikuya suspects competitor Ootsuya. Matsu investigates Ootsuya’s premises at night but is captured. Masa and Ume search for him, finding Kikuya, who reveals he paid for Matsu’s child’s medical care and shared his suspicions about the missing tags. To rescue Matsu, Masa secures employment as a bodyguard for Ootsuya, aiming to gain access and free his friend from captivity.
- 9EP 9
Masa rescues Matsu and deals with police investigation while Sachi arrives in Edo
Jun 11, 2010Masa rescues Matsu and carries him to Ume's tavern while police investigate a burglary at Ootsuya's. Investigating officer Yagi retrieves the tags and returns them to Masa, but Ichi warns him to stay away from Yagi. Meanwhile, Masa's younger sister Sachi runs away from home to avoid an arranged marriage and joins Masa in Edo. He attempts to send her back home, but she refuses to leave.
- 10EP 10
Otake warns Masa about Ichi while Yagi shares memories of Yaichi and suspects Ichi is Seinoshin
Jun 18, 2010Otake cautions Masa against probing Ichi’s past. Yagi invites Masa to spar, recounting his youth and bond with Yaichi, a servant at the neighboring Saegusa household who later died, noting Ichi’s resemblance to him. Ichi’s growing melancholy worries those at Katsuraya. Meanwhile, Souji learns from friend Toku that a former Bakuro gang member hunts Seinoshin for betraying the group. Convinced by these developments, Yagi concludes that Ichi is actually Seinoshin.
- 11EP 11
Five Leaves kidnaps Kanou heir, revealing his illegitimacy and prompting Ichi to release him.
Jun 25, 2010Five Leaves abducts the Kanou house heir, but the patriarch pays only half the ransom and requests the hostage’s secret execution due to his illegitimate birth. Upon learning this truth, Ichi orders the youth’s immediate release, leading Masa to suspect Ichi was once kidnapped himself. Jin, an old acquaintance of Souji, arrives seeking Seinoshin and later confronts Ichi, claiming to be Seinoshin of Bakuro before Masa intervenes. Masa later reveals to Ichi that he surrendered his leadership to his brother to address personal weaknesses and now finds purpose in Five Leaves. Finally, Masa questions Souji about Ichi, prompting the elder to recount a past incident where he ordered Ichi to execute a subordinate who had offended another gang member.
- 12EP 12
Yagi shares the tragic Saegusa family story with Ichi, leading to a fatal confrontation with Jin.
Jul 2, 2010Yagi finds Ichi drinking and recounts the Saegusa family history involving Seinoshin and the servant Yaichi. He suggests the family orchestrated Seinoshin’s kidnapping and silenced Yaichi by throwing him down a well. Ichi recalls his own childhood kidnapping ordered by his family. On a bridge, Jin accuses Ichi of murdering a gang member and denies Yaichi’s involvement in the kidnapping. The two fight with knives, resulting in Ichi killing Jin. Ichi later visits Yaichi’s grave to apologize for his past blame. Masa discovers him there the next morning. The Five Leaves notice a shift in Ichi’s demeanor, and Masa becomes more convinced that Ichi requires his protection.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Saraiya Goyou have?
- Saraiya Goyou has 12 episodes.
- When did Saraiya Goyou come out?
- Saraiya Goyou came out in 2010.
- Which studio made Saraiya Goyou?
- Saraiya Goyou was produced by Manglobe.
- Who directed Saraiya Goyou?
- Saraiya Goyou was directed by Tomomi Mochizuki.
- Is Saraiya Goyou finished?
- Current status of Saraiya Goyou: Finished.