Ooka Echizen: Season 1 (1970)

Other name: 大岡越前

Description:

Ooka Echizen: Season 1 introduces viewers to the esteemed town magistrate, appointed by Shogun Yoshimune in 1717, based in the bustling city of Edo. This season primarily follows his proactive approach to maintaining order and justice. Rather than remaining confined to official duties, Ooka Echizen often ventures out among the common people, cleverly disguised to observe the city's pulse firsthand. Through these incognito excursions, he actively works to ensure peace for Edo's citizens. His deep understanding of the city's undercurrents also allows him to identify and dismantle systemic corruption within local politics, bringing fairness and accountability to the region. Season 1 establishes his unique style of governance, blending traditional authority with grassroots investigation to uphold justice and protect the innocent.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1970

Genre:Historical