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The Best Episodes of Lone Wolf and Cub

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The Best Episodes of Lone Wolf and Cub

Ogami Itto is a master swordsman who holds a position of high power in the Tokugawa Shogunate. Highly trusted by the Shogun, he serves as...

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  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Guns of Sakai / The Sakai Rifle

    S1:E7

    Itto is hired to assassinate a gunsmith who has reportedly developed a repeating rifle, a weapon that could completely destabilize the balance of power in Japan.

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  2. 9.7/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Swordsmanship

    S3:E26

    Itto has long straddled the line between life and death, but it is not a path one can follow forever. In the end, on which side of the line will Itto finally find himself?

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    Director:Buichi Saitō
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  3. 9.6/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Omens Good and Bad

    S3:E14

    An intentional snub signals that The Shogun’s patience towards Retsudo is wearing thin. With only 10 days to kill Itto, Retsudo hatches a plan with an unlikely ally.

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  4. 9.2/10(10 votes)

    #4 - The Waves and The Flutes

    S3:E25

    The fate of the Yagyu and the Grass are intertwined; One cannot exist without the other. It is for that reason the Grass launches one, final attempt on Itto’s life.

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    Director:Buichi Saitō
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  5. 9.1/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Daigoro and The Flower of Happiness

    S3:E11

    Legend tells of a flower that would bring happiness to any who picked it. However, can there be any happiness for Miyo?

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  6. 9.1/10(9 votes)

    #6 - The Monstrous Abe

    S3:E15

    Oshun and Abe prepare to snare Itto and Daigoro in their trap. They don’t care how far they have to go or whom they have to hurt!

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  8. 9.1/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Wildfire

    S3:E16

    Abe learns the truth and takes matters into his own hands as Retsudo schemes. Meanwhile, Itto runs into a lordless samurai.

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  9. 9.1/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Cloaked in a Scent

    S3:E17

    Cornered and desperate, Abe flees from Retsudo’s wrath. The poisoner’s only hope? Assassinating Itto before his pursuer catches up.

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    Director:Buichi Saitō
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  10. 9.1/10(9 votes)

    #9 - The Father, The Son, and The Grenade / The Roaring Thunder

    S3:E18

    Itto and Retsudo’s paths will cross at the Haccho river. Will that be where their fates are finally decided?

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    Director:Buichi Saitō
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  11. 9.1/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Fathers and Sons

    S3:E22

    Itto waits while Retsudo is on trial. Meanwhile, the Grass starts mobilizing...

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  12. 9.0/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Light on The River of Blood

    S3:E19

    The floodgates are opened, and the city of Edo is in danger. In the face of such a catastrophic threat, two mortal enemies are forced to work together.

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    Director:Buichi Saitō
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  13. 9.0/10(8 votes)

    #12 - The Day of The Awaited Duel / The Showdown

    S3:E20

    Abe watches as Itto and Retsudo resume their duel, hoping the poison he applied to their swords will finish them off. What will the two do when they realize this treachery?

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    Director:Buichi Saitō
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  14. 9.0/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Impending Death

    S3:E21

    Retsudo is summoned to face the shogun. Meanwhile, the bounty on Itto’s head may have been rescinded, but that doesn’t mean everyone will tolerate his presence.

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  15. 9.0/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Battle in The Shadows

    S3:E23

    No matter what Abe does, Retsudo somehow finds a way to foil his assassination attempts. Abe may have the upper hand for now, but Retsudo is a patient man…

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  16. 8.9/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Buei School of Gunnery / The Hand Canon

    S3:E12

    Sakai would rather sacrifice his lands than have his men senselessly cut down by the Lone Wolf in someone else’s crusade. It is precisely for that reason he must now die.

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  17. 8.9/10(10 votes)

    #16 - The Moon in The Depths of The Heart / The Moon of Desire

    S3:E13

    Itto’s inevitable journey to Edo is nearing its end, but there are only a few routes left that he can take. His enemies know this and prepare...

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    Director:Buichi Saitō
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  18. 8.9/10(10 votes)

    #17 - The Guardian

    S3:E24

    Itto and Daigoro’s paths cross with a man known as Bunshichi. What’s his reason for stealing all that money?

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  19. 8.7/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Guide Along The Line Between Life and Death / Ominous Path

    S3:E10

    The latest plan to ensnare the Lone Wolf involves restricting the number of bounty hunters sent after him.

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  20. 8.5/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Your Life is Mine

    S3:E6

    Believing that the Daijoji clan is acting under the orders of the Yagyu, Itto attempts to avoid needless bloodshed. But is that a luxury an assassin can afford?

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  21. 8.4/10(13 votes)

    #20 - A Tomorrow That Shall Never Come / No Tomorrow

    S3:E3

    A failed ambush plays right into Ryuza’s hands. Can Itto survive the bounty hunter’s “genuine hell”? Meanwhile, Torizo cross paths with Itto once again.

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  22. 8.3/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Wet Nurse Parasol

    S3:E2

    The magistrate increases the reward for the Lone Wolf’s head when bounty hunters demand a higher price for such a dangerous target.

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    Director:Toshio Masuda
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  23. 8.3/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Silken Cloud

    S3:E4

    Itto regularly accepts assassination requests, but rarely does he receive a cancelation. What does the Yagyu have to do with it and what is the extent of their influence?

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    Director:Buichi Saitō
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  24. 8.2/10(12 votes)

    #23 - The Wolf Extinguishers Seek Immortality

    S3:E1

    Retsudo has powerful friends, including the Shogun himself. To deal with Itto once and for all, the Shogun places the Guards of the Black Gate under Retsudo’s command.

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    Director:Toshio Masuda
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  25. 8.2/10(11 votes)

    #24 - The Five Ninja Flowers / Five Sisters of Death

    S3:E7

    The Lone Wolf wanders, cutting down any bounty hunter in his path. Now, it is Akane’s turn. If she fails, her sisters must succeed in her place.

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  26. 8.2/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Season of Death

    S3:E8

    An old woman finds a small boy trying to catch fish by the shore. She teaches him how only to discover the boy wanted to feed his sick father, who is known as the Lone Wolf.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Guns of Sakai / The Sakai Rifle" is the best rated episode of "Lone Wolf and Cub". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/20/1973. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Swordsmanship".