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The Best Episodes of Lone Wolf and Cub

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Ronin Ogami Itto travels around 17th century Japan, accompanied by his young son Daigoro, in search of those who has offended him.

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    Lone Wolf and Cub Season 1 Episode 1 - The Bond Between Father and Son Cannot Be Broken!
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    #1 - The Bond Between Father and Son Cannot Be Broken!

    S1:E1

    A tale of wandering and vengeance by Hai Itto, a master of the Suio style of swordsmanship and a former official intermediary, wage a one-man war along with his infant son, Daigoro against Yagyu clan.

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  2. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 1 Episode 2 - Promise Between Father and Son - Daigoro Makes the Pickpocket Cry
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    #2 - Promise Between Father and Son - Daigoro Makes the Pickpocket Cry

    S1:E2

    Daigoro wakes and Itto is gone at the request of Kizaemon to avenge the death of Yoichiro. As a 3-year-old alone, Daigoro is lured to a temple where he meets a pickpocket, Oha and trouble ensues.

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  3. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 1 Episode 3 - The Woman Who is Setting Up the Buri Buri! Don't Cry, Daigoro
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    #3 - The Woman Who is Setting Up the Buri Buri! Don't Cry, Daigoro

    S1:E3

    While eating at an inn, Itto and Daigoro are visited by Okayo, with blood on her hands from her attacker Bunbematsu, who she accidentally killed. She is protected by Itto, who refuses to turn her over to Torizo, the brothel manager.

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  4. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 1 Episode 4 - Deadly Battle! Itto vs. 90 Outlaws
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    #4 - Deadly Battle! Itto vs. 90 Outlaws

    S1:E4

    Hatsuuchi Suzuki, an official of the Tateyama Clan's Edo residence, attacked the axe-suke of Oshu, an Orizuke, and was beaten to death in a vicious revenge attack. Ittou, however, arrived a day too late. Itto met Hatsuuchi's children, Aya and Soichiro, who appealed to him for revenge. Itto slays Rikuzo in the gambling hall and kills Asuke.

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  5. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 1 Episode 5 - The Sad Story of Father and Son
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    #5 - The Sad Story of Father and Son

    S1:E5

    While receiving a request to assassinate in the Ararenji Temple from Saeki, Itto is shot with a poison arrow by the Ura Yagyuans in the form of Unsui, led by Ishine and sent by Yagyu. Meanwhile, while caring for Itto in a coma, Daigoro meets Saya and Lori, a couple that lost a child and becomes fond of Daigoro while Itto’s fate is uncertain.

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  6. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 1 Episode 6 - Forgive Me, Daigoro! The Sad Fate of Father and Son
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    #6 - Forgive Me, Daigoro! The Sad Fate of Father and Son

    S1:E6

    The heavy rains are causing the rivers to overflow and keeping Daigoro and Itto from moving. While watching children play at the rain shelter, Itto remembers a happy past of his child many years ago.

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  7. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 1 Episode 7 - Tears - Daigoro Learns of His Mother's Love
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    #7 - Tears - Daigoro Learns of His Mother's Love

    S1:E7

    When Itto received a request from Mitsui, the feudal lord of the Ueda domain, to assassinate him, Daisuke Kasama, a samurai who served him as an attendant, thought it his duty to protect the lord of the castle, and attacked Itto. As he staggered back, Kotani, who had also been accompanying Itto, slashed him with his wakizashi. As Itto cut Mitsui down and turned to leave, Daisuke pleaded with Itto to stop, out of a samurai’s compassion, Itto put a stop to Daisuke.

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  8. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 1 Episode 8 - The Flames of Conspiracy Sentence Itto to Death!
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    #8 - The Flames of Conspiracy Sentence Itto to Death!

    S1:E8

    Tachibana was a prison official, that was at odds with Nui's father. Itto accepted the assassin's request and broke into the prison. What awaited Itto in prison was torture in the name of "sakudukuri" by the prison master, Tensatsu.

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  9. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 1 Episode 9 - A Sword Versus Retsudou! A Father's Love for Daigoro
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    #9 - A Sword Versus Retsudou! A Father's Love for Daigoro

    S1:E9

    Yagyu retsudo had placed people called "Kusa" in various places. "Kusa" were spies who infiltrated the territory, took root as local people, and continued to lead a steady, normal life while investigating the inner workings of the clan in great detail. This job was hereditary and sadly passed down from father to son.

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  10. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 1 - ather and Son of the Underworld, Again...
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    #10 - ather and Son of the Underworld, Again...

    S2:E1

    The lone wolf received an assassination request to avenge a clan on the brink of being abolished. The plot thickens as they got caught in a scheme full of betrayals and deceit while being pursued relentlessly by the Yagyu clan.

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  11. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 2 - A Close Call! A Man and a Woman Held Captive by Beasts
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    #11 - A Close Call! A Man and a Woman Held Captive by Beasts

    S2:E2

    The lone wolf and cub found themselves trapped in an inn as hostages, as a ruthless gang of bandits called The Flying Beasts terrorize the village. The lone wolf must now try to break free and save himself, Daigoro, and the other hostages from these bandits.

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  12. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 3 - Three Thugs and a Slut! A Taste of Motherhood for Daigoro...
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    #12 - Three Thugs and a Slut! A Taste of Motherhood for Daigoro...

    S2:E3

    Ogami and Daigoro are joined in their travel by a runaway prostitute who is being chased by a group of bandits who have been holding her captive for many years. The prostitute developed a strong bond with daigoro who has always longed for a mother's love that he has never experienced.

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  13. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 4 - A Journey of Love and Death! The Sad Image of His Late Wife...
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    #13 - A Journey of Love and Death! The Sad Image of His Late Wife...

    S2:E4

    The Yagyus continue to use any method necessary to kill the lone wolf. Meanwhile, Ogami is shocked to receive an assassination request from a woman with uncanny resemblance to his late wife.

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  14. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 5 - Daigoro is in a Desperate Situation! The Sad Bride Has Been Kidnapped
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    #14 - Daigoro is in a Desperate Situation! The Sad Bride Has Been Kidnapped

    S2:E5

    The lone wolf receives an assassination request to eliminate a feudal lord from a member of his own clan. The Yagyus are using this opportunity to hunt down the lone wolf and exploit the clan's weakness at the same time.

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  15. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 6 - A Request from a Hated Assassin! Daigoro Sheds Tears...
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    #15 - A Request from a Hated Assassin! Daigoro Sheds Tears...

    S2:E6

    The lone wolf is gravely injured during an attack by an assassin group sent by The Yagyus and got separated from Daigoro. In the meantime, Daigoro is being held captive by a corrupt official for assaulting his son.

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  16. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 7 - Daigoro and the Cry of Life! The Trap of a Sad Village Where Only Women Live!
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    #16 - Daigoro and the Cry of Life! The Trap of a Sad Village Where Only Women Live!

    S2:E7

    The lone wolf made a promise to a dying undercover Yagyu ninja, to bring his wife to be together with him in the afterlife. This promise led Itto to a village with only women, whose sole purpose is to give birth to new ninjas.

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  17. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 8 - To a Tomorrow That Will Never Come... The Woman Who Loved a Sword and Daigoro with His Three-Cornered Hat
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    #17 - To a Tomorrow That Will Never Come... The Woman Who Loved a Sword and Daigoro with His Three-Cornered Hat

    S2:E8

    Itto has become the most wanted criminal in Japan. An old ally who is still in love with Itto helps them pass through the village border by disguising them as members of their own troop.

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  18. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 9 - A Request for a Trap Assassin! Like Father, Like Son
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    #18 - A Request for a Trap Assassin! Like Father, Like Son

    S2:E9

    Itto received an assassination request to kill a feudal lord and was betrayed by a traitor in the clan. Daigoro was ambushed and the two of them got separated. In their times apart from each other they learn more about family bonds and what it means to become a parent.

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  19. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 10 - A Sad Battle with a Beloved Disciple! A Sword Strike from Kiba Shi... I'm in Tears!
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    #19 - A Sad Battle with a Beloved Disciple! A Sword Strike from Kiba Shi... I'm in Tears!

    S2:E10

    During the time when christianity was punishable by death in Japan, Lord Retsudou threatens to persecute a clan leader's wife, who is secretly a Christian. The clan leader, who is a former disciple of the lone wolf, has no choice but to fight his old master.

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  20. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 11 - Daigoro and the Woman Waiting for Rain - A Deadly Battle of Love and Betrayal!
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    #20 - Daigoro and the Woman Waiting for Rain - A Deadly Battle of Love and Betrayal!

    S2:E11

    The lone wolf receives a request to kill a traitor who is responsible for the abolishment of a clan. The mission led him to unveil a cruel betrayal in a tragic story between a dying wife and an undercover ninja.

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  21. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 12 - The Man Selling His Head and Daigoro! Lord Itto, Stop Being an Assassin!
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    #21 - The Man Selling His Head and Daigoro! Lord Itto, Stop Being an Assassin!

    S2:E12

    While passing the shrine, Itto and Daigoro saw a strange man (Sakon) smiling with only his head sticking out from a stand. He was holding up a banner that read, "This head is for sale.”

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  22. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 13 - Murderous Ambush! A Woman Who Wants to Kill Her Husband and Daigoro the Kannon Statue
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    #22 - Murderous Ambush! A Woman Who Wants to Kill Her Husband and Daigoro the Kannon Statue

    S2:E13

    Itto is asked to avenge a daughter's murder by an oshichiri impostor. While seeking shelter from the rain, he encounters a woman named Otoshi and witnesses an oshichiri attempting to attack her.

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  23. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 14 - A Conspiracy at the Iron Wall Castle! Daigoro is Thrown in Prison!
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    #23 - A Conspiracy at the Iron Wall Castle! Daigoro is Thrown in Prison!

    S2:E14

    The Otawara clan faces financial strain due to poor harvests after their leader, Kiyotada, passes away. Hirabayashi, in charge of finances, imposes a 20% increase on farmers, leading to unrest. The farmers debate whether to appeal directly in Edo or rebel against the clan's decisions.

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  24. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 15 - My Child! Two Fathers Protecting Their Children... A Tearful Ode!
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    #24 - My Child! Two Fathers Protecting Their Children... A Tearful Ode!

    S2:E15

    Ugenta, a Yagyu subordinate, attacks Itto. Daigoro clings to Itto's back while fighting Ugenta. Itto loses his position and Daigoro falls down a cliff.

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  25. Lone Wolf and Cub Season 2 Episode 16 - The Deadly Sword! Yagyu's Trap Attacks the Demon Masked Woman Itto
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    #25 - The Deadly Sword! Yagyu's Trap Attacks the Demon Masked Woman Itto

    S2:E16

    Itto and Daigoro set up camp deep in the mountains to investigate the Yasha-masked woman.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Bond Between Father and Son Cannot Be Broken!" is the best rated episode of "Lone Wolf and Cub". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/14/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Promise Between Father and Son - Daigoro Makes the Pickpocket Cry".