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The Best Episodes of Lone Wolf and Cub Season 1

Every episode of Lone Wolf and Cub Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Lone Wolf and Cub Season 1!

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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    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.

    Director:Unknown
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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.

    Director:Unknown
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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.

    Director:Unknown
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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.

    Director:Unknown
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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.

    Director:Unknown
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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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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.

    Director:Unknown
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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.

    Director:Unknown
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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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Bond Between Father and Son Cannot Be Broken!" is the best rated episode of "Lone Wolf and Cub" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/14/2002. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Promise Between Father and Son - Daigoro Makes the Pickpocket Cry".