The Notorious Bored Samurai 5
The Notorious Bored Samurai 5
1990, Japanese. Directed by Yuji Makiguchi.
Sawatari Shusui saved Princess Hiroko of the Konoe family, who was about to be married to Tokugawa Tsunatoyo. However, Hiroko, a tomboy, disappears. As someone is after Hiroko's life, Shusui pursues her whereabouts... Meanwhile, Sasao Yoshinari and Shusui's sister, Kikuji, who were following Shusui, meet a young man and Kikuji is captivated by him, but they do not realize that he is Hiroko in disguise as a young man. Shusui is set to search for Hiroko with her attendant Orui, but that night they are attacked by a group of ninjas at their inn.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 6 October 1990
- Original title
- ご存知！旗本退屈男Ⅴ 甲府城に渦巻く暗雲！
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shigeko Matsudaira
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The Notorious Bored Samurai 5: quick answers
What should I watch before The Notorious Bored Samurai 5?
Watch The Notorious Bored Samurai (1988), The Notorious Bored Samurai 2 (1988), The Notorious Bored Samurai 3 (1989), and The Notorious Bored Samurai 4 (1990) first.
What comes after The Notorious Bored Samurai 5?
Next in the series: The Notorious Bored Samurai 6 (1991), The Notorious Bored Samurai 7 (1992), and The Notorious Bored Samurai 8 (1993).
Is The Notorious Bored Samurai 5 worth watching?
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How long is The Notorious Bored Samurai 5?
The Notorious Bored Samurai 5 runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Notorious Bored Samurai 5 have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Notorious Bored Samurai 5 on?
The Notorious Bored Samurai 5 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Notorious Bored Samurai 5?
If you liked The Notorious Bored Samurai 5, try Samurai Marathon, Chûshingura, ICHI.
Who directed The Notorious Bored Samurai 5?
The Notorious Bored Samurai 5 (1990) was directed by Yuji Makiguchi and stars Kinya Kitaoji, Azusa Watanabe, Hiro Komura.