Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls
1961, Japanese. Directed by Masahiko Izawa.
Two groups are after the legendary Yagyu Secret Scrolls. A princess of a disgraced clan and her loyal servant want it to clear their family's name. And a rival clan wants it to destroy the Yagyu family. Only master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei stands in their way. What is the secret that is hidden away in the scrolls?
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 1 March 1961
- Original title
- 柳生武芸帳
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinji Kessoku, Kōji Takada
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Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls: quick answers
What comes after Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls?
Next in the series: Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword (1961), Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws (1961), and The Yagyu Military Art: One Eyed Swordsman (1962).
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How long is Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls?
Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls have a post-credits scene?
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Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 1961. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls?
If you liked Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls, try Ugetsu, Dragonslayer, Throne of Blood.
Who directed Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls?
Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls (1961) was directed by Masahiko Izawa and stars Jūshirō Konoe, Shingo Yamashiro, Ryūji Shinagawa.