Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1
1981, Japanese. Directed by Kōsei Saitō.
The classic tale of the shogun's illegitimate son Aoi Shingo is told in three parts as he strives to become the greatest fencer in Japan, while his father Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune seeks to reunite with his lost son. Part 1 sets up the story and introduces the characters. When the secrets of Shingo's birth are revealed to him, it sets off a series of events that bring him to cross swords with members of the shogun's inner circle.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 15 May 1981
- Original title
- 新吾十番勝負1
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshio Yoshida, Takahito Ishikawa
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Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1: quick answers
What comes after Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1?
Next in the series: Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2 (1982) and Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 3 (1982).
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How long is Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1?
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 May 1981. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1?
If you liked Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1, try Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding, Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy, The Wings of the Kirin.
Who directed Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1?
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 1 (1981) was directed by Kōsei Saitō and stars Toshirō Mifune, Tomoyuki Kunihiro, Rino Katase.