TV series
Priest of Darkness
1975–1976, Japanese, on Fuji TV.
Kōchiyama Sōshun serves as a cha-bōzu (He is kind of tea man) in the administrative headquarters of the Tokugawa shogunate but he works behind the scene to protect powerless people from evil power of Tokugawa shogunate. Kataoka Naojirō and Ushimatsu work for Kōchiyama. Kaneko Ichinojō is a ronin whose interests often align with Kōchiyama
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1976
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Latest episode
S1 E26: A Coin for a Dishonest Dead Man
Aired 29 March 1976
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 6 October 1975
- Last aired
- 29 March 1976
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Original title
- 痛快！河内山宗俊
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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Priest of Darkness: quick answers
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How many seasons of Priest of Darkness are there?
Priest of Darkness has 1 season and 26 episodes.
Is Priest of Darkness finished?
Yes. Priest of Darkness ended in 1976, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Priest of Darkness on?
Priest of Darkness isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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