House of Five Leaves

Season 1

2010 · 12 episodes · 4h 36m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. In Name Only

   16 Apr 2010 · 23 min

   Masterless samurai Masanosuke Akitsu' life is changed after a chance encounter with Yaichi, who offers the timid swordsman a bodyguard job and invites him into the mysterious world of the Five Leaves.

2. 

   2. Make Love to Me

   23 Apr 2010 · 23 min

   Masanosuke begins to grow more comfortable within the world of the Five Leaves, but despite his efforts to learn more about Yaichi, the gang leader remains a riddle.

3. 

   3. Gradually Drag Him In

   30 Apr 2010 · 23 min

   Thanks to Yaichi, Masanosuke's found a job as a bodyguard at a rice wholesaler. The work is steady and the samurai hopes to keep the position for a long time - but the situation might be too good to be true.

4. 

   4. Sure Gets Carried Away

   7 May 2010 · 23 min

   Masanosuke gets hired as a bodyguard at the brothel where Yaichi lives. If he can keep from getting fired, he'll be able to send his family some money - and maybe learn more about the elusive leader of the Five Leaves.

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   5. It'll Be Fine

   14 May 2010 · 23 min

   Masanosuke recuperates from an illness at the Elder's house, where he is encouraged to leave the world of the Five Leaves behind. The samurai also learns the reasons behind Umezo's involvement with the gang.

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   6. Count Yourself Lucky

   21 May 2010 · 23 min

   Masanosuke's still healing at the Elder's house, and while Umezo occasionally visits to check up on him, Yaichi remains reluctant to make an appearance. Meanwhile, Denshichi investigates the source of Senkichi's funds.

7. 

   7. Thoughtless of Me

   28 May 2010 · 23 min

   Masanosuke's back in Edo after recovering from his recent illness, but the samurai finds he still has problems when a tough adversary from the past challenges him to a new face-off.

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   8. I Have Two Benefactors

   4 Jun 2010 · 23 min

   When Matsukichi hears that Kiku-ya's owner is having problems, his decision to try and help out results in even bigger troubles. Masanosuke and Umezo's growing concerns lead them to investigate.

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   9. I've Come to Rescue You

   11 Jun 2010 · 23 min

   Masanosuke sets out to rescue Matsukichi and settle the matter of the stolen wooden tags. Meanwhile, Sachi, Masanosuke's little sister, is on a mission of her own after running away from home.

10. 

    10. Dirty Stray Cat

    18 Jun 2010 · 23 min

    Yaichi's strange behavior is becoming a concern for people at Katsura-ya. Meanwhile, Masanosuke learns more about Yagi's past following a graveside visit.

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    11. Please Excuse Me

    25 Jun 2010 · 23 min

    Masanosuke begins to understand what motivates Yaichi to keep kidnapping, even when the rest of the gang sees no need. Hoping to learn more of Yaichi's past, Masanosuke visits Elder.

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    12. Already Staggering

    2 Jul 2010 · 23 min

    Yaichi joins Yagi for a drink, where they reminisce about the past and old friends. Later, tensions escalate after a confrontation between Jin and Yaichi leads to a confession about the kidnapping.