

The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.

Isao Natsuyagi
Hayato
Lead
Kōtarō Satomi
Mitamura

Kōji Nanbara
Chamberlain Tatewaki

Junko Miyazono
Orie

Keiko Okawa
Nui

Kei Satō
Secretary Mizumo

Kantarō Suga
Lord Nariatsu

Kō Nishimura
Errant samurai Daijuro
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