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House of Five Leaves

House of Five Leaves
★ 7.6/10•2010•23m•TV-PG•Animation•Drama•Mystery
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Rônin Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled swordsman, but his personality often causes him to be let go from his job. One day he encounters Yaichi, the leader of a group calling itself "Five Leaves" and takes a job from him as a bodyguard. Though he is worried about their intentions, he feels there is something more to the group and agrees to work with them.

Tomomi Mochizuki · Screenplay

StatusEnded
Runtime23m
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 16, 2010

Episodes

Episode 1 - In Name OnlyE123m

In Name Only

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.

Apr 16, 2010

Episode 2 - Make Love to MeE223m

Make Love to Me

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.

Apr 23, 2010

Episode 3 - Gradually Drag Him InE323m

Gradually Drag Him In

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.

Apr 30, 2010

Episode 4 - Sure Gets Carried AwayE423m

Sure Gets Carried Away

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.

May 7, 2010

Episode 5 - It'll Be FineE523m

It'll Be Fine

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.

May 14, 2010

Episode 6 - Count Yourself LuckyE623m

Count Yourself Lucky

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.

May 21, 2010

Episode 7 - Thoughtless of MeE723m

Thoughtless of Me

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.

May 28, 2010

Episode 8 - I Have Two BenefactorsE823m

I Have Two Benefactors

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.

Jun 4, 2010

Episode 9 - I've Come to Rescue YouE923m

I've Come to Rescue You

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.

Jun 11, 2010

Episode 10 - Dirty Stray CatE1023m

Dirty Stray Cat

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.

Jun 18, 2010

Episode 11 - Please Excuse MeE1123m

Please Excuse Me

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.

Jun 25, 2010

Episode 12 - Already StaggeringE1223m

Already Staggering

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.

Jul 2, 2010

Actors

Daisuke Namikawa

Daisuke Namikawa

Masanosuke Akitsu (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai

Takahiro Sakurai

Yaichi (voice)

Yuuya Uchida

Yuuya Uchida

Matsukichi (voice)

Masaya Takatsuka

Masaya Takatsuka

Umezô (voice)

Fuyuka Ono

Fuyuka Ono

Otake (voice)

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