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He was Itto Ogami, a man who held himself to the harsh code of Bushido, entrusted by the Shogun with the gravest of responsibilities, that of official executioner. His flashing blade brought swift release to those ordered to commit Seppuku, ritual suicide - be they man, woman, or even child.
He was Itto Ogami, falsly accused of treason by the evil Yagyu Clan, stripped of his position; his wife murdered by Yagyu assassins.
He was Itto Ogami, a father who gave his infant son a terrible choice between a beautiful red ball and a sword. To choose the ball meant to join his mother in the Void, to choose the sword meant to join his father, now a Ronin, a samurai without a master, in a terrible journey must end in revenge and death.
Now Ogami and his son are no more, and through the countryside of Japan stalks the Lone Wolf and Cub!
500 gold pieces will buy his sword, but nothing can buy his honor.
The classic "Baby Cart" films are finally available in legitimate wide-screen collectors editions (on both VHS and now DVDs!), lovingly translated and subtitled by the famous AnimEigo team.
Now for the first time you can experience the true depth of plot and subtlety of expression of this magnificent series, justly acclaimed as one of the classics of the genre!
Editor's Note
The LONE WOLF AND CUB series chronicles the adventures of disgraced Shogun assassin Ogami Itto and his infant son Daigoro, who sell their services to people in need while traveling the countryside in search of revenge against the hit squad who killed Itto's wife. In this second film of the series, Ogami is stalked by a deadly female ninja as he attempts to assassinate a spy from the Shogunate.
Plot Summary
The father and son mercenary assassin team of Ogami Itto and Daigoro is hired to kill a spy from the shogunate. But while they prepare to do battle against the shogun's "Gods of Death" warriors, Ogami is stalked by a deadly ninja. Includes graphic violence and nudity.
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