During the middle of the Kanei Period (1624-1644) Japan was in the early stages of its most peaceful era. This left a large number of unemployed samurai with nothing to do, and their morale suffered. In order to raise their spirits, the Shogun's Chief Advisor suggests that they hold a "Festival of Swordsmen" in the Shogun's presence. Problems arise when some of the martial artists bring their personal grudges to the competition. When Busshi Shirogoro (OTOMO) meets the daughter of the late Lord SANADA Yukimura sparks fly as she tries to use the competition to carry out her vengeance against Shogun Iemitsu.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ryutaro OtomoBusshi Shirogoro | Busshi Shirogoro |
 Shingo YamashiroShogun Iemitsu | Shogun Iemitsu |
 Tomisaburō WakayamaIishiro Shurinosuke | Iishiro Shurinosuke |
 Keiko OkawaSatomi | Satomi |
 Eiji OkadaKamio Shume | Kamio Shume |
 Satomi OkaNot listed | Not listed |
 Ryōsuke KagawaNot listed | Not listed |
 Shunji SakaiNot listed | Not listed |
 Kunio KagaNot listed | Not listed |
 Yoshio YoshidaNot listed | Not listed |
 Eitarō ShindōNot listed | Not listed |
| RRyuji KitaNot listed | Not listed |
 Kensaku HaraNot listed | Not listed |
 Jotaro TogamiNot listed | Not listed |
 Kyoji SugiNot listed | Not listed |
| SShinnosuke OgataNot listed | Not listed |
 Michimaro OtabeNot listed | Not listed |
| KKazutarō KuniNot listed | Not listed |
| SShintaro NasuNot listed | Not listed |
| KKinnosuke FujikiNot listed | Not listed |
 Kinjirô TooyamaNot listed | Not listed |