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Benkei and Ushiwakamaru

弁慶と牛若丸

“Benkei, once childhood enemy of Yoshitsune, becomes his lifelong guardian and partner.”

1 episodes7 min

Comedy, Historical, SamuraiFall 1999Tezuka ProductionsPG - Children

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Synopsis

Benkei, once childhood enemy of Yoshitsune, becomes his lifelong guardian and partner.

This is the story of the extraordinary Benkei, who after having met his enemy Yoshitsune in his childhood (then named 'Ushiwaka') came to guard him as a lifetime partner in later years.