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Director: Ayato Matsuda
Cast: Shota Sometani, Keita Machida, Ryuhei Matsuda, Sairi Ito
The drama depicts the exploits of the “Ichigeki Hishikkitai”, a special combat unit formed by farmers to deal with the "Imperial Robbers" and the "Imperial Thieves" of the Satsuma Clan who were causing a stir in Edo at the end of the Edo period.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Ichigeki (2023), directed by Ayato Matsuda, is a historical drama that depicts the exploits of the Ichigeki Hishikkitai, a special combat unit formed by farmers to deal with the Imperial Robbers and Imperial Thieves of the Satsuma Clan during the end of the Edo period. The film has not yet received widespread critical reception or awards recognition, and its audience ratings are not currently available.
Why you might like this:
Fans of historical dramas and thoughtful character-driven stories will appreciate the gritty depiction of Edo-era social unrest in Ichigeki (2023), directed by Ayato Matsuda. The film showcases powerful performances from its stellar cast, including Shota Sometani, that bring to life the complexities of a farmer-led combat unit tasked with confronting the disruptive forces of the Satsuma Clan.
HoiHoi-san, full title Ichigeki Sacchu!! HoiHoi-san , is a manga by Kunihiko Tanaka that spawned a PlayStation 2 game and a ten-minute OVA.
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