Musashi 2003 episodes 37-49 recap

The followings are my recap of Musashi 2003 Taiga drama episodes. Spoilers for those who haven’t watched the (very great and totally recommended) series.

Episode 37

Soon after Musashi arrived in Kumamoto the Hosokawa father and son (Tadaoki vs Tadatoshi) organised the challenge between Musashi and Kojiro; both of them accepted the challenge.

Yagyu Munenori ordered to kill whoever wins in the duel between Musashi and Kojiro. So, basically, although Musashi and Kojiro had wanted to test their skills for a long time, their duel might have been different had it not been for Edo political feud.

Musashi 2003 episodes 25-36 recap

Musashi and his beloved Otsu (Episode 28)

The followings are my recap of Musashi 2003 Taiga drama episodes. Spoilers for those who haven’t watched the (very great and totally recommended) series.


Episode 25

In which Musashi met Sannosuke (“Iori” in the novel) because he saw the boy (a young farmer boy) catching loaches. The samurai wanted some loaches for dinner but the boy didn’t give him some, despite Musashi was willing to give some money. Turned out, the loaches were for Sannosuke’s father, who died that same evening (so, I think the father died after Sannosuke caught the loaches – the boy didn't catch the loaches for his dead father). Musashi later stumbled into Sannosuke’s hut and was invited for dinner by the boy. At night, Musashi saw the boy sharpening a sword, hence he was alarmed. When asked why he was sharpening the sword at that ungodly hour, the boy asked back whether this sword would be sharp enough to cut a person in two. Surprised, Musashi asked who he wanted to cut; Sannosuke said “my dad”.

Musashi 2003 episodes 13-24 recap

Musashi, Osugi and Otsu (from Episode 2)

The followings are my recap of Musashi 2003 Taiga drama episodes. Spoilers for those who haven’t watched the (very great and totally recommended) series.


Episode 13

After realising that Takezo wouldn't go out of the room, Otsu and Matahachi finally left the temple. Matahachi was surprised to learn that his ma was nearby, so he dashed off. However, beforehand he told Otsu that she better forget Takezo, for the sword was the only thing in his mind. He had no interest in love at all. Then, as Matahachi walked off, his fearful mother climbed up the temple stairs, almost giving the fool son a heart attack. But even Osugi couldn't make Takezo come out of the temple shack. Thus, even Osugi had to give up. Otsu separated herself from Osugi and returned to the inn.

Musashi 2003 episodes 1-12 recap

The gorgeous Ichikawa Ebizō (formerly Shinnosuke) as Musashi

The followings are my recap of Musashi 2003 Taiga drama episodes. Spoilers for those who haven’t watched the (very great and totally recommended) series.

Episode 1

The episode started with a grim (but somewhat funny) exchange of questions between Shimen Takezo and Honiden Matahachi, each asking the other whether they were still alive, whether they still had legs and arms. Yes, Takezo and Mata-yan (Takezo’s pet name to Matahachi) fought for the West side and survived the Sekigahara. Later, they got a glimpse of Yagyu Munenori and Yagyu Hyōgonosuke as both samurai elegantly rode their horses across Sekigahara. Takezo and Matahachi met Akemi and Okoh (her mother). Matahachi bluffed that he Mata was a student of Itto Itosai (LOL! The way Takezo tilted his head in surprise at that bluff was too funny!). Takezo and Matahachi helped them fighting off some bandits.