Shogun's Shadow

Set in 17th-century Japan, this historical action film centers on Takechiyo, the eldest son of Shogun Iemitsu. The Shogun seeks to eliminate his own son and heir, viewing him as too weak to succeed him. To survive a series of assassination attempts and a treacherous journey to the capital of Edo, the young man is protected by a group of warriors led by Igo Gyobu. These defenders must face an opposing army and traps set by the Shogun to secure the boy's survival.

The film was directed by Yasuo Furuhata and released in 1989. Within his filmography, it follows Reason For Divorcing and precedes Yakuza Ladies 3. The production was handled by Toei Company and features a cast including Ken Ogata, Sonny Chiba, Hiroki Matsukata, Hiroyuki Nagato, Tetsurō Tamba, and Masaki Kyomoto.

Audience reception has been consistent across platforms, with a rating of 6.9/10 on IMDb based on 815 votes and a matching 6.9/10 on TMDB from 25 votes.