Shigeko Arai

The Purple-Hooded Man, Japan’s version of Robin Hood, tries to uncover a corruption scandal in Edo era Japan.

In the fifth installment, Yagyu Jubei must prove the innocence of his family who is suspected of conspiring to take Shogun’s life.

After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their ...