Rônin Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled swordsman, but his personality often causes him to be let go from his job. One day he encounters Yaichi, the leader of a group calling itself "Five Leaves" and takes a job from him as a bodyguard. Though he is worried about their intentions, he feels there is something more to the group and agrees to work with them.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 12 episodes
S1 E1In Name Only
Apr 16, 201023 min
Masterless samurai Masanosuke Akitsu' life is changed after a chance encounter with Yaichi, who offers the timid swordsman a bodyguard job and invites him into the mysterious world of the Five Leaves.
S1 E2Make Love to Me
Apr 23, 201023 min
Masanosuke begins to grow more comfortable within the world of the Five Leaves, but despite his efforts to learn more about Yaichi, the gang leader remains a riddle.
S1 E3Gradually Drag Him In
Apr 30, 201023 min
Thanks to Yaichi, Masanosuke's found a job as a bodyguard at a rice wholesaler. The work is steady and the samurai hopes to keep the position for a long time - but the situation might be too good to be true.
S1 E4Sure Gets Carried Away
May 7, 201023 min
Masanosuke gets hired as a bodyguard at the brothel where Yaichi lives. If he can keep from getting fired, he'll be able to send his family some money - and maybe learn more about the elusive leader of the Five Leaves.
S1 E5It'll Be Fine
May 14, 201023 min
Masanosuke recuperates from an illness at the Elder's house, where he is encouraged to leave the world of the Five Leaves behind. The samurai also learns the reasons behind Umezo's involvement with the gang.
S1 E6Count Yourself Lucky
May 21, 201023 min
Masanosuke's still healing at the Elder's house, and while Umezo occasionally visits to check up on him, Yaichi remains reluctant to make an appearance. Meanwhile, Denshichi investigates the source of Senkichi's funds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch House of Five Leaves?
- House of Five Leaves is streaming on Cineverse, Retrocrush, AsianCrush, RetroCrush Amazon Channel. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of House of Five Leaves are there?
- House of Five Leaves has 1 season and 12 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of House of Five Leaves?
- House of Five Leaves has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 2, 2010.
- Who stars in House of Five Leaves?
- House of Five Leaves stars Daisuke Namikawa, Takahiro Sakurai, Yuuya Uchida, Masaya Takatsuka, Fuyuka Ono.
