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Samurai Cat

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Kyutaro is a swordsman who was feared by people at one time. Now, he is poor and lives alone quietly. Kyutaro doesn't know how to earn money without using his sword. By chance, Sakichi happens to see Kyutaro's swordsmanship and offers to hire him for a job.

Oct 1, 20132 seasons23 episodesEndedJA

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Kazuki Kitamura

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Kaori Takahashi

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Kaoru Hirata

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Seasons

Season 1

12 episodes

Premiered Oct 1, 2013

Season 2

11 episodes

Premiered Apr 4, 2015

Episodes

1–6 of 12

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Ep 1

The Crook and the Cat

Oct 1, 2013

24m

An employee is concerned with his employer's devotion and affinity for a cat, his beloved pet, and believes the feline to have an extraordinary power and control over his boss. The employee needs to dispose of the cat. At the same time, a ronin is in need of food and rent money having run out of funds.

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Ep 2

The Crazy Cat Lady

Oct 8, 2013

24m

Having shown mercy towards a cat a ronin is faced with an unwanted domestic animal. Abandoning the cat in a suitable place is the solution. Ironically, he is coincidentally called upon to come to the defence of the innocent soon enough, which prompts him to rethink his actions and behavior towards the feline.

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Ep 3

The Cat Assassin

Oct 15, 2013

24m

There is a notice up for the capture of a cruel animal killer except, oh well, not all is as it seems. In the meanwhile somewhere in town a man's skin begins to itch necessitating a trip to a pet shop. Soon enough a cat is getting bathed.

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Ep 4

The Secret Sauce

Oct 22, 2013

24m

The poor cat is bored and hungry. The owner is also poor and hungry. The two have each other for company. The situation can change if the owner could find employment and there is a glimmer of hope, but could it be? In the meantime, there are doughnuts in the neighborhood and they are welcomed.

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Ep 5

The Suspect

Oct 29, 2013

24m

The ronin has to find a place for his cat and unexpectedly receives assistance to make the plan work. He is under suspicion and cannot afford to tip his hand. At the same time, a flashback shines some light on how the man came to be where he is.

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Ep 6

The Teacher

Nov 5, 2013

24m

A mail home is returned and the postman does not know how to handle it. The neighbour helps. The cat is unhappy and the shopkeeper thinks she knows why. The samurai enlists the help of the children at the temple and the cat is the subject of much attention.

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