[Machine Translation] This is the story of Ryunosuke Hayami (played by Kinnosuke Nakamura *Manya Kinnosuke*), a samurai who, after the military funds he stole from his domain s treasury for the imperialist movement vanished, finds himself suspected of the crime and on the run. Taking the name Ryu of the Cross" and disguising himself as a vagabond, he sets out to uncover the truth. The masterpiece period drama *The Wandering Wolf*, which aired as a 26-episode series from April to September 1972 on the NET (now TV Asahi) network, is finally available on home video for the first time! It s here on DVD, featuring all 26 episodes!! Based on the first full-fledged historical novel by Naoki Prize-winning author Jiro Ikushima, the series stars the renowned actor Kinnosuke Nakamura. Nakamura delivered masterful performances in numerous period dramas featuring wandering heroes, including the films *The Mother in My Eyes* (1962), *Yatappe of Seki* (1963), and *Tokujiro Kutsukake: A Lone Swashbuckler* (1966) where he delivered magnificent performances Kinnosuke made a much-anticipated return to the world of wandering samurai dramas, showcasing his true talent and generating significant buzz. In addition to the regular cast including Shinsuke Ashida, Kenji Imai, and Go Wakabayashi the series features a star-studded lineup with a diverse array of guest stars appearing in each episode. (Broadcast Period) April 5 September 27, 1972, broadcast on the NET (now TV Asahi) network [Included Bonus] / Booklet (planned) [Video Bonus] / New Program Preview