Lethal Three
Lethal Three: Season 1
Season 2

Air Date

October 22, 1987

Episodes

21 episodes

Lethal Three

Season 1

Episodes

100,000 Ryo at a Famous Edo Bath House

1. 100,000 Ryo at a Famous Edo Bath House

October 22, 1987
45 min

A ronin, a samurai, and ninja randomly cross paths on their travels and get wrapped up in a devious scheme involving a Japanese bath house.

A Single Flower: Will the Rain Stop on Nakasendo Road?

2. A Single Flower: Will the Rain Stop on Nakasendo Road?

October 29, 1987
45 min

While continuing on their separate journeys, the Lethal Three run into each other again along with a woman they previously helped. There is something suspicious going on involving a local lord though. Will the ronin, samurai, and ninja get involved to help?

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

November 5, 1987
45 min

Will a case of mistaken identity lead to Sengoku missing an important interview? Tono-sama has a secret plan to help.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

November 12, 1987
45 min

While relaxing on their journey, the travelers get caught up in a battle of heirs after a local lord dies.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

November 19, 1987
45 min

People are attempting to assassinate a noble under the protection of the Shogun and the Lethal Three get pulled into the mess...

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

November 26, 1987
45 min

How will Tako, Lord, Sengoku, and Okei chan deal with inspectors who ban extravagance and enforce a simple life on everyone?

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

December 3, 1987
45 min

Tako meets a beautiful girl in jail. When they get out, she is attacked by a group of men. Tako and Lord come to her aid, but now must discover why those men were after her.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

December 10, 1987
45 min

Tako meets a beautiful girl in jail. When they get out, she is attacked by a group of men. Tako and Lord come to her aid, but now must discover why those men were after her.

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

December 17, 1987
45 min

Tako is robbed, Lord doesn't have enough money to pay for the hotel he is staying in, and Sengoku gets stuck assisting a cranky old man. Can the day get any worse?

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

December 24, 1987
45 min

When the Kumazo Gang starts shaking down businesses, the Lethal Three can't help but take action along their journey.

Episode 11

11. Episode 11

December 31, 1987
45 min

A case of mistaken identity leads to Tono-sama being treated like a VIP and the rest of everyone being scorned.

Episode 12

12. Episode 12

January 7, 1988
45 min

Okei finds Sengoku unconscious and with a foggy memory. What does it have to do with an unfortunate girl, who was kidnapped?

Episode 13

13. Episode 13

January 14, 1988
45 min

When Sengoku and the others arrive in a town based around prostitution, they are faced with a dilemma about the women who want to escape. The Tengu Bandits are also stirring up trouble.

Episode 14

14. Episode 14

January 21, 1988
45 min

"Tono-sama" Heishiro Yasaka (Hideki Takahashi), "Sengoku" Shinnosuke Kuji (Koji Yakusho), and "Tako" Jinnai Tsubakuro (Shunputei Koasa) all have their reasons for traveling to Edo.

Episode 15

15. Episode 15

January 28, 1988
45 min

Okei meets Tako in a village haunted be a demon and Tono-sama and Sengoku are recruited to become security enforcers.

Episode 16

16. Episode 16

February 4, 1988
45 min

A woman beseeches a man to carry out the revenge he was ordered to do, but a new woman in his life refuses to let him go back to his old ways. Our group of travelers get pulled into the affair during their journeys.

Episode 17

17. Episode 17

February 11, 1988
45 min

After dealing with a gang of local bullies, Sengoku is asked to help a desperate lady, whose husband tried to stop a corrupt mining operation.

Episode 18

18. Episode 18

February 18, 1988
45 min

A young nobleman is seeking a suitable retainer and sparring partner. He has an open competition between the Ronin for the honor. But something is not quite right.

Episode 19

19. Episode 19

February 25, 1988
45 min

When Sengoku tries to rescue a young hostage, three "big shots" show up and interfere to save the day. But are they friend or foe?

Episode 20

20. Episode 20

March 3, 1988
45 min

A Ronin, a samurai, and ninja randomly cross paths on their travels and get wrapped up in a devious scheme involving a Japanese bath house.

Episode 21

21. Episode 21

March 10, 1988
90 min

Through a series of manipulations and deceit, an evil mastermind causes a rift between the three for the extended season finale.