In the sixth and final episode Rentaro Mikuni steals the show as Baiken Shishido, Musashi's nemesis. Mikuni is the nominal villain of the film, but he is a devoted husband and father as well. He tries to kill Musashi only to avenge the death of his brother-in-law. While Baiken (who wields a chain and sickle against Musashi's sword) is a very human character and the emotions that Mikuni displays in his performance are quite believable and engaging
February 20, 1971
Released
真剣勝負
1h 15min
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Japanese
Part of
Includes: Miyamoto Musashi, Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights, Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style, Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple, Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro, Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death