Mask of the Moon
月形半平太
Mask of the Moon On Soap2Day. Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for power and put an end to meaningless feudal wars. When he is appointed to oversee the Choshu Clan, he takes it upon himself to work towards the peace that he has dreamed about. With his affectionate personality and compassion for life, Hanpeita’s popularity grows among the people, making him a threat to those thirsty for conflict and power. A betrayal by those closest to him leaves Hanpeita caught in a trap that could ultimately cost him his life.
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Country: Japan
- Director: Masahiro Makino
- Cast: Hashizo Okawa, Jūshirō Konoe, Satomi Oka, Michiko Nishizaki, Kyoko Aoyama, Mikijiro Hira, Sentarō Fushimi, Kusuo Abe, Shin Tokudaiji, Eijirō Kataoka, Hideo Hongo, Sonosuke Sawamura, Yataro Kurokawa, Isao Yamagata, Kōkichi Takada, Kotaro Satomi,