Originally produced as a motion picture in 1964. Based on the novel by Mishima Yukio. Special features (3 min.): trailer, photo gallery, list of cast and staff. 880-04 Ichikawa Raizō, Fuji Yukiko, Kawazu Yūsuke, Hasegawa Akio.
Summary:
A student at Tōwa University and captain of the kendō club, Kokubu Jirō, is only interested in improving his skills as a swordsman. A new member, Mibu, admires his approach and tries to follow him, but Kokubu's pure passion for the martial arts causes friction between him and the people around him.
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