TV Series
The Water Margin (1973)
The Water Margin, a Japanese TV adaptation of the classic Chinese novel, brings to life the adventures of 108 outlaws during the turbulent Song Dynasty. Central to the narrative...
TV SERIES
2 Seasons
Episodes
S01E01 - Nine Dozen Heroes and One Wicked Man
S01E02 - None Ever Escape Alive
S01E03 - Both at Last Will Reach the Sea
S01E04 - Ever Busy are the Gods of Love
S01E05 - A Treasure of Gold and Jade
S01E06 - Bandits Who Steal Are Executed
S01E07 - How Easy to Die, How Hard to Live
S01E08 - A Man's Only Happiness
S01E09 - A Dutiful Son and the Love of a Brother
S01E10 - Escape Is Not Freedom
S01E11 - The Girl Who Loved the Flower Priest
S01E12 - Kao Chiu Loses His Heart
S01E13 - When Liang Shan Po Robbed the Poor
S02E01 - A Death for Love, More Deaths from Greed
S02E02 - The Bravest Tiger Is First Killed
S02E03 - Heaven Aims the Master's Arrow
S02E04 - The Traps of Love and Hate
S02E05 - A Foolish Sage Who Got Involved
S02E06 - Mourn the Slaughter of So Many
S02E07 - The War to End All Wars
S02E08 - Death of a Great Man
S02E09 - Lin Chung Is Beaten
S02E10 - A Concubine's Dowry
S02E11 - Liang Shan Po and the Millionaire
S02E12 - Knight of the Long Sword
S02E13 - The Dynasty of Kao
The Water Margin, a Japanese TV adaptation of the classic Chinese novel, brings to life the adventures of 108 outlaws during the turbulent Song Dynasty. Central to the narrative is Lin Chung, who finds himself in fierce opposition against the corrupt local official, Kao Chiu. Rich in themes of loyalty and rebellion, this series captures the essence of the original tale through its dynamic characters and intense conflicts. It’s also known for its thought-provoking philosophical musings, like the intriguing quote, "Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not become a dragon?"
Year
1973
Country
JP
Seasons
2
