# Where to watch Abarenbo Shogun (1978) in the UK

> Abarenbo Shogun (1978) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 45 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Family, Drama, Action & Adventure  
**Seasons:** 12  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T01:56:10.202Z)  

## Synopsis

Set in the 18th century, the show follows the Shogun Yoshimune, who likes to disguise himself as a low-ranking samurai and go into his capital of Edo to see the life of the common man, as well as to seek out and punish evildoers who would hurt his citizens. He is aided by Magistrate Oo'oka and a vivacious fireman, Tatsugoro, as well as a rotating cast of other recurring characters.

Along with Zenigata Heiji and Mito Kōmon, it ranks among the longest-running series in the jidaigeki genre. Like so many other jidaigeki, it falls in the category of kanzen-chōaku, loosely, "rewarding good and punishing evil."

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/15680/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Abarenbo Shogun for free in the UK?**

Abarenbo Shogun (1978) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.

**Are all seasons of Abarenbo Shogun on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Abarenbo Shogun on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Abarenbo Shogun is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/15680/abarenbo-shogun-1978
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/i2SVXj2f1ep2Day2yCiLdm3iyIq.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/15680/abarenbo-shogun-1978.json

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