Onihei Gaiden

Onihei Gaiden is a collection of five Japanese historical films and television dramas. These stories are based on novels by Shōtarō Ikenami and offer a perspective distinct from the main Onihei series, focusing on narratives from the "thieves'" side of Edo-period Japan. The collection explores tales centered around figures like bandit leader "Night Rabbit" Kakuemon and the events surrounding the notorious thief Kumagoro, providing glimpses into the lives of common people and outlaws during this time. Spanning from 2011 to 2016, the Onihei Gaiden collection comprises five films with a total runtime of 430 minutes. The individual film lengths range from 70 to 105 minutes. The collection has a total budget and revenue of zero. Examples within the series include "Onihei Gaiden: The Night Rabbit" (2011) and "Onihei side story: The Final Chapter - The Fourth Wife" (2016), which offer distinct narratives within the broader thematic scope of the collection. The films collectively provide a look into the lives of those operating outside the bounds of law in Edo-period Japan.