During the reign of Shogun Ienari Tokugawa, heir Takechiyo is found murdered with aconite-coated needles. A missing needle belonging to a palace lady raises suspicion, but she claims innocence.

• Fuji Television Network
• Tomoko Hoshino
• Chika Takami
• Hayasaka Akiyo
• Reiko Tajima
• Midori Yamamoto
• Yoko Nogiwa
• Masaya Oki
• Ritsuko Nemoto