Release Date

04 Jan, 2009

Runtime

00:50: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

47/1

Synopsis

Tenchijin is the 48th NHK Taiga drama. It airs on NHK from January 4, 2009 every Sunday from 20:00 to 20:44 JST to November 22, 2009 spanning 47 episodes. The story centers on the life of the 16th century samurai Naoe Kanetsugu. Production began on April 27, 2007. The story is based on the novel Tenchijin by Masashi Hisaka and was adapted for screen by scriptwriter Eriko Komatsu. The series' music composer was Michiru Oshima. The protagonist of the drama, Naoe Kanetsugu, was taught by Uesugi Kenshin in his youth that to conquer the world is a trifling matter, but what matters is to live one's life with righteousness. After Uesugi's death, Naoe supports Uesugi Kagekatsu, who holds the destiny of Echigo province.

Original Title

天地人

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Tenchijin season 1

04 Jan, 2009

Actors

妻夫木聡

阿部寛

吉瀬美智子

相武紗季

長澤まさみ

深田恭子

高島礼子

杏 Anne

北村一輝

常盤貴子

高嶋政伸

田中美佐子

小栗旬

葛山信吾

川島海荷

富司純子

逢沢凛

吉瀬美智子

深田恭子

笹野高史

木村佳乃

Crew

小松江里子