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

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 りな

吉瀬美智子

深田恭子

笹野高史

木村佳乃

Crew

小松江里子

武田双雲