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Tokugawa Yoshinobu (1998)

TV Series ★ 10.0 50 min

Drama

The 37th NHK Taiga Drama is Tokugawa Yoshinobu. The series focuses on the life of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th and final ruler of the Tokugawa period. Born the seventh son of Lord Nariaki of Mito, Yoshinobu is named shogun when he is just 29 years old. With a wisdom and vision beyond his years, he tries to prolong the life of this 200-year-old dynasty which began with Ieyasu. However, he is unable to forestall the winds of revolution as clans in Choshu, Satsuma and Tosa, with the help of the Imperial Court, clamor for change.

Ryōtarō Shiba Creator

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Released
January 4, 1998
Runtime
50 min
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Tohru Emori Tohru Emori Hisamitsu Shimazu Narushi Ikeda Narushi Ikeda Kenichi Yajima Kenichi Yajima Isao Sasaki Isao Sasaki Hikari Ishida Hikari Ishida Mika Ryūzō Hayashi Ryūzō Hayashi Bunta Sugawara Bunta Sugawara Saisho Tokugawa Masaaki Sakai Masaaki Sakai Chizuru Ikewaki Chizuru Ikewaki Ayako Wakao Ayako Wakao Yoshiko Tokugawa Reiko Ōhara Reiko Ōhara Ren Kyôko Kishida Kyôko Kishida Matsushima

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tokugawa Yoshinobu about?
The 37th NHK Taiga Drama is Tokugawa Yoshinobu. The series focuses on the life of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th and final ruler of the Tokugawa period. Born the seventh son of Lord Nariaki of Mito, Yoshinobu is named shogun when he is just 29 years old. With a wisdom and vision beyond his years, he tries to prolong the life of this 200-year-old dynasty which began with Ieyasu. However, he is unable to forestall the winds of revolution as clans in Choshu, Satsuma and Tosa, with the help of the Imperial Court, clamor for change.
Who created Tokugawa Yoshinobu?
Tokugawa Yoshinobu was created by Ryōtarō Shiba.
Who stars in Tokugawa Yoshinobu?
Tokugawa Yoshinobu stars Tohru Emori, Narushi Ikeda, Kenichi Yajima, Isao Sasaki.
When was Tokugawa Yoshinobu released?
Tokugawa Yoshinobu is a 1998 drama series.
Where can I watch Tokugawa Yoshinobu?
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