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Ai yori aoku 1972

★ 0.0/10 Drama 1 seasons · 309 eps Ended
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What is Ai yori aoku?

Ai yori aoku is a Japanese television series that is part of the NHK Asadora series. It is set in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, and takes place at the end of the Pacific War.

Type
TV series
Year
1972
Status
Ended
Episodes
309
Runtime
15 minutes
First aired
Apr 3, 1972
Networks
NHK G
Genres
Drama
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Overview

Ai yori aoku is a Japanese television series that is part of the NHK Asadora series. It is set in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, and takes place at the end of the Pacific War. The series focuses on the lives of its characters during this time period. The heroine is a woman who is married to a man who is required to go to war. She stays behind and assumes a significant role in managing various aspects of her community, including businesses and a Chinese restaurant. This role is similar to that of other women who have been left behind by their husbands due to the war. The series explores the challenges and difficulties faced by these women during this time.

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Should you watch it?

“A woman navigates life and business in Amakusa during the final days of the Pacific War.”

# historical# drama# period# human-interest
Reasons to watch
  • captures a specific historical period
  • focuses on domestic resilience
Keep in mind
  • limited availability for international viewers

Watch it if you are interested in historical dramas centered on the Japanese home front.

The series depicts the hardships of the Pacific War era.

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Cast

Hiroko Maki 田宮（村上）真紀
Shin'ya Ohwada 村上周一（真紀の夫
Hideo Takamatsu 田宮行義 校長（真紀の父）
Asao Sano 村上周造（周一の父）
Harue Akagi 村上キク（周一の母）
Isao Bitō 村上周太郎（周一の弟）
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Reiko Niimura 波（お手伝い）
Kazuya Kosaka 岩井（コック）
Taiji Tonoyama 俊界和尚
Mugihito 山口明
Shōbun Inoue 鯵河

Episode guide

Season 1 · 309 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the setting of the series?

The story is set in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, during the end of the Pacific War.

What is the main character's role?

Maki manages a business and a Chinese restaurant while her husband is away at war.

How many episodes does the series have?

The series consists of 312 episodes.

When did the series air?

It was broadcast from April 3, 1972, to March 31, 1973.

What genre is the show?

It is classified as a human drama and is the 12th NHK Asadora.