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Akatsuki 1963

Status
Ended
First Aired
April 1, 1963
Last Aired
April 4, 1964
Format
1 season · 313 eps
Total Runtime
~78.3 hours (15 min/ep)
Network
NHK G
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What is Akatsuki?

The television series "Akatsuki" is a Japanese drama that aired in 1963. It is the third installment of the NHK Asadora series.

Type
TV series
Year
1963
Status
Ended
Episodes
313
Runtime
15 minutes
First aired
Apr 1, 1963
Last aired
Apr 4, 1964
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
NHK G
Genres
Drama, Family
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★ TMDB users: 0.0/10
Format
1 season · 313 episodes
Episode runtime
~15 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
NHK G
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The television series "Akatsuki" is a Japanese drama that aired in 1963. It is the third installment of the NHK Asadora series. The show stars Shin Saburi as a professor who makes a significant career change to pursue his passion for painting. The series follows this character's journey and explores themes of drama and family.

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“A university professor leaves academia behind to pursue a new life as a painter.”

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  • features actor Shin Saburi
  • historical significance as an NHK Asadora
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This is a family-oriented drama series.

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What is Akatsuki?

Akatsuki is the third NHK Asadora television series.

Who stars in the series?

The series stars Shin Saburi and Michiko Araki.

What is the premise?

The plot follows a professor who resigns from his university position to become a painter.

How many episodes are there?

The series consists of 313 episodes.

What genre is the show?

The show is classified as drama and family.

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