Aoi: Tokugawa Three Generations 2000
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 9, 2000
- Last Aired
- December 10, 2000
- Format
- 1 season · 49 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~36.8 hours (45 min/ep)
- Network
- NHK
What is Aoi: Tokugawa Three Generations?
Aoi: Tokugawa Three Generations is a television series. It is the 39th NHK Taiga Drama and is based on a dynamic and colorful tale of the Tokugawa dynasty.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 49
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 9, 2000
- Last aired
- Dec 10, 2000
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 10.0/10 from 5 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 49 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NHK
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 49 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Aoi: Tokugawa Three Generations is a television series. It is the 39th NHK Taiga Drama and is based on a dynamic and colorful tale of the Tokugawa dynasty. The series covers three generations of the Tokugawa family, spanning from its founder to the third Shogun who solidified the Tokugawa power base.
Should you watch it?
“A vivid saga follows three Tokugawa shoguns shaping Japan’s destiny.”
- Richly portrays early Edo period politics
- Dynamic storytelling across three generations
- Visually striking production
- Lengthy episodes may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy expansive historical dramas about Japan’s samurai era.
The series contains mature political intrigue and war scenes, suited for adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 49 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Battle of Sekigahara Mytharc Jan 9, 2000
- E2 The Taiko's Last Will Core Jan 16, 2000
- E3 Five Great Elders, Five Comissioners Core Jan 23, 2000
- E4 The Titan at 58 Core Jan 30, 2000
- E5 Against the Mainstream Core Feb 6, 2000
- E6 Loyalities Core Feb 13, 2000
- E7 Writ of Censure Core Feb 20, 2000
- E8 Strength in Numbers Core Feb 27, 2000
- E9 Ogaki Castle Core Mar 5, 2000
- E10 Opening Skirmish Core Mar 12, 2000
- E11 The Battle Begins Core Mar 19, 2000
- E12 Sekigahara Bloodbath Core Mar 26, 2000
- E13 Mitsunari's End Core Apr 2, 2000
- E14 Yodo Loses Face Core Apr 9, 2000
- E15 The Three-Year-Old Bride Core Apr 16, 2000
- E16 Hidetada's Secret Core Apr 23, 2000
- E17 Princess Sen Weds Core Apr 30, 2000
- E18 Half Brothers Core May 7, 2000
- E19 Shogun Hidetada Core May 14, 2000
- E20 Dual Rule Core May 21, 2000
- E21 Peerless Father Core May 28, 2000
- E22 Ogosho Core Jun 4, 2000
- E23 Scandal in the Court Core Jun 11, 2000
- E24 Outline of Ambition Core Jun 18, 2000
- E25 Hideyori Goes to Kyoto Core Jun 25, 2000
- E26 Factional Rivalry Core Jul 2, 2000
- E27 Commencement of Hostilities Core Jul 9, 2000
- E28 Osaka Winter Campaign Core Jul 16, 2000
- E29 Osaka Summer Campaign Core Jul 23, 2000
- E30 Osaka Castle Burns Core Jul 30, 2000
- E31 Tadateru is Disowned Core Aug 6, 2000
- E32 Ieyasu's Death Core Aug 13, 2000
- E33 Tosho Daigongen Core Aug 20, 2000
- E34 Hidden Child Core Aug 27, 2000
- E35 Takechiyo's Lesson Core Sep 3, 2000
- E36 Princess Kazu Enters the Court Core Sep 10, 2000
- E37 Tadanaga Goes Mad Core Sep 17, 2000
- E38 The Utsunomiya Trap Ceiling Core Sep 24, 2000
- E39 Shogun Iemitsu Core Oct 1, 2000
- E40 A Father's Love Core Oct 8, 2000
- E41 The Meeting Core Oct 15, 2000
- E42 Imperial Visit Core Oct 22, 2000
- E43 A Woman's Lifetime Core Oct 29, 2000
- E44 A Princess is Born Core Nov 5, 2000
- E45 Kasuga-no-Tsubone Core Nov 12, 2000
- E46 Enthronement Core Nov 19, 2000
- E47 Three Brothers Core Nov 26, 2000
- E48 Farewell Hidetada Mytharc Dec 3, 2000
- E49 The Making of a Wise Ruler Mytharc Dec 10, 2000
Frequently asked questions
What historical period does the series cover?
It chronicles the early Tokugawa era, from founder Ieyasu to third shogun Iemitsu.
Who created the series?
The drama was written by James Miki.
When was the series first broadcast?
It aired in 2000 as NHK’s 39th Taiga Drama.
What genres describe the show?
It is classified as drama with war and political themes.
Which network produced the series?
It was produced and broadcast by NHK as part of its annual Taiga Drama lineup.
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