Asa ga Kita 2015
What is Asa ga Kita?
Asa ga Kita is a Japanese television drama series that was broadcast by NHK. The series is set in the town of Kyoto, during the Edo era, and revolves around the lives of the Imai family, a wealthy merchant family.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 156
- Runtime
- 15 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 28, 2015
- Last aired
- Apr 2, 2016
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 5 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 156 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~15 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NHK
Where to watch in Japan
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Asa ga Kita is a Japanese television drama series that was broadcast by NHK. The series is set in the town of Kyoto, during the Edo era, and revolves around the lives of the Imai family, a wealthy merchant family. The family consists of the patriarch, Imai Tadamasa, and his three children, Hatsu, Asa, and Kyutaro. Asa, the second daughter, is described as an impish hoyden who loves sumo wrestling. The series follows the lives of the Imai family and their experiences during this time period. Asa ga Kita was broadcast six days a week on NHK, and it was part of the 93rd Asadora morning drama series. The series ran for a certain period of time, concluding on April 2, 2016.
Should you watch it?
“A spirited young woman navigates marriage and business in late Edo-era Japan.”
- engaging character development
- rich historical setting
- traditional pacing
- period-specific cultural barriers
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on strong female protagonists and family legacies.
The series depicts traditional social structures and historical business practices of the Edo era.
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Season 1 · 156 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Week 1 - The Little Fiancée - Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 28, 2015
- E2 Week 1 - The Little Fiancée - Episode 2 Core Sep 29, 2015
- E3 Week 1 - The Little Fiancée - Episode 3 Core Sep 30, 2015
- E4 Week 1 - The Little Fiancée - Episode 4 Core Oct 1, 2015
- E5 Week 1 - The Little Fiancée - Episode 5 Core Oct 2, 2015
- E6 Week 1 - The Little Fiancée - Episode 6 Core Oct 3, 2015
- E7 Week 2 - Two Flower Petals - Episode 7 Core Oct 5, 2015
- E8 Week 2 - Two Flower Petals - Episode 8 Core Oct 6, 2015
- E9 Week 2 - Two Flower Petals - Episode 9 Core Oct 7, 2015
- E10 Week 2 - Two Flower Petals - Episode 10 Core Oct 8, 2015
- E11 Week 2 - Two Flower Petals - Episode 11 Core Oct 9, 2015
- E12 Week 2 - Two Flower Petals - Episode 12 Core Oct 10, 2015
- E13 Week 3 Core Oct 12, 2015
- E14 Week 3 Core Oct 13, 2015
- E15 Week 3 Core Oct 14, 2015
- E16 Week 3 Core Oct 15, 2015
- E17 Week 3 Core Oct 16, 2015
- E18 Week 3 Core Oct 17, 2015
- E19 Week 4 Core Oct 19, 2015
- E20 Week 4 Core Oct 20, 2015
- E21 Week 4 Core Oct 21, 2015
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- E25 Week 5 Core Oct 26, 2015
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- E27 Week 5 Core Oct 28, 2015
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- E31 Week 6 Core Nov 2, 2015
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- E37 Week 7 Core Nov 9, 2015
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- E39 Week 7 Core Nov 11, 2015
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- E41 Week 7 Core Nov 13, 2015
- E42 Week 7 Core Nov 14, 2015
- E43 Week 8 Core Nov 16, 2015
- E44 Week 8 Core Nov 17, 2015
- E45 Week 8 Core Nov 18, 2015
- E46 Week 8 Core Nov 19, 2015
- E47 Week 8 Core Nov 20, 2015
- E48 Week 8 Core Nov 21, 2015
- E49 Week 9 Core Nov 23, 2015
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- E51 Week 9 Core Nov 25, 2015
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- E54 Week 9 Core Nov 28, 2015
- E55 Week 10 Core Nov 30, 2015
- E56 Week 10 Core Dec 1, 2015
- E57 Week 10 Core Dec 2, 2015
- E58 Week 10 Core Dec 3, 2015
- E59 Week 10 Core Dec 4, 2015
- E60 Week 10 Core Dec 5, 2015
- E61 Week 11 Core Dec 7, 2015
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- E63 Week 11 Core Dec 9, 2015
- E64 Week 11 Core Dec 10, 2015
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- E66 Week 11 Core Dec 12, 2015
- E67 Week 12 Core Dec 14, 2015
- E68 Week 12 Core Dec 15, 2015
- E69 Week 12 Core Dec 16, 2015
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- E72 Week 12 Core Dec 19, 2015
- E73 Week 13 Core Dec 21, 2015
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- E77 Week 13 Core Dec 25, 2015
- E78 Week 13 Core Dec 26, 2015
- E79 Week 14 Core Jan 4, 2016
- E80 Week 14 Core Jan 5, 2016
- E81 Week 14 Core Jan 6, 2016
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- E83 Week 14 Core Jan 8, 2016
- E84 Week 14 Core Jan 9, 2016
- E85 Week 15 Core Jan 11, 2016
- E86 Week 15 Core Jan 12, 2016
- E87 Week 15 Core Jan 13, 2016
- E88 Week 15 Core Jan 14, 2016
- E89 Week 15 Core Jan 15, 2016
- E90 Week 15 Core Jan 16, 2016
- E91 Week 16 Core Jan 18, 2016
- E92 Week 16 Core Jan 19, 2016
- E93 Week 16 Core Jan 20, 2016
- E94 Week 16 Core Jan 21, 2016
- E95 Week 16 Core Jan 22, 2016
- E96 Week 16 Core Jan 23, 2016
- E97 Week 17 Core Jan 25, 2016
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- E128 Week 22 Core Mar 1, 2016
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- E139 Week 24 Core Mar 14, 2016
- E140 Week 24 Core Mar 15, 2016
- E141 Week 24 Core Mar 16, 2016
- E142 Week 24 Core Mar 17, 2016
- E143 Week 24 Core Mar 18, 2016
- E144 Week 24 Core Mar 19, 2016
- E145 Week 25 Core Mar 21, 2016
- E146 Week 25 Core Mar 22, 2016
- E147 Week 25 Core Mar 23, 2016
- E148 Week 25 Core Mar 24, 2016
- E149 Week 25 Core Mar 25, 2016
- E150 Week 25 Core Mar 26, 2016
- E151 Week 26 Core Mar 28, 2016
- E152 Week 26 Core Mar 29, 2016
- E153 Week 26 Core Mar 30, 2016
- E154 Week 26 Core Mar 31, 2016
- E155 Week 26 Mytharc Apr 1, 2016
- E156 Week 26 Mytharc Apr 2, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The story begins in Kyoto towards the end of the Edo era.
Who is the main character?
The story centers on Asa, the second daughter of a wealthy merchant.
What is Asa's personality like?
Asa is described as an impish hoyden with an interest in sumo wrestling.
Who is Asa engaged to?
She is engaged to Shirooka Shinjiro, the son of an Osaka money changer family.
Does Asa want to marry Shinjiro?
Asa was initially furious about the betrothal before meeting her future husband.
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