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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 156 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Week 1 - The Little Fiancée - Episode 1 Sep 28, 2015
- E2 Week 1 - The Little Fiancée - Episode 2 Sep 29, 2015
- E3 Week 1 - The Little Fiancée - Episode 3 Sep 30, 2015
- E4 Week 1 - The Little Fiancée - Episode 4 Oct 1, 2015
- E5 Week 1 - The Little Fiancée - Episode 5 Oct 2, 2015
- E6 Week 1 - The Little Fiancée - Episode 6 Oct 3, 2015
- E7 Week 2 - Two Flower Petals - Episode 7 Oct 5, 2015
- E8 Week 2 - Two Flower Petals - Episode 8 Oct 6, 2015
- E9 Week 2 - Two Flower Petals - Episode 9 Oct 7, 2015
- E10 Week 2 - Two Flower Petals - Episode 10 Oct 8, 2015
- E11 Week 2 - Two Flower Petals - Episode 11 Oct 9, 2015
- E12 Week 2 - Two Flower Petals - Episode 12 Oct 10, 2015
- E13 Week 3 Oct 12, 2015
- E14 Week 3 Oct 13, 2015
- E15 Week 3 Oct 14, 2015
- E16 Week 3 Oct 15, 2015
- E17 Week 3 Oct 16, 2015
- E18 Week 3 Oct 17, 2015
- E19 Week 4 Oct 19, 2015
- E20 Week 4 Oct 20, 2015
- E21 Week 4 Oct 21, 2015
- E22 Week 4 Oct 22, 2015
- E23 Week 4 Oct 23, 2015
- E24 Week 4 Oct 24, 2015
- E25 Week 5 Oct 26, 2015
- E26 Week 5 Oct 27, 2015
- E27 Week 5 Oct 28, 2015
- E28 Week 5 Oct 29, 2015
- E29 Week 5 Oct 30, 2015
- E30 Week 5 Oct 31, 2015
- E31 Week 6 Nov 2, 2015
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- E33 Week 6 Nov 4, 2015
- E34 Week 6 Nov 5, 2015
- E35 Week 6 Nov 6, 2015
- E36 Week 6 Nov 7, 2015
- E37 Week 7 Nov 9, 2015
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- E39 Week 7 Nov 11, 2015
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- E42 Week 7 Nov 14, 2015
- E43 Week 8 Nov 16, 2015
- E44 Week 8 Nov 17, 2015
- E45 Week 8 Nov 18, 2015
- E46 Week 8 Nov 19, 2015
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- E48 Week 8 Nov 21, 2015
- E49 Week 9 Nov 23, 2015
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- E51 Week 9 Nov 25, 2015
- E52 Week 9 Nov 26, 2015
- E53 Week 9 Nov 27, 2015
- E54 Week 9 Nov 28, 2015
- E55 Week 10 Nov 30, 2015
- E56 Week 10 Dec 1, 2015
- E57 Week 10 Dec 2, 2015
- E58 Week 10 Dec 3, 2015
- E59 Week 10 Dec 4, 2015
- E60 Week 10 Dec 5, 2015
- E61 Week 11 Dec 7, 2015
- E62 Week 11 Dec 8, 2015
- E63 Week 11 Dec 9, 2015
- E64 Week 11 Dec 10, 2015
- E65 Week 11 Dec 11, 2015
- E66 Week 11 Dec 12, 2015
- E67 Week 12 Dec 14, 2015
- E68 Week 12 Dec 15, 2015
- E69 Week 12 Dec 16, 2015
- E70 Week 12 Dec 17, 2015
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- E72 Week 12 Dec 19, 2015
- E73 Week 13 Dec 21, 2015
- E74 Week 13 Dec 22, 2015
- E75 Week 13 Dec 23, 2015
- E76 Week 13 Dec 24, 2015
- E77 Week 13 Dec 25, 2015
- E78 Week 13 Dec 26, 2015
- E79 Week 14 Jan 4, 2016
- E80 Week 14 Jan 5, 2016
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- E83 Week 14 Jan 8, 2016
- E84 Week 14 Jan 9, 2016
- E85 Week 15 Jan 11, 2016
- E86 Week 15 Jan 12, 2016
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- E89 Week 15 Jan 15, 2016
- E90 Week 15 Jan 16, 2016
- E91 Week 16 Jan 18, 2016
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- E95 Week 16 Jan 22, 2016
- E96 Week 16 Jan 23, 2016
- E97 Week 17 Jan 25, 2016
- E98 Week 17 Jan 26, 2016
- E99 Week 17 Jan 27, 2016
- E100 Week 17 Jan 28, 2016
- E101 Week 17 Jan 29, 2016
- E102 Week 17 Jan 30, 2016
- E103 Week 18 Feb 1, 2016
- E104 Week 18 Feb 2, 2016
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- E139 Week 24 Mar 14, 2016
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- E144 Week 24 Mar 19, 2016
- E145 Week 25 Mar 21, 2016
- E146 Week 25 Mar 22, 2016
- E147 Week 25 Mar 23, 2016
- E148 Week 25 Mar 24, 2016
- E149 Week 25 Mar 25, 2016
- E150 Week 25 Mar 26, 2016
- E151 Week 26 Mar 28, 2016
- E152 Week 26 Mar 29, 2016
- E153 Week 26 Mar 30, 2016
- E154 Week 26 Mar 31, 2016
- E155 Week 26 Apr 1, 2016
- E156 Week 26 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.