Atsuhime 2008
What is Atsuhime?
"Atsuhime" is a Japanese television series that premiered in 2008 as the 47th NHK Taiga Drama. The series is a biographical account of a woman born in Kagoshima Prefecture, then called Satsuma.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 6, 2008
- Last aired
- Dec 14, 2008
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK BS1, NHK
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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"Atsuhime" is a Japanese television series that premiered in 2008 as the 47th NHK Taiga Drama. The series is a biographical account of a woman born in Kagoshima Prefecture, then called Satsuma. She marries the 13th shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate and becomes a prominent figure in the inner palace of the Edo castle, known as Ooku. Following her husband's death, she assumes a new name, Tenshoin, at the age of 23. The series explores her efforts on behalf of the Tokugawa clan and the nation during a period of significant upheaval, the Meiji Restoration, led by individuals from her native Satsuma.
Should you watch it?
“Follow the remarkable life story of Princess Atsu from Satsuma to the inner palace.”
- explores historical upheaval
- features the life story of Princess Atsu
- limited plot details available in the provided text
Watch it if you enjoy historical biographical dramas about the Tokugawa shogunate.
The tone is dramatic and historical, focusing on political and personal upheaval.
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Season 1 · 50 episodes
- E1 Child of Destiny Mytharc Jan 6, 2008
- E2 Vow at Sakurajima Core Jan 13, 2008
- E3 Satsuma Divide Core Jan 20, 2008
- E4 A Wise Lord Angered Core Jan 27, 2008
- E5 Japan's Best Man Core Feb 3, 2008
- E6 A Woman's Destiny Mytharc Feb 10, 2008
- E7 The Father's Tears Core Feb 17, 2008
- E8 How to be a Princess Core Feb 24, 2008
- E9 Atsuhime is Born Mytharc Mar 2, 2008
- E10 Determined to Become the Shogun's Wife Core Mar 9, 2008
- E11 Reunion on the Tanabata Core Mar 16, 2008
- E12 Farewell, Sakurajima Core Mar 23, 2008
- E13 The Mother in Edo Core Mar 30, 2008
- E14 The Father's Wish Core Apr 6, 2008
- E15 The Princess Goes to Battle Core Apr 13, 2008
- E16 Cherry Blossoms Amidst Tumult Core Apr 20, 2008
- E17 An Unexpected Marriage Core Apr 27, 2008
- E18 Nariakira's Secret Orders Core May 4, 2008
- E19 Ascend to the Ooku Core May 11, 2008
- E20 The Wedding Night Core May 18, 2008
- E21 Battle of the Wives Core May 25, 2008
- E22 The Shogun's Secret Core Jun 1, 2008
- E23 The Better Man Core Jun 8, 2008
- E24 It's Unforgivable, Atsu-hime Core Jun 15, 2008
- E25 A Mother's Love and Hate Core Jun 22, 2008
- E26 A Hell-Raising Petition Core Jun 29, 2008
- E27 Wife of the Tokugawa Core Jul 6, 2008
- E28 Two Wills Core Jul 13, 2008
- E29 Tenshoin Atsu-hime Core Jul 20, 2008
- E30 The Shogun's Mother Core Jul 27, 2008
- E31 Farewell, Ikushima Core Aug 3, 2008
- E32 The Incident Outside Sakuradamon Gate Core Aug 10, 2008
- E33 Princess Kazu Core Aug 17, 2008
- E34 Imperial Court and Feudal Clan Core Aug 24, 2008
- E35 Dagger of Doubt Core Aug 31, 2008
- E36 Satsuma or Tokugawa Core Sep 7, 2008
- E37 Friendship and Parting Core Sep 14, 2008
- E38 Heart of the Mother-In-Law, Heart of the Wife Core Sep 21, 2008
- E39 Satsuma Burns Core Sep 28, 2008
- E40 Son Taking the Field Core Oct 5, 2008
- E41 Satcho Alliance Core Oct 12, 2008
- E42 The Death of the Son Core Oct 19, 2008
- E43 The Determination of the Wife Core Oct 26, 2008
- E44 Ryoma Dies Core Nov 2, 2008
- E45 A Letter from Mother Core Nov 9, 2008
- E46 Yoshinobu Rescued Core Nov 16, 2008
- E47 Ooku's Messenger Core Nov 23, 2008
- E48 Bloodless Surrender Core Nov 30, 2008
- E49 Reunion on the Eve of Meiji Mytharc Dec 7, 2008
- E50 One Path Mytharc Dec 14, 2008
Frequently asked questions
What is Atsuhime about?
It is the life story of Princess Atsu, who became the wife of the 13th shogun Tokugawa Iesada.
When was Atsuhime released?
It is the 47th NHK Taiga Drama from 2008.
Where was Princess Atsu born?
She was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, formerly called Satsuma.
What happens after the shogun dies?
Tokugawa Iesada dies soon after their marriage, and Atsuhime takes the name Tenshoin at age 23.
What role does Atsuhime play during the Meiji Restoration?
She exerts herself for the Tokugawa clan and the nation during the upheaval.
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