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.
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“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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 50 episodes
- E1 Child of Destiny Jan 6, 2008
- E2 Vow at Sakurajima Jan 13, 2008
- E3 Satsuma Divide Jan 20, 2008
- E4 A Wise Lord Angered Jan 27, 2008
- E5 Japan's Best Man Feb 3, 2008
- E6 A Woman's Destiny Feb 10, 2008
- E7 The Father's Tears Feb 17, 2008
- E8 How to be a Princess Feb 24, 2008
- E9 Atsuhime is Born Mar 2, 2008
- E10 Determined to Become the Shogun's Wife Mar 9, 2008
- E11 Reunion on the Tanabata Mar 16, 2008
- E12 Farewell, Sakurajima Mar 23, 2008
- E13 The Mother in Edo Mar 30, 2008
- E14 The Father's Wish Apr 6, 2008
- E15 The Princess Goes to Battle Apr 13, 2008
- E16 Cherry Blossoms Amidst Tumult Apr 20, 2008
- E17 An Unexpected Marriage Apr 27, 2008
- E18 Nariakira's Secret Orders May 4, 2008
- E19 Ascend to the Ooku May 11, 2008
- E20 The Wedding Night May 18, 2008
- E21 Battle of the Wives May 25, 2008
- E22 The Shogun's Secret Jun 1, 2008
- E23 The Better Man Jun 8, 2008
- E24 It's Unforgivable, Atsu-hime Jun 15, 2008
- E25 A Mother's Love and Hate Jun 22, 2008
- E26 A Hell-Raising Petition Jun 29, 2008
- E27 Wife of the Tokugawa Jul 6, 2008
- E28 Two Wills Jul 13, 2008
- E29 Tenshoin Atsu-hime Jul 20, 2008
- E30 The Shogun's Mother Jul 27, 2008
- E31 Farewell, Ikushima Aug 3, 2008
- E32 The Incident Outside Sakuradamon Gate Aug 10, 2008
- E33 Princess Kazu Aug 17, 2008
- E34 Imperial Court and Feudal Clan Aug 24, 2008
- E35 Dagger of Doubt Aug 31, 2008
- E36 Satsuma or Tokugawa Sep 7, 2008
- E37 Friendship and Parting Sep 14, 2008
- E38 Heart of the Mother-In-Law, Heart of the Wife Sep 21, 2008
- E39 Satsuma Burns Sep 28, 2008
- E40 Son Taking the Field Oct 5, 2008
- E41 Satcho Alliance Oct 12, 2008
- E42 The Death of the Son Oct 19, 2008
- E43 The Determination of the Wife Oct 26, 2008
- E44 Ryoma Dies Nov 2, 2008
- E45 A Letter from Mother Nov 9, 2008
- E46 Yoshinobu Rescued Nov 16, 2008
- E47 Ooku's Messenger Nov 23, 2008
- E48 Bloodless Surrender Nov 30, 2008
- E49 Reunion on the Eve of Meiji Dec 7, 2008
- E50 One Path 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.