Clouds Over the Hill 2009
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- November 29, 2009
- Last Aired
- December 25, 2011
- Format
- 3 seasons · 13 eps
- Created By
- Hisashi Nozawa, Ryōtarō Shiba
- Network
- NHK BS1
- Where to Stream
- NHK On Demand Amazon Channel
What is Clouds Over the Hill?
Clouds Over the Hill is a Japanese television series that was produced by NHK as a 21st Century special drama. The series was broadcast over a period of three years, with the first part of the series airing in 2009.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- First aired
- Nov 29, 2009
- Last aired
- Dec 25, 2011
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK BS1
- Genres
- War & Politics, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 14 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 13 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NHK BS1
Where to watch in Japan
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Clouds Over the Hill is a Japanese television series that was produced by NHK as a 21st Century special drama. The series was broadcast over a period of three years, with the first part of the series airing in 2009. It consists of multiple episodes, each lasting 90 minutes. The series is based on a novel by Ryōtarō Shiba, adapted by Hisashi Nozawa. While most episodes were filmed in Japan, one episode was shot in a different location. The drama series features a theme song titled "Stand Alone", composed by Joe His.
Should you watch it?
“Discover the NHK special drama following historical events across thirteen feature-length episodes.”
- features thirteen 90-minute episodes
- based on a novel by Ryōtarō Shiba
- broadcast spanned across three separate years
- limited availability of behind-the-scenes details in sources
Watch it if you are interested in historical television dramas adapted from Japanese literature.
The series deals with war, politics, and drama themes across its broadcast run.
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Season 1 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 "Shōnen no Kuni" (少年の国) Mytharc Nov 29, 2009
- E2 "Seiun" (青雲) Core Dec 6, 2009
- E3 "Kokka Meidō" (国家鳴動) Core Dec 13, 2009
- E4 "Nisshin Kaisen" (日清開戦) Core Dec 20, 2009
- E5 "Ryūgaku Sei" (留学生) Mytharc Dec 27, 2009
Season 2 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E6 "Nichiei Dōmei" (日英同盟) Core Dec 5, 2010
- E7 "Shiki, Yuku" (子規、逝く) Core Dec 12, 2010
- E8 "Nichiro Kaisen" (日露開戦) Mytharc Dec 19, 2010
- E9 "Hirose, Shisu" (広瀬、死す) Mytharc Dec 26, 2010
Season 3 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E10 "Ryojun Sō Kōgeki" (旅順総攻撃) Core Dec 4, 2011
- E11 "203 Kōchi" (二〇三高地) Core Dec 11, 2011
- E12 "Tekikan Miyu" (敵艦見ゆ) Mytharc Dec 18, 2011
- E13 "Nihon Kai Kaisen" (日本海海戦) Mytharc Dec 25, 2011
Frequently asked questions
When did Clouds Over the Hill begin airing?
The series started airing on November 29, 2009.
How many episodes does the series have?
The series runs 13 episodes in total.
What is the runtime of each episode?
Each episode runs for 90 minutes.
What is the source material for the TV series?
It is based on the novel of the same name by Ryōtarō Shiba.
Who composed the theme song?
The theme song was composed by Joe His.
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