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Dear Radiance 2024

★ 8.9/10 · 8 votes Drama 1 seasons · 48 eps Ended

Created by Oishi Suzuka

Where to watch: NHK On Demand Amazon Channel
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What is Dear Radiance?

Dear Radiance is a Japanese historical drama television series that aired in 2024. The show is the 63rd NHK taiga drama and stars Yuriko Yoshitaka as Murasaki Shikibu, the renowned author of the classic work "The Tale of Genji." The series explores the life of Murasaki Shikibu during the Heian period, focusing on her relationship with Fujiwara no Michinaga, portrayed by Emoto Tasuku.

Type
TV series
Year
2024
Status
Ended
Episodes
48
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Jan 7, 2024
Last aired
Dec 15, 2024
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
NHK G, NHK, NHK BSP4K
Genres
Drama
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Overview

Dear Radiance is a Japanese historical drama television series that aired in 2024. The show is the 63rd NHK taiga drama and stars Yuriko Yoshitaka as Murasaki Shikibu, the renowned author of the classic work "The Tale of Genji." The series explores the life of Murasaki Shikibu during the Heian period, focusing on her relationship with Fujiwara no Michinaga, portrayed by Emoto Tasuku. It portrays how her personal passion and imagination influenced her writing, creating a story that has endured for over a thousand years. The title of the series reflects themes of deep affection and value, aligning with the multiple meanings of the word "dear" as found in major English dictionaries. The program presents a dramatization of Murasaki Shikibu’s enduring literary legacy through the lens of her emotional experiences and historical context.

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Should you watch it?

“A gifted writer pens a literary masterpiece while navigating complex love during the Heian period.”

# period# romantic# literary# historical
Reasons to watch
  • features a celebrated historical figure
  • rich cultural setting
Keep in mind
  • slow-paced narrative
  • focuses on period drama conventions

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on the origins of classic literature.

The series depicts romantic themes and historical court life appropriate for a general audience.

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Cast

Yuriko Yoshitaka Murasaki Shikibu | Mahiro
Tasuku Emoto Fujiwara no Michinaga
Goro Kishitani Fujiwara no Tametoki
Ryoko Kuninaka Chiyaha
Mahiro Takasugi Fujiwara no Nobunori
Yasunori Danta Fujiwara no Kaneie
Kotono Mitsuishi Tokihime
Arata Iura Fujiwara no Michitaka
Reo Tamaoki Fujiwara no Michikane
Yoh Yoshida Fujiwara no Akiko
Yuka Itaya Takashina no Takako
First Summer Uika Sei Shōnagon

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Season 1 · 48 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the main character?

The story focuses on Murasaki Shikibu, portrayed by Yoshitaka Yuriko.

What is the series about?

It follows the life of Murasaki Shikibu as she writes The Tale of Genji.

When is the series set?

The story takes place during the Heian period.

Who is the male lead?

Emoto Tasuku plays the character Fujiwara no Michinaga.

What inspired the writing of the story?

The narrative is fueled by the protagonist's love for Fujiwara no Michinaga and her own imagination.