Genroku Ryoran 1999
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 10, 1999
- Last Aired
- December 12, 1999
- Format
- 1 season · 49 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~40.8 hours (50 min/ep)
- Network
- NHK
- Where to Stream
- NHK On Demand Amazon Channel
What is Genroku Ryoran?
Genroku Ryoran is a television series first released in 1999. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 49
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 10, 1999
- Last aired
- Dec 12, 1999
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 4 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 49 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NHK
Where to watch in Japan
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 49 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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Genroku Ryoran is a television series first released in 1999. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by NHK. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 49 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A legendary samurai revenge tale retold in lavish NHK drama.”
- Richly detailed period setting
- Strong ensemble cast of Japanese stars
- Faithful retelling of a beloved classic
- Lengthy episode runtime typical of Taiga dramas
- Pacing may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy grand historical sagas about honor and sacrifice.
The series contains intense samurai combat and themes of loyalty and vengeance, suitable for mature audiences.
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Season 1 · 49 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Minister-in-Training Mytharc Jan 10, 1999
- E2 5th Shogun Tsunayoshi Core Jan 17, 1999
- E3 Clan Ruin Core Jan 24, 1999
- E4 Return to Ako Core Jan 31, 1999
- E5 Praying for an Heir Core Feb 7, 1999
- E6 Bloodshed in the Castle Core Feb 14, 1999
- E7 The Wedding Core Feb 21, 1999
- E8 Marriage Offer Core Feb 28, 1999
- E9 Blind Ambition Core Mar 7, 1999
- E10 Aguri Times Three Core Mar 14, 1999
- E11 Adopted Heirs Core Mar 21, 1999
- E12 Castle Takeover Core Mar 28, 1999
- E13 Kidnapped Core Apr 4, 1999
- E14 Daimyo Firefighter Core Apr 11, 1999
- E15 The Baby Furor Core Apr 18, 1999
- E16 The Viper and the Leech Core Apr 25, 1999
- E17 Assassination Attempt Core May 2, 1999
- E18 Envoy Host Core May 9, 1999
- E19 The Pine Corridor Incident Core May 16, 1999
- E20 Death Sentence Core May 23, 1999
- E21 Great Conference Core May 30, 1999
- E22 Blood Oath Core Jun 6, 1999
- E23 Castle Surrender Core Jun 13, 1999
- E24 Episode 24 Core Jun 20, 1999
- E25 Yamashina Quietude Core Jun 27, 1999
- E26 Edo Radicals Core Jul 4, 1999
- E27 Kuranosuke Goes to Edo Core Jul 11, 1999
- E28 Reunion Core Jul 18, 1999
- E29 Defection Core Jul 25, 1999
- E30 Death Poem Core Aug 1, 1999
- E31 Master Uki Core Aug 8, 1999
- E32 Okaru Core Aug 15, 1999
- E33 Lady Ichii Core Aug 22, 1999
- E34 Kuranosuke is Removed Core Aug 29, 1999
- E35 Successors Core Sep 5, 1999
- E36 The Decision Core Sep 12, 1999
- E37 Strike Against the Shogunate Core Sep 19, 1999
- E38 Test of Loyalty Core Sep 26, 1999
- E39 Dawn of Farewell Core Oct 3, 1999
- E40 Journey to Edo Core Oct 10, 1999
- E41 Floor Plans Core Oct 17, 1999
- E42 Causalties Core Oct 24, 1999
- E43 Kira's Tea Party Core Oct 31, 1999
- E44 At Last, the Strike Core Nov 7, 1999
- E45 Setback Core Nov 14, 1999
- E46 The Day of the Attack Core Nov 21, 1999
- E47 The Attack Core Nov 28, 1999
- E48 In Custody Mytharc Dec 5, 1999
- E49 Paragons of Loyalty Mytharc Dec 12, 1999
Frequently asked questions
What is the central story of Genroku Ryoran?
It retells the classic tale of the Forty‑seven Loyal Samurai, focusing on Oishi Kuranosuke’s quest to avenge his lord.
Is Genroku Ryoran an original story or a remake?
It is an ambitious remake of the enduring epic about the Forty‑seven Loyal Samurai.
Which network produced Genroku Ryoran?
It was produced and aired by NHK as its 38th Taiga Drama.
What kind of cast appears in the series?
The series features a cast described as a Who’s Who of Japanese entertainment.
Is the series appropriate for younger viewers?
Because it deals with suffering, hardship, and vengeance, it is better suited for mature audiences.
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