Hideyoshi 1996
What is Hideyoshi?
"Hideyoshi" is a dramatized biography television series. The series is based on the life of Japan's second legendary leader, who rose from obscurity to near-absolute power.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 49
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 7, 1996
- Last aired
- Dec 7, 1996
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
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"Hideyoshi" is a dramatized biography television series. The series is based on the life of Japan's second legendary leader, who rose from obscurity to near-absolute power. He served under the command of Oda Nobunaga and went on to expand upon Nobunaga's unification of Japan's warlords. The series focuses on Hideyoshi's personal life, including his relationships with his mother and wife. The latter's relationship with Hideyoshi is portrayed as a rivalry for influence over him. The series explores Hideyoshi's extraordinary combination of intelligence, bravery, and military skill.
Should you watch it?
“Follow the legendary rise of Japan's second great leader from complete obscurity to near-absolute power.”
- explores the military and political rise of a legendary Japanese leader
- details the commander's personal life and family relationships
- the synopsis cuts off abruptly in available sources
Watch it if you enjoy dramatized biographical television about historical political leaders.
The series carries a TV-G rating.
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Season 1 · 49 episodes
- E1 The Child of the Sun Mytharc Jan 7, 1996
- E2 Miracle at Okehazama Core Jan 13, 1996
- E3 The Bride of Fate Core Jan 20, 1996
- E4 The Golden Brothers Core Jan 27, 1996
- E5 The Price of a Man Core Feb 3, 1996
- E6 The Overnight Castle Core Feb 10, 1996
- E7 Wife's Secret Core Feb 17, 1996
- E8 The Unknown Face of Hanbei Core Feb 24, 1996
- E9 Monkey's Disturbance Core Mar 2, 1996
- E10 An Affair Core Mar 9, 1996
- E11 Absolute Desperation Core Mar 16, 1996
- E12 The Burning of Mount Hiei Core Mar 23, 1996
- E13 Confidential Information Core Mar 30, 1996
- E14 The Fall of Otani Castle Mytharc Apr 6, 1996
- E15 The Skull Cup Core Apr 13, 1996
- E16 The Hidden Child is Found! Core Apr 20, 1996
- E17 The Two Mothers Core Apr 27, 1996
- E18 The Fate of Seppuku Core May 4, 1996
- E19 The Father Leaves Core May 11, 1996
- E20 The Strategist's Requirements Core May 18, 1996
- E21 The Weight of Life Core May 25, 1996
- E22 Mother's Crucifixion Core Jun 1, 1996
- E23 Hanbei's Death Core Jun 8, 1996
- E24 On the Edge Core Jun 15, 1996
- E25 Going to the Hot Springs Core Jun 22, 1996
- E26 The Largest Year-End Gift in History Core Jun 29, 1996
- E27 The Arrival of Mitsunari Core Jul 6, 1996
- E28 Water-Siege of Takamatsu Castle Core Jul 13, 1996
- E29 The Enemy is Honnō-ji Core Jul 20, 1996
- E30 The Death of Nobunaga Core Jul 27, 1996
- E31 The Path to the Realm Core Aug 3, 1996
- E32 Inheriting the Dream Core Aug 10, 1996
- E33 Mitsuhide's Head Core Aug 17, 1996
- E34 Woman's Capture of the Realm Core Aug 24, 1996
- E35 Beautiful Assassin Core Aug 31, 1996
- E36 Ieyasu vs Hideyoshi Core Sep 7, 1996
- E37 The Ruler's Mischief Core Sep 14, 1996
- E38 The Golden Tea Room Core Sep 21, 1996
- E39 Mother, Hostage Core Sep 28, 1996
- E40 Temptation Core Oct 5, 1996
- E41 Episode 41 Core Oct 12, 1996
- E42 Episode 42 Core Oct 19, 1996
- E43 Episode 43 Core Oct 26, 1996
- E44 Episode 44 Core Nov 2, 1996
- E45 Episode 45 Core Nov 9, 1996
- E46 Episode 46 Core Nov 16, 1996
- E47 Episode 47 Core Nov 23, 1996
- E48 Episode 48 Mytharc Nov 30, 1996
- E49 Episode 49 Mytharc Dec 7, 1996
Frequently asked questions
What is Hideyoshi about?
It is a dramatized biography of Hideyoshi, the second of Japan's three legendary leaders.
When was the series released?
The series was released in 1996.
Who did Hideyoshi serve under?
He served under the command of Oda Nobunaga.
What personal relationships are highlighted?
The series focuses on his relationships with his mother and his wife.
What genres apply to the show?
The show is classified under drama and war and politics.
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