Massan 2014
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 29, 2014
- Last Aired
- March 28, 2015
- Format
- 2 seasons · 152 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~38 hours (15 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Episode 1" (★ 8/10)
- Network
- NHK G
- Where to Stream
- NHK On Demand Amazon Channel
What is Massan?
Massan is a Japanese television drama series that aired daily on NHK from September 29, 2014, until March 28, 2015. Consisting of 150 episodes, the production serves as the 91st asadora, or morning drama, in the network's history.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 152
- Runtime
- 15 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 29, 2014
- Last aired
- Mar 28, 2015
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK G
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.3/10 from 7 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 152 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~15 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NHK G
Where to watch in Japan
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 152 episodes and an average 15-minute runtime.
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Massan is a Japanese television drama series that aired daily on NHK from September 29, 2014, until March 28, 2015. Consisting of 150 episodes, the production serves as the 91st asadora, or morning drama, in the network's history. The series features Tetsuji Tamayama as Masataka Taketsuru and Charlotte Kate Fox as his wife, Jessie Roberta Rita Cowan. The narrative provides a fictionalized account based on the lives of the couple, focusing on Taketsuru's quest to establish the Nikka Whisky Distilling company in Japan after he studied the craft in Scotland. The plot explores the challenges Taketsuru faced while building his business and depicts the experiences of his Scottish wife as she adapted to life in Japan during the early 20th century. Directed by Yusuke Noda, Toki Kajiwara, Ryohei Nakano, and Hirokazu Ozaki, the series was written by Daisuke Habara. Other cast members include Youko Matsuoka and Norito Yashima. The program is recognized in Japan by its native title, Massan.
Should you watch it?
“A Japanese man and his Scottish wife navigate cultural challenges while establishing a whisky distillery in Japan.”
- based on a true story
- explores cross-cultural marriage
- focuses on historical period settings
Watch it if you enjoy biographical dramas about cultural adaptation and the history of industry.
The series depicts the challenges of living in early twentieth-century Japan.
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Season 1 · 150 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 29, 2014
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 30, 2014
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 1, 2014
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 2, 2014
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 3, 2014
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 4, 2014
- E7 Episode 7 Core Oct 6, 2014
- E8 Episode 8 Core Oct 7, 2014
- E9 Episode 9 Core Oct 8, 2014
- E10 Episode 10 Core Oct 9, 2014
- E11 Episode 11 Core Oct 10, 2014
- E12 Episode 12 Core Oct 11, 2014
- E13 Episode 13 Core Oct 13, 2014
- E14 Episode 14 Core Oct 14, 2014
- E15 Episode 15 Core Oct 15, 2014
- E16 Episode 16 Core Oct 16, 2014
- E17 Episode 17 Core Oct 17, 2014
- E18 Episode 18 Core Oct 18, 2014
- E19 Episode 19 Core Oct 20, 2014
- E20 Episode 20 Core Oct 21, 2014
- E21 Episode 21 Core Oct 22, 2014
- E22 Episode 22 Core Oct 23, 2014
- E23 Episode 23 Core Oct 24, 2014
- E24 Episode 24 Core Oct 25, 2014
- E25 Episode 25 Core Oct 27, 2014
- E26 Episode 26 Core Oct 28, 2014
- E27 Episode 27 Core Oct 29, 2014
- E28 Episode 28 Core Oct 30, 2014
- E29 Episode 29 Core Oct 31, 2014
- E30 Episode 30 Core Nov 1, 2014
- E31 Episode 31 Core Nov 3, 2014
- E32 Episode 32 Core Nov 4, 2014
- E33 Episode 33 Core Nov 5, 2014
- E34 Episode 34 Core Nov 6, 2014
- E35 Episode 35 Core Nov 7, 2014
- E36 Episode 36 Core Nov 8, 2014
- E37 Episode 37 Core Nov 10, 2014
- E38 Episode 38 Core Nov 11, 2014
- E39 Episode 39 Core Nov 12, 2014
- E40 Episode 40 Core Nov 13, 2014
- E41 Episode 41 Core Nov 14, 2014
- E42 Episode 42 Core Nov 15, 2014
- E43 Episode 43 Core Nov 17, 2014
- E44 Episode 44 Core Nov 18, 2014
- E45 Episode 45 Core Nov 19, 2014
- E46 Episode 46 Core Nov 20, 2014
- E47 Episode 47 Core Nov 21, 2014
- E48 Episode 48 Core Nov 22, 2014
- E49 Episode 49 Core Nov 24, 2014
- E50 Episode 50 Core Nov 25, 2014
- E51 Episode 51 Core Nov 26, 2014
- E52 Episode 52 Core Nov 27, 2014
- E53 Episode 53 Core Nov 28, 2014
- E54 Episode 54 Core Nov 29, 2014
- E55 Episode 55 Core Dec 1, 2014
- E56 Episode 56 Core Dec 2, 2014
- E57 Episode 57 Core Dec 3, 2014
- E58 Episode 58 Core Dec 4, 2014
- E59 Episode 59 Core Dec 5, 2014
- E60 Episode 60 Core Dec 6, 2014
- E61 Episode 61 Core Dec 8, 2014
- E62 Episode 62 Core Dec 9, 2014
- E63 Episode 63 Core Dec 10, 2014
- E64 Episode 64 Core Dec 11, 2014
- E65 Episode 65 Core Dec 12, 2014
- E66 Episode 66 Core Dec 13, 2014
- E67 Episode 67 Core Dec 15, 2014
- E68 Episode 68 Core Dec 16, 2014
- E69 Episode 69 Core Dec 17, 2014
- E70 Episode 70 Core Dec 18, 2014
- E71 Episode 71 Core Dec 19, 2014
- E72 Episode 72 Core Dec 20, 2014
- E73 Episode 73 Core Dec 22, 2014
- E74 Episode 74 Core Dec 23, 2014
- E75 Episode 75 Core Dec 24, 2014
- E76 Episode 76 Core Dec 25, 2014
- E77 Episode 77 Core Dec 26, 2014
- E78 Episode 78 Core Dec 27, 2014
- E79 Episode 79 Core Jan 5, 2015
- E80 Episode 80 Core Jan 6, 2015
- E81 Episode 81 Core Jan 7, 2015
- E82 Episode 82 Core Jan 8, 2015
- E83 Episode 83 Core Jan 9, 2015
- E84 Episode 84 Core Jan 10, 2015
- E85 Episode 85 Core Jan 12, 2015
- E86 Episode 86 Core Jan 13, 2015
- E87 Episode 87 Core Jan 14, 2015
- E88 Episode 88 Core Jan 15, 2015
- E89 Episode 89 Core Jan 16, 2015
- E90 Episode 90 Core Jan 17, 2015
- E91 Episode 91 Core Jan 19, 2015
- E92 Episode 92 Core Jan 20, 2015
- E93 Episode 93 Core Jan 21, 2015
- E94 Episode 94 Core Jan 22, 2015
- E95 Episode 95 Core Jan 23, 2015
- E96 Episode 96 Core Jan 24, 2015
- E97 Episode 97 Core Jan 26, 2015
- E98 Episode 98 Core Jan 27, 2015
- E99 Episode 99 Core Jan 28, 2015
- E100 Episode 100 Core Jan 29, 2015
- E101 Episode 101 Core Jan 30, 2015
- E102 Episode 102 Core Jan 31, 2015
- E103 Episode 103 Core Feb 2, 2015
- E104 Episode 104 Core Feb 3, 2015
- E105 Episode 105 Core Feb 4, 2015
- E106 Episode 106 Core Feb 5, 2015
- E107 Episode 107 Core Feb 6, 2015
- E108 Episode 108 Core Feb 7, 2015
- E109 Episode 109 Core Feb 9, 2015
- E110 Episode 110 Core Feb 10, 2015
- E111 Episode 111 Core Feb 11, 2015
- E112 Episode 112 Core Feb 12, 2015
- E113 Episode 113 Core Feb 13, 2015
- E114 Episode 114 Core Feb 14, 2015
- E115 Episode 115 Core Feb 16, 2015
- E116 Episode 116 Core Feb 17, 2015
- E117 Episode 117 Core Feb 18, 2015
- E118 Episode 118 Core Feb 19, 2015
- E119 Episode 119 Core Feb 20, 2015
- E120 Episode 120 Core Feb 21, 2015
- E121 Episode 121 Core Feb 23, 2015
- E122 Episode 122 Core Feb 24, 2015
- E123 Episode 123 Core Feb 25, 2015
- E124 Episode 124 Core Feb 26, 2015
- E125 Episode 125 Core Feb 27, 2015
- E126 Episode 126 Core Feb 28, 2015
- E127 Episode 127 Core Mar 2, 2015
- E128 Episode 128 Core Mar 3, 2015
- E129 Episode 129 Core Mar 4, 2015
- E130 Episode 130 Core Mar 5, 2015
- E131 Episode 131 Core Mar 6, 2015
- E132 Episode 132 Core Mar 7, 2015
- E133 Episode 133 Core Mar 9, 2015
- E134 Episode 134 Core Mar 10, 2015
- E135 Episode 135 Core Mar 11, 2015
- E136 Episode 136 Core Mar 12, 2015
- E137 Episode 137 Core Mar 13, 2015
- E138 Episode 138 Core Mar 14, 2015
- E139 Episode 139 Core Mar 16, 2015
- E140 Episode 140 Core Mar 17, 2015
- E141 Episode 141 Core Mar 18, 2015
- E142 Episode 142 Core Mar 19, 2015
- E143 Episode 143 Core Mar 20, 2015
- E144 Episode 144 Core Mar 21, 2015
- E145 Episode 145 Core Mar 23, 2015
- E146 Episode 146 Core Mar 24, 2015
- E147 Episode 147 Core Mar 25, 2015
- E148 Episode 148 Core Mar 26, 2015
- E149 Episode 149 Mytharc Mar 27, 2015
- E150 Episode 150 Mytharc Mar 28, 2015
Season 2 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Spin-off Part 1 Mytharc
- E2 Spin-off Part 2 Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
What is Massan about?
It follows the life of Masataka Taketsuru and his wife Rita as they work to establish Nikka Whisky in Japan.
When was the series released?
The series aired from 2014 to 2015.
Who stars in the series?
The series features Charlotte Kate Fox and Tetsuji Tamayama in lead roles.
Is this related to the 2015 film Masaan?
No, the 2015 film Masaan is an unrelated Indian drama film.
Is the story fictionalized?
The series is a fictionalized account based on the true story of Masataka Taketsuru and Rita Cowan.
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