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Ohisama 2011

Status
Ended
First Aired
April 4, 2011
Last Aired
October 1, 2011
Format
1 season · 156 eps
Total Runtime
~39 hours (15 min/ep)
Where to Stream
NHK On Demand Amazon Channel
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★ TMDB users: 9.0/10 from 2 votes Drama 1 seasons · 156 eps Ended
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Where to watch: NHK On Demand Amazon Channel
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What is Ohisama?

Ohisama is a Japanese television drama that aired on NHK in 2011 during the Asadora time slot. The series is set in Nagano prefecture and follows the life of the protagonist, Yoko Sudo, portrayed by actress Mao Inoue.

Type
TV series
Year
2011
Status
Ended
Episodes
156
Runtime
15 minutes
First aired
Apr 4, 2011
Last aired
Oct 1, 2011
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Genres
Drama
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★ TMDB users: 9.0/10 from 2 votes
Format
1 season · 156 episodes
Episode runtime
~15 minutes
Status
Ended
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Ohisama is a Japanese television drama that aired on NHK in 2011 during the Asadora time slot. The series is set in Nagano prefecture and follows the life of the protagonist, Yoko Sudo, portrayed by actress Mao Inoue. The narrative spans the period surrounding World War II, beginning when Yoko is a high school student. Throughout the story, Yoko is characterized by her ability to bring brightness to those around her through her smile. Following the motif established by her mother, she maintains a positive outlook to navigate difficult times. As the series progresses, the plot tracks Yoko through several life stages, including her transition into a career as a teacher, her marriage, and the experience of raising a child. In the later portions of the story, Yoko opens a soba restaurant in collaboration with one of her former students. The drama focuses on her personal growth and resilience as she experiences the challenges and changes of her era.

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“Follow Yoko Sudo's journey through World War II as she finds brightness through laughter.”

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Reasons to watch
  • Follows a character's life from high school through marriage and motherhood
  • Features a protagonist who uses laughter to navigate hard times
  • Depicts the evolution of a character from student to teacher and restaurant owner
Keep in mind
  • The original broadcast schedule was delayed due to the earthquake and tsunami

Watch it if you are interested in a life story set against the backdrop of World War II in Nagano prefecture.

The series follows a life journey through wartime periods and focuses on themes of resilience and brightness.

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