---
title: "Ry\u014dmaden"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ryomaden-2010"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 31616
imdb_id: "tt1473275"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 48
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 9.1
vote_count: 14
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ryōmaden (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ryomaden-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ryōmaden is the 49th NHK Taiga drama, a television series that was broadcast on NHK. The series consists of 48 episodes and was shown from January 3 to November 28, 2010. It is a drama that tells a story centered on 19th-century Japanese historical figures. The series has been announced to be aired in several other countries, including Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. Ryōmaden is listed on The Movie Database, a source of information on movies and television shows. The series is classified as a drama and has a user score on the website. Ryōmaden was broadcast on NHK, a Japanese television network, and is part of the network's Taiga drama series. The series spans 48 episodes, indicating an extensive and detailed narrative.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "This historical drama chronicles the lives of two influential figures during nineteenth-century Japan."

### Why Watch
- focuses on significant historical figures
- part of the long-running NHK Taiga drama series

### Caveats & Content Note
- long episode count
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a historical drama produced for NHK television.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, biographical, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (48 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 48
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (6%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 45 (94%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Keishi Otomo
- **Networks / Studios**: NHK BS1

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Masaharu Fukuyama** as *Sakamoto Ryoma*
- **Teruyuki Kagawa** as *Iwasaki Yataro*
- **Nao Omori** as *Tagechi Hanpeita*
- **Hirosue Ryoko** as *Hirai Kao*
- **Yoko Maki** as *Oryo*
- **Shinobu Terajima** as *Sakamoto Otome*
- **Takeru Satoh** as *Okada Izo*
- **Yo Oizumi** as *Kondo Chojiro*
- **Munetaka Aoki** as *Goto Shojiro*
- **Shosuke Tanihara** as *Katsura Kogoro*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Ryōmaden?
It is the 49th NHK Taiga drama series.

### Q: When did it air?
The series aired from January 3 to November 28, 2010.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series spans 48 episodes.

### Q: Who are the central figures?
The story centers on 19th-century Japanese historical figures Iwasaki Yatarō and Sakamoto Ryōma.

### Q: Was it shown internationally?
The series was announced for broadcast in countries including Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ryōmaden — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/31616)

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