Segodon 2018
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 7, 2018
- Last Aired
- November 25, 2018
- Format
- 1 season · 47 eps
- Network
- NHK BS1
- Where to Stream
- NHK On Demand Amazon Channel
What is Segodon?
Segodon is a television series first released in 2018. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 47
- First aired
- Jan 7, 2018
- Last aired
- Nov 25, 2018
- Original language
- JA
- Networks
- NHK BS1
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.3/10 from 6 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 47 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NHK BS1
Where to watch in Japan
Stream
NHK On Demand Amazon ChannelStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 47 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Segodon is a television series first released in 2018. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics. Produced and broadcast by NHK BS1. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 47 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A low-ranking samurai rises to become a pivotal figure in Japan's historic Meiji Restoration.”
- focuses on a significant historical figure
- explores the Meiji Restoration era
- features a protagonist whose life remains largely mysterious
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on the transformation of Japanese society.
The series depicts political conflict and the life of a historical samurai figure.
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Season 1 · 47 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Satsuma Weaklings Mytharc Jan 7, 2018
- E2 An Admirable Samurai Core Jan 14, 2018
- E3 Children are Treasures Core Jan 21, 2018
- E4 A New Lord Core Jan 28, 2018
- E5 Sumo! Sumo! Core Feb 4, 2018
- E6 Mystery Man Core Feb 11, 2018
- E7 Mother on Back Core Feb 18, 2018
- E8 Bad Luck Bride Core Feb 25, 2018
- E9 Sir Hi in Edo Core Mar 4, 2018
- E10 Where Is Princess Atsu? Core Mar 11, 2018
- E11 Nariakira's Assassination Core Mar 18, 2018
- E12 Princess With Strong Luck Core Mar 25, 2018
- E13 Unchanging Friendship Core Apr 1, 2018
- E14 Yoshinobu Gets Serious Core Apr 8, 2018
- E15 Lord's Death Core Apr 15, 2018
- E16 Nariakira's Will Core Apr 22, 2018
- E17 Saigo Drowns Core Apr 29, 2018
- E18 Exile Kikuchi Gengo Core May 6, 2018
- E19 Aikana Core May 13, 2018
- E20 Shosuke's Black Stone Core May 20, 2018
- E21 Farewell Song Core May 27, 2018
- E22 Great Brother, Rustic Brother Core Jun 3, 2018
- E23 The Terada-ya Incident Core Jun 10, 2018
- E24 To the Ends of the Earth Core Jun 17, 2018
- E25 Granted Life Core Jun 24, 2018
- E26 Saigo Goes to Kyoto Core Jul 1, 2018
- E27 Hamaguri Gate Rebellion Core Jul 8, 2018
- E28 Katsu and Ryoma Core Jul 15, 2018
- E29 Third Marriage Core Jul 22, 2018
- E30 Mystery Man Iwakura Tomomi Core Jul 29, 2018
- E31 A Promise with Ryoma Core Aug 5, 2018
- E32 The Satsuma-Choshu Alliance Core Aug 12, 2018
- E33 Ito's Vow Core Aug 19, 2018
- E34 Shogun Yoshinobu Core Aug 26, 2018
- E35 Demon of War Core Sep 2, 2018
- E36 Yoshinobu's Head Core Sep 9, 2018
- E37 Peaceful Surrender of Edo Castle Core Sep 16, 2018
- E38 A Restoration Full of Scars Core Sep 23, 2018
- E39 Father, Saigo Takamori Core Sep 30, 2018
- E40 A Troubled New Government Core Oct 7, 2018
- E41 A Country Reborn Core Oct 14, 2018
- E42 Clash of Two Great Men Core Oct 21, 2018
- E43 Farewell, Tokyo Core Oct 28, 2018
- E44 The Samurai's Revolt Core Nov 4, 2018
- E45 Saigo Rises Core Nov 11, 2018
- E46 Seinan War Mytharc Nov 18, 2018
- E47 Final Episode Mytharc Nov 25, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The series follows Saigo Takamori, a man born into a low-ranking samurai family.
Where is the series set?
The story takes place in the Satsuma domain, which is present-day Kagoshima Prefecture.
What is the main conflict?
Saigo Takamori takes on a secret mission for his feudal lord to help strengthen the nation.
Is the story based on history?
Yes, the series depicts the life of a hero of the Meiji Restoration.
How many times was the protagonist married?
Saigo Takamori was married three times.
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