Segodon 2018
What is Segodon?
Saigo Takamori, the hero of the Meiji Restoration, was born to a poor, low-ranking samurai family in the Satsuma domain (present day Kagoshima Prefecture). His simple honesty caught the attention of its charismatic feudal lord of Satsuma, Shimazu Nariakira.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 47
- First aired
- Jan 7, 2018
- Networks
- NHK BS1
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 47 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Saigo Takamori, the hero of the Meiji Restoration, was born to a poor, low-ranking samurai family in the Satsuma domain (present day Kagoshima Prefecture). His simple honesty caught the attention of its charismatic feudal lord of Satsuma, Shimazu Nariakira. Nariakira’s assertion that the love of people is what will enrich and strengthen the nation captivated Saigo who took on Nariakira’s secret mission and eventually became a key person for Satsuma. Not a portrait of him survives today and much of his life is a mystery. He is a man who was twice exiled and thrice married. He overthrew the Tokugawa Shogunate with exceptional bravery and action. Although he accomplished the restoration, he lost his life in a fight with the new Meiji government.
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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 47 episodes
- E1 Satsuma Weaklings Jan 7, 2018
- E2 An Admirable Samurai Jan 14, 2018
- E3 Children are Treasures Jan 21, 2018
- E4 A New Lord Jan 28, 2018
- E5 Sumo! Sumo! Feb 4, 2018
- E6 Mystery Man Feb 11, 2018
- E7 Mother on Back Feb 18, 2018
- E8 Bad Luck Bride Feb 25, 2018
- E9 Sir Hi in Edo Mar 4, 2018
- E10 Where Is Princess Atsu? Mar 11, 2018
- E11 Nariakira's Assassination Mar 18, 2018
- E12 Princess With Strong Luck Mar 25, 2018
- E13 Unchanging Friendship Apr 1, 2018
- E14 Yoshinobu Gets Serious Apr 8, 2018
- E15 Lord's Death Apr 15, 2018
- E16 Nariakira's Will Apr 22, 2018
- E17 Saigo Drowns Apr 29, 2018
- E18 Exile Kikuchi Gengo May 6, 2018
- E19 Aikana May 13, 2018
- E20 Shosuke's Black Stone May 20, 2018
- E21 Farewell Song May 27, 2018
- E22 Great Brother, Rustic Brother Jun 3, 2018
- E23 The Terada-ya Incident Jun 10, 2018
- E24 To the Ends of the Earth Jun 17, 2018
- E25 Granted Life Jun 24, 2018
- E26 Saigo Goes to Kyoto Jul 1, 2018
- E27 Hamaguri Gate Rebellion Jul 8, 2018
- E28 Katsu and Ryoma Jul 15, 2018
- E29 Third Marriage Jul 22, 2018
- E30 Mystery Man Iwakura Tomomi Jul 29, 2018
- E31 A Promise with Ryoma Aug 5, 2018
- E32 The Satsuma-Choshu Alliance Aug 12, 2018
- E33 Ito's Vow Aug 19, 2018
- E34 Shogun Yoshinobu Aug 26, 2018
- E35 Demon of War Sep 2, 2018
- E36 Yoshinobu's Head Sep 9, 2018
- E37 Peaceful Surrender of Edo Castle Sep 16, 2018
- E38 A Restoration Full of Scars Sep 23, 2018
- E39 Father, Saigo Takamori Sep 30, 2018
- E40 A Troubled New Government Oct 7, 2018
- E41 A Country Reborn Oct 14, 2018
- E42 Clash of Two Great Men Oct 21, 2018
- E43 Farewell, Tokyo Oct 28, 2018
- E44 The Samurai's Revolt Nov 4, 2018
- E45 Saigo Rises Nov 11, 2018
- E46 Seinan War Nov 18, 2018
- E47 Final Episode 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.