The Lion Era

Musashibo Benkei

After being carried in his mother’s womb for three years, Benkei is born with long hair and teeth and the body of a small child. It is said that he im

1986

Ronin in a Lawless Town

A wildly unusual story set in the earliest days of the Meiji era. The story centers around a gathering place called The Mermaid Saloon, where scantily

1976

Ryoma Forever

Ryoma ga Yuku is a five-hour epic which chronicles the life of Sakamoto Ryoma, a pre-revolutionary who helped shape the face of modern Japan. In order

1997

The Veteran Trio

After spending 20 years searching for the object of his vengeance, Sekiya Kanbei discovers he is now a ronin. Inui Sanshiro was the head of a clan unt

1999

The Nagasaki Crime Chronicles

The drama depicts in the late Edo period in Nagasaki, Hiramatsu takes up Nagasaki bugyō`s head post. He likes alcohol and women. Furthermore He is alw

1975

The Two Strategists of the Warring States Era

During the Warring States era, two military geniuses stepped forward as strategists for Oda Nobunaga in his quest to unify Japan. Sir Hanbei and Sir K

2011

Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword

After the 'Incident at Honnoji' (assassination of Oda Nobunaga by Akechi Mitsuhide, a former trusted general), a group of Tokugawa samurai are rescued

1993

Yagyu Jubei Secret Quest

The sequel to The Yagyu Conspiracy picks up when Yagyu Jubei (Sonny Chiba) has a falling out with the Shogun, and sets out on his own as a wanted man.

1982

Destiny Pass

With an all-star cast led by Matsudaira Ken and Natsuyagi Isao, this exciting tale set in the aftermath of the fall of Osaka Castle tells the story of

1993

Chikaemon

Monzaemon Chikamatsu is a middle-age dramatist of jōruri (form of puppet theater that preceded bunraku and kabuki), but he is in a slump. His wife lef

2016

Millionaire Samurai Constable

Unokichi , the grandchild of Edo’s wealthiest merchant Mikuniya Tokuemon, becomes a constable in an unexpected turn of events. His immense wealth and

2019

Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches

The story of the battles between the 3 related families Kishu, Mito, and Owari, as each vies for the shogun’s seat in the line of succession. Highligh

1986

Hojo Tokimune

The 40th NHK Taiga Drama is Hojo Tokimune. It tells the dramatic and turbulent life of young shikken Hojo Tokimune, and his successful defense of Japa

2001

Naruto Hichou

Norizuki Gennojo, a commander of the Shogunate’s troops, sets out on a journey to train in swordplay. In that time, Koka Yoami, the father of his betr

2018

Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story

Traces Japan’s history with the Olympic games and the 1964 Tokyo Olympics for viewers before Tokyo hosts the event again in 2020. The first half tells

2019

Tokugawa no Onnatachi

A drama about three different women living in the inner palace of Edo castle during the Tokugawa era.

1980

Attention Please

Yoko, a sort of modern tomboy, almost by chance gets her sights set stubbornly on becoming a Cabin Attendant (CA), a type of woman the men are all fon

2006

Hana no Ran

The story takes place during the Muromachi period of Ancient Japan, in the midst of the Ōnin War. The main character in the series is Tomiko Hino, a h

1994

The Fire Still Burns

This drama tells the story of the Oushu Fujiwara clan spanning generations, 140 years in the late Heian era. They established their domain in Touhoku

1993

Nobunaga: King of Zipangu

On March 23, 1585, Japanese Christian envoys visited Pope Gregory XIII at the Papal Court in Rome, Italy. The drama begins 45 years earlier - in 1540

1992