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Heart of a Samurai

Heart of a Samurai (2009)

TV-PG50m1 seasonsEndedNR(7)

Tenchijin is the 48th NHK Taiga drama. It airs on NHK from January 4, 2009 every Sunday from 20:00 to 20:44 JST to November 22, 2009 spanning 47 episodes. The story centers on the life of the 16th century samurai Naoe Kanetsugu. Production began on April 27, 2007. The story is based on the novel Tenchijin by Masashi Hisaka and was adapted for screen by scriptwriter Eriko Komatsu. The series' music composer was Michiru Oshima. The protagonist of the drama, Naoe Kanetsugu, was taught by Uesugi Kenshin in his youth that to conquer the world is a trifling matter, but what matters is to live one's life with righteousness. After Uesugi's death, Naoe supports Uesugi Kagekatsu, who holds the destiny of Echigo province.

Writers: Eriko Komatsu

Satoshi Tsumabuki

Satoshi Tsumabuki

Hiroshi Abe

Hiroshi Abe

Kenshin Uesugi

Michiko Kichise

Michiko Kichise

Oyū

Saki Aibu

Saki Aibu

Hanahime

Masami Nagasawa

Masami Nagasawa

Kyoko Fukada

Kyoko Fukada

Yodo-dono

Reiko Takashima

Reiko Takashima

Sentoin

Anne Watanabe

Anne Watanabe

Mego-hime Date

Kazuki Kitamura

Kazuki Kitamura

Takako Tokiwa

Takako Tokiwa

Masanobu Takashima

Masanobu Takashima

Misako Tanaka

Misako Tanaka

Heart of a Samurai (2009) - krato

Seasons & Episodes

Tenchijin season 1

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A Five-year-old Vassal

E1 - A Five-year-old Vassal

Jan 4, 2009 - 50m

No overview available.

Crybaby, Yoroku

E2 - Crybaby, Yoroku

Jan 11, 2009 - 50m

No overview available.

The Lord's First Love

E3 - The Lord's First Love

Jan 18, 2009 - 50m

No overview available.

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E4 - Older Woman (Person)

Jan 25, 2009 - 50m

No overview available.

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E5 - Is Nobunaga a Demon?

Feb 1, 2009 - 50m

No overview available.

Now, the First Campaign

E6 - Now, the First Campaign

Feb 8, 2009 - 50m

No overview available.

Mother's Wish

E7 - Mother's Wish

Feb 15, 2009 - 50m

No overview available.

A Vicious Circle

E8 - A Vicious Circle

Feb 22, 2009 - 50m

No overview available.

Kenshin Dies

E9 - Kenshin Dies

Mar 1, 2009 - 50m

No overview available.

Two Adopted Children

E10 - Two Adopted Children

Mar 8, 2009 - 50m

No overview available.

Otate no Ran

E11 - Otate no Ran

Mar 15, 2009 - 50m

No overview available.

Desperate Messenger

E12 - Desperate Messenger

Mar 22, 2009 - 50m

No overview available.

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E13 - Infiltration! Takeda's Camp

Mar 29, 2009 - 50m

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Golden Pledge

E14 - Golden Pledge

Apr 5, 2009 - 50m

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The Fall of the Castle

E15 - The Fall of the Castle

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E16 - Shingen's Daughter

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E22 - Sanada Yukimura's Visit

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The Kabuto of Love

E23 - The Kabuto of Love

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E24 - Disoriented to Kyoto

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The Greatest Secret Pact

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