Heart of a Samurai
Heart of a Samurai - Drama TV Shows 50:14. story about 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.
Released: Jan 04, 2009
Runtime: 50:14
Genre: Drama
Stars: Satoshi Tsumabuki, Hiroshi Abe, Michiko Kichise, Saki Aibu, Masami Nagasawa, Kyoko Fukada
Networks: NHK BS1
- 1. A Five-year-old Vassal2009-01-04
- 2. Crybaby, Yoroku2009-01-11
- 3. The Lord's First Love2009-01-18
- 4. Older Woman (Person)2009-01-25
- 5. Is Nobunaga a Demon?2009-02-01
- 6. Now, the First Campaign2009-02-08
- 7. Mother's Wish2009-02-15
- 8. A Vicious Circle2009-02-22
- 9. Kenshin Dies2009-03-01
- 10. Two Adopted Children2009-03-08
- 11. Otate no Ran2009-03-15
- 12. Desperate Messenger2009-03-22
- 13. Infiltration! Takeda's Camp2009-03-29
- 14. Golden Pledge2009-04-05
- 15. The Fall of the Castle2009-04-12
- 16. Shingen's Daughter2009-04-19
- 17. The Birth of Naoe Kanetsugu2009-04-26
- 18. Soldiers of Honor2009-05-03
- 19. The Strangeness of Honno-ji2009-05-10
- 20. Hideyoshi's Trap2009-05-17
- 21. Mitsunari's Tears2009-05-24
- 22. Sanada Yukimura's Visit2009-05-31
- 23. The Kabuto of Love2009-06-07
- 24. Disoriented to Kyoto2009-06-14
- 25. A Ruler's Temptation2009-06-21
- 26. The Imperial Regent Is Remonstrated2009-06-28
- 27. Yoroku and Yoshichi2009-07-05
- 28. The One-Eyed Dragon of the North2009-07-12
- 29. Unifying the Country2009-07-19
- 30. The Women Pay Homage to Kyoto2009-07-26
- 31. The War of Love2009-08-02
- 32. The Destiny of an Heir2009-08-09
- 33. Five Kanetsugu2009-08-16
- 34. Farewell to Echigo2009-08-23
- 35. Ieyasus Conspiracy2009-08-30
- 36. The Greatest Secret Pact2009-09-06
- 37. A Challenge to Ieyasu2009-09-13
- 38. The Two Sekigahara2009-09-20
- 39. Episode 392009-09-27
- 40. The Fall of the Uesugi2009-10-04
- 41. The Uesugi's Path to Survival2009-10-11
- 42. The Birth of the Shogun2009-10-18
- 43. Saneyori's Banishment2009-10-25
- 44. A Sad Bride2009-11-01
- 45. To The Siege of Osaka2009-11-08
- 46. Osaka Castle in Flames2009-11-15
- 47. Displaying Love2009-11-22