Tokugawa Yoshinobu

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The Plot

The 37th NHK Taiga Drama is Tokugawa Yoshinobu. The series focuses on the life of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th and final ruler of the Tokugawa period. Born the seventh son of Lord Nariaki of Mito, Yoshinobu is named shogun when he is just 29 years old. With a wisdom and vision beyond his years, he tries to prolong the life of this 200-year-old dynasty which began with Ieyasu. However, he is unable to forestall the winds of revolution as clans in Choshu, Satsuma and Tosa, with the help of the Imperial Court, clamor for change.

Run Time

0h 50m

Original Title

徳川慶喜

Genre

Drama

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese

Official Release Date

January 4, 1998

Available Via

Streaming on NHK

Seasons

Season 1
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