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Taiheiki

TV·1991–1992·1 season, 49 episodes·NHK·Drama·45m·Created by Eiji Yoshikawa

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The drama centers on Ashikaga Takauji's rise to power, overthrowing the Kamakura shogunate and eventually establishing the Ashikaga shogunate.

Castfull cast & details

Hiroyuki SanadaHiroyuki SanadaTakauji AshikagaHidekazu AkaiHidekazu AkaiMasasue KusunokiMichiko AmekuMichiko AmekuYasukoYasuo DaichiYasuo DaichiUmanosuke IsshikiYasunori DantaYasunori DantaNakatoki Hôjô (as Yasunori Danda)DendenDendenMasafusa JingûjiAkira EmotoAkira EmotoMoronao Kô-noTakaaki EnokiTakaaki EnokiToshimoto Hino

Episodes by season

Season0149Episodes1991Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Father and ChildJanuary 6, 1991—First Episode.
  2. S01E02A New BeginningJanuary 13, 1991—
  3. S01E03Lucky AdventurerJanuary 20, 1991—
  4. S01E04Imperial RevoltJanuary 27, 1991—
  5. S01E05Danger in AshikagaFebruary 3, 1991—
  6. S01E06Enter KusunokiFebruary 10, 1991—
  7. S01E07Tragic LoveFebruary 17, 1991—
  8. S01E08Demon StarFebruary 24, 1991—
  9. S01E09Destiny's ChildMarch 3, 1991—
  10. S01E10The Emperor's ArmyMarch 10, 1991—
  11. S01E11Kusunoki's RiseMarch 17, 1991—
  12. S01E12The Fall of KasagiMarch 24, 1991—
  13. S01E13Battle of Akasaka CastleMarch 31, 1991—
  14. S01E14Autumn MistApril 7, 1991—
  15. S01E15Koushi and MasashigeApril 14, 1991—
  16. S01E16Oki ExileApril 21, 1991—
  17. S01E17Time of decisionApril 28, 1991—
  18. S01E18The Emperor's EscapeMay 5, 1991—
  19. S01E19HostagesMay 12, 1991—
  20. S01E20Ashikaga's RevoltMay 19, 1991—
  21. S01E21Capture of KyotoMay 26, 1991—
  22. S01E22Kamakura in FireJune 2, 1991—
  23. S01E23Triumphant ReturnJune 9, 1991—
  24. S01E24A New RegimeJune 16, 1991—
  25. S01E25Ashikaga TakaujiJune 23, 1991—
  26. S01E26Ripple of RewardJune 30, 1991—
  27. S01E27Nobility or Warrior?July 7, 1991—
  28. S01E28The EveJuly 14, 1991—
  29. S01E29Prince Moriyoshi ArrestedJuly 21, 1991—
  30. S01E30Tragic PrinceJuly 28, 1991—
  31. S01E31Takauji's RebellionAugust 4, 1991—
  32. S01E32Fujiyasha KilledJanuary 4, 1992—
  33. S01E33Senjio and IzayamaruAugust 18, 1991—
  34. S01E34Hunting TakaujiAugust 25, 1991—
  35. S01E35Great ChangeSeptember 1, 1991—
  36. S01E36Battle of MinatogawaSeptember 8, 1991—
  37. S01E37Masashige's SuicideSeptember 15, 1991—
  38. S01E38Two EmperorsSeptember 22, 1991—
  39. S01E39Akiie's DefeatSeptember 29, 1991—
  40. S01E40End of YoshisadaOctober 6, 1991—
  41. S01E41Emperor's DeathOctober 13, 1991—
  42. S01E42Mother's WillOctober 20, 1991—
  43. S01E43Internal conflict of AshikagaOctober 27, 1991—
  44. S01E44Retainer supplanting lordNovember 3, 1991—
  45. S01E45Coup d'etatNovember 10, 1991—
  46. S01E46Brothers' bondNovember 17, 1991—
  47. S01E47Shogun's defeatNovember 24, 1991—
  48. S01E48Endless BattleDecember 1, 1991—
  49. S01E49Takauji's DeathDecember 8, 1991—

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