Atsuhime (2008)
The 47th NHK Taiga Drama is a life story of Princess Atsu, who was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, then called Satsuma, and became the wife of Tokugawa Iesada, the 13th shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. She accedes to the highest rank in Ooku, the inner palace of the Edo castle where women related to the reigning shogun resided. Iesada dies soon after their marriage and Atsuhime assumes the name Tenshoin at the age of 23. She exerts herself for the Tokugawa clan and for the nation during the upheaval in the Meiji Restoration, headed by those from Satsuma.
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Episodes
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1. Child of Destiny2008-01-06 · 58mThe episode starts off in Satsuma in 1835, 20 years prior to the arrival of the Black Ships led by Matthew C. Perry. People in Satsuma are excited by the arrival of the heir to the
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2. Vow at Sakurajima2008-01-13 · 43mZusho's financial reform successfully clears Satsuma clan's debt, however, many people are still badly off. Young samurai, including Saigo Kichinosuke and Okubo Shosuke, feel hatre
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3. Satsuma Divide2008-01-20 · 43mOyura, concubine of Shimazu Narioki, the clan head, plots to make her son Tadayuki an heir to the Satsuma clan which provokes a serious confrontation within a group of samurai who
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4. A Wise Lord Angered2008-01-27 · 43mNariakira succeeds as the head of the Satsuma clan. Although Nariakira is active in reform, Kichinosuke and other young samurai are impatient that Shosuke is not granted clemency.
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5. Japan's Best Man2008-02-03 · 43mTadatake learns from Tadayuki that his son wants to marry Okatsu. Naogoro is upset to hear the news. Meanwhile, Naogoro meets John Manjiro who had just come back from the U.S. Insp
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6. A Woman's Destiny2008-02-10 · 43mTadatake is delighted with Nariakira's offer to adopt Okatsu, but Oyuki senses something is wrong with Kikumoto who brought up Okatsu. Okatsu is unable to absorb the situation and
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7. The Father's Tears2008-02-17 · 43mOkatsu is deeply shocked by Kikumoto's suicide and outraged at Tadatake's insulting attitude towards her death. Meanwhile in Edo, the Tokugawa shogunate learns that an American fle
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8. How to be a Princess2008-02-24 · 43mMoving into Tsurumaru Castle, Okatsu is unable to fit into its restrictive customs, while those women serving under her and related to the Shimazu family mock about Okatsu's humble
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9. Atsuhime is Born2008-03-02 · 43mOkatsu is being trained to be a full-fledged princess by Ikushima, a tutor brought in from the Konoe family in Kyoto while Nariakira renames Okatsu as "Atsuko" and officially begin
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10. Determined to Become the Shogun's Wife2008-03-09 · 43mIkushima is finding it difficult to train Atsu-hime who shows no interest in the training. Nariakira finally tells Atsu-hime that she is a candidate to become the wife of Iesachi,
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11. Reunion on the Tanabata2008-03-16 · 43mAtsu-hime is absorbed in princess training with Ikushima. Naogoro is shocked by Nariakira's plot but is given a chance by Nariakira to see Atsu-hime again at the Star Festival. She
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12. Farewell, Sakurajima2008-03-23 · 43mBefore Atsu-hime's departure, heads of the families related to the Shimazu family are called up to the castle where she sees her biological parents after a long time. However, she
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13. The Mother in Edo2008-03-30 · 43mAtsu-hime arrives at Satsuma clan's castle in Edo, however, she is unable to meet Nariakira's wife Fusa and adoptive mother of Atsu-hime. In Edo castle, Nariaki, former head of the
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14. The Father's Wish2008-04-06 · 43mAtsu-hime is depressed by Fusa's affirmation that Atsu-hime can never be the wife of Iesachi who later becomes Iesada as the 13th shogun. A new year begins and the American fleet l
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15. The Princess Goes to Battle2008-04-13 · 43mKichinosuke is put in charge of preparing the traditional bride's gear for Atsu-hime. Meanwhile, Nariakira is struck down by serious illness and rumor has it that Nriakira's illnes
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16. Cherry Blossoms Amidst Tumult2008-04-20 · 43mNariakira recovers from his illness. Although Atsu-hime's marriage is in the final stage, Iesada shows no interest in getting married. To persuade Nariaki and to receive his approv
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17. An Unexpected Marriage2008-04-27 · 43mThe marriage of Atsu-hime and Iesada is finalized and the Satsuma clan's castle is in a celebratory mood. Meanwhile in Satsuma, Naogoro is to serve under Nariakira in Edo. Only a f
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18. Nariakira's Secret Orders2008-05-04 · 43mAfter returning to Satsuma, Naogoro decides to marry Ochika. In Edo, the day of Atsu-hime's wedding, which was canceled after the big earthquake, is finally rescheduled. On the eve
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19. Ascend to the Ooku2008-05-11 · 43mAtsuhime moves to Edo castle where she meets Honjuin, Iesada's mother, and Takiyama who is in control of the servants at "Ooku." However, the meeting with Atsu-hime's to-be husband
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20. The Wedding Night2008-05-18 · 43mHaving seen Iesada playing in the garden, Atsu-hime begins to have doubts over his sanity. On the night of the wedding, Iesada goes to sleep, showing no interest in Atsu-hime, whic
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21. Battle of the Wives2008-05-25 · 43mAtsu-hime senses Iesada must be pretending to be benighted and asks Iesada the reason. He begins to ignore and avoid her. Atsu-hime asks him to see her but he tells her that he had
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22. The Shogun's Secret2008-06-01 · 43mAtsu-hime remains unsure whether Iesada is really benighted. The U.S. begins preparing for a trade treaty between the shogunate after signing the Treaty of Shimoda, a treaty of pea
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23. The Better Man2008-06-08 · 43mDespite Atsu-hime's persuasion to name Yoshinobu successor, Iesada disagreed saying it was nonsense to recommend someone she had never met. Atsu-hime invites Yoshinobu and Tokugawa
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24. It's Unforgivable, Atsu-hime2008-06-15 · 43mAs the day to meet U.S. consul general neared, Iesada tells his worries to Atsu-hime. She comes up with an idea for Iesada to maintain his dignity at the meeting and also suggests
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25. A Mother's Love and Hate2008-06-22 · 43mIesada falls ill which gave cause for Honjuin to keep Atsu-hime away from Iesada, saying his illness was caused by Atsu-hime. Although Iesada wished to spend time with Atsu-hime, t
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26. A Hell-Raising Petition2008-06-29 · 43mWhile the dispute over shogun's successor heats up, Ii Naosuke, siding with the Kishu-Tokugawa family that pushes Yoshitomi to become shogun, visits Honjuin to ally with her. Atsu-
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27. Wife of the Tokugawa2008-07-06 · 43mAtsu-hime decides not to side with neither Yoshinobu nor Yoshitomi until she is convinced who better suits as the next shogun despite Nariakira's order to push Yoshinobu. Meanwhile
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28. Two Wills2008-07-13 · 43mIi becomes shogun's chief adviser and Yoshitomi is chosen as the next shogun. Iesada orders Ii and Hotta, the chief retainer of the shogunate, to entrust Atsu-hime with Yoshitomi i
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29. Tenshoin Atsu-hime2008-07-20 · 43mYoshitomi, the new shogun, arrives at Edo castle and is renamed as Iemochi. Tenshoin renews her hopes to become his guardian. Ikushima informs her intention to resign to take respo
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30. The Shogun's Mother2008-07-27 · 43mYoshitomi, the new shogun, arrives at Edo castle and is renamed as Iemochi. Tenshoin renews her hopes to become his guardian. Ikushima informs her intention to resign to take respo
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31. Farewell, Ikushima2008-08-03 · 43m
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32. The Incident Outside Sakuradamon Gate2008-08-10 · 43m
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33. Princess Kazu2008-08-17 · 43m
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34. Imperial Court and Feudal Clan2008-08-24 · 43m
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35. Dagger of Doubt2008-08-31 · 43m
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36. Satsuma or Tokugawa2008-09-07 · 43mWhile the Edo group and the Kyōto group inside the Ōoku continue to antagonize to each other, little by little Kazunomiya and Iemochi became closer. Tensho-in was finally feeling r
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37. Friendship and Parting2008-09-14 · 43mThe Satsuma force led by Hisamitsu entered Edo accompanying an Imperial envoy. His aim was to reform the Tokugawa Shogunate. Meanwhile, Tenshō-in was anxious if Tatewaki also came
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38. Heart of the Mother-In-Law, Heart of the Wife2008-09-21 · 43mA letter from Tatewaki recounting what really took place in Namamugi Incident reached Tenshō-in. Having learned the truth, she maintained that the Shogunate, together with Satsuma,
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39. Satsuma Burns2008-09-28 · 43mThe news that Shōgun Iemochi arrived at Kyoto came to Ōoku and lightened her mind. Kazunomiya, on the other hand, worried about Iemochi and became more restless. Her fear became tr
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40. Son Taking the Field2008-10-05 · 43mSaigo, who had been exiled, came back. At the gathering where Saigo and his old friends reunited, Tatewaki met a geisho, Okoto. The Chōshū domain, which is bent on regaining its po
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41. Satcho Alliance2008-10-12 · 43m
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42. The Death of the Son2008-10-19 · 43m
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43. The Determination of the Wife2008-10-26 · 43m
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44. Ryoma Dies2008-11-02 · 43m
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45. A Letter from Mother2008-11-09 · 43m
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46. Yoshinobu Rescued2008-11-16 · 43m
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47. Ooku's Messenger2008-11-23 · 43m
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48. Bloodless Surrender2008-11-30 · 43m
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49. Reunion on the Eve of Meiji2008-12-07 · 43m
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50. One Path2008-12-14 · 1h 8m
Cast
Aoi MiyazakiOkatsu / Atsu-hime
Eita NagayamaKimotsuki Naogoro
Maki HorikitaPrincess Kazu
Rie Tomosaka
Ikki SawamuraKomatsu Kiyomichi
Hideki Takahashi
Taizo Harada
Kimiko YoHisa-hime
Hiroshi Tamaki
Kanako Higuchi
Atsuko TakahataHonjuin
Kyōzō Nagatsuka
Mayu Tsuruta
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