Heart of a Samurai
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.
Top Cast
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Hiroshi Abe
Kenshin Uesugi
Michiko Kichise
Oyū
Saki Aibu
Hanahime
Masami Nagasawa
Kyoko Fukada
Yodo-dono
Reiko Takashima
Sentoin
Anne Watanabe
Mego-hime Date
Kazuki Kitamura
Takako Tokiwa
Episodes
A Five-year-old Vassal
Jan 04, 2009
Crybaby, Yoroku
Jan 11, 2009
The Lord's First Love
Jan 18, 2009
Older Woman (Person)
Jan 25, 2009
Is Nobunaga a Demon?
Feb 01, 2009
Now, the First Campaign
Feb 08, 2009
Mother's Wish
Feb 15, 2009
A Vicious Circle
Feb 22, 2009
Kenshin Dies
Mar 01, 2009
Two Adopted Children
Mar 08, 2009
Otate no Ran
Mar 15, 2009
Desperate Messenger
Mar 22, 2009
Infiltration! Takeda's Camp
Mar 29, 2009
Golden Pledge
Apr 05, 2009
The Fall of the Castle
Apr 12, 2009
Shingen's Daughter
Apr 19, 2009
The Birth of Naoe Kanetsugu
Apr 26, 2009
Soldiers of Honor
May 03, 2009
The Strangeness of Honno-ji
May 10, 2009
Hideyoshi's Trap
May 17, 2009
Mitsunari's Tears
May 24, 2009
Sanada Yukimura's Visit
May 31, 2009
The Kabuto of Love
Jun 07, 2009
Disoriented to Kyoto
Jun 14, 2009
A Ruler's Temptation
Jun 21, 2009
The Imperial Regent Is Remonstrated
Jun 28, 2009
Yoroku and Yoshichi
Jul 05, 2009
The One-Eyed Dragon of the North
Jul 12, 2009
Unifying the Country
Jul 19, 2009
The Women Pay Homage to Kyoto
Jul 26, 2009
The War of Love
Aug 02, 2009
The Destiny of an Heir
Aug 09, 2009
Five Kanetsugu
Aug 16, 2009
Farewell to Echigo
Aug 23, 2009
Ieyasus Conspiracy
Aug 30, 2009
The Greatest Secret Pact
Sep 06, 2009
A Challenge to Ieyasu
Sep 13, 2009
The Two Sekigahara
Sep 20, 2009
Episode 39
Sep 27, 2009
The Fall of the Uesugi
Oct 04, 2009
The Uesugi's Path to Survival
Oct 11, 2009
The Birth of the Shogun
Oct 18, 2009
Saneyori's Banishment
Oct 25, 2009
A Sad Bride
Nov 01, 2009
To The Siege of Osaka
Nov 08, 2009
Osaka Castle in Flames
Nov 15, 2009
Displaying Love
Nov 22, 2009
