
Heart of a Samurai ·天地人
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.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Jan 04, 2009
- Popularity: 16.6638
- 5 votes
- Networks
- (JP)
- Production
NHK (JP)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Nov 22, 2009
Last episode: Displaying Love
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 47 episodes

Tenchijin season 1
Aired
Episode 1A Five-year-old Vassal50 min
Overview not available
Episode 2Crybaby, Yoroku50 min
Overview not available
Episode 3The Lord's First Love50 min
Overview not available
Episode 4Older Woman (Person)50 min
Overview not available
Episode 5Is Nobunaga a Demon?50 min
Overview not available
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