Segodon ·西郷どん
Saigo Takamori, the hero of the Meiji Restoration, was born to a poor, low-ranking samurai family in the Satsuma domain (present day Kagoshima Prefecture). His simple honesty caught the attention of its charismatic feudal lord of Satsuma, Shimazu Nariakira. Nariakira’s assertion that the love of people is what will enrich and strengthen the nation captivated Saigo who took on Nariakira’s secret mission and eventually became a key person for Satsuma. Not a portrait of him survives today and much of his life is a mystery. He is a man who was twice exiled and thrice married. He overthrew the Tokugawa Shogunate with exceptional bravery and action. Although he accomplished the restoration, he lost his life in a fight with the new Meiji government.
- Created By
Yusuke Noda
- First Aired on
Jan 07, 2018
- Popularity: 3.5745
- 6 votes
- Networks
- (JP)
- Production
NHK (JP)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Nov 25, 2018
Last episode: Final Episode
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 47 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Satsuma Weaklings45 min
In 1840 in Satsuma (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture), Kokichi Saigo is having days of training and studying with friends in town. At the domain's biggest event held at a temple, he has a fateful encounter with Nariakira Shimazu, the son and heir of the Satsuma domain. However, Kokichi is slashed on the shoulder with a sword by a boy who bears a grudge against him, and becomes unable to swing a sword again.
Episode 2An Admirable Samurai45 min
Overview not available
Episode 3Children are Treasures45 min
Overview not available
Episode 4A New Lord45 min
Overview not available
Episode 5Sumo! Sumo!45 min
Overview not available
Crew & Team
Novel
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