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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.
Seasons
1. Satsuma Weaklings
Air Date: 2018-01-07
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.
2. An Admirable Samurai
Air Date: 2018-01-14
3. Children are Treasures
Air Date: 2018-01-21
4. A New Lord
Air Date: 2018-01-28
5. Sumo! Sumo!
Air Date: 2018-02-04
6. Mystery Man
Air Date: 2018-02-11
7. Mother on Back
Air Date: 2018-02-18
8. Bad Luck Bride
Air Date: 2018-02-25
9. Sir Hi in Edo
Air Date: 2018-03-04
10. Where Is Princess Atsu?
Air Date: 2018-03-11
11. Nariakira's Assassination
Air Date: 2018-03-18
12. Princess With Strong Luck
Air Date: 2018-03-25
13. Unchanging Friendship
Air Date: 2018-04-01
14. Yoshinobu Gets Serious
Air Date: 2018-04-08
15. Lord's Death
Air Date: 2018-04-15
16. Nariakira's Will
Air Date: 2018-04-22
17. Saigo Drowns
Air Date: 2018-04-29
18. Exile Kikuchi Gengo
Air Date: 2018-05-06
19. Aikana
Air Date: 2018-05-13
20. Shosuke's Black Stone
Air Date: 2018-05-20
21. Farewell Song
Air Date: 2018-05-27
22. Great Brother, Rustic Brother
Air Date: 2018-06-03
23. The Terada-ya Incident
Air Date: 2018-06-10
24. To the Ends of the Earth
Air Date: 2018-06-17
25. Granted Life
Air Date: 2018-06-24
26. Saigo Goes to Kyoto
Air Date: 2018-07-01
27. Hamaguri Gate Rebellion
Air Date: 2018-07-08
28. Katsu and Ryoma
Air Date: 2018-07-15
29. Third Marriage
Air Date: 2018-07-22
30. Mystery Man Iwakura Tomomi
Air Date: 2018-07-29
31. A Promise with Ryoma
Air Date: 2018-08-05
32. The Satsuma-Choshu Alliance
Air Date: 2018-08-12
33. Ito's Vow
Air Date: 2018-08-19
34. Shogun Yoshinobu
Air Date: 2018-08-26
35. Demon of War
Air Date: 2018-09-02
36. Yoshinobu's Head
Air Date: 2018-09-09
37. Peaceful Surrender of Edo Castle
Air Date: 2018-09-16
38. A Restoration Full of Scars
Air Date: 2018-09-23
39. Father, Saigo Takamori
Air Date: 2018-09-30
40. A Troubled New Government
Air Date: 2018-10-07
41. A Country Reborn
Air Date: 2018-10-14
42. Clash of Two Great Men
Air Date: 2018-10-21
43. Farewell, Tokyo
Air Date: 2018-10-28
44. The Samurai's Revolt
Air Date: 2018-11-04
45. Saigo Rises
Air Date: 2018-11-11
46. Seinan War
Air Date: 2018-11-18
47. Final Episode
Air Date: 2018-11-25
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Rating
8.3/10
Release Date
2018-01-07
Episodes
47 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
NHK