Heart of a Samurai

天地人

2009 · Ended · 1 season · 47 episodes · Drama · Japan

Channel NHK BS1 · Starring Satoshi Tsumabuki, Saki Aibu, Masami Nagasawa

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.
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Episodes

47 episodes · January 2009 – November 2009
  1. Episode 1: 1. A Five-year-old VassalJanuary 4, 2009 · 50 min
  2. Episode 2: 2. Crybaby, YorokuJanuary 11, 2009 · 50 min
  3. Episode 3: 3. The Lord's First LoveJanuary 18, 2009 · 50 min
  4. Episode 4: 4. Older Woman (Person)January 25, 2009 · 50 min
  5. Episode 5: 5. Is Nobunaga a Demon?February 1, 2009 · 50 min
  6. Episode 6: 6. Now, the First CampaignFebruary 8, 2009 · 50 min
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  1. Episode 7: 7. Mother's WishFebruary 15, 2009 · 50 min
  2. Episode 8: 8. A Vicious CircleFebruary 22, 2009 · 50 min
  3. Episode 9: 9. Kenshin DiesMarch 1, 2009 · 50 min
  4. Episode 10: 10. Two Adopted ChildrenMarch 8, 2009 · 50 min
  5. Episode 11: 11. Otate no RanMarch 15, 2009 · 50 min
  6. Episode 12: 12. Desperate MessengerMarch 22, 2009 · 50 min
  7. Episode 13: 13. Infiltration! Takeda's CampMarch 29, 2009 · 50 min
  8. Episode 14: 14. Golden PledgeApril 5, 2009 · 50 min
  9. Episode 15: 15. The Fall of the CastleApril 12, 2009 · 50 min
  10. Episode 16: 16. Shingen's DaughterApril 19, 2009 · 50 min
  11. Episode 17: 17. The Birth of Naoe KanetsuguApril 26, 2009 · 50 min
  12. Episode 18: 18. Soldiers of HonorMay 3, 2009 · 50 min
  13. Episode 19: 19. The Strangeness of Honno-jiMay 10, 2009 · 50 min
  14. Episode 20: 20. Hideyoshi's TrapMay 17, 2009 · 50 min
  15. Episode 21: 21. Mitsunari's TearsMay 24, 2009 · 50 min
  16. Episode 22: 22. Sanada Yukimura's VisitMay 31, 2009 · 50 min
  17. Episode 23: 23. The Kabuto of LoveJune 7, 2009 · 50 min
  18. Episode 24: 24. Disoriented to KyotoJune 14, 2009 · 50 min
  19. Episode 25: 25. A Ruler's TemptationJune 21, 2009 · 50 min
  20. Episode 26: 26. The Imperial Regent Is RemonstratedJune 28, 2009 · 50 min
  21. Episode 27: 27. Yoroku and YoshichiJuly 5, 2009 · 50 min
  22. Episode 28: 28. The One-Eyed Dragon of the NorthJuly 12, 2009 · 50 min
  23. Episode 29: 29. Unifying the CountryJuly 19, 2009 · 50 min
  24. Episode 30: 30. The Women Pay Homage to KyotoJuly 26, 2009 · 50 min
  25. Episode 31: 31. The War of LoveAugust 2, 2009 · 50 min
  26. Episode 32: 32. The Destiny of an HeirAugust 9, 2009 · 50 min
  27. Episode 33: 33. Five KanetsuguAugust 16, 2009 · 50 min
  28. Episode 34: 34. Farewell to EchigoAugust 23, 2009 · 50 min
  29. Episode 35: 35. Ieyasus ConspiracyAugust 30, 2009 · 50 min
  30. Episode 36: 36. The Greatest Secret PactSeptember 6, 2009 · 50 min
  31. Episode 37: 37. A Challenge to IeyasuSeptember 13, 2009 · 50 min
  32. Episode 38: 38. The Two SekigaharaSeptember 20, 2009 · 50 min
  33. Episode 39: Episode 39September 27, 2009 · 50 min
  34. Episode 40: 40. The Fall of the UesugiOctober 4, 2009 · 50 min
  35. Episode 41: 41. The Uesugi's Path to SurvivalOctober 11, 2009 · 50 min
  36. Episode 42: 42. The Birth of the ShogunOctober 18, 2009 · 50 min
  37. Episode 43: 43. Saneyori's BanishmentOctober 25, 2009 · 50 min
  38. Episode 44: 44. A Sad BrideNovember 1, 2009 · 50 min
  39. Episode 45: 45. To The Siege of OsakaNovember 8, 2009 · 50 min
  40. Episode 46: 46. Osaka Castle in FlamesNovember 15, 2009 · 50 min
  41. Episode 47: 47. Displaying LoveNovember 22, 2009 · 50 min

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
50 minutes
FIRST AIRED
January 4, 2009
LAST AIRED
November 22, 2009
PRODUCTION COMPANY
NHK

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