Series synopsis
Taro no Tō, also known as TAROの塔 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on NHK G on February 26, 2011. It ended on April 2, 2011. It stars Suzuki Matsuo, Takako Tokiwa, Shinobu Terajima and Seiichi Tanabe.
A life story of Taro Okamoto, one of the most prominent Japanese avant-garde artists of the 20th Century. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth in 2011, the drama depicts his struggle for the completion of his emblematic work "The Tower of Taro," known as the symbol of the Osaka Expo in 1970, and his eccentric relationships with his family.
Premise
A life story of Taro Okamoto, one of the most prominent Japanese avant-garde artists of the 20th Century. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth in 2011, the drama depicts his struggle for the completion of his emblematic work "The Tower of Taro," known as the symbol of the Osaka Expo in 1970, and his eccentric relationships with his family.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Suzuki Matsuo
- Takako Tokiwa
- Shinobu Terajima
- Seiichi Tanabe
- Gaku Hamada
- Toshiyuki Nishida
- Hiroki Narimiya
- Mitsuru Hirata
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 26, 2011 | April 2, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 26, 2011 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 5, 2011 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 26, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK G |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 26, 2011 |
| Last aired | April 2, 2011 |
| Runtime | 53 minutes |
| Status | ended |