Series synopsis
Segodon, also known as 西郷どん is a drama war & politics television series that premiered on NHK BS1 on January 7, 2018. It ended on November 25, 2018. It stars Ryohei Suzuki, Eita Nagayama, Keiko Matsuzaka and Morio Kazama.
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 ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryohei Suzuki as Saigo Takamori
- Eita Nagayama as Okubo Toshimichi
- Keiko Matsuzaka as Saigo Masako
- Morio Kazama as Saigo Kichibei
- Haru Kuroki as Iwayama Ito
- Munetaka Aoki as Shimazu Hisamitsu
- Gota Watabe as Saigo Kichijiro
Guest cast
- Tatsuki Ishikawa as Okubo Toshimichi (child)
- Konomi Watanabe as Iwayama Ito (child)
- Naoki Inukai as Oyama Kakunosuke (child)
- Yūto Ikeda as Arimura Shunsai (child)
- Kenshirou Katou as Murata Shinpachi (child)
- Yuki Kurimoto as Saigo Koto (child)
- Taketo Arai as Saigo Kichijiro (child)
- Raita Ryu as Zusho Hirosato
- Ikki Sawamura as Akayama Yukie
- Kon Omura as Saigo Ryuemon
- Gekidan Hitori as John Manjiro
- Ryo Nishikido as Saigo Judo
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 47 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 47 | January 7, 2018 | November 25, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Satsuma Weaklings 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. |
January 7, 2018 |
| 2 | An Admirable Samurai | January 14, 2018 |
| 3 | Children are Treasures | January 21, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK BS1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 25, 2018 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |