Series synopsis
Aoi: Tokugawa Three Generations, also known as 葵 徳川三代 is a Japanese drama war & politics television series that premiered on NHK on January 9, 2000. It ended on December 10, 2000. It stars Kyōko Mitsubayashi, Masahiko Tsugawa, Yoshiko Tokoshima and Ryunosuke Kamiki.
The 39th NHK Taiga Drama is Aoi Tokugawa Sandai. It is James Miki's dynamic and colorful tale of three generations of the Tokugawa dynasty--from its founder Ieyasu to Iemitsu, the third Shogun who solidified the Tokugawa power base.
Premise
The 39th NHK Taiga Drama is Aoi Tokugawa Sandai. It is James Miki's dynamic and colorful tale of three generations of the Tokugawa dynasty--from its founder Ieyasu to Iemitsu, the third Shogun who solidified the Tokugawa power base.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kyōko Mitsubayashi
- Masahiko Tsugawa as Tokugawa Ieyasu
- Yoshiko Tokoshima
- Ryunosuke Kamiki as Tokugawa Yoshinao [Young]
- Toshiyuki Nishida as Tokugawa Hidetada
- Shima Iwashita as O-Go [Hidetada's wife]
- Kirin Kiki as Lady Kasuga [Iemitsu's wet nurse]
- Kei Satō as Mashita Nagamori
Supporting cast
- Kikunosuke Onoe V as Toyotomi Hideyori
- Tohru Emori as Ishida Mitsunari
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 49 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 49 | January 9, 2000 | December 10, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Battle of Sekigahara The 39th NHK Taiga Drama is Aoi Tokugawa Sandai. It is James Miki's dynamic and colorful tale of three generations of the Tokugawa dynasty--from its founder Ieyasu to Iemitsu, the third Shogun who solidified the Tokugawa power base. |
January 9, 2000 |
| 2 | The Taiko's Last Will | January 16, 2000 |
| 3 | Five Great Elders, Five Comissioners | January 23, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 9, 2000 |
| Last aired | December 10, 2000 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |