Series synopsis
Hiroshige Blue, also known as 広重ぶるう is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on NHK G on June 23, 2024. It ended on July 7, 2024. It stars Sadao Abe, Yûka, Mitsuru Fukikoshi and Masanobu Takashima.
Utagawa Hiroshige, along with Katsushika Hokusai, is widely recognized in the world of Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print. However, it is lesser known that Hiroshige was also a firefighter while he painted. This drama depicts the untold story of Hiroshige and his wife, Kayo.
Premise
Utagawa Hiroshige, along with Katsushika Hokusai, is widely recognized in the world of Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print. However, it is lesser known that Hiroshige was also a firefighter while he painted. This drama depicts the untold story of Hiroshige and his wife, Kayo.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sadao Abe as Utagawa Hiroshige
- Yûka as Kayo
- Mitsuru Fukikoshi as Utagawa Kunisada
- Masanobu Takashima as Takenouchi Magohachi
- Kyōzō Nagatsuka as Katsushika Hokusai
- Masanobu Katsumura
- Takashi Sasano
- Ikkei Watanabe
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | June 23, 2024 | July 7, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | June 23, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | June 30, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 7, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK G |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 23, 2024 |
| Last aired | July 7, 2024 |
| Runtime | 110 minutes |
| Status | ended |