Series synopsis
The Makioka Sisters, also known as 平成細雪 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on NHK BS Premium on January 7, 2018. It ended on January 28, 2018. It stars Miho Nakayama, Saki Takaoka, Ayumi Ito and Yuri Nakamura.
Taking place in the spring of 1992, the story begins with the father of the Makioka company handing his company over. It starts a new era for the lives of the 4 Makioka sisters. Tsuruko continues living with the memory of their family's former glory, though it no longer remains. Yukiko, not dissatisfied with her married life, finds herself worrying over her sisters' behavior. Yukiko, the third born daughter, is seeking to marry but has failed matchmaking many times. The youngest, Taeko, gets cau ...
Premise
Taking place in the spring of 1992, the story begins with the father of the Makioka company handing his company over. It starts a new era for the lives of the 4 Makioka sisters. Tsuruko continues living with the memory of their family's former glory, though it no longer remains. Yukiko, not dissatisfied with her married life, finds herself worrying over her sisters' behavior. Yukiko, the third born daughter, is seeking to marry but has failed matchmaking many times. The youngest, Taeko, gets caught in a typhoon that hits Kansai...
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Miho Nakayama as Makioka Tsuruko
- Saki Takaoka as Makioka Sachiko
- Ayumi Ito as Makioka Yukiko
- Yuri Nakamura as 莳冈妙子 Makioka Taeko
- Seiji Fukushi as Okubata Keizo
- Tasuku Emoto as Itakura Junishi
- Masahiro Komoto as Makioka Tatsuo
- Mari Hamada as Itani Ritsuko
Supporting cast
- Yū Kamio as Makioka Teinosuke
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | January 7, 2018 | January 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 7, 2018 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 14, 2018 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 21, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK BS Premium |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 2018 |
| Last aired | January 28, 2018 |
| Status | ended |