Series synopsis
Ai yori aoku, also known as 藍より青く is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on NHK G on April 3, 1972. It ended on March 31, 1973. It stars Hiroko Maki, Shin'ya Ohwada, Hideo Takamatsu and Asao Sano.
The 12th NHK Asadora. Set in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, at the end of the Pacific War. Maki is the heroine, married to Shuichi who must go to war. She stays home and takes on the role of other war widows, managing business and a Chinese restaurant.
Premise
The 12th NHK Asadora. Set in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, at the end of the Pacific War. Maki is the heroine, married to Shuichi who must go to war. She stays home and takes on the role of other war widows, managing business and a Chinese restaurant.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hiroko Maki as 田宮（村上）真紀
- Shin'ya Ohwada as 村上周一（真紀の夫
- Hideo Takamatsu as 田宮行義 校長（真紀の父）
- Asao Sano as 村上周造（周一の父）
- Harue Akagi as 村上キク（周一の母）
- Isao Bitō as 村上周太郎（周一の弟）
- Reiko Niimura as 波（お手伝い）
- Kazuya Kosaka as 岩井（コック）
Supporting cast
- Taiji Tonoyama as 俊界和尚
- Mugihito as 山口明
- Shōbun Inoue as 鯵河
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 309 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 309 | April 3, 1972 | March 31, 1973 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 3, 1972 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 4, 1972 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 5, 1972 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK G |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 3, 1972 |
| Last aired | March 31, 1973 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | ended |