Series synopsis
Satomi Hakkenden, also known as 里見八犬伝 is a Japanese drama war & politics television series that premiered on TBS on January 2, 2006. It ended on January 3, 2006. It was created by Nobuhiro Doi. It stars Miho Kanno, Masaki Kyomoto, Shiro Sano and Yu Yamada.
"Satomi Hakkenden" tells the tale of eight samurai brothers and their adventures, with themes of loyalty and family honor, as well as Confucianism, bushido and Buddhist philosophy.
"Satomi Hakkenden" is based off a 19th century 106 volume epic novel written by Kyokutei Bakin. The novel was written over a period of 30 years. Kyokutei Bakin had gone blind before finishing the tale, consequently, dictating the final portions to his daughter-in-law Michi.
Premise
"Satomi Hakkenden" tells the tale of eight samurai brothers and their adventures, with themes of loyalty and family honor, as well as Confucianism, bushido and Buddhist philosophy.
"Satomi Hakkenden" is based off a 19th century 106 volume epic novel written by Kyokutei Bakin. The novel was written over a period of 30 years. Kyokutei Bakin had gone blind before finishing the tale, consequently, dictating the final portions to his daughter-in-law Michi.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Miho Kanno as Tamazusa / Myouchin
- Masaki Kyomoto as Shigeuji Ashikaga
- Shiro Sano as Daiki Makuwari
- Yu Yamada as Kenotanetomo Inusaka
- Ryuta Sato as Inukawa Sousuke-Toshito
- Ryo Katsuji as Daikakumasanori Inumura
- Yukie Nakama as Fusehime
- Kyōzō Nagatsuka as Yoshizane Satomi
Supporting cast
- Takanori Jinnai as Ikkaku Akaiwa
- Hideaki Takizawa as Inuzuka Shino-Moritaka
- Tetsuya Takeda as Ittouda Komiyama
- Haruka Ayase as Hamaji
- Ren Osugi as Tsusadamasa Ougigaya
- Pinko Izumi as Kamezasa
- Manabu Oshio as Inukai Genbachi
- Shôei as Inuta Kobungo-Yasunori
- Yukiyoshi Ozawa as Dousetsutadatomo Inuyaama
- Rie Tomosaka as Funamushi
- Atsuro Watabe as Chuudaihoushi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | January 2, 2006 | January 3, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 "Satomi Hakkenden" |
January 2, 2006 |
| 2 | Part 2 | January 3, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 2, 2006 |
| Last aired | January 3, 2006 |
| Runtime | 123 minutes |
| Status | Ended |