Series synopsis
Hojo Tokimune, also known as 北条時宗 is a Japanese drama war & politics television series that premiered on NHK on January 7, 2001. It ended on December 9, 2001. It stars Mayuko Fukuda, Kinya Kitaoji, Ken Watanabe and Hiromi Sakimoto.
The 40th NHK Taiga Drama is Hojo Tokimune. It tells the dramatic and turbulent life of young shikken Hojo Tokimune, and his successful defense of Japan from invasion by Mongolia in the 1200's. It is a tragic story of betrayal and clan wars and Hojo Tokimune is at the center of it all. The main focus of the story is Hojo Tokiyori's older sons, their relationship, and their views and actions concerning Kublai Khan's attempted invasion. The two brothers, Tokimune and Tokisuke, are torn apart by pol ...
Premise
The 40th NHK Taiga Drama is Hojo Tokimune. It tells the dramatic and turbulent life of young shikken Hojo Tokimune, and his successful defense of Japan from invasion by Mongolia in the 1200's. It is a tragic story of betrayal and clan wars and Hojo Tokimune is at the center of it all. The main focus of the story is Hojo Tokiyori's older sons, their relationship, and their views and actions concerning Kublai Khan's attempted invasion. The two brothers, Tokimune and Tokisuke, are torn apart by politics.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mayuko Fukuda as Hojo Atsuko
- Kinya Kitaoji as Sha Kokumei
- Ken Watanabe as Hojo Tokiyori
- Hiromi Sakimoto as Hojo Tokitoshi
- Atsuro Watabe as Hojo Tokisuke
- Motoya Izumi as Hojo Tokimune
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 49 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 49 | January 7, 2001 | December 9, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Kamakura Shock First Episode |
January 7, 2001 |
| 2 | Two Mothers | January 14, 2001 |
| 3 | Confrontation of the Brothers | January 21, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 2001 |
| Last aired | December 9, 2001 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | Ended |