Atsuhime
篤姫
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About
The 47th NHK Taiga Drama is a life story of Princess Atsu, who was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, then called Satsuma, and became the wife of Tokugawa Iesada, the 13th shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. She accedes to the highest rank in Ooku, the inner palace of the Edo castle where women related to the reigning shogun resided. Iesada dies soon after their marriage and Atsuhime assumes the name Tenshoin at the age of 23. She exerts herself for the Tokugawa clan and for the nation during the upheaval in the Meiji Restoration, headed by those from Satsuma.
Cast
Aoi Miyazaki
as Okatsu / Atsu-hime
Eita Nagayama
as Kimotsuki Naogoro
Maki Horikita
as Princess Kazu
Rie Tomosaka
as
Ikki Sawamura
as Komatsu Kiyomichi
Hideki Takahashi
as
Taizo Harada
as
Kimiko Yo
as Hisa-hime
Hiroshi Tamaki
as
Kanako Higuchi
as
Atsuko Takahata
as Honjuin
Kyōzō Nagatsuka
as
Mayu Tsuruta
as
Yuriko Yoshitaka
as
Mikako Ichikawa
as Oryu
Masato Sakai
as Tokugawa Iesachi
Kinya Kitaoji
as
Masao Kusakari
as Abe Masahiro
Tomoko Nakajima
as
Kenichi Yajima
as
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Child of Destiny
The episode starts off in Satsuma in 1835, 20 years prior to the arrival of the Black Ships led by Matthew C. Perry. People in Satsuma are excited by the arrival of the heir to the domain, Shimazu Nariakira, from Edo. Meanwhile, a long-awaited daughter is born in one of the cadet families of Shimazu clan, the Imaizumi Shimazu family. The father of the girl, Shimazu Tadatake, and the mother, Oyuki, name her “Katsu,” wishing the child’s happiness. Okatsu grew up as a tomboy, much stronger than her brothers, yet is warm-hearted and full of curiosity.
Vow at Sakurajima
Zusho's financial reform successfully clears Satsuma clan's debt, however, many people are still badly off. Young samurai, including Saigo Kichinosuke and Okubo Shosuke, feel hatred toward Zusho. Meanwhile, Zusho invites Okatsu and Naogoro to his place, asking Okatsu a favor before he heads for Edo.
Satsuma Divide
Oyura, concubine of Shimazu Narioki, the clan head, plots to make her son Tadayuki an heir to the Satsuma clan which provokes a serious confrontation within a group of samurai who stand by Nariakira, Narioki's legal wife's son. Shosuke is punished for his involvement in the family quarrel. Wishing to help Shosuke's family make ends meet, Okatsu offers food and money, however, Shosuke's mother, Fuku, refuses.
A Wise Lord Angered
Nariakira succeeds as the head of the Satsuma clan. Although Nariakira is active in reform, Kichinosuke and other young samurai are impatient that Shosuke is not granted clemency. Meanwhile, Nariakira officially invites members of Shimazu's branch families to his place. On the day of Okatsu's visit, she asks Nariakira why he has not pardoned Shosuke.
Japan's Best Man
Tadatake learns from Tadayuki that his son wants to marry Okatsu. Naogoro is upset to hear the news. Meanwhile, Naogoro meets John Manjiro who had just come back from the U.S. Inspired by Manjiro's free-minded way of thinking, Naogoro tells Tadatake that he too loves Okatsu. The next day, Tadatake is called up by Nariakira where he informs his plans of Okatsu.
A Woman's Destiny
Tadatake is delighted with Nariakira's offer to adopt Okatsu, but Oyuki senses something is wrong with Kikumoto who brought up Okatsu. Okatsu is unable to absorb the situation and begs Tadatake to let her talk directly to Nariakira. On the morning of her visit, Kikumoto advises Okatsu that going against one's destiny is a dishonor for women.
The Father's Tears
Okatsu is deeply shocked by Kikumoto's suicide and outraged at Tadatake's insulting attitude towards her death. Meanwhile in Edo, the Tokugawa shogunate learns that an American fleet is approaching Japan, aiming to establish a trade relationship. Nariakira realizes that he needs to adopt Okatsu soon to carry out his plan. As the day of Okatsu's departure approaches, Tadatake suddenly acts cool towards Okatsu.
How to be a Princess
Moving into Tsurumaru Castle, Okatsu is unable to fit into its restrictive customs, while those women serving under her and related to the Shimazu family mock about Okatsu's humble lineage. The American fleet led by Perry sails into Uraga. While Nariakira is building up armaments against the fleet, he asks Konoe Tadahiro, head of the Konoe family to send a tutor for Okatsu.
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About Atsuhime
The 47th NHK Taiga Drama is a life story of Princess Atsu, who was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, then called Satsuma, and became the wife of Tokugawa Iesada, the 13th shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. She accedes to the highest rank in Ooku, the inner palace of the Edo castle where women related to the reigning shogun resided. Iesada dies soon after their marriage and Atsuhime assumes the name Tenshoin at the age of 23. She exerts herself for the Tokugawa clan and for the nation during the upheaval in the Meiji Restoration, headed by those from Satsuma. Across 1 season and 50 episodes, originally airing on NHK BS1.
Atsuhime Cast and Characters
The cast features Aoi Miyazaki (as Okatsu / Atsu-hime), Eita Nagayama (as Kimotsuki Naogoro), Maki Horikita (as Princess Kazu), Rie Tomosaka, and Ikki Sawamura (as Komatsu Kiyomichi). Their performances are a major reason Atsuhime has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Atsuhime keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Atsuhime have?
Atsuhime has 50 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Atsuhime good? What's the rating?
Atsuhime holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 8 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Atsuhime?
The main cast includes Aoi Miyazaki, Eita Nagayama, Maki Horikita, and Rie Tomosaka, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Atsuhime available in Japanese?
Yes — Atsuhime was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Atsuhime released?
Atsuhime first aired in 2008.
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Atsuhime currently has 1 season and a total of 50 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Atsuhime about?
The 47th NHK Taiga Drama is a life story of Princess Atsu, who was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, then called Satsuma, and became the wife of Tokugawa Iesada, the 13th shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. She accedes to the highest rank in Ooku, the inner palace of the Edo castle where women related to the reigning shog… It belongs to the Drama genre.
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Atsuhime was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Atsuhime first released?
Atsuhime first premiered on January 6, 2008 (2008). The series has since concluded its run.
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