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Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story

いだてん〜東京オリムピック噺〜

DramaWar & Politics
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2019
1 Season
47 Episodes
JA
Ended

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Traces Japan’s history with the Olympic games and the 1964 Tokyo Olympics for viewers before Tokyo hosts the event again in 2020. The first half tells the story of marathon runner Kanakuri Shiso, who became one of the first Japanese nationals to participate in the Olympics in Stockholm in 1912. The second half features Tabata Masaji, the coach who laid the foundations of Japanese swimming and helped bring the games to Tokyo for the first time in 1964.

#sports#slice of life#tokyo, japan#sports drama#shōwa era (1926-89)#taiga#olympics#great kantō earthquake#disaster aftermath#tokyo olympics#post-war reconstruction

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About Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story

Traces Japan’s history with the Olympic games and the 1964 Tokyo Olympics for viewers before Tokyo hosts the event again in 2020. The first half tells the story of marathon runner Kanakuri Shiso, who became one of the first Japanese nationals to participate in the Olympics in Stockholm in 1912. The second half features Tabata Masaji, the coach who laid the foundations of Japanese swimming and helped bring the games to Tokyo for the first time in 1964. Across 1 season and 47 episodes, originally airing on NHK.

Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story Cast and Characters

The cast features Kantarô Nakamura (as 金栗四三), Sadao Abe (as 田畑政治), Haruka Ayase (as 春野Suya), Toma Ikuta (as 三岛弥彦), and Hana Sugisaki (as Shima). Their performances are a major reason Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story

There's a reason Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story

Where can I watch Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story online for free?

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How many episodes does Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story have?

Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story has 47 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story good? What's the rating?

Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story holds a 7.8/10 rating based on 5 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story?

The main cast includes Kantarô Nakamura, Sadao Abe, Haruka Ayase, and Toma Ikuta, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story available in Japanese?

Yes — Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story 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 Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story released?

Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story first aired in 2019.

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Where can I watch Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story for free?

You can watch Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story online for free on Bowood.TV. All 47 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story have?

Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story currently has 1 season and a total of 47 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 Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story about?

Traces Japan’s history with the Olympic games and the 1964 Tokyo Olympics for viewers before Tokyo hosts the event again in 2020. The first half tells the story of marathon runner Kanakuri Shiso, who became one of the first Japanese nationals to participate in the Olympics in Stockholm in 1912. The second half featu… It belongs to the Drama, War & Politics genres.

In which language is Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story originally available?

Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story 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 Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story first released?

Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story first premiered on January 6, 2019 (2019). The series has since concluded its run.

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