Heart of a Samurai (2009) is a drama web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Heart of a Samurai online in HD.
Heart of a Samurai — Storyline
Tenchijin is the 48th NHK Taiga drama. It airs on NHK from January 4, 2009 every Sunday from 20:00 to 20:44 JST to November 22, 2009 spanning 47 episodes. The story centers on the life of the 16th century samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
Production began on April 27, 2007. The story is based on the novel Tenchijin by Masashi Hisaka and was adapted for screen by scriptwriter Eriko Komatsu. The series' music composer was Michiru Oshima.
The protagonist of the drama, Naoe Kanetsugu, was taught by Uesugi Kenshin in his youth that to conquer the world is a trifling matter, but what matters is to live one's life with righteousness. After Uesugi's death, Naoe supports Uesugi Kagekatsu, who holds the destiny of Echigo province.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Satoshi Tsumabuki, Hiroshi Abe, Michiko Kichise, Saki Aibu, Masami Nagasawa, Kyoko Fukada, Reiko Takashima, Anne Watanabe
Heart of a Samurai — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2009-01-04 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 47 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | NHK BS1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.3/10 (7 votes) |
Heart of a Samurai — Episode Guide
Tenchijin season 1
- E1: A Five-year-old Vassal (2009-01-04)
- E2: Crybaby, Yoroku (2009-01-11)
- E3: The Lord's First Love (2009-01-18)
- E4: Older Woman (Person) (2009-01-25)
- E5: Is Nobunaga a Demon? (2009-02-01)
- E6: Now, the First Campaign (2009-02-08)
- E7: Mother's Wish (2009-02-15)
- E8: A Vicious Circle (2009-02-22)
- E9: Kenshin Dies (2009-03-01)
- E10: Two Adopted Children (2009-03-08)
- E11: Otate no Ran (2009-03-15)
- E12: Desperate Messenger (2009-03-22)
- E13: Infiltration! Takeda's Camp (2009-03-29)
- E14: Golden Pledge (2009-04-05)
- E15: The Fall of the Castle (2009-04-12)
- E16: Shingen's Daughter (2009-04-19)
- E17: The Birth of Naoe Kanetsugu (2009-04-26)
- E18: Soldiers of Honor (2009-05-03)
- E19: The Strangeness of Honno-ji (2009-05-10)
- E20: Hideyoshi's Trap (2009-05-17)
- E21: Mitsunari's Tears (2009-05-24)
- E22: Sanada Yukimura's Visit (2009-05-31)
- E23: The Kabuto of Love (2009-06-07)
- E24: Disoriented to Kyoto (2009-06-14)
- E25: A Ruler's Temptation (2009-06-21)
- E26: The Imperial Regent Is Remonstrated (2009-06-28)
- E27: Yoroku and Yoshichi (2009-07-05)
- E28: The One-Eyed Dragon of the North (2009-07-12)
- E29: Unifying the Country (2009-07-19)
- E30: The Women Pay Homage to Kyoto (2009-07-26)
- E31: The War of Love (2009-08-02)
- E32: The Destiny of an Heir (2009-08-09)
- E33: Five Kanetsugu (2009-08-16)
- E34: Farewell to Echigo (2009-08-23)
- E35: Ieyasus Conspiracy (2009-08-30)
- E36: The Greatest Secret Pact (2009-09-06)
- E37: A Challenge to Ieyasu (2009-09-13)
- E38: The Two Sekigahara (2009-09-20)
- E39: Episode 39 (2009-09-27)
- E40: The Fall of the Uesugi (2009-10-04)
- E41: The Uesugi's Path to Survival (2009-10-11)
- E42: The Birth of the Shogun (2009-10-18)
- E43: Saneyori's Banishment (2009-10-25)
- E44: A Sad Bride (2009-11-01)
- E45: To The Siege of Osaka (2009-11-08)
- E46: Osaka Castle in Flames (2009-11-15)
- E47: Displaying Love (2009-11-22)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Heart of a Samurai have? 1 season(s) with 47 episodes.
Where can I watch Heart of a Samurai? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
