Genroku Ryoran(1999)
Genroku Ryoran Synopsis
The 38th NHK Taiga Drama is Genroku Ryoran. The "Forty-seven Loyal Samurai" is one of the most enduring and best loved stories of Japan's history. Generations have grown up hearing the stirring tale of Oishi Kuranosuke, chief councillor of the Ako clan who leads his men through suffering and hardship to ultimately avenge their lord after he is unjustly forced to commit harakiri. NHK's 38th Taiga Drama "Genroku Ryoran" is the ambitious remake of this classic epic and boasts a cast that reads like a Who's Who in Japanese entertainment.
Genroku Ryoran (1999) is a drama series that premiered on January 10, 1999, spanning 1 season and 49 episodes. It stars Ken Matsudaira, Rie Miyazawa, Ryoko Shinohara and Hiroshi Abe. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1999-01-10
- Last aired:
- 1999-12-12
Genroku Ryoran Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Matsudaira
as Irobe Matashiro
Rie Miyazawa
as Aguri
Ryoko Shinohara
as Sadako
Hiroshi Abe
as Horibe Yasubei
Koji Ishizaka
as Kira Yoshinaka
Noriyuki Higashiyama
as Asano Naganori
Hiroaki Murakami
as Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu / Yasuakira
Kenichi Hagiwara
as Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
Eisaku Yoshida
as Okajima Tadatsugu
Akira Emoto
as Genshiro
Mari Natsuki
as Tomiko
Tetta Sugimoto
as Fuwa Kuzaemon
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Genroku Ryoran Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Genroku Ryoran – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Genroku Ryoran?
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Genroku Ryoran (1999) is available to stream on NHK On Demand Amazon Channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Genroku Ryoran are there?
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Genroku Ryoran has 1 season and 49 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 10, 1999.
Is Genroku Ryoran still running?
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No. Genroku Ryoran is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 12, 1999.
Who is in the cast of Genroku Ryoran?
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Genroku Ryoran (1999) stars Ken Matsudaira, Rie Miyazawa, Ryoko Shinohara, Hiroshi Abe and Koji Ishizaka. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Genroku Ryoran any good?
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Genroku Ryoran (1999) is rated 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.