Hojo Tokimune

2001·Show
49Episodes in1Season
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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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.
Epic Historical DramaPolitical IntrigueFeudal JapanTragic Family SagaWarfare & InvasionCharacter StudyBetrayal & LoyaltyGrand Scale NarrativeCulturally RichThought-Provoking

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Is Hojo Tokimune worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hojo Tokimune rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Hojo Tokimune have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 49 episodes.

Is Hojo Tokimune based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Hojo Tokimune air?

It ran from 2001 to 2001 and has ended.

What language is Hojo Tokimune in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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