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Genroku Ryoran

1999Show1 season49 episodes

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0

Summary

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.

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  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hiroshi Kataoka, Makoto Ohara
Written by
Takehiro Nakajima

Everyone

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Facts

January 10, 1999 · December 12, 1999 · Ended

First aired
January 10, 1999
Last aired
December 12, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 49 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Genroku Ryoran?"

Questions about Genroku Ryoran

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Genroku Ryoran?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Genroku Ryoran worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 9).

How long does it take to watch Genroku Ryoran?

41 h

About 41 hours: 49 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 1999.

Is Genroku Ryoran plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Genroku Ryoran in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.