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Oshin

1983Show1 season297 episodes

DramaFamily
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A nostalgic, deeply moving drama series about history and family, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 297 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 8.8

Episodes

8.1

Story

Oshin is a Japanese serialized morning television drama, which aired on broadcaster NHK from April 4, 1983 to March 31, 1984. The series follows the life of Shin Tanokura during the Meiji period up to the early 1980s. Shin was called "Oshin", which is an archaic Japanese cognomen.

Feels like

  • Historical Family Saga
  • Emotional Tearjerker
  • Resilient Female Protagonist
  • Post-War Japan Drama
  • Cultural Icon
  • Melancholic yet Hopeful
  • Strong Ensemble Cast
  • Generational Conflict
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere
  • Classic TV Drama

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yoshio Mochizuki, Takemoto Minoru, Kobayashi Heihachiro
Written by
Sugako Hashida
Produced by
Yukiko Kobayashi
Music by
Koichi Sakata

Everyone

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Facts

April 4, 1983 · May 7, 1983 · Ended

First aired
April 4, 1983
Last aired
May 7, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 297 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Family, War & Politics
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Official Couple Ordeal Syndrome, Kick the Dog, Self-Made Woman +9

  • Official Couple Ordeal Syndrome
  • Kick the Dog
  • Self-Made Woman
  • Stay in the Kitchen
  • Tokyo Is the Center of the Universe
  • Passive-Aggressive Kombat
  • Seppuku
  • Love Triangle
  • Fallen Princess
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • All Love Is Unrequited
  • Yakuza

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Oshin?"

Questions about Oshin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Oshin?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Oshin worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Oshin okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Oshin?

74 h

About 74 hours: 297 episodes in 1 season of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1983.

Is Oshin 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 Oshin good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Oshin in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.