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Tenchijin [天地人]

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Title:	Tenchijin 天地人
Telecast:	2009-01-04 to 2009-11-22
Season:	Winter 2009

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TV Station:	NHK
Duration:	47 Episodes
Viewership:	21.2%
Genre(s):	Historical Period

Synopsis

The 48th NHK Taiga drama is Tenchijin, based on Hisaka Masashi's novel of the same name.

The story centers on Naoe Kanetsugu, a loyal and devoted samurai in Echigo Province in the 16th century. Kanetsugu was trained in his early childhood by Uesugi Kenshin and after his death, served Kenshin's adopted son Kagekatsu and is known for his extreme loyalty to the Uesugi family. He also made every effort to protect the people of Echigo with a strong sense of justice and genuine sympathy toward commoners.

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Actor/Actress Cast (37)

	Tsumabuki Satoshi 妻夫木聡
	Higuchi Yoroku -> Higuchi Kanetsugu -> Naoe Kanetsugu

	Tokiwa Takako 常盤貴子
	Osen no Kata

	Manda Hisako 萬田久子
	Oman

	Yamashita Shinji 山下真司
	Naoe Nobutsuna

	Kichise Michiko 吉瀬美智子
	Oyu

	Takashima Masanobu 高嶋政伸
	Higuchi Soemon

	Tanaka Misako 田中美佐子
	Ofuji

	Abe Hiroshi 阿部寛
	Uesugi Kenshin

	Kitamura Kazuki 北村一輝
	Uesugi Kagekatsu

	Tamayama Tetsuji 玉山鉄二
	Uesugi Kagetora

	Yamamoto Kei 山本圭
	Yoshie Munenobu

	Arai Yasuhiro 新井康弘
	Kitajo Takahiro

	Azuma Mikihisa 東幹久
	Izumisawa Hisahide

	Hiraizumi Sei 平泉成
	Kuribayashi Masayori

	Suzuki Masayuki 鈴木正幸
	Fukazawa Toshishige

	Katsurayama Shingo 葛山信吾
	Abe Masayoshi

	Papaya Suzuki パパイヤ鈴木
	Amakasu Kagetsugu

	Matsuo Satoru 松尾諭
	Sakurai Haruyoshi

	Arai Kentaro 荒井健太郎
	young Haruyoshi

	Takashima Reiko 高島礼子
	Sentoin

	Higa Manami 比嘉愛未
	Kiku-hime

	Aibu Saki 相武紗季
	Hana-hime

	Tsurumi Shingo 鶴見辰吾
	Akechi Mitsuhide

	Sasano Takashi 笹野高史
	Toyotomi Hideyoshi

	Oguri Shun 小栗旬
	Ishida Mitsunari

	Fukada Kyoko 深田恭子
	Yodo-Dono

	Kamiji Yusuke 上地雄輔
	Kobayakawa Hideaki

	Ishihara Yoshizumi 石原良純
	Fukushima Masanori

	Matsukata Hiroki 松方弘樹
	Tokugawa Ieyasu

	Matsuda Ryuhei 松田龍平
	Date Masamune

	Nagasawa Masami 長沢まさみ
	Hatsune

	Utsui Ken 宇津井健
	Maeda Toshiie

	Nakao Akira 中尾彬
	Mori Terumoto

	Kusabue Mitsuko 草笛光子
	Tome

	Kimura Yoshino 木村佳乃
	Oryo

	Kato Seishiro 加藤清史郎
	young Yoroku

	Namiki Ruri 並木瑠璃
	young Osen

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Drama Reviews (5)

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1.	Ordinary, but likable [Rating: 6/10] Given the level of star power (which includes Misako Tanaka, Abe Hiroshi, Kazuki Kitamura, Masanobu Takashima, Yoshino Kimura, Aibu Saki...and the list goes on), one expects more. This drama boasts a more intimate, personal viewpoint in its story of an Uesugu samurai who prefers peace to constant war, and at its best, Tenchijin has s striking visual sense. However, the awkward use of flashbacks and stagy effects frequently halts the drama in its tracks, with key scenes theatrically put on a cheap sound stage. With this series, Eriko Komatsu moves from writer to director, but it's a journeyman effort at best.
Reviewed by jdoramadotcom* on 5 April 2009*
2.	Kind of disappointing [Rating: 4/10] With the exceptional cast, which includes name stars even in supporting roles (Kazuki Kitamura, Misako Tanaka, Abe Hiroshi, Jo Shishido, and so on). this is sometimes engaging - with a floridly beautiful visual sense. That said, many scenes look as if they were filmed on a cheap sound stage. Visual effects like flashbacks and lap dissolves can look cheap and unconvincing. Fantasy sequences are painfully awkward. Unfortunately, the action can be rather slow, as well. This drama may benefit from the fast-forward button.
Reviewed by jdoramadotcom* on 29 March 2009*
3.	Good Taiga. [Rating: 8/10] The 48th Taiga drama was another that was not focused on a super famous person but rather a general that not a whole much is known as fact so a lot of liberties were taken but that's okay. It was very entertaining and each episode got better. Great acting and interesting story as expected from an NHK Taiga drama. Still it will not place in my top Taiga picks but good none the less.
Reviewed by MonsterZero-65* on 19 October 2009*
4.	Great taiga experience [Rating: 9/10] I really enjoyed the unique point of view portrayed in Tenchijin. This is such an interesting period of Japanese history and looking at it from different angles is a great way to inspire new thinking. The acting was great as can be expected.
Reviewed by MonsterZero65* on 18 August 2010*
5.	hmm good cast [Rating: ?/10] watching
Reviewed by Di@na* on 9 January 2009*

Comments From Users (13)

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1.	Comments by knittinggirl1 [Rating: 10/10] I must remind myself do not post any spoiler info such as the drama's ending or outcome of any plots. This drama look great.I love it.Because of Tsumabuki Satoshi in Tenchijin, i like yellow skin people. 16.12.2009
2.	Comments by nickylynn [Rating: 10/10] My absolute favorite taiga. Tsumabuki Satoshi was amazing. It was a interesting story with beautiful scenery. Worth watching and would watch again.
3.	Comments by oldasianguy [Rating: 5/10] I watched part of this show on KTSF in San Francisco...I have quit watching after a few episodes....sorry ...couldn't keep my interest...
4.	Comments by aoiharu [Rating: 10/10] still watching... the cast is great... looking forward to the rest of the show.
5.	Comments by gaijinmark [Rating: 7/10] A real charitable 7! With this cast, this should have been a whole lot better.
6.	Comments by simpletoad [Rating: 10/10] i would rewatch the whole thing anyday. tsumabuki is magnificent.
7.	Comments by wanderingfish7 [Rating: ?/10] Watched few episodes, quit now, no time to keep.
8.	Comments by compaqmac321 [Rating: 10/10] typical nhk drama, but still incredible
9.	Comments by natzumi [Rating: 9/10] awesome! very moving! he's so royal!
10.	Comments by chokakoi [Rating: ?/10] does watching 13 episodes count??
11.	Comments by jenanas [Rating: 7/10] Always good to know the history
12.	Comments by Shachihoko [Rating: ?/10] plan to watch
13.	Comments by SakuraDanielle [Rating: ?/10] Up to Ep 3
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