Segodon (2018)
Synopsis
Saigo Takamori, the hero of the Meiji Restoration, was born to a poor, low-ranking samurai family in the Satsuma domain (present day Kagoshima Prefecture). His simple honesty caught the attention of its charismatic feudal lord of Satsuma, Shimazu Nariakira. Nariakira’s assertion that the love of people is what will enrich and strengthen the nation captivated Saigo who took on Nariakira’s secret mission and eventually became a key person for Satsuma. Not a portrait of him survives today and much of his life is a mystery. He is a man who was twice exiled and thrice married. He overthrew the Tokugawa Shogunate with exceptional bravery and action. Although he accomplished the restoration, he lost his life in a fight with the new Meiji government.
Network
NHK BS1
Episodes
Satsuma Weaklings
In 1840 in Satsuma (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture), Kokichi Saigo is having days of training and studying with friends in town. At the domain's biggest event held at a temple, he has a fateful encounter with Nariakira Shimazu, the son and heir of the Satsuma domain. However, Kokichi is slashed on the shoulder with a sword by a boy who bears a grudge against him, and becomes unable to swing a sword again.
An Admirable Samurai
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Children are Treasures
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A New Lord
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Sumo! Sumo!
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Mystery Man
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Mother on Back
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Bad Luck Bride
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Sir Hi in Edo
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Where Is Princess Atsu?
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Nariakira's Assassination
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Princess With Strong Luck
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Unchanging Friendship
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Yoshinobu Gets Serious
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Lord's Death
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Nariakira's Will
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Saigo Drowns
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Exile Kikuchi Gengo
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Aikana
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Shosuke's Black Stone
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Farewell Song
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Great Brother, Rustic Brother
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The Terada-ya Incident
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To the Ends of the Earth
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Granted Life
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Saigo Goes to Kyoto
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Hamaguri Gate Rebellion
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Katsu and Ryoma
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Third Marriage
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Mystery Man Iwakura Tomomi
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A Promise with Ryoma
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The Satsuma-Choshu Alliance
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Ito's Vow
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Shogun Yoshinobu
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Demon of War
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Yoshinobu's Head
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Peaceful Surrender of Edo Castle
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A Restoration Full of Scars
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Father, Saigo Takamori
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A Troubled New Government
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A Country Reborn
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Clash of Two Great Men
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Farewell, Tokyo
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The Samurai's Revolt
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Saigo Rises
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Seinan War
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Final Episode
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Cast
Details
Original Title
西郷どん
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
47
Production
NHK
