Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NHK BS Premium
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.0/10
Taira no Kiyomori
Overview
Villain or hero, Taira no Kiyomori changed Japanese history forever 900 years ago. Without ever knowing his real father, Kiyomori was raised as a samurai. Together with his stepfather, he wiped out piracy along Japan's western coast, becoming a full-fledged warrior samurai. In an age when samurai were looked down on as members of the lower class, Kiyomori was skillful at winning the hearts and minds of the people. By rounding up surrendered pirates and achieving other successes, Kiyomori eventually became the de facto ruler of Japan.
This production, originally released in 2012, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Drama.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Kenichi Matsuyama
Taira no Kiyomori
Kiichi Nakai
Taira no Tadamori
Shota Matsuda
Go-Shirakawa-tenno
Arata Iura
Emperor Sutoku
Fumiyo Kohinata
Minamoto no Tameyoshi
Yudai Chiba
Emperor Takakura
Hiroshi Tamaki
Minamoto no Yoshitomo
Rei Dan
Fujiwara no Shoshi
Seasons
Season 1
50 Episodes • Aired 2012-01-08
No season overview provided for this season.