Satomi Hakkenden

"Satomi Hakkenden" tells the tale of eight samurai brothers and their adventures, with themes of loyalty and family honor, as well as Confucianism, bushido and Buddhist philosophy. "Satomi Hakkenden" is based off a 19th century 106 volume epic novel written by Kyokutei Bakin. The novel was written over a period of 30 years. Kyokutei Bakin had gone blind before finishing the tale, consequently, dictating the final portions to his daughter-in-law Michi.

This production, originally released in 2006, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.3 across its 1 season.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
• • Produced in Japan.
• • Original Language: Japanese.