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Yoshitsune (2005)

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Original title
義経
Cast
Takizawa Hideaki, Minamoto Yoshitsune / Kuro / Shanao, Kamiki Ryunosuke, Matsudaira Ken, Musashibo Benkei, Nanbara Kiyotaka, Ujiki Tsuyoshi, Ito Atsushi
Genre
drama television series
Country
Japan
Length
1 season, 49 episodes
Rated
NR
Rating
8.3 of 10 from 7 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

It tells the story of the legendary samurai Yoshitsune. It follows his life from childhood through his military campaigns and eventual downfall.

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What happens

Yoshitsune (義経) is a Japanese television drama series originally broadcast between 9 January and 11 December 2005, with a three-part special compilation being aired from 24 December to 25 December 2005. The 44th Taiga Drama, the original work is by Miyao Tomiko, screenplay by Kaneko Narito and starring Hideaki Takizawa. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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