TV series

Ryōmaden

2010 · 1 season

A sweeping, earnest historical drama that immerses you in a pivotal era through the eyes of ambitious men, rewarding patience with emotional depth.

Overview: Ryōmaden is the 49th NHK Taiga drama. It was shown on NHK from January 3 to November 28, 2010 spanning 48 episodes. The story centers on the life of 19th-century Japanese historical figures Iwasaki Yatarō and Sakamoto Ryōma. It has been announced that the series will be aired in several other countries, for example Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, warm and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Ambition, power, identity, friendship
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
power
identity
friendship
betrayal
Places: countryside
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild