TV series

Nukata no Ōkimi

1980 · 1 season

A stately, slow-burning historical romance that immerses you in ancient courtly intrigue and poetic longing.

Overview: A historical romance about the life of Princess Nukata, a Manyo poetess who was loved by two brothers, Emperor Tenji and Emperor Tenmu, and the formation of an ancient nation.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Slow-burning and demanding.
About: Love, power, betrayal, politics
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Full breakdown

Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
power
betrayal
politics
fate
Places: single country house
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild