Sanada Taiheiki (TV series)

Sanada Taiheiki (真田太平記) is a Japanese television jidaigeki or period drama that was broadcast on NHK in 1985–1986. It is based on Shōtarō Ikenami's novel Sanada Taiheiki.[1] The drama focuses on the history of the Sanada clan during the late Sengoku period.[2][3][4] The complete DVD box is available.[5]

Sanada Taiheiki
Also known as真田太平記
GenreJidaigeki
Starring
Theme music composerHikaru Hayashi
Country of originJapan
Original languageJapanese
No. of episodes45
Production
Running time45 minutes (per episode)
Production companyNHK
Original release
NetworkNHK
ReleaseApril 3, 1985 (1985-04-03) –
March 19, 1986 (1986-03-19)

Plot

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Iwabitsu mountain(Iwabitsu Castle)

In 1582, Oda and Tokugawa allied forces started an invasion of Takeda`s Kai Province. so the Takeda clan was in danger of extinction. Sanada Masayuki advised Takeda Katsuyori to abandon Kai Province and flee towards Masayuki`s Iwabitsu Castle. Katsuyori accepted his suggestion once, but he changed his mind and tried to flee towards Oyamada Nobushige`s Iwadono Castle, but was betrayed by Oyamada Nobushige and killed himself at Tenmokuzan. Having lost their lord, the Sanada clan unexpectedly became a small daimyo. The Sanada clan seeks a way to survive.[3]

Production

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Cast

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Sanada Clan

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Uesugi Clan

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Tokugawa Clan

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Toyotomi Clan

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Takeda Clan

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Later Hōjō clan

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Maeda Clan

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The Eastern Army

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The Western Army

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Others

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References

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  1. ^ "sanada Taiheiki". Jidaigeki.com. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
  2. ^ "sanada Taiheiki towa?". kotobank. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "三谷『真田丸』に隠された池波原作『真田太平記』へのオマージュ7選!". Aera. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  4. ^ "真田太平記 DVD-BOX". nhk. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  5. ^ "真田太平記 Sanada Taiheiki". nhk. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  6. ^ "水曜ドラマ 真田太平記 Sanada Taiheiki". nhk. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
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