atsu hime is a Japan drama released in 2008 rated 7.9/10 with 50 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 1,178 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  Japan |
| Genre | HistoricalDramaPolitical |
| Year | 2008 |
| Episodes | 50 |
| Duration | 00:45:00 |
| Rating | 7.9/10 |
| Director | Horikirizono Kentaro, Sato Mineyo, Watanabe Yoshio |
| Main Cast | Miyazaki Aoi |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | Not Yet Rated |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
The 47th NHK Taiga Drama is a life story of Atsuhime who was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, then called Satsuma, and became the wife of Tokugawa Iesada, the 13th shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. She accedes to the highest rank in Ooku, the inner palace of the Edo castle where women related to the reigning shogun resided. Iesada dies soon after their marriage and Atsuhime assumes the name Tenshoin at the age of 23. She exerts herself for the Tokugawa clan and for the nation during the upheaval in the Meiji Restoration, headed by those from Satsuma. In 1835, Shimazu Tadatake, head of the Imaizumi-Shimazu family of the Satsuma clan, and Oyuki are blessed with a long-awaited daughter, Okatsu, who later becomes Atsuhime. She grows up as a tomboy, full of wonders, yet warm-hearted. Meanwhile, as the Satsuma clan is undergoing financial reform, headed by chief retainer Zusho, Tadatake is punished for being lenient with farmers. Okatsu, unable to absorb why her father is punished, charges over to Zusho. (Source: DramaWiki)
Critical Reception
atsu hime has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.9/10 based on 287 ratings. It is ranked #2,654 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of atsu hime?
atsu hime has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 287 ratings.
How many episodes does atsu hime have?
atsu hime has 50 episodes, each approximately 00:45:00 long.
What genre is atsu hime?
atsu hime is a Historical, Drama, Political drama from Japan.
Who are the main actors in atsu hime?
The main cast of atsu hime includes Miyazaki Aoi.
When was atsu hime released?
atsu hime was released in 2008 in Japan.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.