Saigo Takamori, the hero of the Meiji Restoration, was born to a poor, low-ranking samurai family in the Satsuma domain (present day Kagoshima Prefecture). His simple honesty caught the attention of its charismatic feudal lord of Satsuma, Shimazu Nariakira. Nariakiraâs assertion that the love of people is what will enrich and strengthen the nation captivated Saigo who took on Nariakiraâs secret mission and eventually became a key person for Satsuma. Not a portrait of him survives today and much of his life is a mystery. He is a man who was twice exiled and thrice married. He overthrew the Tokugawa Shogunate with exceptional bravery and action. Although he accomplished the restoration, he lost his life in a fight with the new Meiji government.
DirectorYusuke Noda
WritersMariko Hayashi, Miho Nakazono
Satsuma Weaklings
Jan 7, 2018
In 1840 in Satsuma (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture), Kokichi Saigo is having days of training and studying with friends in town. At the domain's biggest event held at a temple, he has a fateful encounter with Nariakira Shimazu, the son and heir of the Satsuma domain. However, Kokichi is slashed on the shoulder with a sword by a boy who bears a grudge against him, and becomes unable to swing a sword again.
An Admirable Samurai
Jan 14, 2018
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Children are Treasures
Jan 21, 2018
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A New Lord
Jan 28, 2018
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Sumo! Sumo!
Feb 4, 2018
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Mystery Man
Feb 11, 2018
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Mother on Back
Feb 18, 2018
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Bad Luck Bride
Feb 25, 2018
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Sir Hi in Edo
Mar 4, 2018
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Where Is Princess Atsu?
Mar 11, 2018
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Nariakira's Assassination
Mar 18, 2018
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Princess With Strong Luck
Mar 25, 2018
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Unchanging Friendship
Apr 1, 2018
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Yoshinobu Gets Serious
Apr 8, 2018
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Lord's Death
Apr 15, 2018
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Nariakira's Will
Apr 22, 2018
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Saigo Drowns
Apr 29, 2018
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Exile Kikuchi Gengo
May 6, 2018
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Aikana
May 13, 2018
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Shosuke's Black Stone
May 20, 2018
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Farewell Song
May 27, 2018
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Great Brother, Rustic Brother
Jun 3, 2018
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The Terada-ya Incident
Jun 10, 2018
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To the Ends of the Earth
Jun 17, 2018
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Granted Life
Jun 24, 2018
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Saigo Goes to Kyoto
Jul 1, 2018
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Hamaguri Gate Rebellion
Jul 8, 2018
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Katsu and Ryoma
Jul 15, 2018
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Third Marriage
Jul 22, 2018
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Mystery Man Iwakura Tomomi
Jul 29, 2018
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A Promise with Ryoma
Aug 5, 2018
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The Satsuma-Choshu Alliance
Aug 12, 2018
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Ito's Vow
Aug 19, 2018
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Shogun Yoshinobu
Aug 26, 2018
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Demon of War
Sep 2, 2018
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Yoshinobu's Head
Sep 9, 2018
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Peaceful Surrender of Edo Castle
Sep 16, 2018
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A Restoration Full of Scars
Sep 23, 2018
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Father, Saigo Takamori
Sep 30, 2018
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A Troubled New Government
Oct 7, 2018
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A Country Reborn
Oct 14, 2018
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Clash of Two Great Men
Oct 21, 2018
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Farewell, Tokyo
Oct 28, 2018
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The Samurai's Revolt
Nov 4, 2018
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Saigo Rises
Nov 11, 2018
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Seinan War
Nov 18, 2018
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Final Episode
Nov 25, 2018
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