historical figure,astronomer,jidaigeki,edo period

Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer (2012)

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A chronicle of the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th century master of go who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (December 27, 1639-November 1, 1715), appointed as the first official astronomer in the Edo Period and would go on to create the Jokyo calendar at the imperial request.

Cast & Crew

Director
Yojiro Takita
  • Profile picture of Aoi Miyazaki
    En Murase Aoi Miyazaki
  • Profile picture of Junichi Okada
    Santetsu Yasui Junichi Okada
  • Profile picture of Kiichi Nakai
    Mitsukuni Mito Kiichi Nakai
  • Profile picture of Ryuta Sato
    Gieki Murase Ryuta Sato
  • Profile picture of Takashi Sasano
    Dennai Tatsube Takashi Sasano
  • Profile picture of Shota Sometani
    Tenchi Meisatsu Shota Sometani

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Keywords

  • historical figure
  • astronomer
  • jidaigeki
  • edo period