Prince Shotoku (2001)

Poster for Prince Shotoku

In the late 6th century the leaders of the Yamato Dynasty had no clear plan for the creation of a unified state. Battles still raged among various warrior clans. Shotoku Taishi, second son of Emperor Yomei, strived to create a new nation out of this chaos. NHK captures this great man from a time in history rarely depicted on screen, in a story of epic proportions. Shotoku Taishi is known mainly through legends and myths and has been viewed as more god than man. The elaborate and colorful costumes of the time and the beauty of ancient Japan enhance this fascinating historical drama.

Cast & Crew

Director
Mikio Sato
  • Profile picture of Masahiro Motoki
    Umayado no ouji Masahiro Motoki
  • Profile picture of Sul Kyung-gu
    Ishin Sul Kyung-gu
  • Profile picture of Ken Ogata
    Soga no Umako Ken Ogata
  • Profile picture of Miki Nakatani
    Tojiko no iratsume Miki Nakatani
  • Profile picture of Akira Emoto
    Anahobe no miko Akira Emoto
  • Profile picture of Keiko Matsuzaka
    Nukatabe no himemiko Keiko Matsuzaka
  • Profile picture of Masaya Katô
    Hatsusebe no miko Masaya Katô
  • Profile picture of Masaomi Kondo
    Ooe no miko Masaomi Kondo
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2001

2 episodes

Season 1 of Prince Shotoku premiered on November 10, 2001

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