Taiga drama

Taiga drama (大河ドラマ) is the name NHK gives to the annual, year-long historical fiction television series it broadcasts in Japan. Beginning in 1963 with the black-and-white Hana no Shōgai, starring kabuki actor Onoe Shōroku and Takarazuka star Awashima Chikage, the network has hired a producer, director, writer, music director, and actors for the series. The 45-minute show airs on the NHK General network on Sunday evenings in the 8:00 prime-time slot, with rebroadcasts on Saturday afternoon at 1:05. Satellite, digital satellite, and NHK World Premium broadcasts are also available.

Related Topics:
NHK - Historical fiction - Japan - 1963 - Kabuki - Actor - Takarazuka

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