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Atsuhime: Season 1

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50 episodes · first aired Jan 6, 2008

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  1. 1 Child of Destiny Jan 6, 2008 · 58m The episode starts off in Satsuma in 1835, 20 years prior to the arrival of the Black Ships led by Matthew C. Perry. People in Satsuma are excited by the arrival of the heir to the domain…
  2. 2 Vow at Sakurajima Jan 13, 2008 · 43m Zusho's financial reform successfully clears Satsuma clan's debt, however, many people are still badly off. Young samurai, including Saigo Kichinosuke and Okubo Shosuke, feel hatred toward…
  3. 3 Satsuma Divide Jan 20, 2008 · 43m Oyura, concubine of Shimazu Narioki, the clan head, plots to make her son Tadayuki an heir to the Satsuma clan which provokes a serious confrontation within a group of samurai who stand by…
  4. 4 A Wise Lord Angered Jan 27, 2008 · 43m Nariakira succeeds as the head of the Satsuma clan. Although Nariakira is active in reform, Kichinosuke and other young samurai are impatient that Shosuke is not granted clemency…
  5. 5 Japan's Best Man Feb 3, 2008 · 43m Tadatake learns from Tadayuki that his son wants to marry Okatsu. Naogoro is upset to hear the news. Meanwhile, Naogoro meets John Manjiro who had just come back from the U.S. Inspired by…
  6. 6 A Woman's Destiny Feb 10, 2008 · 43m Tadatake is delighted with Nariakira's offer to adopt Okatsu, but Oyuki senses something is wrong with Kikumoto who brought up Okatsu. Okatsu is unable to absorb the situation and begs…
  7. 7 The Father's Tears Feb 17, 2008 · 43m Okatsu is deeply shocked by Kikumoto's suicide and outraged at Tadatake's insulting attitude towards her death. Meanwhile in Edo, the Tokugawa shogunate learns that an American fleet is…
  8. 8 How to be a Princess Feb 24, 2008 · 43m Moving into Tsurumaru Castle, Okatsu is unable to fit into its restrictive customs, while those women serving under her and related to the Shimazu family mock about Okatsu's humble…
  9. 9 Atsuhime is Born Mar 2, 2008 · 43m Okatsu is being trained to be a full-fledged princess by Ikushima, a tutor brought in from the Konoe family in Kyoto while Nariakira renames Okatsu as "Atsuko" and officially begins her…
  10. 10 Determined to Become the Shogun's Wife Mar 9, 2008 · 43m Ikushima is finding it difficult to train Atsu-hime who shows no interest in the training. Nariakira finally tells Atsu-hime that she is a candidate to become the wife of Iesachi, the next…
  11. 11 Reunion on the Tanabata Mar 16, 2008 · 43m Atsu-hime is absorbed in princess training with Ikushima. Naogoro is shocked by Nariakira's plot but is given a chance by Nariakira to see Atsu-hime again at the Star Festival. She…
  12. 12 Farewell, Sakurajima Mar 23, 2008 · 43m Before Atsu-hime's departure, heads of the families related to the Shimazu family are called up to the castle where she sees her biological parents after a long time. However, she is only…
  13. 13 The Mother in Edo Mar 30, 2008 · 43m Atsu-hime arrives at Satsuma clan's castle in Edo, however, she is unable to meet Nariakira's wife Fusa and adoptive mother of Atsu-hime. In Edo castle, Nariaki, former head of the…
  14. 14 The Father's Wish Apr 6, 2008 · 43m Atsu-hime is depressed by Fusa's affirmation that Atsu-hime can never be the wife of Iesachi who later becomes Iesada as the 13th shogun. A new year begins and the American fleet led by…
  15. 15 The Princess Goes to Battle Apr 13, 2008 · 43m Kichinosuke is put in charge of preparing the traditional bride's gear for Atsu-hime. Meanwhile, Nariakira is struck down by serious illness and rumor has it that Nriakira's illness is…
  16. 16 Cherry Blossoms Amidst Tumult Apr 20, 2008 · 43m Nariakira recovers from his illness. Although Atsu-hime's marriage is in the final stage, Iesada shows no interest in getting married. To persuade Nariaki and to receive his approval to…
  17. 17 An Unexpected Marriage Apr 27, 2008 · 43m The marriage of Atsu-hime and Iesada is finalized and the Satsuma clan's castle is in a celebratory mood. Meanwhile in Satsuma, Naogoro is to serve under Nariakira in Edo. Only a few…
  18. 18 Nariakira's Secret Orders May 4, 2008 · 43m After returning to Satsuma, Naogoro decides to marry Ochika. In Edo, the day of Atsu-hime's wedding, which was canceled after the big earthquake, is finally rescheduled. On the eve of…
  19. 19 Ascend to the Ooku May 11, 2008 · 43m Atsuhime moves to Edo castle where she meets Honjuin, Iesada's mother, and Takiyama who is in control of the servants at "Ooku." However, the meeting with Atsu-hime's to-be husband…
  20. 20 The Wedding Night May 18, 2008 · 43m Having seen Iesada playing in the garden, Atsu-hime begins to have doubts over his sanity. On the night of the wedding, Iesada goes to sleep, showing no interest in Atsu-hime, which raised…
  21. 21 Battle of the Wives May 25, 2008 · 43m Atsu-hime senses Iesada must be pretending to be benighted and asks Iesada the reason. He begins to ignore and avoid her. Atsu-hime asks him to see her but he tells her that he had no…
  22. 22 The Shogun's Secret Jun 1, 2008 · 43m Atsu-hime remains unsure whether Iesada is really benighted. The U.S. begins preparing for a trade treaty between the shogunate after signing the Treaty of Shimoda, a treaty of peace and…
  23. 23 The Better Man Jun 8, 2008 · 43m Despite Atsu-hime's persuasion to name Yoshinobu successor, Iesada disagreed saying it was nonsense to recommend someone she had never met. Atsu-hime invites Yoshinobu and Tokugawa…
  24. 24 It's Unforgivable, Atsu-hime Jun 15, 2008 · 43m As the day to meet U.S. consul general neared, Iesada tells his worries to Atsu-hime. She comes up with an idea for Iesada to maintain his dignity at the meeting and also suggests…
  25. 25 A Mother's Love and Hate Jun 22, 2008 · 43m Iesada falls ill which gave cause for Honjuin to keep Atsu-hime away from Iesada, saying his illness was caused by Atsu-hime. Although Iesada wished to spend time with Atsu-hime, the…
  26. 26 A Hell-Raising Petition Jun 29, 2008 · 43m While the dispute over shogun's successor heats up, Ii Naosuke, siding with the Kishu-Tokugawa family that pushes Yoshitomi to become shogun, visits Honjuin to ally with her. Atsu-hime…
  27. 27 Wife of the Tokugawa Jul 6, 2008 · 43m Atsu-hime decides not to side with neither Yoshinobu nor Yoshitomi until she is convinced who better suits as the next shogun despite Nariakira's order to push Yoshinobu. Meanwhile…
  28. 28 Two Wills Jul 13, 2008 · 43m Ii becomes shogun's chief adviser and Yoshitomi is chosen as the next shogun. Iesada orders Ii and Hotta, the chief retainer of the shogunate, to entrust Atsu-hime with Yoshitomi in…
  29. 29 Tenshoin Atsu-hime Jul 20, 2008 · 43m Yoshitomi, the new shogun, arrives at Edo castle and is renamed as Iemochi. Tenshoin renews her hopes to become his guardian. Ikushima informs her intention to resign to take…
  30. 30 The Shogun's Mother Jul 27, 2008 · 43m Yoshitomi, the new shogun, arrives at Edo castle and is renamed as Iemochi. Tenshoin renews her hopes to become his guardian. Ikushima informs her intention to resign to take…
  31. 31 Farewell, Ikushima Aug 3, 2008 · 43m
  32. 32 The Incident Outside Sakuradamon Gate Aug 10, 2008 · 43m
  33. 33 Princess Kazu Aug 17, 2008 · 43m
  34. 34 Imperial Court and Feudal Clan Aug 24, 2008 · 43m
  35. 35 Dagger of Doubt Aug 31, 2008 · 43m
  36. 36 Satsuma or Tokugawa Sep 7, 2008 · 43m While the Edo group and the Kyōto group inside the Ōoku continue to antagonize to each other, little by little Kazunomiya and Iemochi became closer. Tensho-in was finally feeling relieved…
  37. 37 Friendship and Parting Sep 14, 2008 · 43m The Satsuma force led by Hisamitsu entered Edo accompanying an Imperial envoy. His aim was to reform the Tokugawa Shogunate. Meanwhile, Tenshō-in was anxious if Tatewaki also came to Edo…
  38. 38 Heart of the Mother-In-Law, Heart of the Wife Sep 21, 2008 · 43m A letter from Tatewaki recounting what really took place in Namamugi Incident reached Tenshō-in. Having learned the truth, she maintained that the Shogunate, together with Satsuma, needed…
  39. 39 Satsuma Burns Sep 28, 2008 · 43m The news that Shōgun Iemochi arrived at Kyoto came to Ōoku and lightened her mind. Kazunomiya, on the other hand, worried about Iemochi and became more restless. Her fear became true when…
  40. 40 Son Taking the Field Oct 5, 2008 · 43m Saigo, who had been exiled, came back. At the gathering where Saigo and his old friends reunited, Tatewaki met a geisho, Okoto. The Chōshū domain, which is bent on regaining its political…
  41. 41 Satcho Alliance Oct 12, 2008 · 43m
  42. 42 The Death of the Son Oct 19, 2008 · 43m
  43. 43 The Determination of the Wife Oct 26, 2008 · 43m
  44. 44 Ryoma Dies Nov 2, 2008 · 43m
  45. 45 A Letter from Mother Nov 9, 2008 · 43m
  46. 46 Yoshinobu Rescued Nov 16, 2008 · 43m
  47. 47 Ooku's Messenger Nov 23, 2008 · 43m
  48. 48 Bloodless Surrender Nov 30, 2008 · 43m
  49. 49 Reunion on the Eve of Meiji Dec 7, 2008 · 43m
  50. 50 One Path Dec 14, 2008 · 1h 8m