Tabaruzaka
Series Overview
Known as the ”Last Samurai” Saigo Takamori was a stout giant of a man with a huge head and a neck like a bear. As the leader of Satsuma’s anti-Western faction, he was instumental in establishing the Sat-Cho Alliance dreamed of by Sakamoto Ryoma. After the fall of the Tokugawa, Saigo rose to major prominence before falling in disfavor. In 1876 Saigo Takamori resigned from his government post and went back to Kagoshima. He founded a local military school and dissatisfied samurai gathered around him in large numbers. In late 1876 it came to an open conflict when samurai rebels raided and occupied ammunition and weapon depots of the central government. The samurai rebels urged and proclaimed Saigo Takamori as their leader.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
1987 – 1987
Premiered: Wed, Dec 30, 1987
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buichi Saitō
Gihō Sugiyama
Eiji Kawamura
Department Leadership Roster
Buichi Saitō
Director
Gihō Sugiyama
Writer
Eiji Kawamura
Original Music Composer
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What is Tabaruzaka about?
Known as the ”Last Samurai” Saigo Takamori was a stout giant of a man with a huge head and a neck like a bear. As the leader of Satsuma’s anti-Western faction, he was instumental in establishing the Sat-Cho Alliance dreamed of by Sakamoto Ryoma. After the fall of the Tokugawa, Saigo rose to major prominence before falling in disfavor. In 1876 Saigo Takamori resigned from his government post and went back to Kagoshima. He founded a local military school and dissatisfied samurai gathered around him in large numbers. In late 1876 it came to an open conflict when samurai rebels raided and occupied ammunition and weapon depots of the central government. The samurai rebels urged and proclaimed Saigo Takamori as their leader.
How many seasons does Tabaruzaka have?
Tabaruzaka comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Tabaruzaka?
Key cast members in Tabaruzaka include Kōtarō Satomi, Tetsuro Tamba, Jinpachi Nezu, Kei Satō, Kinnosuke Nakamura.
Who created or directed Tabaruzaka?
Tabaruzaka was developed and directed by Buichi Saitō.