Oshin
Series Overview
Oshin is a Japanese serialized morning television drama, which aired on broadcaster NHK from April 4, 1983 to March 31, 1984. The series follows the life of Shin Tanokura during the Meiji period up to the early 1980s. Shin was called "Oshin", which is an archaic Japanese cognomen.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 297 Episodes
15 min per episode
1983 – 1983
Premiered: Mon, Apr 4, 1983
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 297: “Episode 297”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Ayako Kobayashi
Oshin (6 to 10 years old)
Yuko Tanaka
Oshin (16 to 46 years old)
Nobuko Otowa
Oshin (50 to 84 years old)
Shirô Namiki
Ryuzo
Michio Oji
Naka
Pinko Izumi
Fuji
Shirō Itō
Sakuzo
Eri Watanabe
Tora
Hiromi Senno
Haru
Nobuko Sendo
Haru
Soichiro Kitamura
Fukutaro
Hideo Sato
Daigoro
Masataka Naruse
Kamejiro
Masao Imafuku
Imamura Genemon
Yoji Matsuda
Yuu
Norimasa Fuke
Yuu
Etsushi Takahashi
Hitoshi
Shinji Yamashita
Hitoshi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshio Mochizuki, Oki Kazufumi, Yoshimura Fumitaka, Eguchi Hiroyuki, Kobayashi Heihachiro, Takemoto Minoru, Ebata Jiro, Ichiryu Kunihisa
Sugako Hashida
Koichi Sakata
Yukiko Kobayashi
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshio Mochizuki
Director
Oki Kazufumi
Director
Yoshimura Fumitaka
Director
Eguchi Hiroyuki
Director
Kobayashi Heihachiro
Director
Takemoto Minoru
Director
Sugako Hashida
Screenplay
Yukiko Kobayashi
Producer
Ebata Jiro
Director
Ichiryu Kunihisa
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oshin
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What is Oshin about?
Oshin is a Japanese serialized morning television drama, which aired on broadcaster NHK from April 4, 1983 to March 31, 1984. The series follows the life of Shin Tanokura during the Meiji period up to the early 1980s. Shin was called "Oshin", which is an archaic Japanese cognomen.
How many seasons does Oshin have?
Oshin comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Oshin?
Key cast members in Oshin include Ayako Kobayashi, Yuko Tanaka, Nobuko Otowa, Shirô Namiki, Michio Oji.
Who created or directed Oshin?
Oshin was developed and directed by Yoshio Mochizuki, Oki Kazufumi, Yoshimura Fumitaka, Eguchi Hiroyuki, Kobayashi Heihachiro, Takemoto Minoru, Ebata Jiro, Ichiryu Kunihisa.