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48 episodes of samurai politics and you're still gonna cry at the end, trust me.
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TMDB
60

As If In Flight (1990)

Epic slow burnBureaucratic sword fightsHistory homework but sexy

Latest Episode

56 min

Season 1 • Episode 48

Latest

Episode 48

Dec 9, 1990

Overview

Drama

Historical drama about the life of Saigō Takamori and his involvement with the Meiji Restoration.

Flag of JPJPJapanese
Content warning
bakumatsujidaigekiedo periodmeiji periodtaiga
Loyalty vs modernizationThe cost of revolutionFriendship destroyed by politics

Standout Aspects

Acting

Nishida's Saigo will wreck you quietly, then loudly, then spiritually.

Production

Taiga drama budget = historically accurate chaos and pretty kimonos.

Best for:Solo: You need commitment and snacks. 48 episodes, no looking back.·Binge: Weekend warriors need not apply. This is a lifestyle choice.
Heads up:Emotional: Saigo's ending is historically inevitable and emotionally devastating.
Ryōtarō Shiba

Creator

Ryōtarō Shiba

First AiredJan 7, 1990
StatusEnded

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Seasons1·Episodes48
NHK

Top Cast

Toshiyuki Nishida

Toshiyuki Nishida

Saigo Takamori

Takeshi Kaga

Takeshi Kaga

Okubo Toshimichi

Hideki Takahashi

Hideki Takahashi

Shimazu Hisamitsu

Yūzō Kayama

Yūzō Kayama

Shimazu Nariakira

Kōen Okumura

Kōen Okumura

Kirin Kiki

Kirin Kiki

天璋院付き老女・幾島

Naoto Ogata

Naoto Ogata

西郷従道

Noriko Sakai

Noriko Sakai

Koichi Sato

Koichi Sato

Yuko Tanaka

Yuko Tanaka

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Taiga dramas are Japan's annual historical obsession; this one cemented Saigo as a tragic hero for modern audiences.

Trivia

Ryōtarō Shiba's novel source material was so beloved that NHK cast against type—Nishida was known for comedy before this dramatic transformation.

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