Overview
Saigo Takamori, the hero of the Meiji Restoration, was born to a poor, low-ranking samurai family in the Satsuma domain (present day Kagoshima Prefecture). His simple honesty caught the attention of its charismatic feudal lord of Satsuma, Shimazu Nariakira. Nariakira’s assertion that the love of people is what will enrich and strengthen the nation captivated Saigo who took on Nariakira’s secret mission and eventually became a key person for Satsuma. Not a portrait of him survives today and much of his life is a mystery. He is a man who was twice exiled and thrice married. He overthrew the Tokugawa Shogunate with exceptional bravery and action. Although he accomplished the restoration, he lost his life in a fight with the new Meiji government.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Ryohei Suzuki
Saigo Takamori
Eita Nagayama
Okubo Toshimichi
Ken Watanabe
Shimazu Nariakira
Gota Watabe
Saigo Kichijiro
Muga Tsukaji
Kumakichi
Yukiya Kitamura
Oyama Kakunosuke
Kumi Mizuno
Saigo Kimi
Mitsuomi Takahashi
Arimura Shunsai
Hitomi Miyauchi
Saigo Koto
Arata Horii
Murata Shinpachi
Shūichirō Masuda
Arima Shinshichi
Keiko Kitagawa
Atsu-hime (Oichi)
Frequently Asked Questions
Saigo Takamori, the hero of the Meiji Restoration, was born to a poor, low-ranking samurai family in the Satsuma domain (present day Kagoshima Prefecture). His simple honesty caught the attention...
Segodon has 1 season with 47 episodes.
Segodon premiered on January 7, 2018.
No, Segodon has ended. The final episode aired on November 25, 2018.
Segodon originally aired on NHK BS1. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Segodon has a rating of 8.3/10 based on user reviews.
Segodon is classified as Drama, War & Politics.