NHK Special Drama
Saka no Ue no Kumo was originally set for a 2006 broadcast as "21st Century Taiga Drama". However, the scriptwriter of the series committed suicide, causing a delay in production. The series will air as "NHK Special Drama" in three parts, each part airing from late November to late December of each year.
| Title | Episodes | Start | End | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saka no Ue no Kumo pt1 坂の上の雲 |
5 eps | 29 November 2009 | 27 December 2009 | Masahiro Motoki Hiroshi Abe |
| Saka no Ue no Kumo pt2 | 4 eps | 5 December 2010 | 26 December 2010 | |
| Saka no Ue no Kumo pt3 | 4 eps | Late November or early December 2011 | Late December 2011 |
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