Taiga Drama - NHK Special Drama

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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