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==Details==
 
==Details==
*'''Name:''' Shinsengumi! / 新選組!
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*'''Title:''' 新選組!
*'''Episodes:''' 49 episodes plus 1 special (2006-01-03)
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*'''Title (romaji):''' Shinsengumi!
*'''Sub-Genre:''' Taiga drama, historical
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*'''Episodes:''' 49 episodes plus 1 special (2006-Jan-03)
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*'''Genre:''' Jidaigeki, chambara action
 
*'''Broadcast network:''' NHK
 
*'''Broadcast network:''' NHK
*'''Broadcast period:''' 2004-01-11 to 2004-12-12
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*'''Broadcast period:''' 2004-Jan-11 to 2004-Dec-12
*'''Broadcast time:''' Sundays at 8:00pm
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*'''Broadcast time:''' Sunday at 20:00
 
*'''Original Soundtrack (OST):''' [[Shinsengumi OST|Shinsengumi! OST]]
 
*'''Original Soundtrack (OST):''' [[Shinsengumi OST|Shinsengumi! OST]]
  
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
The 43rd NHK Taiga Drama is ''Shinsengumi!''. The arrival of [[Wikipedia:Matthew Perry (naval officer)|Commodore Perry's]] "Black Ships" rudely awakened Japan from 300 years of peaceful isolation from the world. Men set their eyes beyond Japan and began to demand change in society. Old clashed with the new, and thus began an age of turmoil. Amidst this confusion, one group remained true to the old ways and risked their lives to preserve the traditional shogunate system. Led by their charismatic captain, [[Wikipedia:Kondo Isami|Kondo Isami]], the [[Wikipedia:Shinsengumi|Shinsengumi]] upheld the code of honor of the samurai. Tales abound of the feats of men like Kondo, [[Wikipedia:Hijikata Toshizo|Hijikata Toshizo]], [[Wikipedia:Saito Hajime|Saito Hajime]], and [[Wikipedia:Okita Soji|Okita Soji]]. This NHK taiga drama brings to life the passion and glory of these men who lived during the most turbulent time in Japanese history. Full of pathos, action-packed, this is a series not to be missed by "chambara�? fans.<br /><br />
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The 43rd NHK Taiga Drama is ''Shinsengumi!''. The arrival of [[Wikipedia:Matthew Perry (naval officer)|Commodore Perry's]] "Black Ships" rudely awakened Japan from 300 years of peaceful isolation from the world. Men set their eyes beyond Japan and began to demand change in society. Old clashed with the new, and thus began an age of turmoil. Amidst this confusion, one group remained true to the old ways and risked their lives to preserve the traditional shogunate system. Led by their charismatic captain, [[Wikipedia:Kondo Isami|Kondo Isami]], the [[Wikipedia:Shinsengumi|Shinsengumi]] upheld the code of honor of the samurai. Tales abound of the feats of men like Kondo, [[Wikipedia:Hijikata Toshizo|Hijikata Toshizo]], [[Wikipedia:Saito Hajime|Saito Hajime]], and [[Wikipedia:Okita Soji|Okita Soji]]. This NHK taiga drama brings to life the passion and glory of these men who lived during the most turbulent time in Japanese history. Full of pathos, action-packed, this is a series not to be missed by chambara fans. ''--- written by groink''
''--- written by groink''
 
 
 
==Production Credits==
 
*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Mitani Koki]]
 
*'''Produced by:'''
 
*'''Directed by:'''
 
*'''Music by:''' [[Hattori Takayuki]]
 
  
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==Cast==
 
[[File:Shinsengumi_corr_jp_groink.jpg|thumb|400px|Correlation Chart<br/>(scan by groink)]]
 
[[File:Shinsengumi_corr_jp_groink.jpg|thumb|400px|Correlation Chart<br/>(scan by groink)]]
 
==Cast==
 
 
*[[Katori Shingo]] as Kondo Isami
 
*[[Katori Shingo]] as Kondo Isami
 
*[[Yamamoto Koji]] as Hijikata Toshizou
 
*[[Yamamoto Koji]] as Hijikata Toshizou
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*[[Hino Youjin]]
 
*[[Hino Youjin]]
 
*[[Fukiishi Kazue]]
 
*[[Fukiishi Kazue]]
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==Production Credits==
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*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Mitani Koki]]
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*'''Produced by:'''
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*'''Directed by:'''
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*'''Music by:''' [[Hattori Takayuki]]
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
*NHK will be airing a three-part encore Shinsengumi! Highlights series in early January 2006.  This special version is rearranged 49 episodes of the drama to trace the footsteps of Shinsengumi as seen by Mitsu, elder sister of Okita Soji who is one of important members of Shinsengumi. At the end of each part, [[Katori Shingo]] and other members in the drama will have a casual talk to introduce memories and stories during the production. All three parts will air on 2006-01-03. Air dates: 2006-01-03 (Part 1) 15:20-16:35, 2006-01-03 (Part 2) 16:45-17:59, and 2006-01-03 (Part 3) 19:30-20:45. All times JST. No repeats are scheduled.
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*NHK aired a three-part encore Shinsengumi! Highlights series in early January 2006.  This special version is a rearrangement of 49 episodes tracing the footsteps of Shinsengumi, as seen by Mitsu, elder sister of Okita Soji who is one of important members of Shinsengumi. At the end of each part, [[Katori Shingo]] and other members in the drama will have a casual talk to introduce memories and stories during the production. All three parts aired on 2006-Jan-03: (Part 1) 15:20-16:35, (Part 2) 16:45-17:59, and (Part 3) 19:30-20:45. All times JST.
*NHK will be airing a sequal of Shinsengumi! in early January 2006. This sequel portrays the last day of Hijikata Toshizo, Vice Commander of Shinsengumi. Air date: 2006-01-03 21:00-22:30 (JST). No repeat is scheduled.
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*NHK aired a sequal of Shinsengumi! on 2006-Jan-03 21:00-22:30 (JST). This sequel portrays the last day of Hijikata Toshizo, Vice Commander of Shinsengumi.
  
 
==Awards==
 
==Awards==
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Revision as of 22:30, 9 August 2006

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Details

  • Title: 新選組!
  • Title (romaji): Shinsengumi!
  • Episodes: 49 episodes plus 1 special (2006-Jan-03)
  • Genre: Jidaigeki, chambara action
  • Broadcast network: NHK
  • Broadcast period: 2004-Jan-11 to 2004-Dec-12
  • Broadcast time: Sunday at 20:00
  • Original Soundtrack (OST): Shinsengumi! OST

Synopsis

The 43rd NHK Taiga Drama is Shinsengumi!. The arrival of Commodore Perry's "Black Ships" rudely awakened Japan from 300 years of peaceful isolation from the world. Men set their eyes beyond Japan and began to demand change in society. Old clashed with the new, and thus began an age of turmoil. Amidst this confusion, one group remained true to the old ways and risked their lives to preserve the traditional shogunate system. Led by their charismatic captain, Kondo Isami, the Shinsengumi upheld the code of honor of the samurai. Tales abound of the feats of men like Kondo, Hijikata Toshizo, Saito Hajime, and Okita Soji. This NHK taiga drama brings to life the passion and glory of these men who lived during the most turbulent time in Japanese history. Full of pathos, action-packed, this is a series not to be missed by chambara fans. --- written by groink

Cast

Correlation Chart
(scan by groink)

Production Credits

Trivia

  • Shinsengumi took 370 days of filming.
  • Katori Shingo secretly lost 10 kg for the filming of the last scene.

Notes

  • NHK aired a three-part encore Shinsengumi! Highlights series in early January 2006. This special version is a rearrangement of 49 episodes tracing the footsteps of Shinsengumi, as seen by Mitsu, elder sister of Okita Soji who is one of important members of Shinsengumi. At the end of each part, Katori Shingo and other members in the drama will have a casual talk to introduce memories and stories during the production. All three parts aired on 2006-Jan-03: (Part 1) 15:20-16:35, (Part 2) 16:45-17:59, and (Part 3) 19:30-20:45. All times JST.
  • NHK aired a sequal of Shinsengumi! on 2006-Jan-03 21:00-22:30 (JST). This sequel portrays the last day of Hijikata Toshizo, Vice Commander of Shinsengumi.

Awards

43rd The Television Award

8th Nikkan Sports Drama Award

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