TV series
The Fire Still Burns
1993–1994, Japanese, on NHK. Created by Katsuhiko Takahashi.
This drama tells the story of the Oushu Fujiwara clan spanning generations, 140 years in the late Heian era. They established their domain in Touhoku area (North-east area of Japan), independent from the rule of Minamoto clan.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 35
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1994
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Latest episode
S3 E15: Paradise, Hiraizumi
Aired 6 March 1994
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Katsuhiko TakahashiCreator
- Ken WatanabeFujiwara Tsunekiyo · 35 ep
- Hiroaki MurakamiCast · 35 ep
- Etsushi ToyokawaKiyohara no Iehira · 35 ep
- Tsunehiko WataseFujiwara no Hidehira · 35 ep
- Koichi MiuraFujiwara no Kunihira · 35 ep
- Yuko KotegawaCast · 15 ep
- Koichi SatoCast · 15 ep
- Fuyumi SakamotoCast · 15 ep
- Kyoka SuzukiCast · 15 ep
- Kyōzō NagatsukaCast · 15 ep
- Taro IshidaCast · 15 ep
- Yumi TakigawaCast · 15 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 June 1993
- Last aired
- 6 March 1994
- Network
- NHK
- Original title
- 炎立つ
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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The Fire Still Burns: quick answers
Is The Fire Still Burns worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Fire Still Burns are there?
The Fire Still Burns has 3 seasons and 35 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Fire Still Burns finished?
Yes. The Fire Still Burns ended in 1994, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Fire Still Burns on?
The Fire Still Burns isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Fire Still Burns parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Fire Still Burns?
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Who created The Fire Still Burns?
The Fire Still Burns was created by Katsuhiko Takahashi and stars Ken Watanabe, Hiroaki Murakami, Etsushi Toyokawa.