TV series
Taiheiki
1991–1992, Japanese, on NHK. Created by Eiji Yoshikawa.
The drama centers on Ashikaga Takauji's rise to power, overthrowing the Kamakura shogunate and eventually establishing the Ashikaga shogunate.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 49
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1992
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Latest episode
S1 E32: Fujiyasha Killed
Aired 4 January 1992
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Eiji YoshikawaCreator
- Hiroyuki SanadaTakauji Ashikaga · 49 ep
- Hidekazu AkaiMasasue Kusunoki · 49 ep
- Michiko AmekuYasuko · 49 ep
- Yasuo DaichiUmanosuke Isshiki · 49 ep
- Yasunori DantaNakatoki Hôjô (as Yasunori Danda) · 49 ep
- DendenMasafusa Jingûji · 49 ep
- Akira EmotoMoronao Kô-no · 49 ep
- Takaaki EnokiToshimoto Hino · 49 ep
- Mariko FujiHisako · 49 ep
- Yū FujikiNorifusa Uesugi · 49 ep
- Shiho FujimuraKiyoko Uesugi · 49 ep
- Mr. Okure[Small Man] · 49 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 January 1991
- Last aired
- 4 January 1992
- Network
- NHK
- Original title
- 太平記
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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Taiheiki: quick answers
Is Taiheiki worth watching?
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How many seasons of Taiheiki are there?
Taiheiki has 1 season and 49 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Taiheiki finished?
Yes. Taiheiki ended in 1992, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Taiheiki on?
Taiheiki isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
Taiheiki parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Taiheiki yet.
What shows are like Taiheiki?
If you liked Taiheiki, try Shōgun, Julia, Descending Stories.
Who created Taiheiki?
Taiheiki was created by Eiji Yoshikawa and stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Hidekazu Akai, Michiko Ameku.