The NHK Taiga drama "Dear Radiance (Hikaru Kimi e)" starring Yuriko Yoshitaka will be broadcast on NHK General TV and BS Premium 4K from 12:15 pm on December 29th. The omnibus episode is about three and a half hours long and is divided into five chapters, condensing the highlights of the entire series.
"To Dear Radiance (Hikaru Kimi e)" is the 63rd taiga drama. Set in the aristocratic society of the mid-Heian period, the protagonist is Murasaki Shikibu (Mahiro), who later wrote "The Komyo ga Tsuji" in 2006, and depicts the glittering world of the Heian aristocracy and the life of a woman who lived, wrote, and loved with all her heart.
The contents of the compilation are as follows:
◇ "Compilation Volume 1" December 29th, 12:15pm to 1:00pm (BSP4K 12:58pm)
Mahiro (Yoshitaka) looks back on her tumultuous life. From her fateful encounter with Michinaga (Tasuku Emoto) to a sudden tragedy, her mother's enemy turns out to be the family of her first love...
◇ "Compilation Volume 2" December 29th, 1:05pm - 1:48pm
Mahiro and Michinaga's youthful days. Facing the brutal death of their best friend, the two share their grief. They long for each other and are united, but the gears of fate begin to move in an unexpected direction...
◇ "Compilation Volume 3" December 29th, 1:48pm - 2:31pm
Mahiro begins to walk a different path from Michinaga and gets a glimpse of the glamorous world of the aristocrats. Michinaga gradually rises to prominence, and with a major event that changes history, he is at the forefront of politics...
◇ "Compilation Volume 4" December 29th, 2:31pm to 3:15pm (BSP4K 3:14pm)
After getting married, Mahiro reunites with Michinaga at Ishiyama-dera Temple. They spend the night together. After that, Michinaga feels sorry for his daughter Akiko (Mikami Ai), who has become a consort, and asks Mahiro for a favor...
◇ "Compilation: Final Volume" December 29th, 3:20pm - 4:03pm
Mahiro writes a story at Michinaga's request. As a result, Michinaga's position at the Imperial Court becomes solid as planned. Mahiro watches over Michinaga's glory to the end and then sets off on a journey.
