The seventh installment of the NHK Special large-scale series "New Japonism," which began in January this year as part of the 100th anniversary of broadcasting, titled "Period Dramas: Time Travel that Captivates the World," will be broadcast on NHK General TV from 9:00 pm on December 21st. This special features period dramas that have attracted attention from around the world, including the production of a sequel to "Shogun," which won the most Emmy Awards with 18 awards.
Period dramas have been gaining attention from around the world, including the 18 Emmy Awards won by "Shogun," but in Japan, they are now on the verge of extinction. The number of productions has dropped dramatically over the past 30 years, and techniques that have been passed down for over 100 years are on the verge of disappearing.
Kyoto's Uzumasa is struggling to revive itself and create new works. What does the world and Japan see in period dramas? This is the final chapter of the series.
The host will be Ryusei Yokohama , who starred in the historical drama " UNBOUND (Berabou) ." Ken Watanabe, Tasuku Emoto, and Rantaro Mine will also appear on the show.
