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Ryōmaden (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Series · ★ 9.1

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Released in 2010, Ryōmaden is a drama series.

What it’s about. Ryōmaden is the 49th NHK Taiga drama. It was shown on NHK from January 3 to November 28, 2010 spanning 48 episodes. The story centers on the life of 19th-century Japanese historical figures Iwasaki Yatarō and Sakamoto Ryōma. It has been announced that the series will be aired in several other countries, for example Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

Who’s in it. Ryōmaden stars Masaharu Fukuyama as Sakamoto Ryoma, Teruyuki Kagawa as Iwasaki Yataro, Nao Omori as Tagechi Hanpeita and Hirosue Ryoko as Hirai Kao, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.1/10, Ryōmaden sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ryōmaden page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ryōmaden tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ryōmaden (2010)?
In US, Ryōmaden is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ryōmaden worth watching?
Ryōmaden holds an audience score of 9.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Ryōmaden?
Ryōmaden stars Masaharu Fukuyama, Teruyuki Kagawa, Nao Omori, Hirosue Ryoko and Yoko Maki.
When was Ryōmaden released?
Ryōmaden was released in 2010.