Atsuhime (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 2008, Atsuhime is a drama series.
What it’s about. The 47th NHK Taiga Drama is a life story of Princess Atsu, who was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, then called Satsuma, and became the wife of Tokugawa Iesada, the 13th shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. She accedes to the highest rank in Ooku, the inner palace of the Edo castle where women related to the reigning shogun resided. Iesada dies soon after their marriage and Atsuhime assumes the name Tenshoin at the age of 23. She exerts herself for the Tokugawa clan and for the nation during the upheaval in the Meiji Restoration, headed by those from Satsuma.
Who’s in it. Atsuhime stars Aoi Miyazaki as Okatsu / Atsu-hime, Eita Nagayama as Kimotsuki Naogoro, Maki Horikita as Princess Kazu and Rie Tomosaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Atsuhime sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Atsuhime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Atsuhime tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Atsuhime (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Atsuhime change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Atsuhime worth watching?
- Atsuhime holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Atsuhime?
- Atsuhime stars Aoi Miyazaki, Eita Nagayama, Maki Horikita, Rie Tomosaka and Ikki Sawamura.
- When was Atsuhime released?
- Atsuhime was released in 2008.