Yoshitsune (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2005, Yoshitsune is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Yoshitsune is a Japanese television drama series originally broadcast between 9 January and 11 December 2005, with a three-part special compilation being aired from 24 December to 25 December 2005. The 44th Taiga Drama, the original work is by Miyao Tomiko, screenplay by Kaneko Narito and starring Hideaki Takizawa.
Who’s in it. Yoshitsune stars Hideaki Takizawa as Minamoto no Yoshi-tsune, Mari Natsuki as Tango no Tsubone (Emperor's concubine), Akira Nakao as Kajiwara Kagetoki and Izumi Inamori as Tokiwa Gozen (Yoshitsune's Mother), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Yoshitsune 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 Yoshitsune page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yoshitsune tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yoshitsune (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yoshitsune change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yoshitsune worth watching?
- Yoshitsune holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yoshitsune?
- Yoshitsune stars Hideaki Takizawa, Mari Natsuki, Akira Nakao, Izumi Inamori and Kiyotaka Nanbara.
- When was Yoshitsune released?
- Yoshitsune was released in 2005.