Oshin (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 1983, Oshin is a drama, family and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Oshin is a Japanese serialized morning television drama, which aired on broadcaster NHK from April 4, 1983 to March 31, 1984. The series follows the life of Shin Tanokura during the Meiji period up to the early 1980s. Shin was called "Oshin", which is an archaic Japanese cognomen.
Who’s in it. Oshin stars Ayako Kobayashi as Oshin (6 to 10 years old), Yuko Tanaka as Oshin (16 to 46 years old), Nobuko Otowa as Oshin (50 to 84 years old) and Shirô Namiki as Ryuzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Oshin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oshin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oshin tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oshin (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oshin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oshin worth watching?
- Oshin holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Oshin?
- Oshin stars Ayako Kobayashi, Yuko Tanaka, Nobuko Otowa, Shirô Namiki and Oji Michio.
- When was Oshin released?
- Oshin was released in 1983.