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Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer (2012)

Original title: 天地明察

2012-09-15 · 2h 21m · JA
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A chronicle of the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th century master of go who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (December 27, 1639-November 1, 1715), appointed as the first official astronomer in the Edo Period and would go on to create the Jokyo calendar at the imperial request.

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Masato KatōWriterYojiro TakitaDirector

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Aoi MiyazakiAoi MiyazakiEn MuraseJunichi OkadaJunichi OkadaSantetsu YasuiKiichi NakaiKiichi NakaiMitsukuni MitoRyuta SatoRyuta SatoGieki MuraseTakashi SasanoTakashi SasanoDennai TatsubeShota SometaniShota SometaniTenchi Meisatsu

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What is Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer about?

A chronicle of the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th century master of go who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (December 27, 1639-November 1, 1715), appointed as the first official astronomer in the Edo Period and would go on to create the Jokyo calendar at the imperial request.

How long is Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer?

Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer has a runtime of 141 minutes.