Oshin
On NHK
A sweeping, intimate historical saga spanning decades of Japanese life, built on perseverance through hardship and the accumulated weight of lived experience.
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.
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Like Oshin
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Oshin
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Oshin, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Oshin, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Oshin, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
