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Storyline

The series focuses on the life of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th and final ruler of the Tokugawa period. Born the seventh son of Lord Nariaki of Mito, Yoshinobu is named shogun when he is just 29 years old. With a wisdom and vision beyond his years, he tries to prolong the life of this 200-year-old dynasty which began with Ieyasu. However, he is unable to forestall the winds of revolution as clans in Choshu, Satsuma and Tosa, with the help of the Imperial Court, clamor for change.

Country: Japan

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: Japanese

Also Known As: 徳川慶喜 (NHK大河ドラマ), 徳川慶喜

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Company Credits

Production Co: NHK

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