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Gunshi Kanbei (Strategist Kanbei) is a-year long taiga drama by NHK in 2014. This fictional series consists of 50 episodes and follows the journey of Kuroda Kanbei, a historical figure who lived during Japan's Warring States period as he navigated the murky water of political intrigues and military conquests of Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu - the three unificators of feudal Japan. A brilliant tactician, Kanbei was one of Hideyoshi's trusted strategists who was known for his bravery and handicap.

Country: Japan

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: Japanese

Release Date: January 5, 2014

Also Known As: 軍師官兵衛, Gunshi Kanbee軍師官兵衛 (NHK大河ドラマ), Kanbê the Strategist |  See more »

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Company Credits

Production Co: NHK

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2014 | 50 Episodes

Awards

Awards & Nominations

IFMCA Award 2015

Nominee

IFMCA Award

Best Original Score for a Television Series

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