Series

Oshin

★ 6.8(19)198315m1 season

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Where to watch Oshin

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Good to know

Release date: 1983-04-04
Runtime: 15m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 297
Network: NHK
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK

About Oshin

Oshin is a 1983 web series in the Drama, Family and War & Politics genres, starring Ayako Kobayashi, Yuko Tanaka and Nobuko Otowa. It spans 1 season and 297 episodes, and originally aired on NHK. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Oshin in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Season 1297 eps · 1983

Cast

Ayako Kobayashi

Oshin (6 to 10 years old)

Yuko Tanaka

Oshin (16 to 46 years old)

Nobuko Otowa

Oshin (50 to 84 years old)

Shirô Namiki

Ryuzo

Oji Michio

Naka

Yoshioka Yuichi

Shoji

Watanabe Tomiko

Riki

Kazuko Takamori

Kiyo

Kanze Yoko

Tsuneko

Yamano Reo

Yuu

Yoko Yamashita

Tei

Yukiko Ebina

Tei

Themes & keywords

historicalstarvationmaster servant relationshipmeiji periodperseverenceasadoratenant farmersshōwa era (1926-89)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Oshin in South Africa?+

Oshin is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Oshin on Netflix?+

Oshin is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How many seasons of Oshin are there?+

Oshin has 1 season and 297 episodes in total.

Who stars in Oshin?+

Oshin stars Ayako Kobayashi, Yuko Tanaka, Nobuko Otowa, Shirô Namiki and Oji Michio.

When did Oshin come out?+

Oshin is a 1983 web series.

What genre is Oshin?+

Oshin is Drama, Family and War & Politics series.