Ryoma ga Yuku (1968)
Original title: 竜馬がゆく
Ryoma ga Yuku is a 1968 Japanese-language drama series created by Ryōtarō Shiba. It stars Kinya Kitaoji, Yaeko Mizutani and Ruriko Asaoka.
The chronicles of Sakamoto Ryoma, a pre-revolutionary who helped shape the face of modern Japan. In order to study swordsmanship, Ryoma heads for Edo where he meets many people who influence his thinking. He becomes close friends with men like Katsu Kaishu and Saigo Takamori and later establishes a naval training school in Kobe. Ryoma's controversial political views make him a target for shogunate assassins but his fervent belief in a classless society helps forge the Choshu-Satsuma alliance which ultimately brings about the Meiji Restoration.
Quick answers
What is Ryoma ga Yuku about?
The chronicles of Sakamoto Ryoma, a pre-revolutionary who helped shape the face of modern Japan. In order to study swordsmanship, Ryoma heads for Edo where he meets many people who influence his thinking. He becomes close friends with men like Katsu Kaishu and Saigo Takamori and later establishes a naval training school in Kobe. Ryoma's controversial political views make him a target for shogunate assassins but his fervent belief in a classless society helps forge the Choshu-Satsuma alliance which ultimately brings about the Meiji Restoration.
When was Ryoma ga Yuku released?
Ryoma ga Yuku was released on 7 January 1968.
How many episodes does Ryoma ga Yuku have?
Ryoma ga Yuku has 52 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Ryoma ga Yuku?
Ryoma ga Yuku was created by Ryōtarō Shiba.
Cast
- Kinya Kitaoji as Sakamoto Ryoma
- Yaeko Mizutani as Otome
- Ruriko Asaoka as Oryo
- Yoshiko Mita as Otazu
- Kin Sugai as Oyabe Baayan
- Isao Hashizume as Sakamoto Naojiro
- Sachiko Hidari as Oyoshi
- Machiko Washio as Kiku
- Gin Maeda as Okada Izo
- Isao Natsuyagi as Nagaoka Kenkichi
- Kazuyoshi Kushida as Mochizuki Kameyata
- Daisuke Katō as Katsu Kaishu
