2009年秋第1部(第1~5回)、2010年秋第2部(第6~9回)、2011年秋第3部(第10~最终回)放映予定。《坂上之云》描述松山藩出身的秋山好古和秋山真之兄弟,以及自幼一起长大的文学家正冈子规的故事,时代背景为明治时期的日本。故事前半是三位主人公的求学过程,对好古的骑兵,真之的海军战术研究,和子规对于日本短诗/现代散文改革运动都有详细的描述。故事后半,特别是在子规逝世后,集中在秋山兄弟关连至深的日俄战争。作者司马辽太郎企图捕捉日俄战争的全貌,并且新一批角色登场,包括儿玉源太郎,东乡平八郎,乃木希典等。 该剧是NHK的大制作的13集特别历史剧,不仅演员阵容强大,就连制作团队也是日本一流的,编剧野泽尚的作品有《美味关系》、《课长岛耕作》等,负责音乐的是著名音乐家久石让,另外该剧十分注意细节,对所有当事的军舰、服装、军事以及各国语言的工作都很到位。虽然历史剧难免让一些观众感到枯燥,但是本木雅弘、阿部宽、香川照之这三位实力派的演出以及美丽的画面也足以吸引人。
坂上之云 (季节 1)
"Shōnen no Kuni" (少年の国) (集 1)
播出日期: 2009-11-29
概述: After the defeat of Bakufu system which lasted for 260 years, more modern nation “Meiji” was born in Japan. However, this nation is more of a “land of the children” surrounded by “grownups” in the name of imperialism of western nations. There once were three men at Iyo-matsuyama located in Shikoku region. Yoshifuru Akiyama, Saneyuki Akiyama who later took a great part on “Russo-Japanese War” the biggest crisis Meiji Japan ever encountered and Shiki Masuoka who represents modern Japanese literature we know today with his brother. These 3 men who were raised by the people and land of Matsuyama, decided to move to Tokyo. Time flew by and these 3 men returned home and a took picture in front of Matsuyama castle. In the16th year of Meiji Era (1883), Yoshifuru enrolled at Army War College. In June of the same year, while Shiki was giving a speech for Freedom and People’s Right Movement, he received a letter from his young sister Ritsu, written by his uncle in Tokyo. In the letter his uncle suggests he move to Tokyo. The letter delighted him, and he immediately decided to move.
"Seiun" (青雲) (集 2)
播出日期: 2009-12-06
概述: In 1884, a year has passed since Saneyuki and Shiki moved to Tokyo, a different world from Iyo-Matsuyama due to Westernization. In September, both Saneyuki and Shiki pass the entrance exam to the preliminary University. As Yoshifuru was told about their success, he admonished them to be independent and not pamper themselves. On the other hand, at Army College where Yoshifuru was enrolled, Gentaro Kodama offers Major Mackel a post to teach combat tactics of the German Army. The Japanese Army becomes German style.
"Kokka Meidō" (国家鳴動) (集 3)
播出日期: 2009-12-13
概述: “Land of the children,” Meiji Japan that began treading in rough water of Western power has been suffering from a world stage, just like the main characters. In 1889, the Constitution of the Empire of Japan was proclaimed and Japan began to establish the foundation of a modern nation. In summer of this year, Shiki goes home in Matsuyama for medical treatment. Saneyuki also comes home from Edashima and they see each other after an interval of three years. They spend time with Ritsu who has been taking care of Shiki. However, Shiki says that he will follow the path of Haiku, deciding to use his real name “Shiki” as the pseudonym. Meanwhile, Saneyuki causes a trouble during his homecoming.
"Nisshin Kaisen" (日清開戦) (集 4)
播出日期: 2009-12-20
概述: In 1894, Russia advances policy of southward expansion, Qing Dynasty says that Korea is its vassal state and Japan want to build new footing. Among the three countries, Korea had been swinging. The war broke out between Japan and the Qing Dynasty which stems from the run of so-called party Donghak that occurred there. Yoshifuru campaigns with Marenori Nogi to participate in the attack of the Port Arthur fortress. Yoshifuru felt out Katuaki’s view of the enemy’s position, leading the cavalry. The total attack is initiated based on that report, and the Port Arthur has fallen in a day. The following year, Shiki who works as a reporter for "Japan" newspaper appeals to Katsunan Kuga, an editor in chief, and he becomes a war correspondent and leaves for the battlefront of Qing. However, a peace negotiation between the two governments already had begun. Shiki and Rintaro Mori, a surgeon he met inside around the villages that were destroyed, talk about the war. Saneyuki also participates in the actual battle in the "Tsukushi" cruiser for the first time and the real horrors shocks him to allow subordinates to die. Saneyuki returned and had an opportunity to talk with Heihachiro Togo.
"Ryūgaku Sei" (留学生) (集 5)
播出日期: 2009-12-27
概述: September 1895, Saneyuki visited Shiki in Matsuyama as a warship, "Tsukushi",returned to Kure. At that time, Shiki had been boarding with Kinnosuke Natsume who was appointed as a Junior high school English teacher in Matsuyama. On his way home, Saneyuki asked Ritsu about Shiki's condition. Ritsu bravely answered she will not fail to cure his disease. June 1875, a topic of study abroad was brought up among young naval officers. Saneyuki dared to go to the United States, a developing country under Europe. Saneyuki's best friend, Takeo Hirose, expected a future battle between Russia and Japan, and decides to go to Russia. Saneyuki visits Shiki before he leaves and Shiki tells that he will compose a Haiku, risking his life. While studying in the U.S., Saneyuki asked a world tactician, Alfred Mahan, for guidance and had an opportunity to go as a military officer to observe military operations. The report has been said to excel above all others in Japanese naval history.

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