Atsuhime

Child of Destiny

The episode starts off in Satsuma in 1835, 20 years prior to the arrival of the Black Ships led by Matthew C. Perry. Peo

Vow at Sakurajima

Zusho's financial reform successfully clears Satsuma clan's debt, however, many people are still badly off. Young samura

Satsuma Divide

Oyura, concubine of Shimazu Narioki, the clan head, plots to make her son Tadayuki an heir to the Satsuma clan which pro

A Wise Lord Angered

Nariakira succeeds as the head of the Satsuma clan. Although Nariakira is active in reform, Kichinosuke and other young

Japan's Best Man

Tadatake learns from Tadayuki that his son wants to marry Okatsu. Naogoro is upset to hear the news. Meanwhile, Naogoro

A Woman's Destiny

Tadatake is delighted with Nariakira's offer to adopt Okatsu, but Oyuki senses something is wrong with Kikumoto who brou

The Father's Tears

Okatsu is deeply shocked by Kikumoto's suicide and outraged at Tadatake's insulting attitude towards her death. Meanwhil

How to be a Princess

Moving into Tsurumaru Castle, Okatsu is unable to fit into its restrictive customs, while those women serving under her

Atsuhime is Born

Okatsu is being trained to be a full-fledged princess by Ikushima, a tutor brought in from the Konoe family in Kyoto whi

Determined to Become the Shogun's Wife

Ikushima is finding it difficult to train Atsu-hime who shows no interest in the training. Nariakira finally tells Atsu-

Reunion on the Tanabata

Atsu-hime is absorbed in princess training with Ikushima. Naogoro is shocked by Nariakira's plot but is given a chance b

Farewell, Sakurajima

Before Atsu-hime's departure, heads of the families related to the Shimazu family are called up to the castle where she

The Mother in Edo

Atsu-hime arrives at Satsuma clan's castle in Edo, however, she is unable to meet Nariakira's wife Fusa and adoptive mot

The Father's Wish

Atsu-hime is depressed by Fusa's affirmation that Atsu-hime can never be the wife of Iesachi who later becomes Iesada as

The Princess Goes to Battle

Kichinosuke is put in charge of preparing the traditional bride's gear for Atsu-hime. Meanwhile, Nariakira is struck dow

Cherry Blossoms Amidst Tumult

Nariakira recovers from his illness. Although Atsu-hime's marriage is in the final stage, Iesada shows no interest in ge

An Unexpected Marriage

The marriage of Atsu-hime and Iesada is finalized and the Satsuma clan's castle is in a celebratory mood. Meanwhile in S

Nariakira's Secret Orders

After returning to Satsuma, Naogoro decides to marry Ochika. In Edo, the day of Atsu-hime's wedding, which was canceled

Ascend to the Ooku

Atsuhime moves to Edo castle where she meets Honjuin, Iesada's mother, and Takiyama who is in control of the servants at

The Wedding Night

Having seen Iesada playing in the garden, Atsu-hime begins to have doubts over his sanity. On the night of the wedding,

Battle of the Wives

Atsu-hime senses Iesada must be pretending to be benighted and asks Iesada the reason. He begins to ignore and avoid her

The Shogun's Secret

Atsu-hime remains unsure whether Iesada is really benighted. The U.S. begins preparing for a trade treaty between the sh

The Better Man

Despite Atsu-hime's persuasion to name Yoshinobu successor, Iesada disagreed saying it was nonsense to recommend someone

It's Unforgivable, Atsu-hime

As the day to meet U.S. consul general neared, Iesada tells his worries to Atsu-hime. She comes up with an idea for Iesa

A Mother's Love and Hate

Iesada falls ill which gave cause for Honjuin to keep Atsu-hime away from Iesada, saying his illness was caused by Atsu-

A Hell-Raising Petition

While the dispute over shogun's successor heats up, Ii Naosuke, siding with the Kishu-Tokugawa family that pushes Yoshit

Wife of the Tokugawa

Atsu-hime decides not to side with neither Yoshinobu nor Yoshitomi until she is convinced who better suits as the next s

Two Wills

Ii becomes shogun's chief adviser and Yoshitomi is chosen as the next shogun. Iesada orders Ii and Hotta, the chief reta

Tenshoin Atsu-hime

Yoshitomi, the new shogun, arrives at Edo castle and is renamed as Iemochi. Tenshoin renews her hopes to become his guar

The Shogun's Mother

Yoshitomi, the new shogun, arrives at Edo castle and is renamed as Iemochi. Tenshoin renews her hopes to become his guar

Farewell, Ikushima

The Incident Outside Sakuradamon Gate

Princess Kazu

Imperial Court and Feudal Clan

Dagger of Doubt

Satsuma or Tokugawa

While the Edo group and the Kyōto group inside the Ōoku continue to antagonize to each other, little by little Kazunom

Friendship and Parting

The Satsuma force led by Hisamitsu entered Edo accompanying an Imperial envoy. His aim was to reform the Tokugawa Shogun

Heart of the Mother-In-Law, Heart of the Wife

A letter from Tatewaki recounting what really took place in Namamugi Incident reached Tenshō-in. Having learned the tru

Satsuma Burns

The news that Shōgun Iemochi arrived at Kyoto came to Ōoku and lightened her mind. Kazunomiya, on the other hand, worr

Son Taking the Field

Saigo, who had been exiled, came back. At the gathering where Saigo and his old friends reunited, Tatewaki met a geisho,

Satcho Alliance

The Death of the Son

The Determination of the Wife

Ryoma Dies

A Letter from Mother

Yoshinobu Rescued

Ooku's Messenger

Bloodless Surrender

Reunion on the Eve of Meiji

One Path