Explanation: "Dear Radiance" First female protagonist in a taiga drama in 7 years Second oldest era Basic information review

The 2024 NHK taiga drama `` Dear Radiance'' (general, Sundays at 8 p.m., etc.) will be the next work of ``Dousuru Ieyasu'' in which Jun Matsumoto played Ieyasu Tokugawa. The drama is set in an aristocratic society during the mid-Heian period, and the main character is Murasaki Shikibu (named Mahiro in the play), who later wrote ``The Tale of Genji,'' which is said to be the world's oldest literary work by women. This work is attracting attention as the first historical drama with a female protagonist in seven years. Before the start on January 7th, here is a review of the "basic information".

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◇The 15th “female protagonist” Taiga drama Only aristocrats appear, no battles

◇A gorgeous career woman? Who is the main character, Murasaki Shikibu/Mahiro?

◇ Thoughts behind the drama title Although Hikaru Genji does not appear...

Special feature Dear Radiance (Hikaru Kimi e)