Nobunaga Concerto (2014 TV Series)

Nobunaga Concerto is a Japanese television drama series that aired on Fuji TV in 2014. The series is based on the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Ayumi Ishii, which began serialization in Monthly Shonen Sunday in 2009.

Plot

The story follows Saburo, a modern-day high school student who struggles academically but excels in sports. Through an unexplained event, he is transported back in time to the Sengoku period in 1549. Upon his arrival, he encounters Oda Nobunaga, a historical warlord who bears a striking physical resemblance to him. Because the historical Nobunaga is physically frail, he asks Saburo to assume his identity. Saburo agrees, taking on the role of the warlord as he attempts to navigate the political turmoil of the era and work toward the unification of Japan.

Production and Cast

The series was directed by Hiroaki Matsuyama and featured a screenplay by Masafumi Nishida, Michitaka Okada, and Keisuke Uyama. Shun Oguri stars in the dual lead roles of Saburo and Oda Nobunaga. The cast also includes Kou Shibasaki as Kicho, Osamu Mukai as Tsuneoki Ikeda, and Takayuki Yamada as Denjiro Tahara.

Broadcast

Nobunaga Concerto aired on Fuji TV from October 13 to December 22, 2014, consisting of 11 episodes. The series achieved a weekly average television rating of 12.5% during its run.

Related Media

Following the conclusion of the television series, a feature film adaptation titled Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie was released in 2016, continuing the narrative established in the drama.