Mito Kōmon

Mito Kōmon (1969-2011)

EndedScripted showDrama

Mito Kōmon is a Japanese period drama that has been on prime-time television since 1969. The title character is Tokugawa Mitsukuni, former vice-shogun and retired second daimyo of the Mito Domain. In the guise of Mitsuemon, a retired crêpe merchant, he roams the realm with two samurai retainers, fun-loving Sasaki Sukesaburō and studious Atsumi Kakunoshin helping those he finds oppressed by corrupt officials or evil landowners.

Networks
Scheduleevery Monday at 22:00 (55 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S43E21Episode 21Dec 12, 2011
S43E20Episode 20Dec 5, 2011
S43E19Episode 19Nov 7, 2011
S43E18Episode 18Oct 31, 2011
S43E17Episode 17Oct 24, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Mito K\u014dmon premiere?

Mito K\u014dmon premiered on October 10, 1969.

Who were the main actors in Mito K\u014dmon?

The main actors in Mito K\u014dmon were Ken Matsudaira, Tetsur\u014d Tanba, and Yoshio Inaba.

What genre does Mito K\u014dmon belong to?

Mito K\u014dmon is a historical drama.

What is the premise of Mito K\u014dmon?

Mito K\u014dmon follows the travels of the fictional character Mito Mitsukuni as he investigates allegations of corruption and misdeeds in feudal Japan.

Where does Mito K\u014dmon take place?

Mito K\u014dmon takes place in Japan during the Edo period.

How many episodes of Mito K\u014dmon were produced?

There were 1651 episodes of Mito K\u014dmon produced.

What is the significance of the name Mito K\u014dmon?

Mito K\u014dmon is named after the real-life historical figure Mito Mitsukuni, who serves as the show's main character.

Was Mito K\u014dmon a popular show in Japan?

Yes, Mito K\u014dmon was very popular in Japan. It ran for 23 years and was the longest-running show in Japanese television history until it was surpassed by another show in 2011.

What was the production company behind Mito K\u014dmon?

Mito K\u014dmon was produced by Asahi Broadcasting Corporation.

Was Mito K\u014dmon ever broadcast outside of Japan?

Yes, Mito K\u014dmon was broadcast in several other countries, including China, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Who composed the theme music for Mito K\u014dmon?

The theme music for Mito K\u014dmon was composed by Isao Tomita.

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