Emperor Akihito (2019 - 2019)

Name: Emperor Akihito
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-04-27
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Dawn Matus, Akihito, Michiko

Documentary

Akihito, the Emperor of Japan, abdicated on April 30, 2019. This 3-parts NHK World documentary series chronicles the life of a former "divine child" who became the symbol of the Japanese State when he ascended the throne in 1989.

Dawn Matus

Narrator (voice)

Akihito

Self (archive footage)

Michiko

Self (archive footage)

Status: Ended
First Aired: 2019-04-27
Seasons: 1 seasons
Rating: ★ 9.0 / 10

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Season 1Episode 373 min

The Symbol of a Nation

Crown Prince Akihito ascends to the throne in 1989 and the Heisei Era dawns. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko devise new ways to interact with the public, and actively seek opportunities to offer comfort after earthquakes and other disasters. They make a landmark diplomatic visit to China with a message of friendship. Throughout his reign, Emperor Akihito has explored his role as the symbol of the State and of the unity of the People. Eventually, foreseeing a time when he can no longer perform his duties as he wishes, the Emperor decides to abdicate.

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Episodes3

Crown Prince of a Defeated Nation

73 min

Crown Prince Akihito's childhood is spent in the shadow of a war fought in the name of his father, Emperor Showa (Hirohito). With peace comes democracy. The Crown Prince learns to balance an imperial identity with a sense of social equality. At 19, he attends Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. His first trip abroad offers him fresh insights into Japan's place in the world, and the role of a monarch who reigns, but does not rule.