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Himiko

1974· 1h 40m

DramaHistory

Directed by Masahiro Shinoda

6.9/ 10

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Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Overview

A reimagination of the myth of Himiko, focused on her divine role as a sun goddess's oracle and her forbidden love for her half-brother Takehiko, which threatens her power and the kingdom's stability.

Cast

Shima Iwashita

Shima Iwashita

Himiko

Masao Kusakari

Masao Kusakari

Takehiko

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro Mikuni

Nashime

Rie Yokoyama

Rie Yokoyama

Adahime

Jun Hamamura

Jun Hamamura

Narrator

Tatsumi Hijikata

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