Emperor Akihito (2019)

Overview

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2019 • 3 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    NHK
                                

                                    Type
                                    Miniseries
                                

                                    Rating
                                    9.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    Japan
                                

Cast & Crew

Dawn Matus

Narrator (voice)

Akihito

Self (archive footage)

Michiko

Self (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emperor Akihito about?

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...

How many seasons does Emperor Akihito have?

Emperor Akihito has 1 season with 3 episodes.

When did Emperor Akihito premiere?

Emperor Akihito premiered on April 27, 2019.

Is Emperor Akihito still running?

No, Emperor Akihito has ended. The final episode aired on April 29, 2019.

Where can I watch Emperor Akihito?

Emperor Akihito originally aired on NHK. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of Emperor Akihito?

Emperor Akihito has a rating of 9.0/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Emperor Akihito?

Emperor Akihito is classified as Documentary.