Oshin (1983)
The few who rated it like it.
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Oshin is streaming in Japan on dAnime Amazon Channel, NHK On Demand Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Oshin rate this Japanese series highly. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 40 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. Episodes run about 15 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on dAnime Amazon Channel, NHK On Demand Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese drama with family threaded through. Only 40 people have rated it, so treat that 8.2 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
Oshin is a Japanese serialized morning television drama, which aired on broadcaster NHK from April 4, 1983 to March 31, 1984. The series follows the life of Shin Tanokura during the Meiji period up to the early 1980s. Shin was called "Oshin", which is an archaic Japanese cognomen.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~15 min per episode |
| Genre | Drama / Family |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 3 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All dAnime titles in Japan
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