Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer
Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer (2012)

PG-139/15/2012Drama, History2h 21m
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Overview

A chronicle of the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th century master of go who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (December 27, 1639-November 1, 1715), appointed as the first official astronomer in the Edo Period and would go on to create the Jokyo calendar at the imperial request.

Yojiro Takita

Director

Kazutaka Akimoto

Producer

Joe Hisaishi

Composer