NHK World HD ·

Kabuki Kool

Saturday 10 October 2026, 18:30 – 19:00 UK time

Chushingura is one of the most popular plays. It is based on a sensational historical incident when 47 masterless samurai avenged the death of their lord. Ainosuke explores it in a two-part series.

Upcoming showings

Other scheduled episodes, repeats and reruns across all channels. All times are UK time.

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Kabuki Kool

Saturday 24 October 2026, 06:30 – 07:00

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Kabuki Kool

Saturday 24 October 2026, 12:30 – 13:00

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Kabuki Kool

Saturday 24 October 2026, 18:30 – 19:00

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Kabuki Kool

Sunday 25 October 2026, 00:30 – 01:00

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