History-Loving Comedian Shuji Okuda Reveals an Original Interpretation of 'Taira no Masakado'! 'Walking Outside the Textbook! Gakutensoku Okuda's History Chat' Broadcasts April 5 (Sun) 22:00
BS Yoshimoto will broadcast a new historical variety show featuring comedian Shuji Okuda starting April 5. The two-part special explores 'Taira no Masakado' with Okuda's unique, entertaining interpretation.
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A new program, 'Walking Outside the Textbook! Gakutensoku Okuda's History Chat,' where history-loving comedian Shuji Okuda (Gakutensoku) talks about 'the fun of history not told in textbooks,' will be broadcast on BS Yoshimoto for two consecutive weeks starting at 22:00 on Sunday, April 5 and Sunday, April 12.
### Rediscovering History Through Okuda's Overly Free 'Chat'
This program is a historical variety show where Okuda visits places associated with great figures, such as bronze statues and historic sites across various regions, to show off his knowledge. Just as Okuda says, 'I'm just an amateur who likes history talking, so please do your best to research what is actually correct,' he takes a fresh look at historical events from an original perspective mixed with delusions and speculation.
The theme of the first episode of the two-week broadcast is 'Taira no Masakado is amazing!'. In school lessons, Taira no Masakado is covered in just a few lines about 'Tengyo no Ran' (Taira no Masakado's rebellion), but when Okuda interprets it from his unique point of view, a completely different character emerges from the dark image of being one of Japan's three great vengeful spirits.
### 'Another Image of Masakado' Told in the Land of Kanda
Filming took place at two locations in Kanda, Tokyo: the cultural property 'Kanda no Ie Imasa' and the general tutelary shrine of Edo, Kanda Myojin (Kanda Shrine), which enshrines Lord Masakado. Okuda talks non-stop by himself, from the story of Masakado's grandfather, Taira no Takamochi, to 'why Masakado came to rebel against the Imperial Court.'
A man who got angry at corrupt officials, stood up for the oppressed people, and tried to protect the person he loved. His life is a drama itself that makes you feel the dawn of the samurai era. By touching upon the reasons why Okuda says, 'Actually, he might have been a really good person,' and the turning points that can be called 'dark side points,' your view of Masakado will naturally change. Furthermore, as you listen to the chat, you will gradually understand the origins of the Taira and Minamoto clans, and the relationship between the samurai and the Imperial Court at that time.
Not only history fans but also those who have been weak in history until now can easily enjoy this work. Extending outside the textbook, it is 'Okuda-style, new
### Rediscovering History Through Okuda's Overly Free 'Chat'
This program is a historical variety show where Okuda visits places associated with great figures, such as bronze statues and historic sites across various regions, to show off his knowledge. Just as Okuda says, 'I'm just an amateur who likes history talking, so please do your best to research what is actually correct,' he takes a fresh look at historical events from an original perspective mixed with delusions and speculation.
The theme of the first episode of the two-week broadcast is 'Taira no Masakado is amazing!'. In school lessons, Taira no Masakado is covered in just a few lines about 'Tengyo no Ran' (Taira no Masakado's rebellion), but when Okuda interprets it from his unique point of view, a completely different character emerges from the dark image of being one of Japan's three great vengeful spirits.
### 'Another Image of Masakado' Told in the Land of Kanda
Filming took place at two locations in Kanda, Tokyo: the cultural property 'Kanda no Ie Imasa' and the general tutelary shrine of Edo, Kanda Myojin (Kanda Shrine), which enshrines Lord Masakado. Okuda talks non-stop by himself, from the story of Masakado's grandfather, Taira no Takamochi, to 'why Masakado came to rebel against the Imperial Court.'
A man who got angry at corrupt officials, stood up for the oppressed people, and tried to protect the person he loved. His life is a drama itself that makes you feel the dawn of the samurai era. By touching upon the reasons why Okuda says, 'Actually, he might have been a really good person,' and the turning points that can be called 'dark side points,' your view of Masakado will naturally change. Furthermore, as you listen to the chat, you will gradually understand the origins of the Taira and Minamoto clans, and the relationship between the samurai and the Imperial Court at that time.
Not only history fans but also those who have been weak in history until now can easily enjoy this work. Extending outside the textbook, it is 'Okuda-style, new