NHK Special

NHK Special

TV-PG1989•50m•8.0/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.0/10(2)

An NHK flagship program, centered around a diverse range of documentaries, delves into the dynamic shifts of society, politics and history, as well as the breathtaking wonders of the natural world.

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Production

NHK

Language

JA

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 2, 1989

Last Aired

November 2, 2025

Networks

NHK G, NHK

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 1989-04-02

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