# Sanada Ten Ninja television drama production

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sanada-ten-ninja-television-drama-production
> Updated: 2026-10-26T09:35:04.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The production of the TV Asahi period drama ‘Sanada Ten Ninja: Shadows of the Ten Ninja’ has progressed from promotional exhibitions to its premiere. An exhibition at TOKYO DREAM PARK in Ariake featured authentic costumes worn by lead actors, including Hikaru Iwamoto, Taishi Nakagawa, and Shido Nakamura, to preview the series.

Following the series premiere, details regarding the production have emerged, highlighting the physical intensity of the project. The drama, which stars Iwamoto as Sarutobi Sasuke, is described as a large-scale production aimed at a global audience. Behind-the-scenes reports noted the demanding nature of the roles, including a grueling crucifixion scene involving Iwamoto. The series features an ensemble cast including Toshiaki Karasawa, Masanobu Ando, and Tsuyoshi Naito, utilizing high-level action choreography to depict a fictionalized account of retainers serving the warlord Sanada Yukimura.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Hikaru Iwamoto stars in Sanada Ten Ninja period drama

Snow Man's Hikaru Iwamoto stars as Sarutobi Sasuke in the action-packed period drama ‘Sanada Ten Ninja’, featuring high-intensity stunts and a star-studded supporting cast.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hikaru-iwamoto-stars-in-sanada-ten-ninja-period-drama

### 2026-10-04: Sanada Ten Yushi costume exhibition opens in Tokyo

A special exhibition of costumes from the upcoming ninja drama ‘Sanada Ten Yushi: Shadows of the Ten Ninja,’ starring Hikaru Iwamoto, has opened at TOKYO DREAM PARK in Tokyo.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sanada-ten-yushi-costume-exhibition-opens-in-tokyo

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