NHK Special
Documentary
April 2, 1989 – November 2, 2025
(began 37 years ago)
50m / episode
8.0/10
Returning Series
39 Seasons
95 Episodes
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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Season 1
1 episodes
April 2, 1989
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Season 1989
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Season 1990
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Season 1991
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Season 1992
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Season 1993
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Season 1994
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Season 1995
2 episodes
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Season 1996
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Season 1997
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Season 1998
1 episodes
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Season 1999
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Season 2000
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Season 2001
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Season 2002
1 episodes
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Season 2003
1 episodes
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Season 2004
1 episodes
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Season 2005
1 episodes
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Season 2006
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Season 2007
2 episodes
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Season 2008
1 episodes
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Season 2009
5 episodes
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Season 2010
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Season 2011
8 episodes
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Season 2012
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Season 2013
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Season 2014
2 episodes
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Season 2015
5 episodes
October 17, 2015
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Season 2016
1 episodes
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Season 2017
3 episodes
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Season 2018
11 episodes
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Season 2019
25 episodes
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Season 2020
7 episodes
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Season 2021
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Season 2022
3 episodes
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Season 2023
2 episodes
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Season 2024
5 episodes
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Season 2025
7 episodes
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Season 2026
2 episodes
Original Name
NHKスペシャル
Original Language
ja
Spoken Languages
Japanese, English
Production Countries
JP
Production Companies
NHK