Ask This of Rikyu
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Ask This of Rikyu

7.3 2013 124m 4 min read
DramaHistoryRomance

Sen no Rikyu (Ebizo Ichikawa) is the son of a fish shop owner. Sen no Rikyu then studies tea and eventually becomes one of the primary influences upon the Japanese tea ceremony. With his elegant esthetics, Sen no Rikyu is favored by the most powerful man in Japan Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Nao Omori) and becomes one of his closest advisors. Due to conflicts, Toyotomi Hideyoshi then orders Sen no Rikyu to commit seppuku (suicide). Director Mitsutoshi Tanaka's adaptation of Kenichi Yamamoto's award-winning novel of the same name received the Best Artistic Contribution Award at the 37th Montréal World Film Festival, the Best Director Award at the 2014 Osaka Cinema Festival, the 30th Fumiko Yamaji Cultural Award and the 37th Japan Academy Film Prize in nine categories, including Best Art Direction, Excellent Film and Excellent Actor.

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Top Cast

Ichikawa Ebizo XI

Ichikawa Ebizo XI

Sen no Rikyu

Miki Nakatani

Miki Nakatani

Son

Nao Omori

Nao Omori

Hideyoshi Toyotomi

Clara Lee

Clara Lee

Joseon noblewoman

Yūsuke Iseya

Yūsuke Iseya

I

Ichikawa Danjūrō XII

Riko Narumi

Riko Narumi

Seiji Fukushi

Seiji Fukushi

Naoki Kawano

Naoki Kawano

Yoshihiko Hakamada

Yoshihiko Hakamada

Tomoka Kurotani

Tomoka Kurotani

Rei Dan

Rei Dan

Naoko Ohtani

Naoko Ohtani

Akira Emoto

Akira Emoto

Masatô Ibu

Masatô Ibu

K

Katsuo Nakamura

Searching for where to watch Ask This of Rikyu (2013) online? You're in the right place. Rated 7.3/10 from 16 viewers, it lands as a strong entry in the genre. Keep scrolling for a spoiler-light synopsis, performance highlights, and streaming details.

Inside the story of Ask This of Rikyu

The narrative of Ask This of Rikyu unfolds like this: Sen no Rikyu (Ebizo Ichikawa) is the son of a fish shop owner. Sen no Rikyu then studies tea and eventually becomes one of the primary influences upon the Japanese tea ceremony. With his elegant esthetics, Sen no Rikyu is favored by the most powerful man in Japan Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Nao Omori) and becomes one of his closest advisors. Due to conflicts, Toyotomi Hideyoshi then orders Sen no Rikyu to commit seppuku (suicide). Director Mitsutoshi Tanaka's adaptation of Kenichi Yamamoto's award-winning novel of the same name received the Best Artistic Contribution Award at the 37th Montréal World Film Festival, the Best Director Award at the 2014 Osaka Cinema Festival, the 30th Fumiko Yamaji Cultural Award and the 37th Japan Academy Film Prize in nine categories, including Best Art Direction, Excellent Film and Excellent Actor.

What sets it apart is how it treats its drama, history, and romance elements not as decoration but as the engine of the plot. Themes of ambition, loyalty, and consequence run throughout. For a frame-by-frame breakdown, the dedicated Wikipedia entry and IMDb trivia pages are excellent companions.

What makes Ask This of Rikyu worth watching

If you only have time for a handful of drama, history, and romance picks, Ask This of Rikyu earns a place near the top. The world-building feels lived-in, the stakes stay personal, and the payoff respects your time.

At roughly 124 minutes, it respects your schedule while still going deep. Communities on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic keep the conversation alive years after release.

Watch Ask This of Rikyu in Hindi (Hindi dubbed)

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For language, runtime, and release info, Wikipedia and IMDb are reliable references.

How Ask This of Rikyu was received

Ask This of Rikyu currently holds a 7.3/10 audience score based on 16 ratings, a strong mark that signals broad appeal beyond just genre die-hards. For a fuller picture, cross-reference scores on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic before deciding.

Critics and casual viewers largely agree on its highs, even when they split on the finale.

The people behind Ask This of Rikyu

Ask This of Rikyu is anchored by Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Miki Nakatani, Nao Omori, and Clara Lee, working under the direction of Mitsutoshi Tanaka. The chemistry between the leads is one of the production's quiet strengths.

The script comes from Eriko Komatsu, whose writing keeps the dialogue sharp. You can trace the full credits and filmographies on IMDb and TMDB.

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Final verdict on Ask This of Rikyu

Ask This of Rikyu won't be for everyone, but the right viewer will adore it. Backed by a 7.3/10 rating, it's an easy recommendation. Press play above, then jump into the comments to share your take.

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