Is The Rootless Land coming back?

The Rootless Land ended on March 31, 2018, after airing its two episodes on NHK.

It was a historical drama set in August 1945 in Manchuria, depicting the struggles of Japanese civilians during the Soviet invasion and the aftermath of World War II. The series focused on the story of Maruyama Kunio, who, faced with the chaos and destruction, sought to organize an escape for himself, his family, and others to return to Japan. The show portrayed the perilous journey and the difficult decisions made by those trying to survive in a war-torn environment.

The series featured Seiyo Uchino as Kunio Maruyama, Yoshino Kimura as Mariko Maruyama, and Taizô Harada as Hachiro Shinpo. It was a drama, war, and history series that premiered in 2018.