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The Best Seasons of NHK Special

Every season of NHK Special ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of NHK Special!

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

First Aired: Apr 1989

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Season 1995

2 Episodes

First Aired: Jun 1995

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Season 1998

1 Episodes

First Aired: Aug 1998

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Other Seasons

Season 2002

1 Episodes

First Aired: Aug 2002

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Season 2003

1 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2003

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Season 2004

1 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2004

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Season 2005

1 Episodes

First Aired: Nov 2005

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Season 2007

2 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2007

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Season 2008

1 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2008

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#10

Season 2009

5 Episodes

First Aired: Aug 2009

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#11

Season 2011

8 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2011

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#12

Season 2014

2 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2014

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#13

Season 2015

5 Episodes

First Aired: Aug 2015

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#14

Season 2016

1 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2016

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#15

Season 2017

3 Episodes

First Aired: Aug 2017

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#16

Season 2018

11 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2018

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#17

Season 2019

25 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2019

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#18

Season 2020

7 Episodes

First Aired: Feb 2020

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#19

Season 2022

3 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2022

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#20

Season 2023

2 Episodes

First Aired: Aug 2023

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#21

Season 2024

5 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2024

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#22

Season 2025

7 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2025

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#23

Season 2026

3 Episodes

First Aired: May 2026

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