# Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer (2012)

Released 2012-09-15

Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer is a 2012 film. Shota Sometani appears in it.

Cast: Shota Sometani as Tenchi Meisatsu

## Storyline
A chronicle of the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th century master of go who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (December 27, 1639-November 1, 1715), appointed as the first official astronomer in the Edo Period and would go on to create the Jokyo calendar at the imperial request.

## Common questions

### When was Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer released?
Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer was released on 15 September 2012.

### Who stars in Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer?
Shota Sometani star in Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer.

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