Complex sentence: The series was broadcast in Japan by NHK in 12 episodes (from October 2 to December 15,2004), and released on six DVDs from December 22,2004 to May 25,2005.
Split into simpler sentences: The series was broadcast in Japan by NHK in 12 episodes between October 2 and December 15,2004. It was released on six DVDs between December 22,2004 and May 25,2005.