What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
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He lost his land, his father, and was torn from his mother. Lonely and wounded, young Takechiyo thought he'd live out his days quietly as a hostage. But fate had other plans. Inspired by Mikawa warriors, he becomes a minor lord and dives into a war-torn world ruled by monsters like Nobunaga and Shingen.Life-or-death moments, miscalculations, and no time to breathe—what will you do, Ieyasu?
Production
NHK, NEOTECH
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 8, 2023
Last Aired
December 17, 2023
Networks
NHK
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
What Will You Do at Okehazama?
Air date: 2023-01-08
Matsudaira Motoyasu, a hostage of Imagawa Yoshimoto, faces Oda Nobunaga’s threat while navigating love for Lady Sena and a risky mission that could change everything.
E2
The Rabbit and the Wolf
Air date: 2023-01-15
After Yoshimoto’s death, Motoyasu flees Nobunaga’s forces and faces betrayal from his vassals, barely escaping to Daiju-ji temple.
E3
The Battle to Subdue Mikawa
Air date: 2023-01-22
Motoyasu vows to overthrow Nobunaga but hesitates to betray the Imagawa when Sena is in Sunpu, until his mother O-Dai unexpectedly returns.
E4
What Will You Do at Sunpu?
Air date: 2023-01-29
Motoyasu confronts Nobunaga at Kiyosu Castle, meeting Tokichiro and Nobunaga’s sister Ichi, while Sena faces pressure to become Ujizane’s concubine.
E5
The Plan to Rescue Sena
Air date: 2023-02-05
Motoyasu teams up with Honda Masanobu and Hattori Hanzo to rescue Sena from Sunpu, despite distrust and vassal objections.
E6
The Plan to Rescue Sena, Continued
Air date: 2023-02-12
With Masanobu’s plan failing, Motoyasu risks everything on a bold exchange mission as flames rise at Kaminogo Castle.
E7
My House
Air date: 2023-02-19
Now Ieyasu, Motoyasu returns home to unite Mikawa, but unrest grows as Sena warns of the Ikko Sect and Ieyasu’s orders spark rebellion.
E8
What Will You Do About the Mikawa Uprising?
Air date: 2023-02-26
Ieyasu’s taxation provokes the Ikko Sect, lords defect, and Hanzo uncovers the strategist’s shocking identity amidst escalating chaos.
E9
Those That Must Be Protected
Air date: 2023-03-05
Betrayed by Masanobu, Ieyasu isolates himself but ultimately makes a painful choice after facing both personal and political loyalties.
E10
What Will You Do About a Concubine?
Air date: 2023-03-12
Sena opens a hermitage, O-Dai urges Ieyasu to take a concubine, and a coup in Kyoto forces him into turbulent decisions.
E11
A Secret Agreement with Shingen
Air date: 2023-03-19
Ieyasu, lord of Mikawa, forms a secret pact with Takeda Shingen to divide the Imagawa lands, while Sena worries for her friend O-Tazu.
E12
Ujizane
Air date: 2023-03-26
Besieged and abandoned, Ujizane flees to Kakegawa Castle, forcing Ieyasu to battle a former brother-in-arms while reflecting on Yoshimoto.
E13
Ieyasu Goes to Kyoto
Air date: 2023-04-02
Ieyasu travels to Kyoto under Ashikaga Yoshiaki’s orders, meeting Nobunaga’s allies and questioning Yoshiaki’s true intentions.
E14
What Will You Do at Kanegasaki?
Air date: 2023-04-16
Ieyasu senses Azai Nagamasa’s betrayal at Kanegasaki, urging retreat and testing his alliance with Nobunaga.
E15
What Will You Do at Anegawa?
Air date: 2023-04-23
Ieyasu faces a choice to support or betray Nobunaga as both armies confront each other across the Ane River, while a bullet pierces his camp.
E16
Don’t Anger Shingen
Air date: 2023-04-30
Ieyasu seeks alliances against Shingen, rescues his brother-in-law Gensaburo, and risks provoking the Takeda lord.
E17
The Battle of Mikatagahara
Air date: 2023-05-07
Shingen advances on Hamamatsu, and Ieyasu must protect Totomi, appease Nobunaga, and safeguard Sena in a critical stand.
E18
The Real Battle of Mikatagahara
Air date: 2023-05-14
Rumors of Ieyasu’s death spread; as Shingen’s health fails, the Tokugawa retainers face a mysterious new arrival.
E19
What Will You Do With a Mistress?
Air date: 2023-05-21
With Shingen dead, Ieyasu finds solace in maid O-Man while Sena visits, stirring conflicted emotions.
E20
Coup d’Etat at Okazaki
Air date: 2023-05-28
As Katsuyori invades Tokugawa lands, Ieyasu sends reinforcements while a conspiracy brews inside Okazaki Castle.
E21
Save Nagashino!
Air date: 2023-06-04
Ieyasu turns to Nobunaga for aid against Takeda forces, but must break their alliance as a shocking condition.
E22
The Battle of Shitaragahara
Air date: 2023-06-11
Ieyasu launches a risky night attack, triggering Nobunaga’s trap and unleashing devastating matchlocks on the Takeda.
E23
Sena Awakens to the Truth
Air date: 2023-06-18
Sena’s secret meetings with Chiyo are exposed, forcing Ieyasu to punish Mizuno while seeking comfort with O-Ai.
E24
Gather at Tsukiyama!
Air date: 2023-06-25
Ieyasu races to Tsukiyama as Sena reveals her secret plan to protect allies, but he cannot act on it in time.
E25
A Far Distant Dream
Air date: 2023-07-02
Ieyasu attempts to shield his family from Nobunaga after Sena and Nobuyasu’s plan is exposed, while Sena sacrifices her reputation.
E26
A Relaxing Tour of Fuji
Air date: 2023-07-09
Three years later, Ieyasu and Nobunaga navigate tense diplomacy during a Mt. Fuji outing, disrupted by Nobunaga’s whims.
E27
Showdown at Azuchi Castle
Air date: 2023-07-16
Ieyasu reveals a hidden plan to kill Nobunaga, facing divided retainers during a tense banquet at Azuchi Castle.
E28
The Honnoji Incident
Air date: 2023-07-23
Ieyasu must act decisively as flames engulf Honnoji, while O-Ichi reveals Nobunaga’s hidden intentions.
E29
Cross Iga!
Air date: 2023-07-30
With Nobunaga dead, Ieyasu flees to Okazaki via Iga, facing deadly ambushes from ninja along the way.
E30
A New Conqueror
Air date: 2023-08-06
Ieyasu returns to Hamamatsu, shifts focus to the Hojo clan, and watches tensions rise between Hideyoshi and Katsuie.
E31
The Greatest Battle in History
Air date: 2023-08-13
Ieyasu faces Hideyoshi’s massive army and blocked plans, forcing him into a desperate gamble for survival.
E32
The Clash at Komaki-Nagakude
Air date: 2023-08-20
Ieyasu outwits Hideyoshi at Komakiyama Castle, using deception and clever trench tactics to gain the upper hand.
E33
The Traitor
Air date: 2023-08-27
Ieyasu defeats Hideyoshi at Nagakute but faces political intrigue as Kazumasa suspects Hideyoshi’s schemes.
E34
The Toyotomi Bride
Air date: 2023-09-03
Cornered and shaken, Ieyasu must choose between yielding to Hideyoshi’s bride offer or fighting outright.
E35
The Beast of Avarice
Air date: 2023-09-17
Ieyasu meets Hideyoshi’s family and manages vassals, encountering Ishida Mitsunari, the Toyotomi’s cunning strategist.
E36
O-Ai’s Diary
Air date: 2023-09-24
Ieyasu navigates family tensions over a proposed marriage, while O-Ai uncovers a surprising secret involving Mototada.
E37
Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals
Air date: 2023-10-01
Ieyasu marches with reinforcements as Hideyoshi besieges Odawara, concealing his true orders from vassals.
E38
Into China
Air date: 2023-10-08
Hideyoshi plans overseas conquest, while Ieyasu tries to prevent him and learns troubling news from Korea.
E39
The Taiko’s Exit
Air date: 2023-10-15
Chacha gives birth to Hideyori; Ieyasu persuades Hideyoshi to pursue peace, but the war resumes when deception is revealed.
E40
Ieyasu, Master of the Realm
Air date: 2023-10-22
Hideyoshi dies, and Ieyasu rises in power, gaining the trust of lords while Mitsunari grows wary of his ambition.
E41
Mitsunari’s Counterattack
Air date: 2023-10-29
Ieyasu asserts authority in Osaka, anticipating rebellion from Uesugi Kagekatsu while leaving Torii Mototada in charge.
E42
The Day of Reckoning
Air date: 2023-11-05
Ieyasu rallies support for war against Mitsunari’s western coalition, while Chiyo and Mototada defend Fushimi Castle.
E43
The Battle of Sekigahara
Air date: 2023-11-12
Outnumbered at Sekigahara, Ieyasu uses secret letters and tactical brilliance to face Mitsunari’s massive army.
E44
Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate
Air date: 2023-11-19
Ieyasu reports victory, secures a marriage alliance, and establishes the Edo shogunate while managing internal tensions.
E45
The Two Princes
Air date: 2023-11-26
Ieyasu confronts the rising Toyotomi threat as Hideyori makes a dazzling public appearance, sparking conflict over succession.
E46
The Siege of Osaka
Air date: 2023-12-03
Ieyasu besieges Osaka with 300,000 troops and cannons, facing resistance at the Sanada Bailey and a deadly conspiracy.
E47
Ghosts of Troubled Times
Air date: 2023-12-10
Osaka Castle falls; Ieyasu prepares to march again as ronin gather and only he can stop Chacha’s sister Hatsu.
E48
Finale: To a Divine Ruler
Air date: 2023-12-17
Ieyasu leads the final battle, claiming victory over the Toyotomi, securing Edo, and earning the title of “Divine Ruler” as Lady Sen pleads for mercy.
E49
Episode 49
E50
Episode 50
Cast
Jun Matsumoto
Tokugawa Ieyasu / Takechiyo
Junichi Okada
Oda Nobunaga
Kasumi Arimura
Tsukiyamadono / Sena
Tsuyoshi Muro
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Mansai Nomura
Imagawa Yoshimoto
Hiroshi Abe
Takeda Shingen
Nao Omori
Sakai Tadatsugu
Yuki Yamada
Honda Tadakatsu
Yosuke Sugino
Sakakibara Yasumasa
Rihito Itagaki
Ii Naomasa
Takuma Otoo
Torii Mototada
Shinya Kote
Okubo Tadayo
Dai Okabe
Hiraiwa Chikayoshi
Issey Ogata
Torii Tadayoshi
Alice Hirose
Oainokata
Takayuki Yamada
Hattori Hanzo
Yutaka Matsushige
Iashikawa Kazumasa
Kenichi Matsuyama
Honda Masanobu
Masahiro Komoto
Natsume Hirotsugu
Kazuki Namioka
Honda Tadasane
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