What Will You Do, Ieyasu?

What Will You Do, Ieyasu?

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?

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What Will You Do at Okehazama?

1. 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.

The Rabbit and the Wolf

2. 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.

The Battle to Subdue Mikawa

3. 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.

What Will You Do at Sunpu?

4. 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.

The Plan to Rescue Sena

5. 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.

The Plan to Rescue Sena, Continued

6. 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.

My House

7. 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.

What Will You Do About the Mikawa Uprising?

8. 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.

Those That Must Be Protected

9. 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.

What Will You Do About a Concubine?

10. 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.

A Secret Agreement with Shingen

11. 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.

Ujizane

12. 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.

Ieyasu Goes to Kyoto

13. 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.

What Will You Do at Kanegasaki?

14. 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.

What Will You Do at Anegawa?

15. 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.

Don’t Anger Shingen

16. 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.

The Battle of Mikatagahara

17. 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.

The Real Battle of Mikatagahara

18. 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.

What Will You Do With a Mistress?

19. 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.

Coup d’Etat at Okazaki

20. 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.

Save Nagashino!

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. The Honnoji Incident

Air Date: 2023-07-23

Ieyasu must act decisively as flames engulf Honnoji, while O-Ichi reveals Nobunaga’s hidden intentions.

29. Cross Iga!

Air Date: 2023-07-30

With Nobunaga dead, Ieyasu flees to Okazaki via Iga, facing deadly ambushes from ninja along the way.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. The Traitor

Air Date: 2023-08-27

Ieyasu defeats Hideyoshi at Nagakute but faces political intrigue as Kazumasa suspects Hideyoshi’s schemes.

34. The Toyotomi Bride

Air Date: 2023-09-03

Cornered and shaken, Ieyasu must choose between yielding to Hideyoshi’s bride offer or fighting outright.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals

Air Date: 2023-10-01

Ieyasu marches with reinforcements as Hideyoshi besieges Odawara, concealing his true orders from vassals.

38. Into China

Air Date: 2023-10-08

Hideyoshi plans overseas conquest, while Ieyasu tries to prevent him and learns troubling news from Korea.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. Mitsunari’s Counterattack

Air Date: 2023-10-29

Ieyasu asserts authority in Osaka, anticipating rebellion from Uesugi Kagekatsu while leaving Torii Mototada in charge.

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. 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.

46. 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.

47. 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.

Finale: To a Divine Ruler

48. 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.

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Rating

7.7/10

Release Date

2023-01-08

Episodes

50 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

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Production Companies

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