Naotora: The Lady Warlord 2017
What is Naotora: The Lady Warlord?
Naotora: The Lady Warlord is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 8, 2017
- Last aired
- Dec 17, 2017
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK BS1, NHK G, NHK
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 50 episodes and an average 43-minute runtime.
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Naotora: The Lady Warlord is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A woman disguised as a man leads her clan through Japan’s chaotic Warring States era.”
- Strong female lead navigating power struggles
- Insight into feudal Japan’s clan politics
- Pacing may feel slow for viewers seeking nonstop action
Watch it if you enjoy character‑driven historical dramas about leadership and resilience.
The series contains mature themes of war and political intrigue, suitable for adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 50 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Girl from Iinoya Jan 8, 2017
- E2 Princess in Crisis Jan 15, 2017
- E3 Otowa's Close Call Jan 22, 2017
- E4 As a Woman Jan 29, 2017
- E5 Kamenojo Returns Feb 5, 2017
- E6 Separate Ways Feb 12, 2017
- E7 Land Survey Feb 19, 2017
- E8 Still No Baby Feb 26, 2017
- E9 Death at Okehazama Mar 5, 2017
- E10 Run, Ryugu Kozo! Mar 12, 2017
- E11 Farewell Beloved Mar 19, 2017
- E12 Female Warlord Naotora Mar 26, 2017
- E13 A Lord's Hardship Apr 2, 2017
- E14 Outcome of the Edict Apr 9, 2017
- E15 Warlord vs Daimyo Apr 16, 2017
- E16 The Down Plan Apr 23, 2017
- E17 Missing Rifle Apr 30, 2017
- E18 A Betrayal by Tsuru? May 7, 2017
- E19 Crime and Punishment May 14, 2017
- E20 Third Woman May 21, 2017
- E21 What is Your Name? May 28, 2017
- E22 Tiger and Dragon Jun 4, 2017
- E23 Twice Stolen Buddha Jun 11, 2017
- E24 Is Life Only a Goodbye? Jun 18, 2017
- E25 Fly with the Lumber Jun 25, 2017
- E26 Who is the castle for? Jul 2, 2017
- E27 I'll Acquire Kiga Jul 9, 2017
- E28 A Note on Death Jul 16, 2017
- E29 The Women's Elegy Jul 23, 2017
- E30 One Who Cheats Ruin Jul 30, 2017
- E31 Toramatsu's Head Aug 6, 2017
- E32 Reviving Fire Aug 13, 2017
- E33 Masatsugu's Life Aug 20, 2017
- E34 Haven Ryuunmaru Aug 27, 2017
- E35 The Revived Sep 3, 2017
- E36 Last Days of the Ii Sep 10, 2017
- E37 Takeda Set Ablaze Sep 17, 2017
- E38 Leaving Ii Together Sep 24, 2017
- E39 Toramatsu's Ambition Oct 1, 2017
- E40 Footwear Keeper Oct 8, 2017
- E41 Entrance Corner Oct 15, 2017
- E42 Nagashino Barricades Oct 22, 2017
- E43 To Great Rewards Oct 29, 2017
- E44 Iinoya's Rose Nov 5, 2017
- E45 Sacrifice to the Devil Nov 12, 2017
- E46 The Wicked Woman Nov 19, 2017
- E47 Taka-Tenjin Showdown Nov 26, 2017
- E48 Nobunaga's Visit To Hamamatsu Dec 3, 2017
- E49 The Honno-ji Incident Dec 10, 2017
- E50 The Successor Dec 17, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What time period does the series take place in?
It is set during Japan’s Warring States period.
Who is the main character?
The story follows Naotora Ii, a woman given a male name who becomes head of the Ii family.
What is the central focus of the narrative?
It centers on Naotora’s wisdom, courage, and relationships as she guides her clan through turbulent times.
Is the series based on real historical events?
It portrays a leader from the historical Ii clan during the Warring States era.
Does the show emphasize battle scenes?
The emphasis is on leadership and clan politics rather than large‑scale combat.