Naotora: The Lady Warlord 2017
What is Naotora: The Lady Warlord?
Naotora: The Lady Warlord is a 2017 Japanese historical drama television series. It is the 56th NHK taiga 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
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Naotora: The Lady Warlord is a 2017 Japanese historical drama television series. It is the 56th NHK taiga drama. The series is written by Yoshiko Morishita and stars Ko Shibasaki as Ii Naotora. The narrative follows Naotora Ii, a woman given a male name, who succeeded as the head of the Ii family during the Warring States period after her father passed away. Relying on her wisdom, courage, and affection for her loved ones, Naotora lived through turbulent times and ultimately paved the way for the future of her clan.
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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Season 1 · 50 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Girl from Iinoya Mytharc Jan 8, 2017
- E2 Princess in Crisis Core Jan 15, 2017
- E3 Otowa's Close Call Core Jan 22, 2017
- E4 As a Woman Core Jan 29, 2017
- E5 Kamenojo Returns Core Feb 5, 2017
- E6 Separate Ways Core Feb 12, 2017
- E7 Land Survey Core Feb 19, 2017
- E8 Still No Baby Core Feb 26, 2017
- E9 Death at Okehazama Core Mar 5, 2017
- E10 Run, Ryugu Kozo! Core Mar 12, 2017
- E11 Farewell Beloved Core Mar 19, 2017
- E12 Female Warlord Naotora Core Mar 26, 2017
- E13 A Lord's Hardship Core Apr 2, 2017
- E14 Outcome of the Edict Core Apr 9, 2017
- E15 Warlord vs Daimyo Core Apr 16, 2017
- E16 The Down Plan Core Apr 23, 2017
- E17 Missing Rifle Core Apr 30, 2017
- E18 A Betrayal by Tsuru? Core May 7, 2017
- E19 Crime and Punishment Core May 14, 2017
- E20 Third Woman Core May 21, 2017
- E21 What is Your Name? Core May 28, 2017
- E22 Tiger and Dragon Core Jun 4, 2017
- E23 Twice Stolen Buddha Core Jun 11, 2017
- E24 Is Life Only a Goodbye? Core Jun 18, 2017
- E25 Fly with the Lumber Core Jun 25, 2017
- E26 Who is the castle for? Core Jul 2, 2017
- E27 I'll Acquire Kiga Core Jul 9, 2017
- E28 A Note on Death Core Jul 16, 2017
- E29 The Women's Elegy Core Jul 23, 2017
- E30 One Who Cheats Ruin Core Jul 30, 2017
- E31 Toramatsu's Head Core Aug 6, 2017
- E32 Reviving Fire Core Aug 13, 2017
- E33 Masatsugu's Life Core Aug 20, 2017
- E34 Haven Ryuunmaru Core Aug 27, 2017
- E35 The Revived Core Sep 3, 2017
- E36 Last Days of the Ii Core Sep 10, 2017
- E37 Takeda Set Ablaze Core Sep 17, 2017
- E38 Leaving Ii Together Core Sep 24, 2017
- E39 Toramatsu's Ambition Core Oct 1, 2017
- E40 Footwear Keeper Core Oct 8, 2017
- E41 Entrance Corner Core Oct 15, 2017
- E42 Nagashino Barricades Core Oct 22, 2017
- E43 To Great Rewards Core Oct 29, 2017
- E44 Iinoya's Rose Core Nov 5, 2017
- E45 Sacrifice to the Devil Core Nov 12, 2017
- E46 The Wicked Woman Core Nov 19, 2017
- E47 Taka-Tenjin Showdown Core Nov 26, 2017
- E48 Nobunaga's Visit To Hamamatsu Core Dec 3, 2017
- E49 The Honno-ji Incident Mytharc Dec 10, 2017
- E50 The Successor Mytharc 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.