Samurai Banners 2007
What is Samurai Banners?
Samurai Banners is a television series first released in 2007. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 54
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 7, 2007
- Last aired
- Dec 31, 2007
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK BS1
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 54 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
Samurai Banners is a television series first released in 2007. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A sweeping historical drama inspired by Takeda Shingen’s legendary war banner.”
- Rich historical setting
- Explores strategic philosophy
- High production values typical of NHK Taiga dramas
- Pacing can be deliberate
- Requires interest in Japanese history
Watch it if you enjoy expansive period dramas that delve into samurai strategy and politics.
The series contains mature political intrigue and war themes, suitable for adult viewers.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Samurai Banners — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Samurai Banners worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 50 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The One-eyed Man Jan 7, 2007
- E2 Farewell to Home Jan 14, 2007
- E3 Marici's Wife Jan 21, 2007
- E4 Demon of Vengeance Jan 28, 2007
- E5 Suruga Rebellion Feb 4, 2007
- E6 The Road to Employment Feb 11, 2007
- E7 Harunobu's First Battle Feb 18, 2007
- E8 Suprise Attack Feb 25, 2007
- E9 Kansuke's "Death" Mar 4, 2007
- E10 Haranobu Commits Treason Mar 11, 2007
- E11 Nobutora's Banshiment Mar 18, 2007
- E12 Kansuke Gains Employment Mar 25, 2007
- E13 The Unwanted Man Apr 1, 2007
- E14 Sun Tzu's Flag Apr 8, 2007
- E15 The Invasion on Suwa Apr 15, 2007
- E16 The Fateful Encounter Apr 22, 2007
- E17 The Princess' Tears Apr 29, 2007
- E18 To Live or Die May 6, 2007
- E19 The Cursed Flute May 13, 2007
- E20 The Birth of a Strategist May 20, 2007
- E21 The Princess' Disappearance May 27, 2007
- E22 Clash of the Three Provinces Jun 3, 2007
- E23 Night Attack at Kawagoe Jun 10, 2007
- E24 The Dragon of Echigo Jun 17, 2007
- E25 A Cruel Law Jun 24, 2007
- E26 A Painful Victory Jul 1, 2007
- E27 The Strongest Enemy Jul 8, 2007
- E28 The Death of Two Great Men Jul 15, 2007
- E29 Counterattack Jul 22, 2007
- E30 The Road to Supremacy Jul 29, 2007
- E31 Castle of Betrayal Aug 5, 2007
- E32 Infiltration into Echigo Aug 12, 2007
- E33 Kansuke Gets Captured Aug 19, 2007
- E34 Sanada's Dream Aug 26, 2007
- E35 The Princess' Battle Sep 2, 2007
- E36 The Fateful Woman Sep 9, 2007
- E37 Mother's Will Sep 16, 2007
- E38 Subjugating Murakami Sep 23, 2007
- E39 Clash at Kawanakajima Sep 30, 2007
- E40 Three Province Alliance Oct 7, 2007
- E41 The Princess' Death Oct 14, 2007
- E42 A Battle Strategist VS A Battle God Oct 21, 2007
- E43 The Birth of Shingen Oct 28, 2007
- E44 The Assassination of Shingen Nov 4, 2007
- E45 The Plot at Okehazama Nov 11, 2007
- E46 March into Kanto Nov 18, 2007
- E47 The Night Before the Decisive Battle Nov 25, 2007
- E48 Off to Kawanakajima Dec 2, 2007
- E49 Life and Death at Kawanakajima Dec 9, 2007
- E50 Decisive Battle at Kawanakajima Dec 16, 2007
Frequently asked questions
What does the title "Fūrin Kazan" mean?
It translates to "Swift as the Wind, Silent as a Forest, Fierce as Fire, Immovable as a Mountain."
When was the series first broadcast?
It began on January 7, 2007 and aired throughout that year.
What genres does the series belong to?
It is classified as drama and war & politics.
Which network produced the series?
It is the 46th NHK Taiga drama.
What are the four symbolic elements referenced in the title?
The title references wind, forest, fire and mountain.