The Ambition of Oda Nobuna 2012
What is The Ambition of Oda Nobuna?
The television series "The Ambition of Oda Nobuna" is a historical romantic comedy. The story follows a 17-year-old high schooler who time-travels to the Sengoku period.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 9, 2012
- Last aired
- Sep 24, 2012
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X, TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series "The Ambition of Oda Nobuna" is a historical romantic comedy. The story follows a 17-year-old high schooler who time-travels to the Sengoku period. In this era, the major Samurai lords are portrayed as female characters. The protagonist meets Oda Nobuna, the female counterpart of a historical figure, and begins to serve her in a role previously held by a deceased individual.
Should you watch it?
“A high schooler is whisked to a feudal Japan ruled by charming samurai girls.”
- Time‑travel premise mixes modern and Sengoku settings
- Female reinterpretations of famous samurai lords add visual charm
- Blend of romance and comedy keeps tone upbeat
- Animated style may not appeal to fans of live‑action historical dramas
- Emphasis on humor over detailed historical accuracy
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted time‑travel romances with a whimsical take on samurai history.
The series is rated TV‑14 and includes mild fantasy violence and romantic themes, suitable for teens and older.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
- E1 Nobuna and the Monkey Jul 9, 2012
- E2 Oda Family Power Struggles Jul 16, 2012
- E3 The Mino Disturbance Jul 23, 2012
- E4 Winds of Change! Okehazama! Jul 30, 2012
- E5 Strategy of the Genius Tactician Aug 6, 2012
- E6 Sunomata One-Night Castle Aug 13, 2012
- E7 Nobuna Advances on Kyoto Aug 20, 2012
- E8 Golden Free City: Sakai Aug 27, 2012
- E9 The Battle at Kiyomizu Temple Sep 3, 2012
- E10 Nobuna in Grave Danger Sep 10, 2012
- E11 The Retreat at Kanegasaki Sep 17, 2012
- E12 Conquest Sep 24, 2012
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic storyline?
The series follows 17‑year‑old Sagara Yoshiharu, who travels back to the Sengoku period where samurai lords appear as cute girls, and he serves Oda Nobuna.
Who is Oda Nobuna?
Oda Nobuna is the female counterpart of the historical warlord Oda Nobunaga, who Yoshiharu meets in the past.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is a historical romantic comedy with sci‑fi/fantasy and animated elements.
What age rating does the series have?
It carries a TV‑14 rating, indicating it is intended for teen audiences and older.
Is the series animated?
Yes, the show is presented in an animated format.