What Will You Do, Ieyasu? 2023
What is What Will You Do, Ieyasu??
"What Will You Do, Ieyasu?" is a Japanese historical drama television series. The series is the 62nd NHK taiga drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 8, 2023
- Last aired
- Dec 17, 2023
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 50 episodes and an average 43-minute runtime.
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"What Will You Do, Ieyasu?" is a Japanese historical drama television series. The series is the 62nd NHK taiga drama. It stars Jun Matsumoto as Tokugawa Ieyasu. The show is set in a war-torn world ruled by powerful individuals. A young protagonist named Takechiyo, who has lost his land, father, and mother, is torn from his life and finds himself in a difficult situation. Takechiyo becomes inspired by the Mikawa warriors and becomes a minor lord, diving into a world filled with life-or-death moments, miscalculations, and no time to breathe. The series explores the challenges and decisions faced by its characters, particularly Tokugawa Ieyasu, in this tumultuous time.
Should you watch it?
“A hostage teen rises to lordship amid Japan’s brutal Sengoku wars.”
- Compelling portrayal of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s early life
- Rich period war setting
- Strong lead performance by Jun Matsumoto
- NC16 rating may limit younger viewers
- Dense political intrigue can be demanding
Watch it if you enjoy gritty historical dramas about power struggles.
The series features mature war violence and political scheming, suited for older teens and adults.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 50 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 What Will You Do at Okehazama? Jan 8, 2023
- E2 The Rabbit and the Wolf Jan 15, 2023
- E3 The Battle to Subdue Mikawa Jan 22, 2023
- E4 What Will You Do at Sunpu? Jan 29, 2023
- E5 The Plan to Rescue Sena Feb 5, 2023
- E6 The Plan to Rescue Sena, Continued Feb 12, 2023
- E7 My House Feb 19, 2023
- E8 What Will You Do About the Mikawa Uprising? Feb 26, 2023
- E9 Those That Must Be Protected Mar 5, 2023
- E10 What Will You Do About a Concubine? Mar 12, 2023
- E11 A Secret Agreement with Shingen Mar 19, 2023
- E12 Ujizane Mar 26, 2023
- E13 Ieyasu Goes to Kyoto Apr 2, 2023
- E14 What Will You Do at Kanegasaki? Apr 16, 2023
- E15 What Will You Do at Anegawa? Apr 23, 2023
- E16 Don’t Anger Shingen Apr 30, 2023
- E17 The Battle of Mikatagahara May 7, 2023
- E18 The Real Battle of Mikatagahara May 14, 2023
- E19 What Will You Do With a Mistress? May 21, 2023
- E20 Coup d’Etat at Okazaki May 28, 2023
- E21 Save Nagashino! Jun 4, 2023
- E22 The Battle of Shitaragahara Jun 11, 2023
- E23 Sena Awakens to the Truth Jun 18, 2023
- E24 Gather at Tsukiyama! Jun 25, 2023
- E25 A Far Distant Dream Jul 2, 2023
- E26 A Relaxing Tour of Fuji Jul 9, 2023
- E27 Showdown at Azuchi Castle Jul 16, 2023
- E28 The Honnoji Incident Jul 23, 2023
- E29 Cross Iga! Jul 30, 2023
- E30 A New Conqueror Aug 6, 2023
- E31 The Greatest Battle in History Aug 13, 2023
- E32 The Clash at Komaki-Nagakude Aug 20, 2023
- E33 The Traitor Aug 27, 2023
- E34 The Toyotomi Bride Sep 3, 2023
- E35 The Beast of Avarice Sep 17, 2023
- E36 O-Ai’s Diary Sep 24, 2023
- E37 Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals Oct 1, 2023
- E38 Into China Oct 8, 2023
- E39 The Taiko’s Exit Oct 15, 2023
- E40 Ieyasu, Master of the Realm Oct 22, 2023
- E41 Mitsunari’s Counterattack Oct 29, 2023
- E42 The Day of Reckoning Nov 5, 2023
- E43 The Battle of Sekigahara Nov 12, 2023
- E44 Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate Nov 19, 2023
- E45 The Two Princes Nov 26, 2023
- E46 The Siege of Osaka Dec 3, 2023
- E47 Ghosts of Troubled Times Dec 10, 2023
- E48 Finale: To a Divine Ruler Dec 17, 2023
- E49 Episode 49
- E50 Episode 50
Frequently asked questions
Who plays Tokugawa Ieyasu?
Jun Matsumoto portrays Tokugawa Ieyasu.
What historical period does the series depict?
It is set during Japan’s Sengoku period, focusing on Ieyasu’s youth.
What rating does the series have?
The series is rated NC16 for mature content.
Which network aired the drama?
It is the 62nd NHK taiga drama.
What main themes are explored?
The show explores war, politics, and personal survival in a turbulent era.