What Will You Do, Ieyasu?: Season 1
Episode Guide
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What Will You Do at Okehazama?
Jan 8, 2023 · 58 min
Matsudaira Motoyasu, a hostage of Imagawa Yoshimoto, faces Oda Nobunaga’s threat while navigating love for Lady Sena and a risky mission that could change everything.
The Rabbit and the Wolf
Jan 15, 2023 · 43 min
After Yoshimoto’s death, Motoyasu flees Nobunaga’s forces and faces betrayal from his vassals, barely escaping to Daiju-ji temple.
The Battle to Subdue Mikawa
Jan 22, 2023 · 43 min
Motoyasu vows to overthrow Nobunaga but hesitates to betray the Imagawa when Sena is in Sunpu, until his mother O-Dai unexpectedly returns.
What Will You Do at Sunpu?
Jan 29, 2023 · 43 min
Motoyasu confronts Nobunaga at Kiyosu Castle, meeting Tokichiro and Nobunaga’s sister Ichi, while Sena faces pressure to become Ujizane’s concubine.
The Plan to Rescue Sena
Feb 5, 2023 · 43 min
Motoyasu teams up with Honda Masanobu and Hattori Hanzo to rescue Sena from Sunpu, despite distrust and vassal objections.
The Plan to Rescue Sena, Continued
Feb 12, 2023 · 43 min
With Masanobu’s plan failing, Motoyasu risks everything on a bold exchange mission as flames rise at Kaminogo Castle.
My House
Feb 19, 2023 · 43 min
Now Ieyasu, Motoyasu returns home to unite Mikawa, but unrest grows as Sena warns of the Ikko Sect and Ieyasu’s orders spark rebellion.
What Will You Do About the Mikawa Uprising?
Feb 26, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu’s taxation provokes the Ikko Sect, lords defect, and Hanzo uncovers the strategist’s shocking identity amidst escalating chaos.
Those That Must Be Protected
Mar 5, 2023 · 43 min
Betrayed by Masanobu, Ieyasu isolates himself but ultimately makes a painful choice after facing both personal and political loyalties.
What Will You Do About a Concubine?
Mar 12, 2023 · 43 min
Sena opens a hermitage, O-Dai urges Ieyasu to take a concubine, and a coup in Kyoto forces him into turbulent decisions.
A Secret Agreement with Shingen
Mar 19, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu, lord of Mikawa, forms a secret pact with Takeda Shingen to divide the Imagawa lands, while Sena worries for her friend O-Tazu.
Ujizane
Mar 26, 2023 · 43 min
Besieged and abandoned, Ujizane flees to Kakegawa Castle, forcing Ieyasu to battle a former brother-in-arms while reflecting on Yoshimoto.
Ieyasu Goes to Kyoto
Apr 2, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu travels to Kyoto under Ashikaga Yoshiaki’s orders, meeting Nobunaga’s allies and questioning Yoshiaki’s true intentions.
What Will You Do at Kanegasaki?
Apr 16, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu senses Azai Nagamasa’s betrayal at Kanegasaki, urging retreat and testing his alliance with Nobunaga.
What Will You Do at Anegawa?
Apr 23, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu faces a choice to support or betray Nobunaga as both armies confront each other across the Ane River, while a bullet pierces his camp.
Don’t Anger Shingen
Apr 30, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu seeks alliances against Shingen, rescues his brother-in-law Gensaburo, and risks provoking the Takeda lord.
The Battle of Mikatagahara
May 7, 2023 · 43 min
Shingen advances on Hamamatsu, and Ieyasu must protect Totomi, appease Nobunaga, and safeguard Sena in a critical stand.
The Real Battle of Mikatagahara
May 14, 2023 · 43 min
Rumors of Ieyasu’s death spread; as Shingen’s health fails, the Tokugawa retainers face a mysterious new arrival.
What Will You Do With a Mistress?
May 21, 2023 · 43 min
With Shingen dead, Ieyasu finds solace in maid O-Man while Sena visits, stirring conflicted emotions.
Coup d’Etat at Okazaki
May 28, 2023 · 43 min
As Katsuyori invades Tokugawa lands, Ieyasu sends reinforcements while a conspiracy brews inside Okazaki Castle.
Save Nagashino!
Jun 4, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu turns to Nobunaga for aid against Takeda forces, but must break their alliance as a shocking condition.
The Battle of Shitaragahara
Jun 11, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu launches a risky night attack, triggering Nobunaga’s trap and unleashing devastating matchlocks on the Takeda.
Sena Awakens to the Truth
Jun 18, 2023 · 43 min
Sena’s secret meetings with Chiyo are exposed, forcing Ieyasu to punish Mizuno while seeking comfort with O-Ai.
Gather at Tsukiyama!
Jun 25, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu races to Tsukiyama as Sena reveals her secret plan to protect allies, but he cannot act on it in time.
A Far Distant Dream
Jul 2, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu attempts to shield his family from Nobunaga after Sena and Nobuyasu’s plan is exposed, while Sena sacrifices her reputation.
A Relaxing Tour of Fuji
Jul 9, 2023 · 43 min
Three years later, Ieyasu and Nobunaga navigate tense diplomacy during a Mt. Fuji outing, disrupted by Nobunaga’s whims.
Showdown at Azuchi Castle
Jul 16, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu reveals a hidden plan to kill Nobunaga, facing divided retainers during a tense banquet at Azuchi Castle.
The Honnoji Incident
Jul 23, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu must act decisively as flames engulf Honnoji, while O-Ichi reveals Nobunaga’s hidden intentions.
Cross Iga!
Jul 30, 2023 · 43 min
With Nobunaga dead, Ieyasu flees to Okazaki via Iga, facing deadly ambushes from ninja along the way.
A New Conqueror
Aug 6, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu returns to Hamamatsu, shifts focus to the Hojo clan, and watches tensions rise between Hideyoshi and Katsuie.
The Greatest Battle in History
Aug 13, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu faces Hideyoshi’s massive army and blocked plans, forcing him into a desperate gamble for survival.
The Clash at Komaki-Nagakude
Aug 20, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu outwits Hideyoshi at Komakiyama Castle, using deception and clever trench tactics to gain the upper hand.
The Traitor
Aug 27, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu defeats Hideyoshi at Nagakute but faces political intrigue as Kazumasa suspects Hideyoshi’s schemes.
The Toyotomi Bride
Sep 3, 2023 · 43 min
Cornered and shaken, Ieyasu must choose between yielding to Hideyoshi’s bride offer or fighting outright.
The Beast of Avarice
Sep 17, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu meets Hideyoshi’s family and manages vassals, encountering Ishida Mitsunari, the Toyotomi’s cunning strategist.
O-Ai’s Diary
Sep 24, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu navigates family tensions over a proposed marriage, while O-Ai uncovers a surprising secret involving Mototada.
Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals
Oct 1, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu marches with reinforcements as Hideyoshi besieges Odawara, concealing his true orders from vassals.
Into China
Oct 8, 2023 · 43 min
Hideyoshi plans overseas conquest, while Ieyasu tries to prevent him and learns troubling news from Korea.
The Taiko’s Exit
Oct 15, 2023 · 43 min
Chacha gives birth to Hideyori; Ieyasu persuades Hideyoshi to pursue peace, but the war resumes when deception is revealed.
Ieyasu, Master of the Realm
Oct 22, 2023 · 43 min
Hideyoshi dies, and Ieyasu rises in power, gaining the trust of lords while Mitsunari grows wary of his ambition.
Mitsunari’s Counterattack
Oct 29, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu asserts authority in Osaka, anticipating rebellion from Uesugi Kagekatsu while leaving Torii Mototada in charge.
The Day of Reckoning
Nov 5, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu rallies support for war against Mitsunari’s western coalition, while Chiyo and Mototada defend Fushimi Castle.
The Battle of Sekigahara
Nov 12, 2023 · 43 min
Outnumbered at Sekigahara, Ieyasu uses secret letters and tactical brilliance to face Mitsunari’s massive army.
Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate
Nov 19, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu reports victory, secures a marriage alliance, and establishes the Edo shogunate while managing internal tensions.
The Two Princes
Nov 26, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu confronts the rising Toyotomi threat as Hideyori makes a dazzling public appearance, sparking conflict over succession.
The Siege of Osaka
Dec 3, 2023 · 43 min
Ieyasu besieges Osaka with 300,000 troops and cannons, facing resistance at the Sanada Bailey and a deadly conspiracy.
Ghosts of Troubled Times
Dec 10, 2023 · 43 min
Osaka Castle falls; Ieyasu prepares to march again as ronin gather and only he can stop Chacha’s sister Hatsu.
Finale: To a Divine Ruler
Dec 17, 2023 · 57 min
Ieyasu leads the final battle, claiming victory over the Toyotomi, securing Edo, and earning the title of “Divine Ruler” as Lady Sen pleads for mercy.