What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
He lost his land, his father, and was torn from his mother. Lonely and wounded, young Takechiyo thought he'd live out his days quietly as a hostage. But fate had other plans. Inspired by Mikawa warriors, he becomes a minor lord and dives into a war-torn world ruled by monsters like Nobunaga and Shingen.Life-or-death moments, miscalculations, and no time to breathe—what will you do, Ieyasu?
Cast: Jun Matsumoto, Junichi Okada, Kasumi Arimura
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Season 1
50 episodes
1. What Will You Do at Okehazama?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.NC16CC58minJan 8, 2023
2. The Rabbit and the WolfAfter Yoshimoto’s death, Motoyasu flees Nobunaga’s forces and faces betrayal from his vassals, barely escaping to Daiju-ji temple.NC16CC43minJan 15, 2023
3. The Battle to Subdue MikawaMotoyasu vows to overthrow Nobunaga but hesitates to betray the Imagawa when Sena is in Sunpu, until his mother O-Dai unexpectedly returns.NC16CC43minJan 22, 2023
4. What Will You Do at Sunpu?Motoyasu confronts Nobunaga at Kiyosu Castle, meeting Tokichiro and Nobunaga’s sister Ichi, while Sena faces pressure to become Ujizane’s concubine.NC16CC43minJan 29, 2023
5. The Plan to Rescue SenaMotoyasu teams up with Honda Masanobu and Hattori Hanzo to rescue Sena from Sunpu, despite distrust and vassal objections.NC16CC43minFeb 5, 2023
6. The Plan to Rescue Sena, ContinuedWith Masanobu’s plan failing, Motoyasu risks everything on a bold exchange mission as flames rise at Kaminogo Castle.NC16CC43minFeb 12, 2023
7. My HouseNow Ieyasu, Motoyasu returns home to unite Mikawa, but unrest grows as Sena warns of the Ikko Sect and Ieyasu’s orders spark rebellion.NC16CC43minFeb 19, 2023
8. What Will You Do About the Mikawa Uprising?Ieyasu’s taxation provokes the Ikko Sect, lords defect, and Hanzo uncovers the strategist’s shocking identity amidst escalating chaos.NC16CC43minFeb 26, 2023
9. Those That Must Be ProtectedBetrayed by Masanobu, Ieyasu isolates himself but ultimately makes a painful choice after facing both personal and political loyalties.NC16CC43minMar 5, 2023
10. What Will You Do About a Concubine?Sena opens a hermitage, O-Dai urges Ieyasu to take a concubine, and a coup in Kyoto forces him into turbulent decisions.NC16CC43minMar 12, 2023
11. A Secret Agreement with ShingenIeyasu, lord of Mikawa, forms a secret pact with Takeda Shingen to divide the Imagawa lands, while Sena worries for her friend O-Tazu.NC16CC43minMar 19, 2023
12. UjizaneBesieged and abandoned, Ujizane flees to Kakegawa Castle, forcing Ieyasu to battle a former brother-in-arms while reflecting on Yoshimoto.NC16CC43minMar 26, 2023
13. Ieyasu Goes to KyotoIeyasu travels to Kyoto under Ashikaga Yoshiaki’s orders, meeting Nobunaga’s allies and questioning Yoshiaki’s true intentions.NC16CC43minApr 2, 2023
14. What Will You Do at Kanegasaki?Ieyasu senses Azai Nagamasa’s betrayal at Kanegasaki, urging retreat and testing his alliance with Nobunaga.NC16CC43minApr 16, 2023
15. What Will You Do at Anegawa?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.NC16CC43minApr 23, 2023
16. Don’t Anger ShingenIeyasu seeks alliances against Shingen, rescues his brother-in-law Gensaburo, and risks provoking the Takeda lord.NC16CC43minApr 30, 2023
17. The Battle of MikatagaharaShingen advances on Hamamatsu, and Ieyasu must protect Totomi, appease Nobunaga, and safeguard Sena in a critical stand.NC16CC43minMay 7, 2023
18. The Real Battle of MikatagaharaRumors of Ieyasu’s death spread; as Shingen’s health fails, the Tokugawa retainers face a mysterious new arrival.NC16CC43minMay 14, 2023
19. What Will You Do With a Mistress?With Shingen dead, Ieyasu finds solace in maid O-Man while Sena visits, stirring conflicted emotions.NC16CC43minMay 21, 2023
20. Coup d’Etat at OkazakiAs Katsuyori invades Tokugawa lands, Ieyasu sends reinforcements while a conspiracy brews inside Okazaki Castle.NC16CC43minMay 28, 2023
21. Save Nagashino!Ieyasu turns to Nobunaga for aid against Takeda forces, but must break their alliance as a shocking condition.NC16CC43minJun 4, 2023- 22. The Battle of ShitaragaharaIeyasu launches a risky night attack, triggering Nobunaga’s trap and unleashing devastating matchlocks on the Takeda.NC16CC43minJun 11, 2023
- 23. Sena Awakens to the TruthSena’s secret meetings with Chiyo are exposed, forcing Ieyasu to punish Mizuno while seeking comfort with O-Ai.NC16CC43minJun 18, 2023
- 24. Gather at Tsukiyama!Ieyasu races to Tsukiyama as Sena reveals her secret plan to protect allies, but he cannot act on it in time.NC16CC43minJun 25, 2023
- 25. A Far Distant DreamIeyasu attempts to shield his family from Nobunaga after Sena and Nobuyasu’s plan is exposed, while Sena sacrifices her reputation.NC16CC43minJul 2, 2023
- 26. A Relaxing Tour of FujiThree years later, Ieyasu and Nobunaga navigate tense diplomacy during a Mt. Fuji outing, disrupted by Nobunaga’s whims.NC16CC43minJul 9, 2023
- 27. Showdown at Azuchi CastleIeyasu reveals a hidden plan to kill Nobunaga, facing divided retainers during a tense banquet at Azuchi Castle.NC16CC43minJul 16, 2023
- 28. The Honnoji IncidentIeyasu must act decisively as flames engulf Honnoji, while O-Ichi reveals Nobunaga’s hidden intentions.NC16CC43minJul 23, 2023
- 29. Cross Iga!With Nobunaga dead, Ieyasu flees to Okazaki via Iga, facing deadly ambushes from ninja along the way.NC16CC43minJul 30, 2023
- 30. A New ConquerorIeyasu returns to Hamamatsu, shifts focus to the Hojo clan, and watches tensions rise between Hideyoshi and Katsuie.NC16CC43minAug 6, 2023
- 31. The Greatest Battle in HistoryIeyasu faces Hideyoshi’s massive army and blocked plans, forcing him into a desperate gamble for survival.NC16CC43minAug 13, 2023
- 32. The Clash at Komaki-NagakudeIeyasu outwits Hideyoshi at Komakiyama Castle, using deception and clever trench tactics to gain the upper hand.NC16CC43minAug 20, 2023
- 33. The TraitorIeyasu defeats Hideyoshi at Nagakute but faces political intrigue as Kazumasa suspects Hideyoshi’s schemes.NC16CC43minAug 27, 2023
- 34. The Toyotomi BrideCornered and shaken, Ieyasu must choose between yielding to Hideyoshi’s bride offer or fighting outright.NC16CC43minSep 3, 2023
- 35. The Beast of AvariceIeyasu meets Hideyoshi’s family and manages vassals, encountering Ishida Mitsunari, the Toyotomi’s cunning strategist.NC16CC43minSep 17, 2023
- 36. O-Ai’s DiaryIeyasu navigates family tensions over a proposed marriage, while O-Ai uncovers a surprising secret involving Mototada.NC16CC43minSep 24, 2023
- 37. Farewell to the Mikawa VassalsIeyasu marches with reinforcements as Hideyoshi besieges Odawara, concealing his true orders from vassals.NC16CC43minOct 1, 2023
- 38. Into ChinaHideyoshi plans overseas conquest, while Ieyasu tries to prevent him and learns troubling news from Korea.NC16CC43minOct 8, 2023
- 39. The Taiko’s ExitChacha gives birth to Hideyori; Ieyasu persuades Hideyoshi to pursue peace, but the war resumes when deception is revealed.NC16CC43minOct 15, 2023
- 40. Ieyasu, Master of the RealmHideyoshi dies, and Ieyasu rises in power, gaining the trust of lords while Mitsunari grows wary of his ambition.NC16CC43minOct 22, 2023
- 41. Mitsunari’s CounterattackIeyasu asserts authority in Osaka, anticipating rebellion from Uesugi Kagekatsu while leaving Torii Mototada in charge.NC16CC43minOct 29, 2023
- 42. The Day of ReckoningIeyasu rallies support for war against Mitsunari’s western coalition, while Chiyo and Mototada defend Fushimi Castle.NC16CC43minNov 5, 2023
- 43. The Battle of SekigaharaOutnumbered at Sekigahara, Ieyasu uses secret letters and tactical brilliance to face Mitsunari’s massive army.NC16CC43minNov 12, 2023
- 44. Birth of the Tokugawa ShogunateIeyasu reports victory, secures a marriage alliance, and establishes the Edo shogunate while managing internal tensions.NC16CC43minNov 19, 2023
- 45. The Two PrincesIeyasu confronts the rising Toyotomi threat as Hideyori makes a dazzling public appearance, sparking conflict over succession.NC16CC43minNov 26, 2023
- 46. The Siege of OsakaIeyasu besieges Osaka with 300,000 troops and cannons, facing resistance at the Sanada Bailey and a deadly conspiracy.NC16CC43minDec 3, 2023
- 47. Ghosts of Troubled TimesOsaka Castle falls; Ieyasu prepares to march again as ronin gather and only he can stop Chacha’s sister Hatsu.NC16CC43minDec 10, 2023
48. Finale: To a Divine RulerIeyasu leads the final battle, claiming victory over the Toyotomi, securing Edo, and earning the title of “Divine Ruler” as Lady Sen pleads for mercy.NC16CC57minDec 17, 2023- 49. Episode 49No synopsis available yet.NC16CC
- 50. Episode 50No synopsis available yet.NC16CC
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He lost his land, his father, and was torn from his mother. Lonely and wounded, young Takechiyo thought he'd live out his days quietly as a hostage. But fate had other plans. Inspired by Mikawa warriors, he becomes a minor lord and dives into a war-torn world ruled by monsters like Nobunaga and Shingen.Life-or-death moments, miscalculations, and no time to breathe—what will you do, Ieyasu?
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Naoki Murahashi, Taku Katô
- Created by
- Shunsuke Kawaguchi, 堀内裕介, KAMATANI Shoichiro
