What Will You Do, Ieyasu?

Episode 2

The Rabbit and the Wolf

After Yoshimoto’s death, Motoyasu flees Nobunaga’s forces and faces betrayal from his vassals, barely escaping to Daiju-ji temple.

Episode 3

The Battle to Subdue Mikawa

Motoyasu vows to overthrow Nobunaga but hesitates to betray the Imagawa when Sena is in Sunpu, until his mother O-Dai unexpectedly returns.

Episode 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.

Episode 5

The Plan to Rescue Sena

Motoyasu teams up with Honda Masanobu and Hattori Hanzo to rescue Sena from Sunpu, despite distrust and vassal objections.

Episode 6

The Plan to Rescue Sena, Continued

With Masanobu’s plan failing, Motoyasu risks everything on a bold exchange mission as flames rise at Kaminogo Castle.

Episode 7

My House

Now Ieyasu, Motoyasu returns home to unite Mikawa, but unrest grows as Sena warns of the Ikko Sect and Ieyasu’s orders spark rebellion.

Episode 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.

Episode 9

Those That Must Be Protected

Betrayed by Masanobu, Ieyasu isolates himself but ultimately makes a painful choice after facing both personal and political loyalties.

Episode 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.

Episode 11

A Secret Agreement with Shingen

Ieyasu, lord of Mikawa, forms a secret pact with Takeda Shingen to divide the Imagawa lands, while Sena worries for her friend O-Tazu.

Episode 12

Ujizane

Besieged and abandoned, Ujizane flees to Kakegawa Castle, forcing Ieyasu to battle a former brother-in-arms while reflecting on Yoshimoto.

Episode 13

Ieyasu Goes to Kyoto

Ieyasu travels to Kyoto under Ashikaga Yoshiaki’s orders, meeting Nobunaga’s allies and questioning Yoshiaki’s true intentions.

Episode 14

What Will You Do at Kanegasaki?

Ieyasu senses Azai Nagamasa’s betrayal at Kanegasaki, urging retreat and testing his alliance with Nobunaga.

Episode 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.

Episode 16

Don’t Anger Shingen

Ieyasu seeks alliances against Shingen, rescues his brother-in-law Gensaburo, and risks provoking the Takeda lord.

Episode 17

The Battle of Mikatagahara

Shingen advances on Hamamatsu, and Ieyasu must protect Totomi, appease Nobunaga, and safeguard Sena in a critical stand.

Episode 18

The Real Battle of Mikatagahara

Rumors of Ieyasu’s death spread; as Shingen’s health fails, the Tokugawa retainers face a mysterious new arrival.

Episode 19

What Will You Do With a Mistress?

With Shingen dead, Ieyasu finds solace in maid O-Man while Sena visits, stirring conflicted emotions.

Episode 20

Coup d’Etat at Okazaki

As Katsuyori invades Tokugawa lands, Ieyasu sends reinforcements while a conspiracy brews inside Okazaki Castle.

Episode 21

Save Nagashino!

Ieyasu turns to Nobunaga for aid against Takeda forces, but must break their alliance as a shocking condition.

Episode 22

The Battle of Shitaragahara

Ieyasu launches a risky night attack, triggering Nobunaga’s trap and unleashing devastating matchlocks on the Takeda.

Episode 23

Sena Awakens to the Truth

Sena’s secret meetings with Chiyo are exposed, forcing Ieyasu to punish Mizuno while seeking comfort with O-Ai.

Episode 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.

Episode 25

A Far Distant Dream

Ieyasu attempts to shield his family from Nobunaga after Sena and Nobuyasu’s plan is exposed, while Sena sacrifices her reputation.

Episode 26

A Relaxing Tour of Fuji

Three years later, Ieyasu and Nobunaga navigate tense diplomacy during a Mt. Fuji outing, disrupted by Nobunaga’s whims.

Episode 27

Showdown at Azuchi Castle

Ieyasu reveals a hidden plan to kill Nobunaga, facing divided retainers during a tense banquet at Azuchi Castle.

Episode 28

The Honnoji Incident

Ieyasu must act decisively as flames engulf Honnoji, while O-Ichi reveals Nobunaga’s hidden intentions.

Episode 29

Cross Iga!

With Nobunaga dead, Ieyasu flees to Okazaki via Iga, facing deadly ambushes from ninja along the way.

Episode 30

A New Conqueror

Ieyasu returns to Hamamatsu, shifts focus to the Hojo clan, and watches tensions rise between Hideyoshi and Katsuie.

Episode 31

The Greatest Battle in History

Ieyasu faces Hideyoshi’s massive army and blocked plans, forcing him into a desperate gamble for survival.

Episode 32

The Clash at Komaki-Nagakude

Ieyasu outwits Hideyoshi at Komakiyama Castle, using deception and clever trench tactics to gain the upper hand.

Episode 33

The Traitor

Ieyasu defeats Hideyoshi at Nagakute but faces political intrigue as Kazumasa suspects Hideyoshi’s schemes.

Episode 34

The Toyotomi Bride

Cornered and shaken, Ieyasu must choose between yielding to Hideyoshi’s bride offer or fighting outright.

Episode 35

The Beast of Avarice

Ieyasu meets Hideyoshi’s family and manages vassals, encountering Ishida Mitsunari, the Toyotomi’s cunning strategist.

Episode 36

O-Ai’s Diary

Ieyasu navigates family tensions over a proposed marriage, while O-Ai uncovers a surprising secret involving Mototada.

Episode 37

Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals

Ieyasu marches with reinforcements as Hideyoshi besieges Odawara, concealing his true orders from vassals.

Episode 38

Into China

Hideyoshi plans overseas conquest, while Ieyasu tries to prevent him and learns troubling news from Korea.

Episode 39

The Taiko’s Exit

Chacha gives birth to Hideyori; Ieyasu persuades Hideyoshi to pursue peace, but the war resumes when deception is revealed.

Episode 40

Ieyasu, Master of the Realm

Hideyoshi dies, and Ieyasu rises in power, gaining the trust of lords while Mitsunari grows wary of his ambition.

Episode 41

Mitsunari’s Counterattack

Ieyasu asserts authority in Osaka, anticipating rebellion from Uesugi Kagekatsu while leaving Torii Mototada in charge.

Episode 42

The Day of Reckoning

Ieyasu rallies support for war against Mitsunari’s western coalition, while Chiyo and Mototada defend Fushimi Castle.

Episode 43

The Battle of Sekigahara

Outnumbered at Sekigahara, Ieyasu uses secret letters and tactical brilliance to face Mitsunari’s massive army.

Episode 44

Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate

Ieyasu reports victory, secures a marriage alliance, and establishes the Edo shogunate while managing internal tensions.

Episode 45

The Two Princes

Ieyasu confronts the rising Toyotomi threat as Hideyori makes a dazzling public appearance, sparking conflict over succession.

Episode 46

The Siege of Osaka

Ieyasu besieges Osaka with 300,000 troops and cannons, facing resistance at the Sanada Bailey and a deadly conspiracy.

Episode 47

Ghosts of Troubled Times

Osaka Castle falls; Ieyasu prepares to march again as ronin gather and only he can stop Chacha’s sister Hatsu.

Episode 48

Finale: To a Divine Ruler

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.

Episode 49

Episode 49

Episode 50

Episode 50