What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
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What Will You Do, Ieyasu?

7.7 / 10
2023
1 season
50 episodes
DramaWar & Politics

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?

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Seasons

  • What Will You Do at Okehazama?

    1.What Will You Do at Okehazama?

    7.0
    08-01-202358m

    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

    2.The Rabbit and the Wolf

    15-01-202343m

    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

    3.The Battle to Subdue Mikawa

    22-01-202343m

    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?

    4.What Will You Do at Sunpu?

    29-01-202343m

    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

    5.The Plan to Rescue Sena

    05-02-202343m

    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

    6.The Plan to Rescue Sena, Continued

    12-02-202343m

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

  • My House

    7.My House

    19-02-202343m

    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?

    8.What Will You Do About the Mikawa Uprising?

    26-02-202343m

    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

    9.Those That Must Be Protected

    05-03-202343m

    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?

    10.What Will You Do About a Concubine?

    12-03-202343m

    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

    11.A Secret Agreement with Shingen

    6.0
    19-03-202343m

    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

    12.Ujizane

    26-03-202343m

    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

    13.Ieyasu Goes to Kyoto

    02-04-202343m

    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?

    14.What Will You Do at Kanegasaki?

    16-04-202343m

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

  • What Will You Do at Anegawa?

    15.What Will You Do at Anegawa?

    23-04-202343m

    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

    16.Don’t Anger Shingen

    30-04-202343m

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

  • The Battle of Mikatagahara

    17.The Battle of Mikatagahara

    07-05-202343m

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

  • The Real Battle of Mikatagahara

    18.The Real Battle of Mikatagahara

    14-05-202343m

    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?

    19.What Will You Do With a Mistress?

    21-05-202343m

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

  • Coup d’Etat at Okazaki

    20.Coup d’Etat at Okazaki

    28-05-202343m

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

  • Save Nagashino!

    21.Save Nagashino!

    04-06-202343m

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

  • Ep 22

    22.The Battle of Shitaragahara

    11-06-202343m

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

  • Ep 23

    23.Sena Awakens to the Truth

    18-06-202343m

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

  • Ep 24

    24.Gather at Tsukiyama!

    25-06-202343m

    Ieyasu races to Tsukiyama as Sena reveals her secret plan to protect allies, but he cannot act on it in time.

  • Ep 25

    25.A Far Distant Dream

    02-07-202343m

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

  • Ep 26

    26.A Relaxing Tour of Fuji

    09-07-202343m

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

  • Ep 27

    27.Showdown at Azuchi Castle

    16-07-202343m

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

  • Ep 28

    28.The Honnoji Incident

    23-07-202343m

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

  • Ep 29

    29.Cross Iga!

    30-07-202343m

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

  • Ep 30

    30.A New Conqueror

    06-08-202343m

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

  • Ep 31

    31.The Greatest Battle in History

    13-08-202343m

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

  • Ep 32

    32.The Clash at Komaki-Nagakude

    20-08-202343m

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

  • Ep 33

    33.The Traitor

    27-08-202343m

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

  • Ep 34

    34.The Toyotomi Bride

    03-09-202343m

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

  • Ep 35

    35.The Beast of Avarice

    17-09-202343m

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

  • Ep 36

    36.O-Ai’s Diary

    24-09-202343m

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

  • Ep 37

    37.Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals

    01-10-202343m

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

  • Ep 38

    38.Into China

    08-10-202343m

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

  • Ep 39

    39.The Taiko’s Exit

    15-10-202343m

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

  • Ep 40

    40.Ieyasu, Master of the Realm

    22-10-202343m

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

  • Ep 41

    41.Mitsunari’s Counterattack

    29-10-202343m

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

  • Ep 42

    42.The Day of Reckoning

    05-11-202343m

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

  • Ep 43

    43.The Battle of Sekigahara

    12-11-202343m

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

  • Ep 44

    44.Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate

    19-11-202343m

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

  • Ep 45

    45.The Two Princes

    26-11-202343m

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

  • Ep 46

    46.The Siege of Osaka

    03-12-202343m

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

  • Ep 47

    47.Ghosts of Troubled Times

    10-12-202343m

    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

    48.Finale: To a Divine Ruler

    17-12-202357m

    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.

  • Ep 49

    49.Episode 49

    TBA
  • Ep 50

    50.Episode 50

    TBA

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