

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?
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1.What Will You Do at Okehazama?
7.008-01-202358mMatsudaira 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.

2.The Rabbit and the Wolf
15-01-202343mAfter Yoshimoto’s death, Motoyasu flees Nobunaga’s forces and faces betrayal from his vassals, barely escaping to Daiju-ji temple.

3.The Battle to Subdue Mikawa
22-01-202343mMotoyasu vows to overthrow Nobunaga but hesitates to betray the Imagawa when Sena is in Sunpu, until his mother O-Dai unexpectedly returns.

4.What Will You Do at Sunpu?
29-01-202343mMotoyasu confronts Nobunaga at Kiyosu Castle, meeting Tokichiro and Nobunaga’s sister Ichi, while Sena faces pressure to become Ujizane’s concubine.

5.The Plan to Rescue Sena
05-02-202343mMotoyasu teams up with Honda Masanobu and Hattori Hanzo to rescue Sena from Sunpu, despite distrust and vassal objections.

6.The Plan to Rescue Sena, Continued
12-02-202343mWith Masanobu’s plan failing, Motoyasu risks everything on a bold exchange mission as flames rise at Kaminogo Castle.

7.My House
19-02-202343mNow Ieyasu, Motoyasu returns home to unite Mikawa, but unrest grows as Sena warns of the Ikko Sect and Ieyasu’s orders spark rebellion.

8.What Will You Do About the Mikawa Uprising?
26-02-202343mIeyasu’s taxation provokes the Ikko Sect, lords defect, and Hanzo uncovers the strategist’s shocking identity amidst escalating chaos.

9.Those That Must Be Protected
05-03-202343mBetrayed by Masanobu, Ieyasu isolates himself but ultimately makes a painful choice after facing both personal and political loyalties.

10.What Will You Do About a Concubine?
12-03-202343mSena opens a hermitage, O-Dai urges Ieyasu to take a concubine, and a coup in Kyoto forces him into turbulent decisions.

11.A Secret Agreement with Shingen
6.019-03-202343mIeyasu, lord of Mikawa, forms a secret pact with Takeda Shingen to divide the Imagawa lands, while Sena worries for her friend O-Tazu.

12.Ujizane
26-03-202343mBesieged and abandoned, Ujizane flees to Kakegawa Castle, forcing Ieyasu to battle a former brother-in-arms while reflecting on Yoshimoto.

13.Ieyasu Goes to Kyoto
02-04-202343mIeyasu travels to Kyoto under Ashikaga Yoshiaki’s orders, meeting Nobunaga’s allies and questioning Yoshiaki’s true intentions.

14.What Will You Do at Kanegasaki?
16-04-202343mIeyasu senses Azai Nagamasa’s betrayal at Kanegasaki, urging retreat and testing his alliance with Nobunaga.

15.What Will You Do at Anegawa?
23-04-202343mIeyasu faces a choice to support or betray Nobunaga as both armies confront each other across the Ane River, while a bullet pierces his camp.

16.Don’t Anger Shingen
30-04-202343mIeyasu seeks alliances against Shingen, rescues his brother-in-law Gensaburo, and risks provoking the Takeda lord.

17.The Battle of Mikatagahara
07-05-202343mShingen advances on Hamamatsu, and Ieyasu must protect Totomi, appease Nobunaga, and safeguard Sena in a critical stand.

18.The Real Battle of Mikatagahara
14-05-202343mRumors of Ieyasu’s death spread; as Shingen’s health fails, the Tokugawa retainers face a mysterious new arrival.

19.What Will You Do With a Mistress?
21-05-202343mWith Shingen dead, Ieyasu finds solace in maid O-Man while Sena visits, stirring conflicted emotions.

20.Coup d’Etat at Okazaki
28-05-202343mAs Katsuyori invades Tokugawa lands, Ieyasu sends reinforcements while a conspiracy brews inside Okazaki Castle.

21.Save Nagashino!
04-06-202343mIeyasu turns to Nobunaga for aid against Takeda forces, but must break their alliance as a shocking condition.
- Ep 22
22.The Battle of Shitaragahara
11-06-202343mIeyasu launches a risky night attack, triggering Nobunaga’s trap and unleashing devastating matchlocks on the Takeda.
- Ep 23
23.Sena Awakens to the Truth
18-06-202343mSena’s secret meetings with Chiyo are exposed, forcing Ieyasu to punish Mizuno while seeking comfort with O-Ai.
- Ep 24
24.Gather at Tsukiyama!
25-06-202343mIeyasu 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
02-07-202343mIeyasu 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
09-07-202343mThree 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
16-07-202343mIeyasu reveals a hidden plan to kill Nobunaga, facing divided retainers during a tense banquet at Azuchi Castle.
- Ep 28
28.The Honnoji Incident
23-07-202343mIeyasu must act decisively as flames engulf Honnoji, while O-Ichi reveals Nobunaga’s hidden intentions.
- Ep 29
29.Cross Iga!
30-07-202343mWith Nobunaga dead, Ieyasu flees to Okazaki via Iga, facing deadly ambushes from ninja along the way.
- Ep 30
30.A New Conqueror
06-08-202343mIeyasu 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
13-08-202343mIeyasu faces Hideyoshi’s massive army and blocked plans, forcing him into a desperate gamble for survival.
- Ep 32
32.The Clash at Komaki-Nagakude
20-08-202343mIeyasu outwits Hideyoshi at Komakiyama Castle, using deception and clever trench tactics to gain the upper hand.
- Ep 33
33.The Traitor
27-08-202343mIeyasu defeats Hideyoshi at Nagakute but faces political intrigue as Kazumasa suspects Hideyoshi’s schemes.
- Ep 34
34.The Toyotomi Bride
03-09-202343mCornered and shaken, Ieyasu must choose between yielding to Hideyoshi’s bride offer or fighting outright.
- Ep 35
35.The Beast of Avarice
17-09-202343mIeyasu meets Hideyoshi’s family and manages vassals, encountering Ishida Mitsunari, the Toyotomi’s cunning strategist.
- Ep 36
36.O-Ai’s Diary
24-09-202343mIeyasu navigates family tensions over a proposed marriage, while O-Ai uncovers a surprising secret involving Mototada.
- Ep 37
37.Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals
01-10-202343mIeyasu marches with reinforcements as Hideyoshi besieges Odawara, concealing his true orders from vassals.
- Ep 38
38.Into China
08-10-202343mHideyoshi plans overseas conquest, while Ieyasu tries to prevent him and learns troubling news from Korea.
- Ep 39
39.The Taiko’s Exit
15-10-202343mChacha 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
22-10-202343mHideyoshi dies, and Ieyasu rises in power, gaining the trust of lords while Mitsunari grows wary of his ambition.
- Ep 41
41.Mitsunari’s Counterattack
29-10-202343mIeyasu asserts authority in Osaka, anticipating rebellion from Uesugi Kagekatsu while leaving Torii Mototada in charge.
- Ep 42
42.The Day of Reckoning
05-11-202343mIeyasu rallies support for war against Mitsunari’s western coalition, while Chiyo and Mototada defend Fushimi Castle.
- Ep 43
43.The Battle of Sekigahara
12-11-202343mOutnumbered at Sekigahara, Ieyasu uses secret letters and tactical brilliance to face Mitsunari’s massive army.
- Ep 44
44.Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate
19-11-202343mIeyasu reports victory, secures a marriage alliance, and establishes the Edo shogunate while managing internal tensions.
- Ep 45
45.The Two Princes
26-11-202343mIeyasu confronts the rising Toyotomi threat as Hideyori makes a dazzling public appearance, sparking conflict over succession.
- Ep 46
46.The Siege of Osaka
03-12-202343mIeyasu 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
10-12-202343mOsaka Castle falls; Ieyasu prepares to march again as ronin gather and only he can stop Chacha’s sister Hatsu.

48.Finale: To a Divine Ruler
17-12-202357mIeyasu 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
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