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Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings

6.2 / 10

2009

2 seasons

24 episodes

AnimationAction & AdventureWar & Politics

During the Sengoku period, there are many factions constantly at war. One of these is led by a one-eyed man named Date Masamune and another by the imposing Takeda Shingen. The latter has a fiercely loyal subordinate named Sanada Yukimura who goes head to head against Date Masamune multiple times, but the battles between them tend to get interrupted. One such battle occurs when both men try to go after another leader named Imagawa, and they’re forced to break off their heated duel when Imagawa attempts to flee the scene with his body doubles. Yukimura and Masamune go after separate Imagawas, but all of the doubles are killed by a third party, and when their paths cross again, they are in front of the menacing Oda Nobunaga and his army. It was Nobunaga’s subordinates that killed those body doubles, and Nobunaga himself proceeds to kill the real Imagawa with a shotgun blast to the head.

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Cast

Kazuya Nakai

Soichiro Hoshi

Norio Wakamoto

Hiroki Shimowada

Ryuzou Ishino

Masakazu Morita

Takehito Koyasu

Seasons

Ep 1
1.Azure and Crimson, a Fateful Encounter!
02-04-200925m
Two of the mightiest warlords of ancient Japan, Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin, set aside their rivalry to unite against the forces of Date Masamune.
Ep 2
2.Horrific! Confrontation at Okehazama!
09-04-200925m
Sanada and Date rush to claim the same prize: Imagawa’s head. A clash erupts between the two warriors, but before one can declare victory, their battle is interrupted by a horrifyi...
Ep 3
3.Vagabond, Maeda Keiji!
16-04-200925m
Free-spirited Keiji hopes to build an alliance against the threat of the Demon Lord. His visit with Uesugi ends on a promising note - but his meeting with Date Masamune leads to a...
Ep 4
4.Wavering Scarlet Flower – Loyalty that Brings Sorrow!
23-04-200925m
The alliance is gathering strength; former rivals are united in the march to war against Oda. Unfortunately, the plan could be doomed without the cooperation and troops of Azai Nag...
Ep 5
5.Brutal! The Righteous Battle of Nagashino and Shitaragahara!
30-04-200925m
As entire armies stand poised to attack, Takeda and Uesugi offer Tokugawa a final chance to join forces against Oda - but once his loyalties are decided, a ruthless betrayal soaks...
Ep 6
6.Bonds Torn Asunder – Mortifying Retreat for Masamune!
07-05-200925m
After he rises to defend the honor of the fallen Azai, Date Masamune orders his forces to retreat. However, Sanada is shocked to discover it might already be too late for the warri...
Ep 7
7.Marauding Villain! Two Dragons Duel in Earnest Under the Moon!
14-05-200925m
Matsunaga takes three of Date’s men hostage and demands a ransom of rare and valuable weaponry. Katakura sets out to rescue the men - but he might not be able to do it alone.
Ep 8
8.Great Temple of Carnage! Kojuro in Dire Straits!
21-05-200925m
Katakura, Sanada, and Sarutobi arrive with the treasures requested by Matsunaga, who betrays his word and attacks the hostages.
Ep 9
9.The Tiger of Kai Dies at Midaigawa!
28-05-200925m
Oda’s army is on the move in the south, while his most lethal assassins strike the opposition leaders of the east. As Takeda and Uesugi fight for their lives, many loyal to the all...
Ep 10
10.Yukimura Beyond Hope of Recovery!? The Date Army's Tearful Dissolution
04-06-200925m
With Takeda and Uesugi injured, the remaining alliance leaders plot their final assault against Oda. Even though the situation looks bleak, Date and Sanada prepare to face their de...
Ep 11
11.Mitsuhide's Rebellion! Honnouji Destroyed by Fire!!
11-06-200925m
Date and Sanada arrive at Honnoji, but the showdown with evil will have to wait - the Demon Lord has set a trap. Meanwhile, a voice from beyond the grave encourages Ichi to take ac...
Ep 12
12.Adzuchi Castle Tower: the Battle to the Death Where Tomorrow was Begun!
18-06-200925m
The incredible final battle explodes at Azuchi Castle! With amazing power and determination, Date and Sanada unleash against the mighty Demon Lord.

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