What Will You Do, Ieyasu?

43min

Drama

War & 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?

Production Companies

NHK

NEOTECH

Episodes

Cast

What Will You Do at Okehazama?

1. What Will You Do at Okehazama?

58min

8th Jan 2023

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

43min

15th Jan 2023

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

43min

22nd Jan 2023

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?

43min

29th Jan 2023

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

43min

5th Feb 2023

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

43min

12th Feb 2023

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

My House

7. My House

43min

19th Feb 2023

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?

43min

26th Feb 2023

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

43min

5th Mar 2023

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?

43min

12th Mar 2023

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

43min

19th Mar 2023

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

43min

26th Mar 2023

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

43min

2nd Apr 2023

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?

43min

16th Apr 2023

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?

43min

23rd Apr 2023

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

43min

30th Apr 2023

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

43min

7th May 2023

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

43min

14th May 2023

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?

43min

21st May 2023

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

43min

28th May 2023

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

Save Nagashino!

21. Save Nagashino!

43min

4th Jun 2023

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

The Battle of Shitaragahara

22. The Battle of Shitaragahara

43min

11th Jun 2023

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

Sena Awakens to the Truth

23. Sena Awakens to the Truth

43min

18th Jun 2023

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

Gather at Tsukiyama!

24. Gather at Tsukiyama!

43min

25th Jun 2023

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

A Far Distant Dream

25. A Far Distant Dream

43min

2nd Jul 2023

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

A Relaxing Tour of Fuji

26. A Relaxing Tour of Fuji

43min

9th Jul 2023

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

Showdown at Azuchi Castle

27. Showdown at Azuchi Castle

43min

16th Jul 2023

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

The Honnoji Incident

28. The Honnoji Incident

43min

23rd Jul 2023

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

Cross Iga!

29. Cross Iga!

43min

30th Jul 2023

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

A New Conqueror

30. A New Conqueror

43min

6th Aug 2023

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

The Greatest Battle in History

31. The Greatest Battle in History

43min

13th Aug 2023

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

The Clash at Komaki-Nagakude

32. The Clash at Komaki-Nagakude

43min

20th Aug 2023

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

The Traitor

33. The Traitor

43min

27th Aug 2023

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

The Toyotomi Bride

34. The Toyotomi Bride

43min

3rd Sep 2023

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

The Beast of Avarice

35. The Beast of Avarice

43min

17th Sep 2023

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

O-Ai’s Diary

36. O-Ai’s Diary

43min

24th Sep 2023

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

Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals

37. Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals

43min

1st Oct 2023

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

Into China

38. Into China

43min

8th Oct 2023

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

The Taiko’s Exit

39. The Taiko’s Exit

43min

15th Oct 2023

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

Ieyasu, Master of the Realm

40. Ieyasu, Master of the Realm

43min

22nd Oct 2023

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

Mitsunari’s Counterattack

41. Mitsunari’s Counterattack

43min

29th Oct 2023

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

The Day of Reckoning

42. The Day of Reckoning

43min

5th Nov 2023

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

The Battle of Sekigahara

43. The Battle of Sekigahara

43min

12th Nov 2023

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

Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate

44. Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate

43min

19th Nov 2023

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

The Two Princes

45. The Two Princes

43min

26th Nov 2023

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

The Siege of Osaka

46. The Siege of Osaka

43min

3rd Dec 2023

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

Ghosts of Troubled Times

47. Ghosts of Troubled Times

43min

10th Dec 2023

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

57min

17th Dec 2023

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

49. Episode 49

43min

Episode 50

50. Episode 50

43min

First air date

8th Jan 2023

Last air date

17th Dec 2023

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks