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What Will You Do, Ieyasu?

TV Show 2023 7.9/10 50 episodes
Drama War & Politics

Synopsis

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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Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1 EP 1
What Will You Do at Okehazama?

Matsudaira Motoyasu, a hostage of Imagawa Yoshimoto, faces Oda Nobunaga’s threat while navigating love for Lady Sena and a risky mission th…

Episode 2 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 c…

Episode 5 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 cam…

Episode 16 EP 16
Don’t Anger Shingen

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

Episode 17 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 EP 20
Coup d’Etat at Okazaki

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

Episode 21 EP 21
Save Nagashino!

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

Episode 22 EP 22
The Battle of Shitaragahara

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

Episode 23 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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 EP 28
The Honnoji Incident

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

Episode 29 EP 29
Cross Iga!

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

Episode 30 EP 30
A New Conqueror

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

Episode 31 EP 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 EP 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 EP 33
The Traitor

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

Episode 34 EP 34
The Toyotomi Bride

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

Episode 35 EP 35
The Beast of Avarice

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

Episode 36 EP 36
O-Ai’s Diary

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

Episode 37 EP 37
Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals

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

Episode 38 EP 38
Into China

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

Episode 39 EP 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 EP 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 EP 41
Mitsunari’s Counterattack

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

Episode 42 EP 42
The Day of Reckoning

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

Episode 43 EP 43
The Battle of Sekigahara

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

Episode 44 EP 44
Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate

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

Episode 45 EP 45
The Two Princes

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

Episode 46 EP 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 EP 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 EP 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…

Episode 49 EP 49
Episode 49
Episode 50 EP 50
Episode 50

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