What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
★ 7.9 · 2023 · 43m · 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?
Episodes
1. What Will You Do at Okehazama?58m · 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.
2. The Rabbit and the Wolf43m · After 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 Mikawa43m · Motoyasu 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?43m · Motoyasu 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 Sena43m · Motoyasu teams up with Honda Masanobu and Hattori Hanzo to rescue Sena from Sunpu, despite distrust and vassal objections.
6. The Plan to Rescue Sena, Continued43m · With Masanobu’s plan failing, Motoyasu risks everything on a bold exchange mission as flames rise at Kaminogo Castle.
7. My House43m · Now 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?43m · Ieyasu’s taxation provokes the Ikko Sect, lords defect, and Hanzo uncovers the strategist’s shocking identity amidst escalating chaos.
9. Those That Must Be Protected43m · Betrayed 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?43m · Sena 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 Shingen43m · Ieyasu, lord of Mikawa, forms a secret pact with Takeda Shingen to divide the Imagawa lands, while Sena worries for her friend O-Tazu.
12. Ujizane43m · Besieged and abandoned, Ujizane flees to Kakegawa Castle, forcing Ieyasu to battle a former brother-in-arms while reflecting on Yoshimoto.
13. Ieyasu Goes to Kyoto43m · Ieyasu 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?43m · Ieyasu senses Azai Nagamasa’s betrayal at Kanegasaki, urging retreat and testing his alliance with Nobunaga.
15. What Will You Do at Anegawa?43m · 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.
16. Don’t Anger Shingen43m · Ieyasu seeks alliances against Shingen, rescues his brother-in-law Gensaburo, and risks provoking the Takeda lord.
17. The Battle of Mikatagahara43m · Shingen advances on Hamamatsu, and Ieyasu must protect Totomi, appease Nobunaga, and safeguard Sena in a critical stand.
18. The Real Battle of Mikatagahara43m · Rumors 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?43m · With Shingen dead, Ieyasu finds solace in maid O-Man while Sena visits, stirring conflicted emotions.
20. Coup d’Etat at Okazaki43m · As Katsuyori invades Tokugawa lands, Ieyasu sends reinforcements while a conspiracy brews inside Okazaki Castle.
21. Save Nagashino!43m · Ieyasu turns to Nobunaga for aid against Takeda forces, but must break their alliance as a shocking condition.▶22. The Battle of Shitaragahara43m · Ieyasu launches a risky night attack, triggering Nobunaga’s trap and unleashing devastating matchlocks on the Takeda.▶23. Sena Awakens to the Truth43m · Sena’s secret meetings with Chiyo are exposed, forcing Ieyasu to punish Mizuno while seeking comfort with O-Ai.▶24. Gather at Tsukiyama!43m · Ieyasu races to Tsukiyama as Sena reveals her secret plan to protect allies, but he cannot act on it in time.▶25. A Far Distant Dream43m · Ieyasu attempts to shield his family from Nobunaga after Sena and Nobuyasu’s plan is exposed, while Sena sacrifices her reputation.▶26. A Relaxing Tour of Fuji43m · Three years later, Ieyasu and Nobunaga navigate tense diplomacy during a Mt. Fuji outing, disrupted by Nobunaga’s whims.▶27. Showdown at Azuchi Castle43m · Ieyasu reveals a hidden plan to kill Nobunaga, facing divided retainers during a tense banquet at Azuchi Castle.▶28. The Honnoji Incident43m · Ieyasu must act decisively as flames engulf Honnoji, while O-Ichi reveals Nobunaga’s hidden intentions.▶29. Cross Iga!43m · With Nobunaga dead, Ieyasu flees to Okazaki via Iga, facing deadly ambushes from ninja along the way.▶30. A New Conqueror43m · Ieyasu returns to Hamamatsu, shifts focus to the Hojo clan, and watches tensions rise between Hideyoshi and Katsuie.▶31. The Greatest Battle in History43m · Ieyasu faces Hideyoshi’s massive army and blocked plans, forcing him into a desperate gamble for survival.▶32. The Clash at Komaki-Nagakude43m · Ieyasu outwits Hideyoshi at Komakiyama Castle, using deception and clever trench tactics to gain the upper hand.▶33. The Traitor43m · Ieyasu defeats Hideyoshi at Nagakute but faces political intrigue as Kazumasa suspects Hideyoshi’s schemes.▶34. The Toyotomi Bride43m · Cornered and shaken, Ieyasu must choose between yielding to Hideyoshi’s bride offer or fighting outright.▶35. The Beast of Avarice43m · Ieyasu meets Hideyoshi’s family and manages vassals, encountering Ishida Mitsunari, the Toyotomi’s cunning strategist.▶36. O-Ai’s Diary43m · Ieyasu navigates family tensions over a proposed marriage, while O-Ai uncovers a surprising secret involving Mototada.▶37. Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals43m · Ieyasu marches with reinforcements as Hideyoshi besieges Odawara, concealing his true orders from vassals.▶38. Into China43m · Hideyoshi plans overseas conquest, while Ieyasu tries to prevent him and learns troubling news from Korea.▶39. The Taiko’s Exit43m · Chacha gives birth to Hideyori; Ieyasu persuades Hideyoshi to pursue peace, but the war resumes when deception is revealed.▶40. Ieyasu, Master of the Realm43m · Hideyoshi dies, and Ieyasu rises in power, gaining the trust of lords while Mitsunari grows wary of his ambition.▶41. Mitsunari’s Counterattack43m · Ieyasu asserts authority in Osaka, anticipating rebellion from Uesugi Kagekatsu while leaving Torii Mototada in charge.▶42. The Day of Reckoning43m · Ieyasu rallies support for war against Mitsunari’s western coalition, while Chiyo and Mototada defend Fushimi Castle.▶43. The Battle of Sekigahara43m · Outnumbered at Sekigahara, Ieyasu uses secret letters and tactical brilliance to face Mitsunari’s massive army.▶44. Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate43m · Ieyasu reports victory, secures a marriage alliance, and establishes the Edo shogunate while managing internal tensions.▶45. The Two Princes43m · Ieyasu confronts the rising Toyotomi threat as Hideyori makes a dazzling public appearance, sparking conflict over succession.▶46. The Siege of Osaka43m · Ieyasu besieges Osaka with 300,000 troops and cannons, facing resistance at the Sanada Bailey and a deadly conspiracy.▶47. Ghosts of Troubled Times43m · Osaka Castle falls; Ieyasu prepares to march again as ronin gather and only he can stop Chacha’s sister Hatsu.
48. Finale: To a Divine Ruler57m · 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.▶49. Episode 49▶50. Episode 50More Like This
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