Taku Katô
Director
What Will You Do, Ieyasu? (2023)
Season 1
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?
Released Jan. 8, 2023
Episode 43 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.historical, tmdb.edo-period, tmdb.sengoku-period, tmdb.taiga, tmdb.samurai, tmdb.death-of-father, tmdb.death + 27 more, tmdb.death-of-mother, imdb.japanese-drama, imdb.hardworking-male-lead, imdb.question-mark-in-title, imdb.reference-to-tokugawa-ieyasu, imdb.edo-period, imdb.based-on-real-person, imdb.historical-figure-as-protagonist, imdb.death-of-a-father, imdb.based-on-historical-figure, imdb.sengoku-period, imdb.historical-fiction, imdb.smart-male-lead, imdb.samurai-male-lead, imdb.death, imdb.samurai, imdb.taiga, imdb.historical-drama, imdb.historical-figure-name-in-title, imdb.life, imdb.poor-male-lead, imdb.death-of-father, imdb.death-of-mother, tmdb.jidaigeki, tmdb.tokugawa-ieyasu, tmdb.slice-of-life, tmdb.honno-ji-incident
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Production Companies: NHK, NEOTECH
Network: NHK
7.0
S1E1 - 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 that could change everything.
Jan. 8, 2023, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
Jan. 15, 2023, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
Jan. 22, 2023, midnight
S1E4 - 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 concubine.
Jan. 29, 2023, midnight
S1E5 - The Plan to Rescue Sena
Motoyasu teams up with Honda Masanobu and Hattori Hanzo to rescue Sena from Sunpu, despite distrust and vassal objections.
Feb. 5, 2023, midnight
S1E6 - 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.
Feb. 12, 2023, midnight
S1E7 - 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.
Feb. 19, 2023, midnight
S1E8 - 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.
Feb. 26, 2023, midnight
S1E9 - Those That Must Be Protected
Betrayed by Masanobu, Ieyasu isolates himself but ultimately makes a painful choice after facing both personal and political loyalties.
March 5, 2023, midnight
S1E10 - 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.
March 12, 2023, midnight
6.0
S1E11 - 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.
March 19, 2023, midnight
S1E12 - Ujizane
Besieged and abandoned, Ujizane flees to Kakegawa Castle, forcing Ieyasu to battle a former brother-in-arms while reflecting on Yoshimoto.
March 26, 2023, midnight
S1E13 - Ieyasu Goes to Kyoto
Ieyasu travels to Kyoto under Ashikaga Yoshiaki’s orders, meeting Nobunaga’s allies and questioning Yoshiaki’s true intentions.
April 2, 2023, midnight
S1E14 - What Will You Do at Kanegasaki?
Ieyasu senses Azai Nagamasa’s betrayal at Kanegasaki, urging retreat and testing his alliance with Nobunaga.
April 16, 2023, midnight
S1E15 - 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 camp.
April 23, 2023, midnight
S1E16 - Don’t Anger Shingen
Ieyasu seeks alliances against Shingen, rescues his brother-in-law Gensaburo, and risks provoking the Takeda lord.
April 30, 2023, midnight
S1E17 - The Battle of Mikatagahara
Shingen advances on Hamamatsu, and Ieyasu must protect Totomi, appease Nobunaga, and safeguard Sena in a critical stand.
May 7, 2023, midnight
S1E18 - The Real Battle of Mikatagahara
Rumors of Ieyasu’s death spread; as Shingen’s health fails, the Tokugawa retainers face a mysterious new arrival.
May 14, 2023, midnight
S1E19 - What Will You Do With a Mistress?
With Shingen dead, Ieyasu finds solace in maid O-Man while Sena visits, stirring conflicted emotions.
May 21, 2023, midnight
S1E20 - Coup d’Etat at Okazaki
As Katsuyori invades Tokugawa lands, Ieyasu sends reinforcements while a conspiracy brews inside Okazaki Castle.
May 28, 2023, midnight
S1E21 - Save Nagashino!
Ieyasu turns to Nobunaga for aid against Takeda forces, but must break their alliance as a shocking condition.
June 4, 2023, midnight
S1E22 - The Battle of Shitaragahara
Ieyasu launches a risky night attack, triggering Nobunaga’s trap and unleashing devastating matchlocks on the Takeda.
June 11, 2023, midnight
S1E23 - Sena Awakens to the Truth
Sena’s secret meetings with Chiyo are exposed, forcing Ieyasu to punish Mizuno while seeking comfort with O-Ai.
June 18, 2023, midnight
S1E24 - Gather at Tsukiyama!
Ieyasu races to Tsukiyama as Sena reveals her secret plan to protect allies, but he cannot act on it in time.
June 25, 2023, midnight
S1E25 - 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.
July 2, 2023, midnight
S1E26 - A Relaxing Tour of Fuji
Three years later, Ieyasu and Nobunaga navigate tense diplomacy during a Mt. Fuji outing, disrupted by Nobunaga’s whims.
July 9, 2023, midnight
S1E27 - Showdown at Azuchi Castle
Ieyasu reveals a hidden plan to kill Nobunaga, facing divided retainers during a tense banquet at Azuchi Castle.
July 16, 2023, midnight
S1E28 - The Honnoji Incident
Ieyasu must act decisively as flames engulf Honnoji, while O-Ichi reveals Nobunaga’s hidden intentions.
July 23, 2023, midnight
S1E29 - Cross Iga!
With Nobunaga dead, Ieyasu flees to Okazaki via Iga, facing deadly ambushes from ninja along the way.
July 30, 2023, midnight
S1E30 - A New Conqueror
Ieyasu returns to Hamamatsu, shifts focus to the Hojo clan, and watches tensions rise between Hideyoshi and Katsuie.
Aug. 6, 2023, midnight
S1E31 - The Greatest Battle in History
Ieyasu faces Hideyoshi’s massive army and blocked plans, forcing him into a desperate gamble for survival.
Aug. 13, 2023, midnight
S1E32 - The Clash at Komaki-Nagakude
Ieyasu outwits Hideyoshi at Komakiyama Castle, using deception and clever trench tactics to gain the upper hand.
Aug. 20, 2023, midnight
S1E33 - The Traitor
Ieyasu defeats Hideyoshi at Nagakute but faces political intrigue as Kazumasa suspects Hideyoshi’s schemes.
Aug. 27, 2023, midnight
S1E34 - The Toyotomi Bride
Cornered and shaken, Ieyasu must choose between yielding to Hideyoshi’s bride offer or fighting outright.
Sept. 3, 2023, midnight
S1E35 - The Beast of Avarice
Ieyasu meets Hideyoshi’s family and manages vassals, encountering Ishida Mitsunari, the Toyotomi’s cunning strategist.
Sept. 17, 2023, midnight
S1E36 - O-Ai’s Diary
Ieyasu navigates family tensions over a proposed marriage, while O-Ai uncovers a surprising secret involving Mototada.
Sept. 24, 2023, midnight
S1E37 - Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals
Ieyasu marches with reinforcements as Hideyoshi besieges Odawara, concealing his true orders from vassals.
Oct. 1, 2023, midnight
S1E38 - Into China
Hideyoshi plans overseas conquest, while Ieyasu tries to prevent him and learns troubling news from Korea.
Oct. 8, 2023, midnight
S1E39 - The Taiko’s Exit
Chacha gives birth to Hideyori; Ieyasu persuades Hideyoshi to pursue peace, but the war resumes when deception is revealed.
Oct. 15, 2023, midnight
S1E40 - Ieyasu, Master of the Realm
Hideyoshi dies, and Ieyasu rises in power, gaining the trust of lords while Mitsunari grows wary of his ambition.
Oct. 22, 2023, midnight
S1E41 - Mitsunari’s Counterattack
Ieyasu asserts authority in Osaka, anticipating rebellion from Uesugi Kagekatsu while leaving Torii Mototada in charge.
Oct. 29, 2023, midnight
S1E42 - The Day of Reckoning
Ieyasu rallies support for war against Mitsunari’s western coalition, while Chiyo and Mototada defend Fushimi Castle.
Nov. 5, 2023, midnight
S1E43 - The Battle of Sekigahara
Outnumbered at Sekigahara, Ieyasu uses secret letters and tactical brilliance to face Mitsunari’s massive army.
Nov. 12, 2023, midnight
S1E44 - Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate
Ieyasu reports victory, secures a marriage alliance, and establishes the Edo shogunate while managing internal tensions.
Nov. 19, 2023, midnight
S1E45 - The Two Princes
Ieyasu confronts the rising Toyotomi threat as Hideyori makes a dazzling public appearance, sparking conflict over succession.
Nov. 26, 2023, midnight
S1E46 - The Siege of Osaka
Ieyasu besieges Osaka with 300,000 troops and cannons, facing resistance at the Sanada Bailey and a deadly conspiracy.
Dec. 3, 2023, midnight
S1E47 - Ghosts of Troubled Times
Osaka Castle falls; Ieyasu prepares to march again as ronin gather and only he can stop Chacha’s sister Hatsu.
Dec. 10, 2023, midnight
S1E48 - 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 for mercy.
Dec. 17, 2023, midnight
S1E49 - Episode 49
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S1E50 - Episode 50
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Network: NHK
Episode Runtime: 43 min.
Season Runtime: 2179 min.
Released: Jan. 8, 2023
Last Air Date: Dec. 17, 2023, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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