Shinpei Ezaki
Director
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings (2009)
Season 1
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.
Released April 2, 2009
Episode 25 min
10+
Genres: Action, Animation, Anime, Anime: Historical, Anime: Martial Arts, Anime: Samurai, Drama, War
Keywords: tmdb.samurai, tmdb.anime, imdb.sengoku-period, mdblist.ext.2k-blu-ray, imdb.anime-animation, tmdb.sengoku-period, tmdb.bromance + 2 more, tmdb.gay-subtext, mdblist.anime-dub
Watch Providers: Crunchyroll
Production Companies: Production I.G
Network: CBC
S1E1 - Azure and Crimson, a Fateful Encounter!
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.
April 2, 2009, midnight
S1E2 - Horrific! Confrontation at Okehazama!
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 horrifying presence.
April 9, 2009, midnight
S1E3 - Vagabond, Maeda Keiji!
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 battle.
April 16, 2009, midnight
S1E4 - Wavering Scarlet Flower – Loyalty that Brings Sorrow!
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 Nagamasa - Oda’s brother-in-law.
April 23, 2009, midnight
S1E5 - Brutal! The Righteous Battle of Nagashino and Shitaragahara!
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 the battlefield in blood.
April 30, 2009, midnight
S1E6 - Bonds Torn Asunder – Mortifying Retreat for Masamune!
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 warrior to survive.
May 7, 2009, midnight
S1E7 - Marauding Villain! Two Dragons Duel in Earnest Under the Moon!
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.
May 14, 2009, midnight
S1E8 - Great Temple of Carnage! Kojuro in Dire Straits!
Katakura, Sanada, and Sarutobi arrive with the treasures requested by Matsunaga, who betrays his word and attacks the hostages.
May 21, 2009, midnight
S1E9 - The Tiger of Kai Dies at Midaigawa!
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 alliance meet their demise.
May 28, 2009, midnight
S1E10 - Yukimura Beyond Hope of Recovery!? The Date Army's Tearful Dissolution
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 destinies.
June 4, 2009, midnight
S1E11 - Mitsuhide's Rebellion! Honnouji Destroyed by Fire!!
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 action against Oda.
June 11, 2009, midnight
S1E12 - Adzuchi Castle Tower: the Battle to the Death Where Tomorrow was Begun!
The incredible final battle explodes at Azuchi Castle! With amazing power and determination, Date and Sanada unleash against the mighty Demon Lord.
June 18, 2009, midnight
Network: CBC
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 600 min.
Released: April 2, 2009
Last Air Date: Sept. 26, 2010, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 10+
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