Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
The Rise of Nobunaga
Considered a fool and unfit to lead, Nobunaga rises to power as the head of the Oda clan, spurring dissent among those in his family vying for control.
Seizing Power
Nobunaga angers warlords when he captures most of central Japan and ignites a fierce war with Takeda Shingen, a formidable daimyo.
The Demon King
As Nobunaga's ambitions intensify, some generals start to question his command, leading to a betrayal that alters the political landscape forever.
Complete Control
Toyotomi Hideyoshi ascends to power as the de facto ruler of Japan. Still, Date Masamune, a young daimyo in the north, ignores his missives.
Catastrophe
With the country unified, Hideyoshi plans to expand his reign to China. Logistical challenges and fierce opposition in Korea prove to be costly.
Birth of a Dynasty
A dying Hideyoshi appoints five regents to govern till his son comes of age, but the power-hungry Tokugawa Ieyasu declares war on those who oppose him.
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