What Will You Do, Ieyasu? (2023) is a drama, war & politics web series in Japanese. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch What Will You Do, Ieyasu? online in HD.
What Will You Do, Ieyasu? — Storyline
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?
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Jun Matsumoto, Junichi Okada, Kasumi Arimura, Tsuyoshi Muro, Mansai Nomura, Hiroshi Abe, Nao Omori, Yuki Yamada
What Will You Do, Ieyasu? — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2023-01-08 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 50 |
| Genre | Drama, War & Politics |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | NHK |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.9/10 (9 votes) |
What Will You Do, Ieyasu? — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: What Will You Do at Okehazama? (2023-01-08) — 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.
- E2: The Rabbit and the Wolf (2023-01-15) — After Yoshimoto’s death, Motoyasu flees Nobunaga’s forces and faces betrayal from his vassals, barely escaping to Daiju-ji temple.
- E3: The Battle to Subdue Mikawa (2023-01-22) — Motoyasu vows to overthrow Nobunaga but hesitates to betray the Imagawa when Sena is in Sunpu, until his mother O-Dai unexpectedly returns.
- E4: What Will You Do at Sunpu? (2023-01-29) — Motoyasu confronts Nobunaga at Kiyosu Castle, meeting Tokichiro and Nobunaga’s sister Ichi, while Sena faces pressure to become Ujizane’s concubine.
- E5: The Plan to Rescue Sena (2023-02-05) — Motoyasu teams up with Honda Masanobu and Hattori Hanzo to rescue Sena from Sunpu, despite distrust and vassal objections.
- E6: The Plan to Rescue Sena, Continued (2023-02-12) — With Masanobu’s plan failing, Motoyasu risks everything on a bold exchange mission as flames rise at Kaminogo Castle.
- E7: My House (2023-02-19) — Now Ieyasu, Motoyasu returns home to unite Mikawa, but unrest grows as Sena warns of the Ikko Sect and Ieyasu’s orders spark rebellion.
- E8: What Will You Do About the Mikawa Uprising? (2023-02-26) — Ieyasu’s taxation provokes the Ikko Sect, lords defect, and Hanzo uncovers the strategist’s shocking identity amidst escalating chaos.
- E9: Those That Must Be Protected (2023-03-05) — Betrayed by Masanobu, Ieyasu isolates himself but ultimately makes a painful choice after facing both personal and political loyalties.
- E10: What Will You Do About a Concubine? (2023-03-12) — Sena opens a hermitage, O-Dai urges Ieyasu to take a concubine, and a coup in Kyoto forces him into turbulent decisions.
- E11: A Secret Agreement with Shingen (2023-03-19) — Ieyasu, lord of Mikawa, forms a secret pact with Takeda Shingen to divide the Imagawa lands, while Sena worries for her friend O-Tazu.
- E12: Ujizane (2023-03-26) — Besieged and abandoned, Ujizane flees to Kakegawa Castle, forcing Ieyasu to battle a former brother-in-arms while reflecting on Yoshimoto.
- E13: Ieyasu Goes to Kyoto (2023-04-02) — Ieyasu travels to Kyoto under Ashikaga Yoshiaki’s orders, meeting Nobunaga’s allies and questioning Yoshiaki’s true intentions.
- E14: What Will You Do at Kanegasaki? (2023-04-16) — Ieyasu senses Azai Nagamasa’s betrayal at Kanegasaki, urging retreat and testing his alliance with Nobunaga.
- E15: What Will You Do at Anegawa? (2023-04-23) — 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.
- E16: Don’t Anger Shingen (2023-04-30) — Ieyasu seeks alliances against Shingen, rescues his brother-in-law Gensaburo, and risks provoking the Takeda lord.
- E17: The Battle of Mikatagahara (2023-05-07) — Shingen advances on Hamamatsu, and Ieyasu must protect Totomi, appease Nobunaga, and safeguard Sena in a critical stand.
- E18: The Real Battle of Mikatagahara (2023-05-14) — Rumors of Ieyasu’s death spread; as Shingen’s health fails, the Tokugawa retainers face a mysterious new arrival.
- E19: What Will You Do With a Mistress? (2023-05-21) — With Shingen dead, Ieyasu finds solace in maid O-Man while Sena visits, stirring conflicted emotions.
- E20: Coup d’Etat at Okazaki (2023-05-28) — As Katsuyori invades Tokugawa lands, Ieyasu sends reinforcements while a conspiracy brews inside Okazaki Castle.
- E21: Save Nagashino! (2023-06-04) — Ieyasu turns to Nobunaga for aid against Takeda forces, but must break their alliance as a shocking condition.
- E22: The Battle of Shitaragahara (2023-06-11) — Ieyasu launches a risky night attack, triggering Nobunaga’s trap and unleashing devastating matchlocks on the Takeda.
- E23: Sena Awakens to the Truth (2023-06-18) — Sena’s secret meetings with Chiyo are exposed, forcing Ieyasu to punish Mizuno while seeking comfort with O-Ai.
- E24: Gather at Tsukiyama! (2023-06-25) — Ieyasu races to Tsukiyama as Sena reveals her secret plan to protect allies, but he cannot act on it in time.
- E25: A Far Distant Dream (2023-07-02) — Ieyasu attempts to shield his family from Nobunaga after Sena and Nobuyasu’s plan is exposed, while Sena sacrifices her reputation.
- E26: A Relaxing Tour of Fuji (2023-07-09) — Three years later, Ieyasu and Nobunaga navigate tense diplomacy during a Mt. Fuji outing, disrupted by Nobunaga’s whims.
- E27: Showdown at Azuchi Castle (2023-07-16) — Ieyasu reveals a hidden plan to kill Nobunaga, facing divided retainers during a tense banquet at Azuchi Castle.
- E28: The Honnoji Incident (2023-07-23) — Ieyasu must act decisively as flames engulf Honnoji, while O-Ichi reveals Nobunaga’s hidden intentions.
- E29: Cross Iga! (2023-07-30) — With Nobunaga dead, Ieyasu flees to Okazaki via Iga, facing deadly ambushes from ninja along the way.
- E30: A New Conqueror (2023-08-06) — Ieyasu returns to Hamamatsu, shifts focus to the Hojo clan, and watches tensions rise between Hideyoshi and Katsuie.
- E31: The Greatest Battle in History (2023-08-13) — Ieyasu faces Hideyoshi’s massive army and blocked plans, forcing him into a desperate gamble for survival.
- E32: The Clash at Komaki-Nagakude (2023-08-20) — Ieyasu outwits Hideyoshi at Komakiyama Castle, using deception and clever trench tactics to gain the upper hand.
- E33: The Traitor (2023-08-27) — Ieyasu defeats Hideyoshi at Nagakute but faces political intrigue as Kazumasa suspects Hideyoshi’s schemes.
- E34: The Toyotomi Bride (2023-09-03) — Cornered and shaken, Ieyasu must choose between yielding to Hideyoshi’s bride offer or fighting outright.
- E35: The Beast of Avarice (2023-09-17) — Ieyasu meets Hideyoshi’s family and manages vassals, encountering Ishida Mitsunari, the Toyotomi’s cunning strategist.
- E36: O-Ai’s Diary (2023-09-24) — Ieyasu navigates family tensions over a proposed marriage, while O-Ai uncovers a surprising secret involving Mototada.
- E37: Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals (2023-10-01) — Ieyasu marches with reinforcements as Hideyoshi besieges Odawara, concealing his true orders from vassals.
- E38: Into China (2023-10-08) — Hideyoshi plans overseas conquest, while Ieyasu tries to prevent him and learns troubling news from Korea.
- E39: The Taiko’s Exit (2023-10-15) — Chacha gives birth to Hideyori; Ieyasu persuades Hideyoshi to pursue peace, but the war resumes when deception is revealed.
- E40: Ieyasu, Master of the Realm (2023-10-22) — Hideyoshi dies, and Ieyasu rises in power, gaining the trust of lords while Mitsunari grows wary of his ambition.
- E41: Mitsunari’s Counterattack (2023-10-29) — Ieyasu asserts authority in Osaka, anticipating rebellion from Uesugi Kagekatsu while leaving Torii Mototada in charge.
- E42: The Day of Reckoning (2023-11-05) — Ieyasu rallies support for war against Mitsunari’s western coalition, while Chiyo and Mototada defend Fushimi Castle.
- E43: The Battle of Sekigahara (2023-11-12) — Outnumbered at Sekigahara, Ieyasu uses secret letters and tactical brilliance to face Mitsunari’s massive army.
- E44: Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate (2023-11-19) — Ieyasu reports victory, secures a marriage alliance, and establishes the Edo shogunate while managing internal tensions.
- E45: The Two Princes (2023-11-26) — Ieyasu confronts the rising Toyotomi threat as Hideyori makes a dazzling public appearance, sparking conflict over succession.
- E46: The Siege of Osaka (2023-12-03) — Ieyasu besieges Osaka with 300,000 troops and cannons, facing resistance at the Sanada Bailey and a deadly conspiracy.
- E47: Ghosts of Troubled Times (2023-12-10) — Osaka Castle falls; Ieyasu prepares to march again as ronin gather and only he can stop Chacha’s sister Hatsu.
- E48: Finale: To a Divine Ruler (2023-12-17) — 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.
- E49: Episode 49
- E50: Episode 50
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does What Will You Do, Ieyasu? have? 1 season(s) with 50 episodes.
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