Samurai Banners S01E28 · The Death of Two Great Men

Overview

In February 1548, Takeda’s troops advance on Shinano. The vanguard led by Itagaki and Amari battles against Murakami’s troops in Uedahara. Itagaki is ready for death and tells Kansuke to be a real military strategist and protect Harunobu. On the night, Amari defects to the enemy, as he promised with Yoshikiyo Murakami. Hearing this, Harunobu is outraged but Kansuke perceives that Amari is just pretending to be a traitor. As Kansuke infers, Amari tries to kill Murakami, but fails and is caught. Meanwhile, Itagaki’s troop is surrounded by Murakami’s army, having chased the enemy too far against Harunobu’s command. Although Takeda’s troops battle with all their force to save Itagaki, he dies on the battlefield.

Torrents

Subtitles

Episodes

1. 1 1. The One-eyed Man2007-01-07 · 50mIn 1535, Obayashi Kansuke, a masterless samurai, is on his way home to succeed his adoptive father after 15 years of journey studying military strategies. At a deserted village he
2. 2 2. Farewell to Home2007-01-14 · 50mKansuke returns home in Mikawa Domain after 15 years. He brings the decapitated head of the samurai of the Takeda army he killed to save Mitsu—he have planned to show it as a displ
3. 3 3. Marici's Wife2007-01-21 · 50mKansuke goes back to the Kai domain, where he meets Mitsu. She is expecting a baby, whose father, she insists, is Kansuke. Though he refuses her once, Kansuke gradually becomes att
4. 4 4. Demon of Vengeance2007-01-28 · 50mMitsu has been shot and killed by Nobutora. Kansuke keeps calm, but hearing Takeda’s retainers impose silence on the villagers about what happened, Kansuke attacks in fury at Nobuk
5. 5 5. Suruga Rebellion2007-02-04 · 50mKansuke is introduced to Jukeini, the mother of a potential successor to the late head of the Imagawa clan. Kansuke proposes the woman who has tremendous influence in the clan a pl
6. 6 6. The Road to Employment2007-02-11 · 50mFukushima seeks refuge with Takeda’s retainer who introduced Fukushima to the head of the Takeda family. Nobutora kills both of the two. The conflict between Nobutora and his son H
7. 7 7. Harunobu's First Battle2007-02-18 · 50mKansuke is given a chance to talk to Ujiyasu Hojo, the head of the clan. However, Ujiyasu refuses to make Kansuke his retainer, sensing that Kansuke is driven by resentment against
8. 8 8. Suprise Attack2007-02-25 · 50mThe army of the Takeda clan besieges the Unnokuchi castle. Kansuke gives advice to the warlord of the castle and help him defend the castle from the 8000-person army. Harunobu Take
9. 9 9. Kansuke's "Death"2007-03-04 · 50mHarunobu has taken the Unnokuchi castle by surprise. Kansuke appears in front of Harunobu, resigned to being killed. Harunobu puts his sword on Kansuke’s neck but leaves him alive,
10. 10 10. Haranobu Commits Treason2007-03-11 · 50mItagaki secretly works on persuading major Takeda retainers and the Imagawa clan to support Harunobu. Unaware of the conspiracy against him, Nobutora leaves Kai for Suruga invited
11. 11 11. Nobutora's Banshiment2007-03-18 · 50mHarunobu declares in front of his retainers and his brother Nobushige that Nobutora is expelled. As the younger brother who was Nobutora’s favorite supports Harunobu’s decision, th
12. 12 12. Kansuke Gains Employment2007-03-25 · 50mHarunobu is now the leader of the Takeda clan. Kansuke has a masterless samurai attack Harunobu’s chief retainer Nobukata Itagaki and saves the retainer killing the samurai, for th
13. 13 13. The Unwanted Man2007-04-01 · 50mKansuke is challenged to a duel by the strongest retainer of the Takeda clan. Kansuke beats the samurai without an actual duel and makes Harunobu and the retainers appreciate his w
14. 14 14. Sun Tzu's Flag2007-04-08 · 50mTakeda’s territory in Shinano has been invaded by the Uesugi clan. Yorishige Suwa, Harunobu’s brother by marriage who has been allied with Takeda, makes peace with the Uesugi clan
15. 15 15. The Invasion on Suwa2007-04-15 · 50mIn April 1542, the first son is born to Yorishige Suwa and Nene, Harunobu’s sister. Kansuke proposes to Harunobu to secretly ally with a kin of the Suwa clan and launch a pincer mo
16. 16 16. The Fateful Encounter2007-04-22 · 50mYorishige Suwa and Nene are sent to Kofu, Kai’s castle town, where the head of the Suwa clan is forced to kill himself. Kansuke goes to Suwa with Itagaki’s troops to make the remna
17. 17 17. The Princess' Tears2007-04-29 · 50mKansuke decides to help Yu escape from captivity. Meanwhile, interested that Kansuke has saved the princess, Harunobu decides to take Yu as his own concubine, which is the only way
18. 18 18. To Live or Die2007-05-06 · 50mYu is brought to Kofu from Suwa and Harunobu declares that he will take Yu as his own concubine. The retainers bitterly oppose his idea. Only Kansuke sides with Harunobu, saying if
19. 19 19. The Cursed Flute2007-05-13 · 50mYu finally agrees to become Harunobu’s concubine. Harunobu holds a formal wedding ceremony for Yu to symbolize the ties between the two clans. Kansuke leaves for Shinano to devise
20. 20 20. The Birth of a Strategist2007-05-20 · 50mIn September 1543, Takeda’s army besieges Nagakubo Castle in Shinano. Harunobu decides to give Kansuke the position of Takeda’s military strategist, if he successfully captures the
21. 21 21. The Princess' Disappearance2007-05-27 · 50mYu’s odd behavior sends ripples through the Takeda clan. Kansuke stands up for Yu and is accused by the senior retainers. Harunobu’s mother tries to admonish her but Yu just breaks
22. 22 22. Clash of the Three Provinces2007-06-03 · 50mYu becomes pregnant with Harunobu’s child. Kansuke is pleased as if it were his own. Meanwhile, Sessai, a military strategist of the Imagawa clan, visits Harunobu. Sessai asks him
23. 23 23. Night Attack at Kawagoe2007-06-10 · 50mThe Hojo clan is caught in a bind in their territory Musashi, as the strategic point Kawagoe Castle is put under siege by the army of Norimasa Uesugi. Kansuke goes to the castle, l
24. 24 24. The Dragon of Echigo2007-06-17 · 50mKansuke is wounded by gunfire in the night assault at Kawagoe Castle. He is saved by Yukitaka Sanada and stays at a temple in Kozuke, Uesugi’s territory, while the wound heals. San
25. 25 25. A Cruel Law2007-06-24 · 50mKansuke devises a plan to make Shiro, the son of Yu and Harunobu, the next head of the Suwa clan. Toraoumaru, Yu’s half younger brother, has been regarded as the successor to the S
26. 26 26. A Painful Victory2007-07-01 · 50mKasahara Kiyoshige, the warlord of Shiga Castle in Shinano, raises an army against the Takeda clan. Harunobu is irritated at being still unable to assume full control of Shinano. T
27. 27 27. The Strongest Enemy2007-07-08 · 50mHaving succeeded in capturing Shiga Castle by force, Harunobu declares war against Murakami Yoshikiyo, the warlord who dominates the northern part of Shinano. Kansuke tries to diss
28. 28 28. The Death of Two Great Men2007-07-15 · 50mIn February 1548, Takeda’s troops advance on Shinano. The vanguard led by Itagaki and Amari battles against Murakami’s troops in Uedahara. Itagaki is ready for death and tells Kans
29. 29 29. Counterattack2007-07-22 · 50mIn the battle at Uedahara, the Takeda clan has lost two generals—Itagaki and Amari. Though he at first refuses to admit his defeat, Harunobu decides to retreat in the end. In Kai,
30. 30 30. The Road to Supremacy2007-07-29 · 50mAround the same time that Harunobu and Kansuke defeat the Ogasawara clan, Kagetora Nagao becomes the head of the Nagao family, succeeding his elder brother. Things finally calm dow
31. 31 31. Castle of Betrayal2007-08-05 · 50mHarunobu finally conquers the Ogasawara clan and seizes their territory in Shinano. His only great enemy of Shinano, Murakami, remains. Capturing the impregnable Toishi Castle is t
32. 32 32. Infiltration into Echigo2007-08-12 · 50mKansuke disguises as a gun trader and meets Kagetora. He offers Kagetora 10 guns, but he demands to provide 100 guns, saying he will take Kansuke as a hostage until he meets the de
33. 33 33. Kansuke Gets Captured2007-08-19 · 50mKansuke's disguise as a gun trader does not deceive Usami. Kagetora entrusts Kansuke to Usami, as an indication of Takeda's plot to seize Echigo and make Usami realize the importan
34. 34 34. Sanada's Dream2007-08-26 · 50mHarunobu saves Kansuke and goes back to Kai. During his absence, the Takeda clan was severely defeated by Murakami and Sanada, the very person who caused the defeat, is under fire
35. 35 35. The Princess' Battle2007-09-02 · 50mHara, Takeda’s retainer, suddenly introduces his daughter Ritsu to Kansuke to be his wife. Ritsu’s passionate approach to Kansuke appalls him. On the way to Suwa to visit Princess
36. 36 36. The Fateful Woman2007-09-09 · 50mKansuke, prepared to kill Ogoto on behalf of Yu, loses his motivation, recognizing her innocence and beauty. Instead, he advises her to respect Yu’s son Shiro as the successor of t
37. 37 37. Mother's Will2007-09-16 · 50mAs Harunobu’s mother senses that her death is near, she is concerned about Harunobu’s future and entrusts Kansuke with Harunobu. Meanwhile, the army of Norimasa Uesugi is driven in
38. 38 38. Subjugating Murakami2007-09-23 · 50mAfter strengthening the tie with the Imagawa family by the marriage of Imagawa’s daughter and Harunobu’s son and heir Taro, Takeda’s troops finally advance on to Shinano defeating
39. 39 39. Clash at Kawanakajima2007-09-30 · 50mIn August 1553, the troops of Echigo led by Kagetora advances to Kawanakajima of Shinano and the first battle of Kawanakajima breaks out. Foreseeing that Kagetora’s target is to be
40. 40 40. Three Province Alliance2007-10-07 · 50mAfter the first battle against Kagetora, Harunobu visits Yu in Suwa. Having heard that Kansuke might marry Ritsu, Yu has mixed feelings. Meanwhile, Kansuke embarks on the three-lin
41. 41 41. The Princess' Death2007-10-14 · 50mYu falls ill and tells Kansuke that her death is near. Kiso is chosen by Yu for Kansuke's next conquest. On the day Kansuke is to leave for Kiso, Yu urges him to get married as soo
42. 42 42. A Battle Strategist VS A Battle God2007-10-21 · 50mYu passes away before Kansuke comes back from the battle. He remembers her last words urging him to marry and leave an heir. Kansuke leaves a note to Harunobu and goes on a trip to
43. 43 43. The Birth of Shingen2007-10-28 · 50mKansuke decides to adopt Ritsu instead of marrying her. Harunobu succeeds in persuading Nagao's chief retainer to take on Takeda's side. Harunobu gaining momentum advances on to no
44. 44 44. The Assassination of Shingen2007-11-04 · 50mUsami, a general of the Nagao family, sends Heizo to Suruga to see Toraoumaru, Yu's half brother who is also the bereaved child of the Suwa Family. Heizo and Toraoumaru, harboring
45. 45 45. The Plot at Okehazama2007-11-11 · 50mUsami's assassination attempt on Shingen fails. Kansuke's mistrust fuels towards the Imagawa clan in spite of the alliance between Takeda and Imagawa. In 1560, Yoshimoto decides to
46. 46 46. March into Kanto2007-11-18 · 50mIn 1560, Kagetora advances onto Kanto defeating Hojo in order to restore the Kanto area. Around the same time, Yu and Harunobu's son Shiro celebrates the coming of age and assumes
47. 47 47. The Night Before the Decisive Battle2007-11-25 · 50mMasatora realizes that his failure in capturing the Odawara Castle was due to his arrogance. He reaffirms his determination for the next battle against the Takeda clan. Sensing tha
48. 48 48. Off to Kawanakajima2007-12-02 · 50m
49. 49 49. Life and Death at Kawanakajima2007-12-09 · 50mAfter hearing an old woman's prediction that thick fog will descend in Kawanakajima the following morning, Kansuke decides that the time has come for him to make the move. Kansuke
50. 50 50. Decisive Battle at Kawanakajima2007-12-16 · 50mOn September 10, 1561, the fierce battle between Takeda and Uesugi rose to its peak. Kansuke's strategy was foreseen by Usami and Uesugi's troops led by Masatora attacks Takeda's m