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What Will You Do, Ieyasu?

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S1 E48 · Finale: To a Divine Ruler

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What Will You Do, Ieyasu? is a drama and war & politics TV series that premiered on NHK on January 8, 2023. It has 1 season and 50 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 48 "Finale: To a Divine Ruler", aired on December 17, 2023.

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?

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50 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2023 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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  1. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E48 still E48

    48. Finale: To a Divine Ruler

    Finale

    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.

  2. E47

    47. Ghosts of Troubled Times

    Osaka Castle falls; Ieyasu prepares to march again as ronin gather and only he can stop Chacha’s sister Hatsu.

  3. E46

    46. The Siege of Osaka

    Ieyasu besieges Osaka with 300,000 troops and cannons, facing resistance at the Sanada Bailey and a deadly conspiracy.

  4. E45

    45. The Two Princes

    Ieyasu confronts the rising Toyotomi threat as Hideyori makes a dazzling public appearance, sparking conflict over succession.

  5. E44

    44. Birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate

    Ieyasu reports victory, secures a marriage alliance, and establishes the Edo shogunate while managing internal tensions.

  6. E43

    43. The Battle of Sekigahara

    Outnumbered at Sekigahara, Ieyasu uses secret letters and tactical brilliance to face Mitsunari’s massive army.

  7. E42

    42. The Day of Reckoning

    Ieyasu rallies support for war against Mitsunari’s western coalition, while Chiyo and Mototada defend Fushimi Castle.

  8. E41

    41. Mitsunari’s Counterattack

    Ieyasu asserts authority in Osaka, anticipating rebellion from Uesugi Kagekatsu while leaving Torii Mototada in charge.

  9. E40

    40. Ieyasu, Master of the Realm

    Hideyoshi dies, and Ieyasu rises in power, gaining the trust of lords while Mitsunari grows wary of his ambition.

  10. E39

    39. The Taiko’s Exit

    Chacha gives birth to Hideyori; Ieyasu persuades Hideyoshi to pursue peace, but the war resumes when deception is revealed.

  11. E38

    38. Into China

    Hideyoshi plans overseas conquest, while Ieyasu tries to prevent him and learns troubling news from Korea.

  12. E37

    37. Farewell to the Mikawa Vassals

    Ieyasu marches with reinforcements as Hideyoshi besieges Odawara, concealing his true orders from vassals.

  13. E36

    36. O-Ai’s Diary

    Ieyasu navigates family tensions over a proposed marriage, while O-Ai uncovers a surprising secret involving Mototada.

  14. E35

    35. The Beast of Avarice

    Ieyasu meets Hideyoshi’s family and manages vassals, encountering Ishida Mitsunari, the Toyotomi’s cunning strategist.

  15. E34

    34. The Toyotomi Bride

    Cornered and shaken, Ieyasu must choose between yielding to Hideyoshi’s bride offer or fighting outright.

  16. E33

    33. The Traitor

    Ieyasu defeats Hideyoshi at Nagakute but faces political intrigue as Kazumasa suspects Hideyoshi’s schemes.

  17. E32

    32. The Clash at Komaki-Nagakude

    Ieyasu outwits Hideyoshi at Komakiyama Castle, using deception and clever trench tactics to gain the upper hand.

  18. E31

    31. The Greatest Battle in History

    Ieyasu faces Hideyoshi’s massive army and blocked plans, forcing him into a desperate gamble for survival.

  19. E30

    30. A New Conqueror

    Ieyasu returns to Hamamatsu, shifts focus to the Hojo clan, and watches tensions rise between Hideyoshi and Katsuie.

  20. E29

    29. Cross Iga!

    With Nobunaga dead, Ieyasu flees to Okazaki via Iga, facing deadly ambushes from ninja along the way.

  21. E28

    28. The Honnoji Incident

    Ieyasu must act decisively as flames engulf Honnoji, while O-Ichi reveals Nobunaga’s hidden intentions.

  22. E27

    27. Showdown at Azuchi Castle

    Ieyasu reveals a hidden plan to kill Nobunaga, facing divided retainers during a tense banquet at Azuchi Castle.

  23. E26

    26. A Relaxing Tour of Fuji

    Three years later, Ieyasu and Nobunaga navigate tense diplomacy during a Mt. Fuji outing, disrupted by Nobunaga’s whims.

  24. E25

    25. 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.

  25. E24

    24. Gather at Tsukiyama!

    Ieyasu races to Tsukiyama as Sena reveals her secret plan to protect allies, but he cannot act on it in time.

  26. E23

    23. Sena Awakens to the Truth

    Sena’s secret meetings with Chiyo are exposed, forcing Ieyasu to punish Mizuno while seeking comfort with O-Ai.

  27. E22

    22. The Battle of Shitaragahara

    Ieyasu launches a risky night attack, triggering Nobunaga’s trap and unleashing devastating matchlocks on the Takeda.

  28. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E21 still E21

    21. Save Nagashino!

    Ieyasu turns to Nobunaga for aid against Takeda forces, but must break their alliance as a shocking condition.

  29. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E20 still E20

    20. Coup d’Etat at Okazaki

    Mid-season finale

    As Katsuyori invades Tokugawa lands, Ieyasu sends reinforcements while a conspiracy brews inside Okazaki Castle.

  30. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E19 still E19

    19. What Will You Do With a Mistress?

    With Shingen dead, Ieyasu finds solace in maid O-Man while Sena visits, stirring conflicted emotions.

  31. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E18 still E18

    18. The Real Battle of Mikatagahara

    Rumors of Ieyasu’s death spread; as Shingen’s health fails, the Tokugawa retainers face a mysterious new arrival.

  32. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E17 still E17

    17. The Battle of Mikatagahara

    Shingen advances on Hamamatsu, and Ieyasu must protect Totomi, appease Nobunaga, and safeguard Sena in a critical stand.

  33. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E16 still E16

    16. Don’t Anger Shingen

    Ieyasu seeks alliances against Shingen, rescues his brother-in-law Gensaburo, and risks provoking the Takeda lord.

  34. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E15 still E15

    15. 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.

  35. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E14 still E14

    14. What Will You Do at Kanegasaki?

    Ieyasu senses Azai Nagamasa’s betrayal at Kanegasaki, urging retreat and testing his alliance with Nobunaga.

  36. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E13 still E13

    13. Ieyasu Goes to Kyoto

    Ieyasu travels to Kyoto under Ashikaga Yoshiaki’s orders, meeting Nobunaga’s allies and questioning Yoshiaki’s true intentions.

  37. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E12 still E12

    12. Ujizane

    Besieged and abandoned, Ujizane flees to Kakegawa Castle, forcing Ieyasu to battle a former brother-in-arms while reflecting on Yoshimoto.

  38. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E11 still E11

    11. 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.

  39. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E10 still E10

    10. 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.

  40. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E9 still E9

    9. Those That Must Be Protected

    Betrayed by Masanobu, Ieyasu isolates himself but ultimately makes a painful choice after facing both personal and political loyalties.

  41. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E8 still E8

    8. 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.

  42. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E7 still E7

    7. 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.

  43. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E6 still E6

    6. 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.

  44. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E5 still E5

    5. The Plan to Rescue Sena

    Motoyasu teams up with Honda Masanobu and Hattori Hanzo to rescue Sena from Sunpu, despite distrust and vassal objections.

  45. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E4 still E4

    4. 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.

  46. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E3 still E3

    3. 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.

  47. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E2 still E2

    2. 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.

  48. What Will You Do, Ieyasu? S1 E1 still E1

    1. 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.

Cast & crew

  • Asahi Seino

    Asahi Seino

    Ofū

What Will You Do, Ieyasu? FAQ

Will there be new episodes of What Will You Do, Ieyasu??

What Will You Do, Ieyasu? has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 17, 2023.

When did the latest episode of What Will You Do, Ieyasu? come out?

The most recent episode of What Will You Do, Ieyasu?, Season 1 Episode 48 "Finale: To a Divine Ruler", aired on December 17, 2023.

How many seasons of What Will You Do, Ieyasu? are there?

What Will You Do, Ieyasu? has 1 season with 50 episodes in total.

When did What Will You Do, Ieyasu? first air?

What Will You Do, Ieyasu? first aired on NHK on January 8, 2023.

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