Storyline

The series is a historical drama aesthetically and boldly adapting the life of Oda Nobunaga in his teens up to his time as a warlord against his brother, Nobuyuki.

First Aired

2019-07-08
Last Aired

2019-09-23
Creator
Genre

Animation
Seasons

1
Episodes

12
Status

Ended
Language

日本語
Network

Tokyo MX, AT-X, WOWOW Prime, BS Fuji

Keywords:

oda nobunaga

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Season 1

1. Coming of Age

Kippoushi (Nobunaga), surrounded by castle intrigue, is caught aiding a band of homeless youth who are...More

Kippoushi (Nobunaga), surrounded by castle intrigue, is caught aiding a band of homeless youth who are stealing his father's goods. As his father is about to shoot them, Nobunaga intervenes. His father releases the gang into Nobunaga's care.Less

24mins 2019-07-08

2. Marriage

Nobunaga is engaged against his will to the daughter of The Viper of Minou, Kichou--secretly a ninja. ...More

Nobunaga is engaged against his will to the daughter of The Viper of Minou, Kichou--secretly a ninja. After the wedding, she tries to kill Nobunaga, but he talks her out of it. She then attempts suicide, but Nobunaga convinces her to remain with him.Less

24mins 2019-07-15

3. Father and Child

As Nobuhide awaits death, Tsuneoki gets wind of a traitor. A brash child, Inuchiyo, begs his way into ...More

As Nobuhide awaits death, Tsuneoki gets wind of a traitor. A brash child, Inuchiyo, begs his way into Nobunaga’s service. On the eve of the funeral, Nobunaga rushes to help Tsuneoki confront the spy, and ends up missing his father’s memorial service.Less

24mins 2019-07-22

4. An Old Man's Wish

When Nobunaga requests 500 muskets, of his retainers, only Nobunaga’s mentor Hirate supports him. Nobu...More

When Nobunaga requests 500 muskets, of his retainers, only Nobunaga’s mentor Hirate supports him. Nobutomo, titular lord of Owari, makes a grab for real power. As Hirate's health fades, Nobunaga puts his new battle method to the test.Less

24mins 2019-07-29

5. A Meeting

Saitou Dousan, lord of neighboring Mino Province and Nobunaga's father-in-law, invites Nobunaga and Ki...More

Saitou Dousan, lord of neighboring Mino Province and Nobunaga's father-in-law, invites Nobunaga and Kichou to meet. As Toshiie tries to lead a defensive force to the site, Dousan's son/Kichou's brother, Yoshitatsu, puts a cunning plan into action.Less

24mins 2019-08-05

6. Kiyosu

Facing multiple provocations by the aggressor Imagawa, in cahoots with the puppetmasters of the Princi...More

Facing multiple provocations by the aggressor Imagawa, in cahoots with the puppetmasters of the Principal Line, Nobunaga appeals to his loyal brother Nobukatsu for aid. But Nobukatsu faces opposition from those surrounding him, who have other ideas.Less

24mins 2019-08-12

7. Love and Death

Hemmed in by power-hungry schemers, Nobukatsu attempts to communicate secretly with Nobunaga via their...More

Hemmed in by power-hungry schemers, Nobukatsu attempts to communicate secretly with Nobunaga via their naïve younger brother, Hidetaka. But when Hidetaka meets with misfortune, Nobukatsu’s loyalty to Nobunaga is put to the ultimate test.Less

24mins 2019-08-19

8. Nobukatsu

Hearing rumors that his brother Nobukatsu is preparing for war, Nobukatsu issues a proclamation to pro...More

Hearing rumors that his brother Nobukatsu is preparing for war, Nobukatsu issues a proclamation to protect local villages. When Nobukatsu defies the proclamation and raises an army of thugs, Nobunaga is forced to make the most difficult of decisions.Less

24mins 2019-08-26

9. Parting

Nobunaga attempts to marry his younger sister Oichi to his cousin Nobukiyo in order to forge an allian...More

Nobunaga attempts to marry his younger sister Oichi to his cousin Nobukiyo in order to forge an alliance, an effort that goes badly awry. Meanwhile, rumors of a great serpent lurking near Midori-ga-Ike Pond have the people of Owari living in fear.Less

24mins 2019-09-02

10. Elder Brother and Younger Brother

Nobukatsu agrees to a cowardly ploy by Tsuzuki to draw Nobunaga outside the safety of his castle. Choo...More

Nobukatsu agrees to a cowardly ploy by Tsuzuki to draw Nobunaga outside the safety of his castle. Choosing loyalty over his personal safety, Nobunaga takes the bait, and the brothers face off at last, with the fate of Owari in the balance.Less

24mins 2019-09-09

11. Advancing Toward the Capital

When Shiba Yoshikane--nominally Lord Protector of Owari but in fact merely a feckless ward--begins to ...More

When Shiba Yoshikane--nominally Lord Protector of Owari but in fact merely a feckless ward--begins to stir up trouble, Nobunaga must act. But his actions carry repercussions, and Nobunaga receives a summons from the Shogun to explain himself.Less

24mins 2019-09-16

12. Okehazama

As Imagawa Yoshimoto’s enormous army invades, Nobunaga’s resolve to fight against impossible odds wave...More

As Imagawa Yoshimoto’s enormous army invades, Nobunaga’s resolve to fight against impossible odds wavers. In this, his ultimate test, Nobunaga’s strategic savvy and courage, and the courage of his faithful companions, are put to the ultimate test.Less