Storyline

Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.

First Aired

2021-02-24
Last Aired

2021-02-24
Creator
Genre

Documentary, War & Politics
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English, 日本語
Network

Netflix

Keywords:

samurai docudrama historical reenactment warlords sengoku period feudal japan 16th century social & cultural documentary

Stream and watch Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

Season 1

1. The Rise of Nobunaga

Oda Nobunaga launches a blood-soaked bid to seize power over central Japan. Watch the brilliant but br...More

Oda Nobunaga launches a blood-soaked bid to seize power over central Japan. Watch the brilliant but brutal Samurai battle rival family members and ferocious warlords along the way.Less

42mins 2021-02-24

2. Seizing Power

With much of central Japan under his control, Nobunaga must now fight the powerful Buddhist armies tha...More

With much of central Japan under his control, Nobunaga must now fight the powerful Buddhist armies that oppose his bid to rule the nation. Follow him through a monumental battle against his most dangerous rivals yet.Less

42mins 2021-02-24

3. The Demon King

Nobunaga overcomes some of his biggest challenges in his effort to reunite Japan. See how he combats a...More

Nobunaga overcomes some of his biggest challenges in his effort to reunite Japan. See how he combats an army of fierce rebels and a plot launched from deep within his inner circle aimed at ending his reign forever.Less

42mins 2021-02-24

4. Complete Control

Follow Toyotomi Hideyoshi in his effort to gain control over central Japan. Watch him use a brilliant ...More

Follow Toyotomi Hideyoshi in his effort to gain control over central Japan. Watch him use a brilliant mix of force, strategy, and intrigue to become the first man in nearly a century to control the entire nation.Less

43mins 2021-02-24

5. Catastrophe

Hideyoshi is desperate to carve his name into history and become the most powerful man in Asia. See ho...More

Hideyoshi is desperate to carve his name into history and become the most powerful man in Asia. See how he risks everything he’s worked for when he launches a bold invasion of mainland China.Less

43mins 2021-02-24

6. Birth of a Dynasty

After carefully watching and waiting, a wily veteran Samurai emerges from the shadows and launches his...More

After carefully watching and waiting, a wily veteran Samurai emerges from the shadows and launches his own bid for supreme power. Witness one final, epic battle to see who will rule Japan for the next two hundred years.Less

44mins 2021-02-24

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Cast

Elijah Bender

Self

David Spafford

Self

Nathan Ledbetter

Self

David Eason

Self

Oleg Benesch

Self

Tomoko Kitagawa

Self

Hiro Kanagawa

Narrator

Masami Kosaka

Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Hayate Masao

Ieyasu Tokugawa

Masayoshi Haneda

Nobunaga Oda

Hideaki Ito

Masamune Date

Stephen Turnbull

Himself

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Reviews for Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

A Review by iar99 9

Written by iar99 on 2021-08-22

Surprisingly good series.Very well filmed. The information is very dense as it goes through a very long period of Japanese history loaded wi... read more

A Review by noche.oscura 9

Written by noche.oscura on 2022-05-01

Really interesting, well made documentary series. The reenactments are top-notch, and in movie quality. If you are interested in this matter... read more

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A Review by iar99

Surprisingly good series.Very well filmed. The information is very dense as it goes through a very long period of Japanese history loaded with intrigue, battles and turning points in just 6 short episodes....

A Review by iar99 9

Written by iar99 on 2021-08-22

A Review by noche.oscura 9

Written by noche.oscura on 2022-05-01

Really interesting, well made documentary series. The reenactments are top-notch, and in movie quality. If you are interested in this matter, you should not miss it....