Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan
An exploration of the warring kingdoms of feudal Japan when several powerful warlords fought to become absolute ruler.
Genre: Documentary, Action, Adventure
Cast:Hiro Kanagawa , Hayate Masao , Isaac Meyer , Stephen Turnbull , David Spafford , Nathan Ledbetter , Darren Ashmore , Michael Auslin , Akiem Ra-Zhì , Masami Kosaka , Tomoko Kitagawa , Oleg Benesch , Lesley Downer , Yuichi Horikoshi , Masayoshi Haneda , Hideaki Itô , Yohei Matsukado , Wilfred Lee
S1.E1 ∙ The Rise of Nobunaga
Considered a fool and unfit to lead, Nobunaga rises to power as the leader of the Oda clan, spurring dissent among those in his family vying for control.
S1.E2 ∙ Seizing Power
Nobunaga angers warlords when he captures most of central Japan and ignites a fierce war with Takeda Shingen, a formidable daimyo.
S1.E3 ∙ The Demon King
As Nobunaga's ambitions intensify, some generals begin to question his command, leading to a betrayal that alters the political landscape forever.
S1.E4 ∙ Complete Control
Toyotomi Hideyoshi ascends to power as the de facto ruler of Japan. Still, Date Masamune, a young daimyo in the north ignores his missives.
S1.E5 ∙ Catastrophe
With the country unified, Hideyoshi plans to expand his reign to China. Logistical challenges and fierce operation in Korea prove to be costly.
S1.E6 ∙ Birth of a Dynasty
A dying Hideyoshi appoints five regents to govern til his son comes of age, but the power hungry Tokugawa Ieyasu declares war on those who oppose him.
