Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan
Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Documentary, Action & Adventure, Drama
- TV-MA
Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
The Rise of Nobunaga
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 43 mins
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.
Episode 2
Seizing Power
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 42 mins
Nobunaga angers warlords when he captures most of central Japan and ignites a fierce war with Takeda Shingen, a formidable daimyo.
Episode 3
The Demon King
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 42 mins
As Nobunaga's ambitions intensify, some generals begin to question his command, leading to a betrayal that alters the political landscape forever.
Episode 4
Complete Control
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 43 mins
Toyotomi Hideyoshi ascends to power as the de facto ruler of Japan. Still, Date Masamune, a young daimyo in the north ignores his missives.
Episode 5
Catastrophe
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 43 mins
With the country unified, Hideyoshi plans to expand his reign to China. Logistical challenges and fierce operation in Korea prove to be costly.
Episode 6
Birth of a Dynasty
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 44 mins
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.
