What Will You Do, Ieyasu? - Season 1 (2023)

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.

After Yoshimoto’s death, Motoyasu flees Nobunaga’s forces and faces betrayal from his vassals, barely escaping to Daiju-ji temple.

Motoyasu vows to overthrow Nobunaga but hesitates to betray the Imagawa when Sena is in Sunpu, until his mother O-Dai unexpectedly returns.

Motoyasu confronts Nobunaga at Kiyosu Castle, meeting Tokichiro and Nobunaga’s sister Ichi, while Sena faces pressure to become Ujizane’s concubine.

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

With Masanobu’s plan failing, Motoyasu risks everything on a bold exchange mission as flames rise at Kaminogo Castle.

Now Ieyasu, Motoyasu returns home to unite Mikawa, but unrest grows as Sena warns of the Ikko Sect and Ieyasu’s orders spark rebellion.

Ieyasu’s taxation provokes the Ikko Sect, lords defect, and Hanzo uncovers the strategist’s shocking identity amidst escalating chaos.

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

Sena opens a hermitage, O-Dai urges Ieyasu to take a concubine, and a coup in Kyoto forces him into turbulent decisions.

Ieyasu, lord of Mikawa, forms a secret pact with Takeda Shingen to divide the Imagawa lands, while Sena worries for her friend O-Tazu.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ieyasu attempts to shield his family from Nobunaga after Sena and Nobuyasu’s plan is exposed, while Sena sacrifices her reputation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.