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.
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Seasons
1. The Rise of Nobunaga
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.
2. Seizing Power
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.
3. The Demon King
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.
4. Complete Control
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.
5. Catastrophe
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.
6. Birth of a Dynasty
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.
Cast
Hiro Kanagawa
Narrator
Masami Kosaka
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Hayate Masao
Ieyasu Tokugawa
Masayoshi Haneda
Nobunaga Oda
Hideaki Ito
Masamune Date
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Reviews
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.
Noche Oscura
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.
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