Awaiting Kirin (Kirin ga Kuru) (2020)

Other name: 麒麟がくる, Camellia

Description:

Awaiting Kirin (Kirin ga Kuru) plunges viewers into the chaotic aftermath of the Onin War, a period where warring states heroes strive to unify the country. In the mid-1540s, a young wandering samurai, Akechi Mitsuhide, finds himself in Mino, a strategically vital province constantly threatened by powerful neighboring clans. Mino's ruling Toki clan is riddled with internal strife, making it vulnerable to invasion. When Mitsuhide is drawn into a conflict, his exceptional bravery and shrewd strategies lead to a decisive victory against the enemy. His remarkable skills quickly catch the eye of Saito Toshimasa, the shrewd chief retainer of the Toki clan, also known as Saito Dosan. As Dosan sets his sights on seizing control of Mino, Mitsuhide's journey promises to be pivotal in these turbulent times, exploring themes of ambition, loyalty, and the quest for order in chaos.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Historical; life; War