Okehazama: Nobunaga Oda hao no Tanjo (2021)

Other name: 桶狭間～織田信長 覇王の誕生～, 桶狭間 OKEHAZAMA～織田信長～, Okezama OKEHAZAMA - Nobunaga Oda, Okehazama: Oda Nobunaga Birth of the Overlord

Description:

This gripping historical drama unfolds in Japan's turbulent Warring States Era. The powerful Imagawa Yoshimoto, personally leading his army from the Tokaido region, makes a decisive move, invading the territory of Owari Province, specifically the Nagoya City area. Here, he faces Nobunaga, the leader whose fate hangs in the balance against a seemingly superior force. In a stunning turn of events, Nobunaga orchestrates a daring surprise attack, leading to a decisive and unexpected defeat for the invading forces and the death of their leader. This pivotal moment shatters the dominance of the Imagawa clan, who had long controlled the Tokaido region. For the victorious Nobunaga, this battle marks the swift expansion of his influence across Central Japan and the Kinki region, laying the crucial groundwork for his future control of the central government of Japan. It’s a compelling story of an underdog rising to become a formidable force.

Producer: Fuji TV

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Historical; political; Romance; War