Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan
Feudal lords clash to unify Japan in the Age of Warring States.
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan is a Canadian-American documentary television series distributed by Netflix, released on February 24, 2021. It covers feudal Japan from 1551 to 1616, focusing on the Azuchi–Momoyama period of the Sengoku era. The series combines reenactments with commentary from historians and a voice-over artist.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Television documentary; Miniseries
- Director
- Stephen Scott
- Starring
- Masayoshi Haneda
- Masami Kosaka
- Hideaki Itō
- Hayate Masao
- Narrator
- Hiro Kanagawa
- Stephen Turnbull
- David Spafford
- Tomoko Kitagawa
- Darren-Jon Ashmore
- Country
- Canada; United States
- Language
- English; Japanese
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
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Synopsis
Oda Nobunaga becomes head of the Oda clan after his father's death, sparking conflict with family rivals. After conquering central Japan, he goes to war with Takeda Shingen. Toyotomi Hideyoshi then becomes de facto ruler, but Date Masamune refuses submission. Hideyoshi unifies Japan and attempts to expand into China, but the campaign stalls in Korea due to logistics and opposition. On his deathbed, Hideyoshi appoints five regents for his young son Hideyori. Tokugawa Ieyasu challenges this arrangement, wins, and becomes shogun, beginning the Tokugawa shogunate that lasts over 250 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan?
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan stars Masayoshi Haneda, Masami Kosaka, Hideaki Itō and Hayate Masao.
Which network aired Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan?
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan aired on Netflix (International).
How many episodes of Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan are there?
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan has 6 episodes across 1 season.
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