TAIGA DRAMA
SANADA MARU
Written By: Mitani Koki
Music By: Hattori Takayuki
Narrator: Udo Yumiko
Sanada Nobushige: Sakai Masato
Sanada Nobuyuki: Oizumi Yo
Kiri: Nagasawa Masami
Matsu: Kimura Yoshino
Ishida Mitsunari: Yamamoto Koji
Kato Kiyomasa: Arai Hirofumi
Haru: Matsuoka Mayu
Ina: Yoshida Yo
Hotta Sakubei: Fujimoto Takahiro
Sasuke: Fujii Takashi
Otani Yoshitsugu: Kataoka Ainosuke
Ideura Masasuke: Terajima Susumu
Takanashi Naiki: Nakahara Takeo
Katagiri Katsumoto: Kobayashi Takashi
Hirano Nagayasu: Kondo Yoshimasa
Ukita Hideie: Takahashi Kazuya
Chacha: Takeuchi Yuko
Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Kohinata Fumiyo
Tori: Kusabue Mitsuko
Honda Tadakatsu: Fujioka Hiroshi
Kaoru: Takahata Atsuko
Nei: Suzuki Kyoka
Tokugawa Ieyasu: Uchino Seiyo
Sanada Masayuki: Kusakari Masao
Producers: Yoshikawa Kunio Yashiki Yotaro
Translation by MTI
Director: Kobayashi Daiji
Episode 26: Gourd Vendor
Having pacified the lands,
Regent Hideyoshi stood unchallenged.
But his son, Tsurumatsu, suddenly died at age of three.
Dark cloud hung over the Toyotomi.
You're retiring?
He'll take the title of Taiko (retired Regent)
Taiko?
Traditionally, one whose son succeeds him as Regent,
takes the title of Taiko.
Magoshichiro can be Regent.
Sir Hidetsugu will become the Regent's adopted son,
and succeed as Regent.
With that said, Genjiro,
you're dismissed.
Serve the new Regent.
I would like to serve you a little longer.
That's very touching.
In December 1591,
Toyotomi Hidetsugu succeeded Hideyoshi as Regent.
The work of a Regent is tiring.
Nobles have been coming constantly from morning.
There isn't enough of me to go around.
Are you bored?
You're always talking about yourself.
I just listen. I guess that is all right too.
That's a good point.
I must listen to people.
Right?
We don't have time. Let's go.
Where to?
Follow me.
Are they your concubines?
That's right.
She's my daughter, Taka.
Daughter?
I had no idea you had such a grown daughter.
Why did you have me meet your concubines?
I wanted you to know everything about me.
Regarding what I said the other time...
Will you wait on that for a bit longer?
After I inform my father, I'll give you my answer.
Does that mean you intend to consent?
I'm going to cross the sea and invade Ming.
We're going to Ming China.
We'll start with Joseon Korea using a huge army.
I thought you were retiring.
Who said that?
I'm going to take Joseon Korea and Ming China and become a great King.
Battles had finally ended in our country.
Has he lost his mind after losing Tsurumatsu?
Actually....not.
He hasn't?
You must think I've lost my mind.
You don't get it, do you?
Because we are at peace, we must take Ming China.
I don't understand.
We need to give people work.
Without work, they think of no good.
Invading Ming China will be a huge undertaking for the samurai.
It will keep people from upsetting the peace here.
Am I wrong?
That's what this war is for.
He hasn't lost his mind.
Frankly, it's alarming how clearly he's thinking.
So, that's the reason.
It's going to get hectic.
Hideyoshi built a castle in Nagoya in Hizen province,
and started preparing the voyage to Joseon Korea.
A huge army would be gathered nationwide,
and among them, would be the Sanada.
HIZEN - NAGOYA CASTLE
Genzaburo, I'm proud.
You were called here not as my son, but as a Daimyo Lord.
I am honored.
Lord, have a drink.
Father, please don't jest.
But the Ming invasion came as a surprise.
The monkey has finally lost it.
When are we crossing the sea?
Sir Ishida is making arrangements now.
It's a huge expedition so it has to be done in phases.
Let us go as late as possible.
Father, you don't seem enthused about it.
Even if we win, there's nothing to be gained.
We'll be grounded here for a while, until the Taiko arrives.
At least we three are together again.
I'm happy about that.
Drink.
Sir Kato Kiyomasa had sent a messenger.
He's invited the Sanada family over tonight.
Kato Kiyomasa?
He's hosting Daimyo from across the nation, separately.
He's being considerate since he's also from Kyushu.
Am I invited, too?
Yes, of course.
That's a problem.
What's wrong?
My father-in-law wanted to have a drink with me.
Is that right?
If I turn him down, he might cut me down.
But Kato Kiyomasa is also dangerous.
You'll be killed either way.
So, what will you do?
Son-in-law, I've been waiting for you!
It's been a while. Come.
- I... - We are talking about you.
I was saying our son-in-law is quite bold.
I heard you yelled at Heihachiro.
Wait. That is...!
I've been wanting to have a drink with you.
Let me pour.
No, Father.
What is the matter?
Tonight...
I'm tired from traveling.
I've been having body tremors.
That's not good.
I'd like to leave early tonight.
Don't force yourself.
We'll have many chances to drink together.
Isn't that right, Heihachiro?
That's true.
Despite what the Lord (Tokugawa) said,
no matter how late, come back and show your face again.
Please do it for me.
The night is still young.
It's an honor to fight with the famed general Sanada.
I'm honored by your words.
A lot has happened between us, but I don't hold grudges.
Let's work together to defeat the enemy.
Yes, of course.
So you're Genjiro's older brother.
I'm Genzaburo.
Now, now.
Have a drink.
I'm Genzaburo Nobuyuki.
Are you his younger brother?
No, I'm his older brother.
The older is Genzaburo, and the younger is Genjiro.
That is odd.
What is the reason behind their names?
There was no deep meaning.
But normally, the names should be reversed.
Oh, never mind.
Let's enjoy tonight.
I have entertainment for you.
Please wait a moment.
What a troublesome guy.
I don't think he's a bad person.
Are you worried about the other party?
I have to show face later.
I'm supposed to be sleeping in my room.
I can't be reeking of liquor.
Sorry to keep you waiting!
Stay away from me.
Drink up!
Certainly.
Please keep your distance.
Come, come.
Our son-in-law is back.
After I slept a little,
I felt better.
Let me check.
You have no fever. You are fine.
Don't be ridiculous! SHINANO - UEDA CASTLE
He wants me to be his concubine.
Why do you think I sent you to Kyoto?
So you'd be close to Sir Genjiro and win his heart.
You didn't tell me that.
I want you to produce a boy for the Sanada.
What good is it to be with a nobody?!
I won't allow it!
He's not a nobody.
I can see if he's the Regent.
He is the Regent.
The Regent wants me to be his concubine.
I'll turn it down, after all.
Wait.
After talking to you, I've made up my mind.
No, no, no. Don't decide that.
I'll return to Kyoto and decline.
Hey, wait!
I said, wait!
Konishi Yukinaga's army of 18,700 will be the vanguard.
Kato Kiyomasa's army of 22,800 will be second. HIZEN - NAGOYA CASTLE
We'll send them first.
That's a total of 41,500.
Let's figure out how many ships we'll need.
We'll get a fleet of ships to transport all of them.
Or make numerous trips with smaller boats.
I'll see which way will be more costly.
When can I go?
UKITA HIDEIE
I'm eager to go to battle. UKITA HIDEIE
You're eight in line. UKITA HIDEI
The chief commander leisurely joins in later.
I see.
When will the Sanada go?
The Sanada brings up the rear.
Your turn isn't for a while.
Unhappy?
No, not at all.
Kato Kiyamasa: Let us depart!
In March 1592,
the vanguard army led by Kato Kiyomasa left Nagoya.
On April 25, 1592 Hideyoshi arrived in Nagoya.
The first force will advance from Pusan to Sangju.
Then to Chungju later.
With unstoppable force.
Being it's a foreign land, I had my concerns.
But looking at it now, they're no match for us.
What about me?
Please come out in the end.
We'll take care of things.
I'll watch the situation from here for a while.
Yes, sir.
I didn't know you were here.
Quiet.
Listen carefully.
You can hear the waves from here.
I didn't notice it.
The Regent said I needed a change of pace.
Isn't that why you came?
He thinks I feel disheartened.
You can bring your family.
I have no one to bring.
What about her?
Is Kiri her name?
She's not family.
Excuse me.
What is it?
With so many rooms, I'm lost.
Where are you heading?
Where am I heading?
That's what I'm asking.
If I knew that, I wouldn't be lost!
Haru!
Father!
I'm glad to see you. The flower would have wilted.
I have to put them in water quickly.
Is she your daughter?
That's right.
Oh, pardon me. Let me introduce her to you.
Haru, this is Sanada Genjiro.
I'm Haru (Spring).
If you'll excuse us.
Otani Yoshitsugu's daughter Haru,
will later give Nobushige his first son, Daisuke.
But that is still down the road.
On June 3rd,
Ishida Mitsunari and Otani Yoshitsugu left for Joseon Korea.
KYOTO
Congratulations. KYOTO
It'll be born next spring.
I hope it's a boy this time.
The Taiko didn't have a son to succeed him.
If it's a boy, he'll succeed me down the road as Regent.
The Toyotomi bloodline will rule unbroken.
I'll be praying too.
I'd like to hear about you, too.
How was it with your father?
Was he doing well?
He was loud as ever.
I see.
Did you talk to him about that?
I need a little more time.
All right.
However...
Genjiro.
Is it good news?
Chacha...did it again.
When Chacha's second pregnancy came about,
Hideyoshi was 57.
News of her pregnancy was sent to Kyoto immediately.
These things...
...happen, don't they?
I can visualize how happy the Taiko must be.
That is truly good news.
I'll bear a healthy child.
Take it easy on the trip.
As a precaution, Chacha returned to Osaka Castle.
KOREA - KATO KIYOMASA'S CAMP
The enemy is gaining momentum. KOREA - KATO KIYOMASA'S CAMP
Meanwhile, the war in Joseon Korea,
with Ming China joining in against them
would gradually turn into a stalemate.
Hidetsugu received a report that his younger brother,
Hidekatsu, had died of an illness in Joseon Korea.
This doesn't look good!
We were so close to Ming China!
My child is on his way!
But all I get is bad news.
Isn't there anything cheerful?
Yatsushikurabe?
We'll notify the daimyo.
Help with the preparations.
Yatsushikurabe is the current day costume contest.
What do I do, wearing this?
Just assume the role.
How do I look?
It matches you well.
Did you find out?
Tokugawa Ieyasu...
...will be a fish vendor.
If he's going to be a fish vendor...
How about this?
Gourd vendor?
Sasuke!
Gourds are delicious.
Come and get your gourd.
Gourds are delicious.
Come and get your gourd.
That sounds great.
Gourds are delicious.
Come and get your gourd.
Father is admirable.
He's always enjoying himself.
I can't be like him.
Hidetsugu had a baby boy.
Why are you disappointed?
Didn't you want a boy?
That was before Lady Yodo (Chacha) was pregnant.
If she has a boy as well...
Uncle will surely make his child the heir.
Then what will happen to my child?
My son will be an eyesore to uncle.
And so will I.
Don't take it the wrong way.
If the Taiko dislikes you...
...you can't survive.
Hidetsugu's son who was born at this time...
would die shortly after birth.
I'm crying...
...not because I lost my son.
I'm cursing myself.
In my arms...
...my son died.
At that time...
I gazed at my son's face...
...and...
...felt relieved.
I thought, I won't incur Uncle's hatred now.
That's what I thought as I looked at my dead son.
Forgive me.
Please forgive your cowardly father.
What?
Say that again!
The enemy's defense...
At this time the Japanese army was struggling in Korea...
...the costume contest was held by the Taiko.
Many daimyo competed donning various disguises.
That was Lord Katagiri.
Gourds are delicious.
Now you try it.
Come and get your gourd.
Must I do this?
I'm just an unknown gourd vendor.
Can I help you?
Do it like that.
I can't do that.
Genzaburo!
This is a form of battle!
Show the daimyo the Sanada clout!
I've bad news. Just earlier...
What do you think?
I'm a gourd vendor. Don't I look good?
Yes, you do.
Gourds are delicious.
And of all things...
you are clearly better at it, Father.
What?!
It'll be an overwhelming victory for Father.
What's wrong with that?
The Taiko will lose face.
You want our lord to change his role?
This is a problem.
Gourds are delicious.
Come and get your gourd.
What do you think?
It's not good.
You'll put the Taiko to shame.
Lord Sanada, I'm sorry but can you do a worse job at it?
My father practiced hard for this day.
But...
...it'll have a terrible result.
Then...
have him change his role.
That is a problem.
Is Lord Sanada's gourd vendor act that great?
I don't want to brag about my family,
but he has it down pat.
Lord Tokugawa, can you subtly encourage the Taiko
to change his act?
As much as I'd like to help,
I can't suggest that. Right, Heihachiro?
Unfortunately, Lord Sanada will have to give in.
Gourds are delicious.
Come and get your gourd.
Please do it.
I don't know.
The Taiko should see his inferior acting.
All right.
Gourds are delicious.
Come and get your gourd.
Lord Sanada.
Why, excuse me.
Are you acting as a gourd vendor, too?
So am I.
Is that right?
I won't lose to you.
I look forward to it.
That didn't work.
He's not facing reality.
Why doesn't he realize it?
Let's have a gourd vendor contest.
If the Taiko performs after Father,
he'll compare poorly.
So let's have Father perform after the Taiko.
That's a bad idea!
How about...
...we numb the Taiko?
He's only joking.
Never mind now.
I, Lord Sanada,
will not participate due to sudden illness.
Father!
That sounds like a plan.
I'm sorry.
I should've checked on his act much sooner.
Don't worry about it.
Gourds are delicious.
Come and get your gourd.
Gourds are delicious.
Come and get your gourd.
Gourds are delicious.
Splendid!
Regent! Excellent!
Come and get your gourd.
Gourds are delicious.
Come and get your gourd.
The best performance today is...
...is the Taiko!
We've been defeated.
You're the best in the country!
That was wonderful.
Congratulations!
Why?! Why?!
We just received word from Ueda.
But we're in the middle of a war with Joseon Korea.
What will the Taiko think?
That is why we need your help.
I suggested it, and I came in first. Isn't that something?
What's wrong, Genjiro?
Tell him yourself.
It's about my grandmother.
She's Lord Sanada's mother.
We received word from Ueda.
She wasn't feeling well to begin with,
but after she aggravated her cold, she's gotten very weak.
She must be quite advanced in her age.
When we have a situation outlook of the war,
will you allow my father and older brother
to return to Ueda to see her?
I came to seek your approval.
Go and see her.
Regent?
You must see her while you can.
When my mother was in critical condition last year,
I rushed back to Osaka but didn't make it in time.
I know how you feel.
Thank you!
No need to wait for the war to end. Leave today.
Are you sure?
But if word spreads that the Sanada went back home,
the soldiers morale will drop.
The morale has already dropped.
SHINANO - UEDA CASTLE
Please go inside.
I'm fine out here.
Come inside.
Sue.
SUE
Go by your father.
It's been a while since you saw each other.
Sue!
It's all right. Don't force her.
I'm sorry.
I haven't seen her in a while. I don't blame her.
Mother!
What's wrong, Mother?
Mother!
I don't want gloominess.
Send me off with a smile.
Grandmother.
Father will perform a special act for you.
I'll act as a gourd vendor.
Gourds are delicious.
Come and get your gourd.
How noisy.
She said you're too loud.
Grandmother.
Grandmother?
Even Takeda Shingen respected famed general Sanada Ittokusai.
His wife, Tori...
I was a little bit ahead of myself.
Grandmother!
Genzaburo!
You, brothers, follow me.
Sure.
I don't have anything to say to you.
It's those two.
I have something to say before I depart for the other world.
You two will be leading the Sanada from now on.
Yes.
Don't forget this.
Even if you're separated, the Sanada will be as one.
As long as you're united in the heart.
Understood.
Protect our Sanada Clan and our fiefs.
In this peaceful time,
what can we do?
Ask Grandmother.
You ask her.
She can't hear me.
If you have something to ask, ask it yourself.
You could hear me?
Grandmother.
In this peaceful time,
what should we do?
I can't predict the future.
Were we born too late?
Everyone is born with a destiny.
There's no early or late.
You either realize what your fate is or you don't.
I'll be watching you.
Don't neglect your duties.
We won't.
Even Takeda Shingen respected famed general Sanada Ittokusai.
His wife, Tori,
on August 1, 1593,
died surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Then...
...two days later, Chacha gave birth to a boy in Osaka Castle.
The child destined to greatly impact the lives
of Sanada Nobushige and his family.
The birth of Toyotomi Hideyori.
END OF EPISODE 26
What does Uncle think of me?
What is wrong with you?!
I am terribly sorry.
Why doesn't Uncle trust me?
He declined at first.
He said he can't receive a title before his brother.
The Regent is missing.
How can that be?
In 1591 (TenshÅ 19), at a small fishing village, Hideyoshi based his troops for the Joseon (Korean) expedition,
in Hizen province, where Nagoya Castle was built.
This castle was contructed collective on a large scale by the DaimyÅ from across the country.
Stone wall of various types were placed here.
It even accomodated tea rooms and Noh stages.
Settling in for the long haul, it was provided with entertainment venues.
Around the castle, more than 130 of these were built.
Even today, some relics from that period can be seen.
In the ruins are traces of (Sanada) Masayuki.
In one area was a large stone which was thought to come from the Sanada,
it's importance remained to today.
700 fully equipped Sanada troops were bivouacked here.
However, they never were sent for service in the (Korean) conflict.
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