SANADA MARU
Written By: Mitanaki Koki
Music: Hattori Takayuki
Narrator: Udo Yumiko
CAST
Sanada Nobushige: Sakai Masato
Sanada Nobuyuki: Oizumi Yo
Kiri: Nagasawa Masami
Matsu: Kimura Yoshino
Ume: Kuroki Haru
Hotta Sakubei: Fujimoto Takahiro
Sasuke: Fuji Takashi
Muroga Masatake: Nishimura Masahiko
Takanashi Naiki: Nakahara Takeo
Ideura Masasuke: Terajima Susumu
Tori: Kusabue Mitsuko
Honda Tadakatsu: Fujioka Hiroshi
Kaoru: Takahata Atsuko
Honda Masanobu: Kondo Masaomi
Tokugawa Ieyasu: Uchino Seiyo
Sanada Masayuki: Kusakari Masao
Translation by MTI
Director: Kimura Takafumi
Episode 3: Strategy
In March 1582, the Takeda met with demise.
Former vassals were being killed by Nobunaga,
but Sanada Masayuki decides to serve the Oda.
Sanada had no assurance that the Oda would accept them.
TN: Although called "Town of Sanada", it is the clan's land which consists of a number of villages.
SANADA TOWN, SHINANO
The Oda army was approaching.
Masayuki returned to the Sanada homeland in Shinshu.
TN: Masayuki received the title of Awa-no-kami after seizing Numata Castle under Takeda's orders.
SANADA MASAYUKI
LORD OF AWA
SANADA GENJIRO NOBUSHIGE
Takanashi Naiki's daughter
KIRI
I see.
Brother, that sounds like you.
But the alliance with the Uesugi remains solid,
and the secret pact with the Hojo is firming up.
Uesugi Kagekatsu and Hojo Ujimasa will accept us.
Masayuki's younger brother
SANADA NOBUTADA
Why side with the Oda?
Masayuki's eldest son
SANADA GENZABURO NOBUYUKI
For better or worse,
I want to take a gamble on Nobunaga.
Nobutada,your long negotiations with the Hojo,
were excellent.
However, it's what I decided. Please understand.
All right.
Uncle it's as you've heard. Is that all right?
I will simply follow what you, the leader, decide.
Masayuki's uncle
YAZAWA YORITSUNA
I appreciate it.
Come to think of it, your father...
gambled on Lord Shingen, soon after he became leader.
That's how he built the foundation for the Sanada.
Taking a chance for better for for worse,
is our clan's custom.
What are you doing?
Is there a problem?
The battle meeting has already started.
I wasn't invited.
It's nothing new.
You worked hard this time, so you should attend.
Quiet.
That's how it is with second sons.
Will you pass that string?
Sanada vassal
YAZAWA SANJURO
Uncle!
Is it over?
Sanjuro.
Yoritsuna wanted to see you.
You haven't seen your father in a while.
Go on.
Excuse me.
What did you think?
Of what?
Father's decision.
Were you shocked?
No, I wasn't.
But that would be a lie.
Brother decided on it with resolve.
It's my duty to help him achieve that goal.
Uncle, you are...
...wonderful!
What's that about?
You are always in Father's shadow.
I played up to the Uesugi and the Hojo while serving
the Takeda. That is a task that only I can do.
I'm the one who's been manipulating them.
Don't underestimate me, Genjiro.
Uncle, you are my role model.
I want to be a brother like you for Nobuyuki.
O-Ko, I'm back.
Welcome back.
How are you feeling?
Well...
Please don't worry about me.
Nobuyuki's wife
KO
Sir Genzaburo, you are the Sanada heir.
Please don't mind me.
and focus on doing great feats for the clan.
Go back to bed.
Lie down.
How do we handle the other provinces?
Is it all-or-nothing, after all?
Of course.
After looking at the provinces in this region,
I'll forge over to the Oda.
That should have an impact on Nobunaga's attitude, too.
Sanada vassal
TAKANASHI NAIKI
How willing will they be?
Just leave things to me.
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Chiisagata District
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Chiisagata was divided into the Sanada, Muroga, and Nezu.
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Those areas were governed by their respective Lords.
Kunishu
TN: From the Muromachi to the Momoyama period, Kunishū was a title for a local lord, a leader of warriors, independent of the overlord
Sanada Masayuki was just one of those Lords.
I don't understand.
The Sanada Clan is facing a crisis, but the Lord looks cheerful.
The greater the dilemma, the harder the Sanada fight.
You still have all those kimonos?
I only gave a small quantity to the farmers.
Nobushige's grandmother
TORI
You could havee gotten killed.
But you had to be tight.
Nobushige's mother
KAORU
These are my treasures.
How is Matsu doing?
She hasn't eaten for the past few days.
Is Shigemasa still missing?
I want him to be alive.
He must be dead.
Eve if he were alive...
the Oyamada family are traitors.
Nobushige's big sister
MATSU
He can't come back here.
Takato Castle was the Takeda's former military stronghold.
TAKATO CASTLE, SHINANO
Tokugawa Ieyasu had received orders...
Oda Nobunaga to prepare the place for his arrival.
Lord Nobunaga likes it clean.
Make certain there are no signs of battle.
TOKUGAWA IEYASU
Very well.
Wash off the blood stains.
Pull out all the arrows.
Very well.
Scatter new sands on the ground.
Very well.
Tokugawa's biggest chief retainer
ISHIKAWA KAZUMASA
Remove all horse manure.
Yes.
major Tokugawa vassal
HONDA MASANOBU
Go.
Yes, sir.
In the Koshu invasion,
the only one to return fire from the Takeda,
was this Takato Castle.
I heard it was quite a fierce battle.
Lord.
Look there.
Let's turn around.
Lord!
What's wrong, Heihachiro?
Outside the castle,
major Tokugawa vassal
HONDA HEIHACHIRO TADAKATSU
I found where Lord Nishina Nobumori committed suicide.
Oh?
His blood stains are there.
Let us go there.
I don't want to see it.
Showing respect toward a good warrior,
is samurai decency.
Let us go there.
Please follow me.
I don't want to go outside.
Lord?
There may be Takeda survivors.
You'll be safe with Heihachiro.
Let us go now.
Come.
What's become of Takeda Katsuyori's head?
Lord Nobunaga is supposed to personally inspect it.
What about afterward?
It'll probably be displayed as a warning to others.
After that is fine.
Let's give Katsuyori a warm burial.
That is a great idea.
His soul will find repose.
Lord.
After we give him a burial,
we'll spread the news throughout Kai and Shinano.
That's brilliant, Masanobu.
That's what is important.
We must grasp the hearts of the Takeda survivors.
As long as I'm not cursed by Katsuyori's spirit.
Who's there?!
Are you a Takeda?
I... don't know how to answer that.
Are you foe or ally?
It'll take long to explain.
Don't waste your breath!
Stop!
The battle...is over.
Go.
The following day,
Oda Nobunaga's army entered Shinano.
The provincial Lords were pressed for a decision.
No one can stop Nobunaga's momentum.
It's wise to join hands with him as soon as possible.
Are we sure the Oda will accept us?
The priests at Mount Hiei were burned to death.
TN: Kunishū was a title for a local lord, who is independent.
Shinano Kunishu
MUROGA MASATAKE
We could be all killed.
I'll stake my life in persuading him.
Sanada, let me ask you this.
What is it, Ideura?
Why do you think so highly of Oda Nobunaga?
Shinano Kunishu
IDEURA MASASUKE
It's an instinct.
While serving near our Lord (Takeda),
you failed to detect Anayama and Oyamada's betrayal.
So why should we trust that instinct of yours?
You've got a point there.
In the first place, I don't like you acting as our leader.
My father was deeply trusted by the Lord.
The Takeda have fallen!
My father always has...
Shut up, kid!
Would you be satisfied if I left it to your discretion?
As I'd want it.
How do the others feel?
We must show Nobunaga that we are united.
As the delegate,
I'd like to meet Nobunaga.
We are not your vassals!
It won't be easy to bring them together.
So it appears.
Without personal benefit,
Father is thinking of them. Why can't they see that?
If Nobunaga acknowledges me as the delegate,
Chiisagata would be mine.
How disappointing.
There was personal benefit?
Genzaburo.
Everyone is motivated by personal greed.
I guess I have no choice.
Let's come up with another plan, Naiki.
Very well.
Welcome back.
Yes.
What a world it's turned into.
There's about to be drastic changes in this country.
but the mountains and the sky remain unchanged.
Huh?
What?
You weren't looking at the sky.
Why don't you go to her?
She looks busy.
Don't you want to see her?
I have a favor to ask of you.
Will you give this to her?
What is it?
You suggested a comb.
Did I?
You said all women would be happy to receive a comb.
Did I say that?
Stop that.
I'm amazed you had time to buy it.
A merchant from Kyoto was in Shinpu.
Being the second son, you were idle.
That's none of your business.
Give it to her yourself.
Please!
Why do I have to do that?
This is for you.
Where's the box?
What a big drop.
I guess I have no choice.
However, let's go together.
No, I can't.
I'll go with you.
No, I can't! Please!
How unusual.
UME
Someone wants to see you.
Wants to see me?
Hurry!
Sir Genjiro, welcome back.
I returned this morning.
I heard it was a rough journey from Shinpu to Iwabitsu.
My brother and I were worried about you.
But we believed you'd fight through it.
Oh... another time.
You're so troublesome.
He brought back a gift.
It's a comb.
Stop that.
Is this for me?
Yes.
Is it all right to accept?
I don't see why not.
Thank you for this.
If you like it, please use it.
So they lined up the firewood and are drying them out.
I heard about Lord Takeda.
I couldn't be of any help when I was near him.
Perhaps I shouldn't be saying this, but...
I'm just glad you're safe.
I'm leaving.
Huh?
Sir Genjiro?
Sakubei!
Sir Genjiro!
I'm glad you're safe!
Please come inside.
I'll be leaving now.
Don't say that and come in.
Ume's brother
HOTTA SAKUBEI
My sister really missed you.
Brother!
Ume, show him in.
Since you're here, why don't you go in?
Come on in.
Sakubei, bad news!
What happened?
The Muroga men are here again.
Sir Genjiro, I have urgent business to tend to.
I have to go out.
What happened?
The Muroga farmers are invading our mountains.
This is the third time.
Their mountain area was burned in the recent battle.
so they can't get firewood.
How dare they raid our precious mountain.
They can't be forgiven.
We'll chase them out.
I'll come too!
No, we can't bother you with this matter.
This is the Sanada's homeland. I have to protect it.
Brother.
Let's go.
Let's get them!
Deliver this to Uesugi Kagekatsu.
The Sanada's fate rides on that letter.
Give it to him directly.
What is this for?
I received a secret letter from the Uesugi this morning.
They're desperate to get me on their side.
This is my reply to them.
What did you tell them?
That I am grateful.
Aren't we siding with the Oda?
That’s not set in stone.
You never know what to expect.
We have to play all our cards.
Understood.
Sasuke.
The Lord has ordered me to accompany you.
We'll leave immediately.
O-Ko!
Make the preparations. I'm leaving on a trip.
The Sanada's fate rides on this important mission.
Sir Genzaburo, you are the Sanada's heir.
Please don't mind me,
and focus on doing great things for the clan.
Are you all right?
I already know that.
It's all right. Rest in bed.
Yes.
My vassal has been watching the Sanada mansion.
Earlier, his son, Genzaburo...
I know.
Your vassal wasn't the only one spying.
Where is he headed?
That Sanada Masayuki...
urged us to join the Oda...
but is planning to side with the Uesugi.
He's truly despicable.
Damn them!
Wait!
Please let me go!
It's foolish to attack the enemy from below.
They can see our every move.
That's true.
Let's get above them.
Right.
Timber!
Ouch!
Wretches! You're back!
Attack!
Let me go!
Run for it!
Don't ever come back!
Are you all right?
Don't mind me.
Sir Genjiro!
Thank you!
This can't go on forever.
I'll ask my father to talk to Lord Muroga.
We'd appreciate it.
I'm surprised. You look meek, but you're tough.
She's strong.
When we were children, she'd make me cry a lot.
Don't tell him that!
Oh... I might have sprained my foot.
I don't think I can walk.
Please go ahead.
I'll carry you on my back.
What?
Do I have a choice? Hurry.
I'll carry you.
Excuse me.
What is it?
Hey!
Brother Shigemasa?
The letter!
After him!
Sasuke?
Sasuke!
Just as I thought.
The Sanada are in contact with the Uesugi.
That badger!
When Nobunaga gets a hold of this, it'll be the end of the Sanada.
I'm very sorry.
I'll slit my belly in apology.
Never mind.
But...!
You did your part.
That's all there is to it.
I saw Ideura Masasuke and Muroga Masatake.
It's their men who attacked us. I'll get the letter back at once!
Lord Sanada!
Come on in!
Thanks for your hard work. Please have a seat.
How's Muroga?
He fell for it completely.
He's taking that letter to Nobunaga.
I see, that's good.
Exactly as we wanted.
What... is going on?
It was staged so that Muroga would steal it.
I don't understand.
I knew that Muroga would take that letter to Nobunaga.
But...is it all right for Nobunaga to see it?
That's what I wrote it for.
I don't understand.
What will Nobunaga think when he reads it?
This man, Sanada, is wanted all over.
He must be a clever man.
I'd like a taste of him, too.
That's what Nobunaga would think.
He's not someone I can openly talk to.
That's why I took this strategy.
Then...
what about the secret letter from the Uesugi?
There was none.
In that case...
why didn't you tell me?
You're not good at acting.
Before we can deceive our enemy...
we have to deceive our own.
Oh, that's right.
Sasuke!
Yes?
Come in.
Yes.
Sasuke...?
That was excellent work.
I am honored.
Go.
Now...
I can't wait to see what Nobunaga will do.
Sanada.
Just as you've gambled on Nobunaga,
I've gambled on you, Sanada Masayuki.
The future of Shinano rests with you.
I have my hopes with you.
Understood.
Please have a drink.
Don't come.
Sir Shigemasa!
Matsu!
Sir Shigemasa!
I'm sorry.
I found him in the mountain.
Where were you? What were you doing until now?
Matsu!
We don't have time.
What?
He's family to Oyamada Nobushige, who brought demise to the Takeda.
Father will not forgive him.
I didn't know.
Had I know, I wouldn't have gone.
Father won't accept that excuse.
Sakubei is looking for a place for him to hide.
I'll talk to Father.
Even you can't persuade Father.
What are we supposed to do?
Shigemasa has to remain missing for a while.
No.
In time, we may find a solution.
No!
Sir Ideura, I didn't know you were here.
Genjiro.
Please teach me more tricks.
Oh, that's right.
Regarding Genzaburo...
My brother?
Lend him an ear.
He must be having a difficult time sleeping.
Genjiro!
Father may not like me very much.
I'd like to hear you out, but can we finish my business first?
Why did you come back?
I wanted to see Matsu again.
You must have known what would be awaiting when you return.
Why did you tell me?
I thought you'd be able to talk to Father.
Don't take me lightly!
Brother...
Now that I know...
there's only one thing I can say.
Commit hara-kiri.
Genzaburo!
If you can't slit your own belly...
I will kill you.
What good will it do to kill Shigemasa at this point?
It's to draw the line!
Shigemasa regrets what he did!
Making atonement for life is the true way to draw the line!
If you're going to kill him, then kill me too!
I can't make the decision on my own.
I will... report this to Father.
Brother!
But...
I am tired tonight.
I've had a lot happened.
I'm going to have a good rest tonight,
and wake up at around noon tomorrow.
Then, I'll meet Father.
It's over for me.
What are you saying?
He's telling you to flee.
Huh?
Get ready tonight to leave the village early tomorrow morning.
Where do I go, though?
I'll arrange it.
Genjiro, I'd like to have some privacy.
Dear, stay.
I'll come for him tomorrow.
Thank you.
Genjiro...
Yes?
I'm feeling a bit cold.
Please bear it.
Shall I bring a heater?
I would appreciate it.
Oda Nobunaga sent Sanada Masayuki
a letter of summon the following day.
I will be going to see Nobunaga.
It's finally time.
Genjiro, accompany me.
Whether Nobunaga is a man worth entrusting the Sanada to...
verify with your own eyes.
Very well.
Father!
I would like to go, too.
No.
Why not?!
Why do you neglect me?!
Stop being unreasonable.
I'm telling you to stay back because you are my heir.
I refuse.
We may not return alive.
I'm keeping you back for the worst case scenario.
If anything happens to us, you will lead the Sanada.
Father...
I'm leaving things to you.
I understand.
Brother, please hold down the fort.
As much as I'd like to meet Nobunaga,
I am the heir.
I'll bear it.
I'll be your eyes and judge Nobunaga.
I'll report back to you.
As for Shigemasa...
We have no time for him.
Sanada Masayuki and his party head for Suwa where Nobunaga awaits.
Will Nobunaga accept the Sanada, as Masayuki schemed?
The stage for his great gambit was starting.
END OF EPISODE 3
If you deny it and it turns out to be a lie, you won't be forgiven.
A new era is starting.
Oda Nobunaga is intriguing.
I refuse to go to Azuchi.
Go there.
Go with Matsu.
What did you do?
Tell me!
Ueda, Nagano Prefecture
Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture is the birthplace of the house of Sanada (Sanadamatsu)
The Koshu Kaido was a strategic Highway filled with heavy traffic through this area.
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This village near the center of the hill in the mountains was Sanada
TN: Sanada-shi Hon-jo literally means Sanada-clan Base Castle
Sanadashi Honjo Ruins
Nobushige grandfather's castle.
From this castle as a base overlooking the Koshu Kaido
they continued to expand dominating the area.
Continued from the Heian period Yamagajinja
Yamaga Shrine
was built this building (temple)
for the protection of the Sanada clan.
From this tiny village of the Sanada Clan
musical play by Nobuyuki Tsujii
rose the thundering sound which is heard to the present.
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take a bus from Ueda to Osa elementary school, 10 (35) minutes walk from there
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