TAIGA DRAMA
Sanada Maru
Written By: MITANI Koki
Music By: HATTORI Takayuki
Narrator: UDO Yumiko
CAST
Sanada Nobushige (Yukimura): SAKAI Masato
Sanada Nobuyuki: OIZUMI Yo
Kiri: NAGASAWA Masami
Matsu: KIMURA Yoshino
Haru: MATSUOKA Mayu
Ina: YOSHIDA Yo
Takanashi Naiki: NAKAHARA Takeo
Hotta Sakubei: FUJIMOTO Takahiro
Sasuke: FUJII Takashi
Lady Acha: SAITO Yuki
Toyotomi Hideyori: NAKAGAWA Taishi
Oda Urakusai: INOUE Jun
Ohno Harunaga: IMAI Tomohiko
Chosokabe Morichika: Anan Kenji
Tokugawa Hidetada: HOSHINO Gen
Mouri Katsunaga: OKAMOTO Kenichi
Chacha: TAKEUCHI Yuko
Goto Matabe: AIKAWA Sho
Honda Masanobu: KONDO Masaomi
Tokugawa Ieyasu: UCHINO Seiyo
Translations by MTI
Director: KIMURA Takafumi
Episode 42: Allies
With war imminent between the Toyotomi and the Tokugawa,
Nobushige escaped from Kudoyama
and successfully enters Osaka Castle.
What awaited him there was...
I knew I'd see you again.
I'm glad you are doing well.
How many years has it been?
OSAKA CASTLE
Fourteen years.
Have your met Hideyori?
He's matured into a promising warrior.
We're finally heading to war.
But thanks to that, you're back.
It's best not to go to war.
But if you are, you must give it your all.
I came here to win.
How promising.
I promise to take Ieyasu's head.
Excuse me.
Do you know Urakusai?
He's my uncle.
Recently, he's my confidant.
This will be my first time talking to you.
I'm Oda Urakusai.
I'm Sanada Saemon-no-Suke.
My older brother Oda Nobunaga
and the Taiko built the peace that we have today.
Lord Hideyori who is related to both
is the true ruler.
Don't let that rustic samurai from Mikawa have his way.
Yes, I know.
Let's have a banquet tonight.
Share your stories of valor.
Uncle, he just entered the castle.
Let him rest today.
How inconsiderate of me.
With Sir Sanada here, our victory is guaranteed.
Harunaga, what is it?
Saemon-no-Suke your room is ready.
Let me take you to it.
Thank you.
Please excuse me for now.
I'd like to have a good talk with you once.
Just call on me anytime.
Excuse me.
That should be sufficient flattery.
Don't rely too heavily on Sanada.
Why not?
I know he's a sharp man.
But I question his abilities as a general.
Sanada's popularity is awesome among the ronin.
It's a matter of how you use him.
Securing Sakai's port,
and taking provisions from Tokugawa's allies.
I've made arrangements.
Good.
Over 100,000 soldiers have gathered in Osaka.
Feeding and housing them is a lot of work.
Are you in charge of that?
Sirs Ishida and Otani would've taken care of it before.
I'm the only benefit left now.
You have my respect.
I can't assign a room to everyone.
Many are inconvenienced.
But for you, I've arranged for a private room.
Such consideration is not necessary.
You have a separate bedroom.
Don't do that.
I tried to accommodate your family and vassals as well.
Don't do that.
It's Lord Hideyori's order.
He's my younger brother.
Shume!
This is Sanada Saemon-no-Suke.
Pleased to meet you.
OHNO HARIFUSA
Let's move on.
Pardon his unfriendliness.
He looks upset.
That's his natural look.
This way.
Please wait.
Ahead is...
Sir Ishida. Sir Otani.
I, Genjiro, have returned.
So we'll be living here.
We must be grateful.
We were treated terribly as hostage to Kiso Yoshimasa.
You've been through a lot.
In numbers, yes.
Young Lord.
Explore inside the castle.
Inside the castle?
I'm starting to feel the exhaustion from traveling.
I'm going to lie down.
Rest up.
Naiki?
He looked awfully tired.
He is quite old.
Thanks for letting me know.
I want another person near me to help.
I gave Sanjuro to Brother.
Isn't it big?
It soars into the sky.
The Taiko built it.
What kind of person was the Taiko?
He was far greater than that tower.
You must be Sanada Saemon-no-Suke.
Go back to the room.
Sir Goto, I feel like we've met before.
No, we haven't.
No, we've met.
I've never met you before.
Drop it.
We're not getting anywhere.
I don't know how good you are at battle,
but don't act big when you came after us.
I didn't think I was.
So, you met with Lord Hideyori right away?
I knew him from when he was still a child.
It doesn't matter if you were a daimyo before.
The question is whether you'll be useful or not
in the upcoming battle.
I feel the same way.
By the way, I wasn't a daimyo lord.
I received a stipend like a daimyo lord,
but I was actually the Taiko's mounted guard.
You have a spacious room.
We're sharing a room.
Why the huge difference in treatment?
I didn't ask for it.
Hey, what do you think?
I have a private room, too.
What?
I used to be a daimyo worth 10,000-koku.
I didn't know that. I'm sharing a room.
I'm of different status from you.
The nerve.
Hey. Different status?
Now, now.
Are you sure?
I can't enjoy the luxury by myself.
To be honest, that would really help.
That room could accommodate ten.
I heard you're getting more ronin.
It must be rough on you.
It's a blessing.
This way.
Why are we sharing a room?
It's not what you said.
We have more ronin than we anticipated.
Please understand. Excuse me.
Hey!
Please share a room with me.
I'm Sanada Saemon-no-Suke.
I'm Chosokabe Tosa-no-kami.
Are you related to Chosokabe Motochika?
Motochika is my father.
Please work with me.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily breed.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive them that trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
AKASHI TERUZUMI
But deliver us from evil.
SURUGA - SUNPU CASTLE
Sanada!?
He entered Osaka Castle with a few men on the ninth.
Is that the father or son?
Masayuki is dead.
You told me that before.
Yes.
A blunder on our part.
We wanted to prevent his entry.
Well, it can't be helped if he already entered.
Let's think of the next step.
Prepare for war.
Hasten the date.
Very well.
Don't let Saemon-no-Suke fluster you, the great lord.
You should keep quiet if you don't know.
Excuse me.
I'm afraid of the name Sanada.
It's increasing by the day.
Let me tell you something.
You are aging by the day.
This will probably be your last battle.
I know that.
You'll be leading the country's daimyos.
Crush them at once.
It's not that simple.
They have Sen as hostage.
What do you plan to do with the Toyotomi clan?
I'll send them to a far off province.
They'll have to live quietly there.
Oh my!
How lenient.
Nip the buds of trouble.
It's not a big problem with Princess Sen.
Say you'll spare Hideyori's life if they return Sen.
Crush them once the princess is back.
You're a scary woman.
Lord! Don't brood over those things.
Nobunaga and Hideyoshi were far more brutal.
That's how it is in these turbulent times.
And you will end the turbulent times.
But first...
Excuse me. Drink this.
On October 11th,
Ieyasu departed Sunpu and headed to Osaka.
EDO CASTLE
He promised to wait until we were at Sunpu.
Are you sleeping?
Pardon me.
I understand that he's worried about Osaka.
I'm the chief commander.
He has to stop thinking that he's in charge.
He thinks he's wrapping things up with this war.
I don't care what he thinks.
Dear, I heard the war with Osaka will be starting soon.
I'm having an important talk with Sado. Don't walk in.
Prepare for war at once.
If I arrive late, Father will be sarcastic again.
I want to avoid a situation like Sekigahara.
I understand.
For the past 14 years,
I worked hard as the head of the administration.
Haven't I?
Yes, you have.
I'll make Father acknowledge me in battle this time.
Father isn't wrapping it up.
I am.
I'll relay that to him.
No need to!
All right.
We are done talking.
My older sister and Sen are in Osaka Castle.
They won't be harmed, will they?
Of course. Don't worry.
That is my only wish.
Other than that, feel free to do as you wish.
I will.
The Toyotomi family doesn't understand.
The Tokugawa rules now.
It won't do them any good to hole up in Osaka Castle.
I'll crush them.
Lord Sanada is here.
I've been informed.
I should normally be the one to lead the army.
I feel very pathetic.
Don't overdo it.
Take your time to recover.
Thank you.
My two sons will go to war on my behalf.
This is my heir, Nobuyoshi.
And this is my second son, Nobumasa.
Work hard together on your father's behalf.
Yes, sir.
I, Sanada Nobuyoshi,
EDO - SANADA MANSION
will follow the Shogun's order and go to Osaka.
Fight hard as a Sanada.
Nobumasa, assist your older brother.
Fight hard.
I certainly will.
Shigemasa, please watch over those two.
Very well.
Sanjuro, you, too.
On my life.
Everyone, don't get hurt.
If it looks dangerous, stay in the back.
Matsu!
Hidetada's army departed Edo to head to Osaka.
The army size was 50,000.
This is bad news.
What did Saemon-no-Suke say?
Genjiro has sided with Osaka.
No.
Why didn't you deliver this important letter sooner!?
I'm sorry.
Had I known, I would've gone even if I was ill!
Darn.
You should stay in Edo.
Shut up.
Forgive me.
You're not faster than the wind anymore.
We may end up fighting each other.
That isn't all.
With Genjiro on the Osaka side, they will become a unified army.
That's what's scary.
He changed his name.
Sanada Saemon-no-Suke Yukimura.
He took the "yuki" character I discarded.
He's serious.
It'll be a long battle.
Sir Genjiro is asking for me?
Yes.
That's a big decision.
Tokugawa is the late lord's mortal enemy.
l can understand Sir Genzaburo's position,
so I had my hopes on Sir Genjiro.
The Lord must be happy in the other world.
After I return to Ueda and deliver provisions,
I was supposed to go to Osaka.
This must be fate.
I'm siding with Osaka.
What about me?
You're coming with me.
I was reluctant to side with the Tokugawa.
This is great news!
I've had enough of battles.
I have one unfinished business before I leave.
Will you wait a bit?
What?
An informal one will do.
I want to see your happy moment.
Now?
Yes.
Get ready quickly.
Very well.
Uncle, where are you going?
Don't tell anyone.
You, too. Juzo.
Yes.
Sir Genjiro is calling for me.
I'm going to meet your father in Osaka to fight the Tokugawa.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
So that's why.
I was wondering what you're up to, having an informal wedding.
I'm going over to Sir Genjiro.
I won't allow it.
Sir Genjiro is waiting.
You are my vassal.
Being my vassal means...
you're a Tokugawa vassal.
I can't overlook it.
You can still change your mind.
I refuse to fight for the Tokugawa.
Don't be naive!
That's the fate of one born in a warring era.
Sir Genjiro is waiting!
I already heard that!
Yohachi!
Sasuke!
Don't interfere.
Sakubei...
Don't make me kill you.
Don't make me kill you!
I pledged my loyalty to the Tokugawa!
I can't bend my ways.
I can't be like Genjiro!
Prepare to die!
Thank you!
You've got it wrong.
Let's go!
You've got it wrong. Wait!
No!
Sakubei! Wait!
Sakubei!
I'm Sanada Saemon-no-Suke Yukimura.
I'm Sen.
Her father is Shogun Hidetada.
Unfortunately, father and daughter are enemies now.
As my wife, she said she'd share the Toyotomi s fate.
She's an admirable woman.
Saemon-no-Suke.
I discussed it with my mother.
You've served my father long and my mother favors you.
Please be the Toyotomi army's chief commander.
I don't deserve to be.
Most of our allies are ronin from Sekigahara.
We need a strong leader to unite them!
There isn't anyone else capable.
I am very honored.
I'm relying on you.
That's a huge honor.
It's weighing on me.
Young Lord, you can surely do it.
This is great news. I'll inform the Old Lord.
Accept it by all means.
Were you listening?
You need a chief in battle.
I forgot how to battle a long time ago.
What have you been doing?
I had a temple school in Kyoto.
I was teaching children how to read and write.
I see.
For the reinstatement of the Chosokabe clan,
my former vassals urged me to come.
That is why I'm here.
I actually dislike battles.
You don't look it.
I'm easily misunderstood because of my looks.
I'm a timid man.
I'm glad to share a room with you.
The room is big, and I was feeling lonely.
You don't give that impression.
It'd be a big help to have a leader.
But deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Are you Sanada Saemon-no-Suke?
Indeed I am.
I headed the rifle squad under Lord Kato Yoshiaki.
I'm Ban Dan'emon.
Please keep me in mind.
Likewise.
I lack fencing skills,
but am indispensable in battles.
Excuse me.
The Minister of the Right is here.
Let us begin the military conference.
I'd like to say a few words first.
Goto, you are before the Minister of the Right.
Harufusa, it's all right.
Yes, sir.
What is it, Matabe?
We've all rushed over for the Toyotomi clan.
We've lost our stipends for defying the Tokugawa.
And we all came here in sheer desire to protect you.
I appreciate that feeling.
I want you to forget our past ranks, stipends and ties.
We are all ronin now.
Don't treat us differently.
That's all I wanted to say.
Spoken like a Kuroda hero.
Sir Goto Matabe.
Your words hold weight.
We'll put that on hold for further review.
Will that be all right?
That's fine.
Harunaga!
Very well.
We'll be appointing the chief commander.
The Lord selects Sanada Saemon-no-Suke.
Any objections?
I object.
Listen.
Sir Goto.
We're not here to follow Sanada's orders.
May I speak?
Sir Sanada.
I didn't ask to be chief commander.
Then decline.
Though we have our respective skills,
we can't defeat the Tokugawa unless we unite.
We need a leader to assess the situation.
That will grow our strength.
Why is that you?
I've fought and won against the Tokugawa twice.
I know how they battle.
I've heard about the battles at Ueda Castle.
But the first battle was 30 years ago.
You were a teenager.
I matured fast.
Rumors have it that you were only waving the flag.
That's nothing but a rumor.
Sanada is most suitable as chief commander!
The soldiers will gladly fight under his command!
Why follow someone who came later?
Now, now, men.
Don't get riled up.
Let's talk calmly.
There's someone more suitable as chief.
How about you, Chosokabe?
What?
You're the heir of Chosokabe Motochika who ruled Shikoku.
A great daimyo lord.
Unlike the Sanada who was a provincial lord.
Morichika is suitable for it.
Aren't you the very one who disliked that selection method?
Shuri, what is your decision?
I'll leave it in your hands.
Just decide already.
We'll put it on hold.
We have no time!
The enemy is coming.
Decide right now!
Fine. I'll decline.
I'm sorry.
We can't win the war if we lose our unity over this.
I must decline, too, then.
I can't do it.
We'll fight our best against the Tokugawa,
without appointing a chief commander.
I have a plan.
Speak.
When a single person stands out, there is dissatisfaction.
But in order to win, we need a chief commander.
Let's divide the army of 100,000 into five,
and appoint a general for each.
And you will stand above the five generals.
What do you think?
That's a great idea.
What do you say to it, Goto and Mouri?
That's fine.
Are we included?
We'll put that on hold.
Do you have to put everything on hold?
It requires review due to the importance.
Decide right now!
How about this?
The generals will be me Mouri, Chosokabe,
Akashi, and Goto.
Fine.
Does that sit well with the others?
These five men will meet and decide from now.
Lord Hideyori.
Come forward.
I fear the future.
The ronin are only thinking about themselves.
Shuri has no control over them.
Lord Hideyori is dignified but still young.
He didn't know how to handle the ronin.
You're smiling.
What is so funny?
True, there is no unity among the ronin.
That's because they have hopes for their futures.
They're trying to rise from where they are.
Unlike the Tokugawa men who were forcefully recruited.
We have a very good chance of winning.
We should sally out.
We're holing up.
Lord Hideyori will decide!
We can't win. Isn't that right?
Go over to the Tokugawa if you want to die.
I don't care about myself.
Don't let Hideyori die.
Why did you come?
You're asking me?
Sanada Maru, is completed -
I finally have a castle.
The castle's name is...
It'll be Sanada Maru!
No.
I'm counting on you.
Provoke them.
Interesting.
Be on your guard.
Charge!
Fire!
I am Sanada Saemon-no-Suke Yukimura!