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
Toyotomi Hideyori: NAKAGAWA Taishi
Oda Urakusai: INOUE Jun
Ohno Harunaga: IMAI Tomohiko
Chosokabe Morichika: Anan Kenji
Hirano Nagayasu: KONDO Yoshimasa
Tokugawa Hidetada: HOSHINO Gen
Mouri Katsunaga: OKAMOTO Kenichi
Chacha: TAKEUCHI Yuko
Goto Matabe: AIKAWA Sho
Uesugi Kagekatsu: ENDO Kenichi
Honda Masanobu: KONDO Masaomi
Tokugawa Ieyasu: UCHINO Seiyo
Translations by MTI
Director: TANAKA Tadashi
Episode 45: Shutdown
Before the Tokugawa invaded,
the Toyotomi decided to hole up in the castle.
Nobushige built a branch castle on the south side,
and named it Sanada Maru.
The decisive war was just around the corner.
KIZUGAWAGUCHI FORT
On November 19, 1614,
a skirmish of the Winter Campaign took place.
Late at night, the Tokugawa's Hachisuka forces
attacked Kizugawaguchi Fort, defended by Akashi.
Akashi Teruzumi was in Osaka Castle at the time.
Sir Akashi!
Our fort was attacked!
What?
Kizugawaguchi Fort fell into Tokugawa hands.
Then early on November 26,
Imafuku Fort by Yamato River, defended by 300,
was attacked by Satake Yoshinobu's army of 1,500.
OSAKA CASTLE
I brought him.
Head to Imafuku at once.
Will do.
Sir Goto, this is Sir Nagato's first battle.
Please stay with him.
Will do.
I'll be fine.
I'll teach you the ropes in battle.
IMAFUKU FORT
Why are you scared?
The enemy is close.
All right.
I'm Goto Matabe!
Sir Goto!
I didn't get hit!
Yes, you have!
I said, not!
Kimura Shigenari's force was helpless
against the Tokugawa's force of nearly 8,000.
Let go!
The north and west sides are practically unguarded.
We're open for attack.
Rest assured.
How can we be assured!?
The enemy's true target is the castle's south side.
How do you know?
Look at the enemy's formation of camps.
Matsudaira Tadanao is Ieyasu's grandson.
Ii is Tokugawa's strongest vassal.
Date, Todo, and Maeda are powerful daimyos.
The enemy is clearly focused on the south.
We'll take them on here.
At Sanada Maru.
I'd like a word with you.
There's something that bothers me.
The Kizugawa Fort was attacked
on a night that Akashi was not there.
Isn't that right?
Imafuku Fort was attacked before we increased its defense.
Isn't that odd?
You think information is leaking out?
I've been in this castle for a while,
WITHIN OSAKA CASTLE
but this is my first time setting foot in here.
It's the perfect place to meet secretly.
We'll be using this place for a short time.
I'm busy now.
OHSUMI YOZAEMON
Don't bother me.
We won't.
I'm going to wash the radishes.
Lord.
How do you like your new post?
This suits me better.
I don't like battles.
This is one form of battle.
Work hard at it.
Go quickly.
What did you want to tell me?
Please keep this to yourself.
What's wrong?
To be honest, I'm very worried this time.
I'm not sure if we can win.
You are Lord Nobunaga's younger brother.
You've seen many battles until now.
What is your opinion about this war?
Frankly, I didn't think you were so scared.
I'm embarrassed.
I think we have a good chance.
My greatest fear is the west side of the castle.
West?
I know we should tighten defenses at Bakurobuchi Fort,
as it remains vulnerable.
Bakurobuchi?
It'll be easily taken if the enemy were to attack now.
My late brother said,
if you're timid, any enemy will appear to be a big threat.
I see.
Don't be weak-kneed, Saemon-no-Suke.
Don't worry.
SANADA MARU, YUKIMURA'S CAMP
Bakurobuchi Fort fell into enemy hands.
That was fast.
It was quick, I heard.
I had the soldiers flee.
You knew of the enemy's movement?
So it was him, after all.
Thanks for your efforts.
EDO - SANADA MANSION
It'll be a major war.
That's the first time I saw such a huge army.
Our allied forces number 300,000.
What will become of Osaka Castle?
It will eventually fall.
The question is, how long can it last?
Genjiro...
Lord, Saemon-no-Daibu is here.
Sir Fukushima is?
I thought you had gone to war in Osaka.
Lord Ieyasu ordered me to stay back.
You are the late Taiko's kin.
When I heard about the war,
I gave Lord Hideyori my provisions in Osaka.
That came out in the open.
I wanted to do something for Lord Hideyori.
I understand how you feel, but...
Lord Ieyasu reprimanded me harshly.
Why are you here today?
Lord Sanada.
Oh, Hirano.
I was just about to ask Lord Sanada.
Excuse me.
Hirano and I are war buddies.
The Seven Spears of Shizugatake.
We're two of them.
Yes, I know.
But to think that very energetic Toranosuke...
would be the first to die.
Life is unpredictable.
Let's both...
live long.
Excuse me.
Lord Sanada.
I think it'll be a long war.
I feel the same way.
I was thinking of delivering provisions to them,
as much as possible.
That's a great idea.
Lord Ieyasu will be pleased.
Don't tell me...?
I'm sending them to the Osaka side.
No!
It's my way of repaying the late Taiko!
Suit yourself.
I want your help.
Impossible.
Hirano is in charge of the delivery.
I'll be sure to get it to them.
Ever if we can get it into Osaka,
we don't know how to get it into the castle.
That's where you come in.
Impossible.
Only you can!
Why?
Genjiro is there.
Genjiro?
Genjiro is in the castle.
If you work it out with Genjiro, it's possible.
Wait a minute.
Please join us!
Please, Sanada!
Do it for Genjiro!
Absolutely not!
I thought you'd say that.
That's expected.
Sending provisions to the enemy is out of the question.
I know that!
Then why are you confiding in me?
Because it impacts the Sanada clan's future.
That is why I'm telling you.
Do you have other secrets?
No!
Ina.
I want to help Genjiro.
Nobumasa and Nobuyoshi are fighting for the Tokugawa.
I feel sorry for them.
I'm only delivering provisions.
That's betraying the government!
Who knows what the punishment will be?
I am against it!
I checked the storehouse.
What can be moved immediately...
is 1,700-kan of soba (buckwheat) powder.
That'll be about 100,000 soba doughs.
It'll feed a thousand men for over a month.
OSAKA CASTLE
The enemy will launch a full-scale attack soon.
It'll be Daisuke's first battle.
I hope he distinguishes himself.
I have something to tell you.
What is it?
Once the war starts, do not leave the castle.
I want to help too.
No.
I can pass out water and rice balls.
Definitely not.
Stay here to protect Ume.
That's your duty.
When the war is over,
will the Toyotomi rule again?
Even if we win,
the Tokugawa will still remain in power.
What will happen to Lord Hideyori?
He may end up as an ordinary daimyo lord,
ruling a province.
What will happen to you?
I have an idea, but I don't know yet.
What a cute wife.
Yes, she is.
What is that?
I got it from the kitchen.
Were you planning to eat that with Genjiro?
No.
Is your name Kiri?
Yes.
Be my maid from tomorrow.
What?
It's not as if you have something to do.
She's a competent maid who served Lady Nei.
She knows the castle well.
And where the good foods are.
Please work with us.
Is it decided?
Work hard.
We must destroy this Sanada Maru first.
Or we can't do anything.
It looks like an ordinary branch castle to me.
CHAUSUYAMA, IEYASU'S MAIN CAMP
Look at it closely.
Look at the size.
Size?
It's not an ordinary fort.
Over a thousand gunners can fit.
And the location.
Location?
It has a full view of the south.
We can't sneak up to Sanada Maru's walls.
I see what you mean.
And...
Masanobu.
The height.
Height?
Sanada Maru is situated on a highland.
Which makes it hard to invade.
They can shower us with bullets from above.
Just the thought of it makes me cringe.
What a troublesome castle he's built.
Sanada Saemon-no-Suke.
It's a magnificent view.
They're a worthy opponent.
They're in red uniform, too.
That's Ii Naotaka's camp.
The noted Ii Naomasa's second son.
Ii, huh?
They must have their own story about being here.
I'd like to hear it.
Look there.
That banner is...
Uesugi.
UESUGI CAMP
Lord Ieyasu summons you.
He's arrived.
Lord Uesugi, Naoe, come closer.
Excuse me.
Take a look at this.
There's a branch castle here.
Do you know who built it?
No, I don't.
Sanada built it.
Genjiro built it?
The father had finally died.
Now, it's his son.
They are truly despicable.
They're always standing in my way.
What do you want the Uesugi to do?
Siege Sanada Maru.
In the previous battle,
you defied me.
Are you rehashing that?
You sent that profane letter.
As a result,
your clan went from 1.2 million-koku...
how much is it now?
300,000-koku.
Just think about it.
This is your golden chance.
We are fully aware of your deep ties with the Sanada.
Fight the Sanada and show your loyalty to the Tokugawa!
Understand?
Understood.
We have no choice.
If we refuse,
it'll be over for the Uesugi.
Saemon-no-Suke.
I want to actively fight as the chief commander.
Not that, again!
When everyone is fighting,
I can't bear to sit in the inner castle.
Lord, that's how chief commanders are.
Saemon-no-Suke.
I appreciate the thought,
but a chief commander should not appear so fast.
Doesn't that raise morale?
It's the opposite.
They will feel uneasy.
They'll think you're panicking because we're outnumbered.
Is that how it is?
You can wear your helmet and armor
when victory is assured.
How about this?
I'll dress in armor to inspirit the soldiers.
Your Ladyship!
Let's do that!
Please wait.
It's not a problem if it's me, is it?
Well, Genjiro?
I'm sure it'll please everyone, but...
That's unheard of!
That's why I'm doing it.
Harunaga, bring me an armor to wear.
Her Ladyship is enjoying this war.
Excuse me.
You!
Her Ladyship ordered me to be her maid.
Did she really?
They're short-handed. Excuse me.
Do you know her?
Men! Refrain!
Her Ladyship is visiting.
Everyone, thank you for your hard work.
Osaka Castle was built by the Taiko,
and is the best in Japan.
We will not lose this war!
Teach the Tokugawa a lesson!
Since I'm out here, I want to look around.
Certainly.
Please follow me.
This way.
Please watch your step.
Can we get a guide?
Naiki, go.
Please.
Is this your idea?
Her Ladyship wanted to do it.
She's the only one who's excited.
Everyone looks shocked.
I don't blame them.
I can't bring myself to like her.
Let me read it.
SANADA NOBUYOSHI'S CAMP
What did Lord Tokugawa say?
Our greatest fear came true.
We're to attack the Sanada under the Uesugi.
Lord Ieyasu is testing us.
Why are you hesitating?
This is our chance to show your loyalty!
Brother, when do we attack?
We are to wait for further orders.
We must prepare at once.
I do not want to fight Uncle.
We must hurry.
Tomorrow?
Tomorrow morning we'll incite Maeda.
Will they take the bait?
Definitely.
There seems to be an informant in the castle.
Please keep it a secret among us.
All right.
Saemon no-Suke, I'm counting on you.
Yes, sir.
Tomorrow?
Right.
Are we initiating the attack?
We'll incite them.
Sounds interesting.
Goto, Kimura, and Chosokabe...
will hole up in Sanada Maru with me.
Will do.
Mouri will defend the north, Akashi the east.
Will do.
Men, be on your guard.
Daisuke, this will be your first battle.
Yes.
The outcome rests on your shoulders.
May victory be with you.
Sakubei, please look out for Daisuke.
I'll protect him with my life.
TENJINBASHI-GUCHI, MOURI TSUNAGA'S CAMP
TAMATSUKURI-GUCHI, AKASHI TERUZUMI'S CAMP
It's almost that time.
Ready.
Takasago ya...
Fire!
Excellent!
Head back. Retreat!
Retreat!
The Maeda took the bait and attacked Sasayama.
By the time they arrived, the Sanada force was gone.
Young Loud!
He brought the Maeda force with him!
Good job, Daisuke!
What's next?
I'll be on my way.
The enemy is coming! Hurry!
Hurry!
Gunners, take your positions!
Where's the Maeda force?
Approaching the fence.
I'll be quick.
Return to your post!
Let me watch!
Charge!
The explosion in the castle inspirited the Maeda force.
They thought there was conflict within the Toyotomi.
They're coming.
Shall we get started?
Draw them closer. Don't rush.
In front of the advancing Maeda force,
appeared a deep empty moat.
Not wanting to miss the action,
Ii Naotaka's force came surging from behind.
They had no choice but to advance.
There's a path on the other side! Go!
The allies came competing to climb up first.
They're desperate to distinguish themselves.
Don't forget.
Don't bunch them up as one.
They're basically a group of people.
Ready!
Fire!
Next!
Fire!
Next!
Fire!
The Maeda army attacked Sanada Maru.
What?
They were followed by Ii and Tadanao's armies.
This is bad.
They're playing into Sanada's hands.
Move forward!
Not yet.
Ready!
Fire!
It appeared as if the battle was going in the Sanada's favor.
Not yet.
Now!
Give it to them!
What's wrong?
It's stuck.
Move!
We've penetrated!
Ready!
Fire!
The Tokugawa forces started retreating.
Now! Get them!
Don't let the enemy escape!
Shoot every single one of them down!
Our allies are retreating.
You're in charge here.
Let's wrap it up.
Let's go!
I'm Sanada Saemon-no-Suke Yukimura!
Genjiro!
He's fighting admirably.
The bravest in Japan!
Sanada Saemon-no-Suke!
Sanada beat you again.
It's a huge defeat.
I know that!
Tell Maeda and Ii to retreat.
Yes, sir.
It may turn into a tough battle.
Damn Sanada.
I'll think of a next plan.
Your plan went very well.
That's what it means to strategize.
It's our great victory!
Congratulations.
Victory shoot!
I'll inform Lord Hideyori.
Please do.
That was impressive.
The famed general Sanada Saemon-no-Suke.
I'm very happy to have witnessed your command.
Yes.
Do not repeat what I'm going to tell you.
I won't.
To be honest...
this is my first big battle.
What?
I was fearful.
Lord Hideyori is waiting.
Yes!
Do not negotiate peace.
Just once, I would...!
Don't go to Osaka!
It's a letter from Ieyasu.
What can I believe?
Where is Lady Yodo's quarters?
Fire!