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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

Ohno Harunaga: IMAI Tomohiko

Mouri Katsunaga: OKAMOTO Kenichi

Chacha: TAKEUCHI Yuko

Goto Matabe: AIKAWA Sho

Tokugawa Ieyasu: UCHINO Seiyo

Translations by MTI

Director: KIMURA Takafumi

Episode 41: Entry

The clash between the Toyotomi and the Tokugawa was eminent.

Nobushige allies with the Osaka side as Sanada Yukimura.

14 years had passed since the Battle of Sekigahara.

KII - KUDOYAMA VILLAGE

I am escaping from here to enter Osaka Castle.

Osaka Castle?

There will soon be war between the Toyotomi and the Tokugawa.

I plan to protect Lord Hideyori and punish Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Your father will be so happy.

Naiki, will you help me?

Yes, of course.

Sasuke.

Gladly.

I'll be causing all of you hardship.

I'm prepared.

I love hardship.

Let me tell you the escape plan.

OSAKA CASTLE

In preparation for the upcoming battle with the Tokugawa,

Osaka Castle was packed with ronin from far and near.

Out of the way.

Move.

I'm former Kuroda vassal, Goto Mototsugu.

Goto Matabe Mototsugu.

Right.

Please work hard for the Toyotomi.

Goto Matabe is a famed general of the Kuroda.

He's distinguished himself in many battles.

That's promising.

Those loyal to the Taiko are rushing over to protect you.

I don't want it to be a war that'll disgrace my father.

I'm Mouri Katsunaga.

We've been waiting for you.

Those who sided with Ishida and lost their stipends,

SURUGA - SUNPU CASTLE

and opportunists seeking promotion,

have filled Osaka Castle.

How foolish.

They may have the number, but they're unorganized.

They stand no chance.

If Hideyori was humble,

he could've survived as an ordinary daimyo.

That's what I hoped for.

I agree.

Why choose destruction?

Hideyori is surrounded by useless subjects.

With Katagiri gone,

Ohno has taken charge.

What is Sanada doing?

I haven't heard that he entered Osaka.

Didn't Masayuki die?

A few years ago.

What was his son's name again?

The one who was banished with him.

Saemon-no-Suke Nobushige.

Is he alive?

Most likely.

Isn't he in Kudoyama?

Yes.

Increase the guards.

It'll be trouble if he enters Osaka.

I'll do so right away.

Party?

CHOBE'S RESIDENCE

Sanada-himo is selling well.

We, Sanada, are grateful to the villagers.

We'd like to host a party in appreciation of your efforts.

This village has benefitted a lot from that strap.

We should be thanking you.

Let us drink to that.

When shall we have it?

EDO - SANADA MANSION

Sir Sakai is coming today.

Make sure we have enough sake.

Will do.

The gift of fabric is ready.

Send someone to pick it up right away.

Yes.

Is the banquet room set up?

How do you feel?

My hands are still numb.

Never mind me.

Pay your respects.

I'm Ishiai Shinzaemon's eldest son, Juzo.

You're Shinzaemon's son?

Yes.

Your father is doing a great job in Nagakubo.

They make a good match.

They met at the festival last autumn.

And I thought she was still a child.

Uncle, if anything, I'm a late bloomer.

Genjiro will surely be happy about it.

I'll notify him right away.

When is the wedding?

Next month.

I'm not asking you.

Next month.

I hope to attend the banquet.

Sue, you can sightsee Edo at leisure.

Didn't you want to go to Kannon-do in Asakusa?

I'll arrange it at once.

Sakubei, I'd like to have a drink with you once.

I'd like to hear about Chiisagata, too.

I'd love that.

If you will excuse me.

Let's go.

Please excuse us.

How big she's grown.

This was delivered.

His Excellency is going to battle in Osaka.

Are we going to Osaka, too?

It's finally over for the Toyotomi clan.

I've been to Osaka Castle many times.

It brings me pain.

What are my sons doing?

Practicing their fencing in the yard.

What should I do about my heir?

They've already had their rite of manhood.

I have to decide soon.

Perhaps this war will help me decide.

That's a hard decision.

Lady Ina's son is Nobumasa.

But Nobuyoshi was born...

a month earlier.

What am I to do?

SANADA NOBUMASA

SANADA NOBUYOSHI

Once more.

Stop.

Nobumasa, why did you do that earlier?

Huh?

Why did you do that to the sword Nobuyoshi dropped?

Was that wrong?

The match was already won.

That was unnecessary.

Brother is always like that.

What do you mean by always?

Well... that is...

Sir Nobuyoshi always drops his sword.

That must've upset Sir Nobumasa.

Then tell him so.

You have no respect for your older brother.

Ready?

Aunty, why must we practice fencing?

It's because you are a samurai.

Why do samurais have to practice fencing?

To defeat the enemy in battle.

Do we have battles?

Will you answer that?

There's a ruckus in Osaka, so there could be war.

I'm not good at fencing.

Excuse me.

Oko.

I'm sorry to worry you.

Are you all right?

It's a minor injury.

The bruise should go away quickly.

Apologize to Sir Nobumasa later.

Why? He caused the injury.

The person who caused the injury is hurt more.

Is that clear?

Your blunder is the cause of it all.

Sir Nobuyoshi has to become stronger.

He loves to read.

That's fine for the future.

Sir Nobumasa will become strong.

It must be in his blood from Honda Tadakatsu.

Lord.

Should you be up?

I'm not ill.

I just feel numb sometimes.

There's going to be war in Osaka.

Have we come to that?

This war will be my sons' first battle.

There won't be any battles after this for a long time.

I want them to see how it is on a real battlefield.

That's a good idea.

Brother will protect Nobuyoshi,

and Sanjuro will protect Nobumasa.

I'm staying in Edo.

What?

I can't go to battle in this condition.

Don't be faint-hearted.

I want my sons to stand on their own.

Please understand.

I will protect him with my life.

I doubt that it will be a bloodbath.

The Toyotomi lack a general who can lead them to victory.

They'll probably hole up, to see who can last longer.

Like the time in Odawara.

I want them to fight to their fullest.

I can't wait to see how many generals' heads they'll take.

Will it turn into such a war?

Lord.

I have a favor to ask you.

What is it?

This is a good opportunity to name Nobuyoshi as heir.

Regarding that...

Nobuyoshi?

Yes.

Not Nobumasa?

Nobuyoshi was born first.

Nobuyoshi should be heir.

I was thinking the same.

Nobumasa excels in the military arts,

but if he becomes heir, what will happen to Nobuyoshi?

He'll lose his place of belonging.

Nobuyoshi will be heir.

Nobumasa will support him.

It can't be the other way.

Please make Nobuyoshi the general for this war.

Nobuyoshi will be the general?

I'm officially naming Nobuyoshi as heir.

How does Lady Ina feel?

Ina wanted that.

It's in appreciation for all you've done.

He'll be Ina's adopted son.

Any objections?

I don't plan to take Nobuyoshi from you.

It's just a formality.

It's so sudden that I can't think straight.

We mean good. Don't worry.

Is he capable of being heir?

He'll learn to fit the role.

He'll have to work hard at it though.

Nothing can make me happier.

Oko.

Please continue to support us.

What's wrong, Mother?

Are you all right, Mother?

OCTOBER 7, 1614

KUDOYAMA - CHOBE'S RESIDENCE

Excuse me.

I'm sorry for the wait.

Please drink up.

Lord Tokugawa wants the guards increased.

Thank you for your hard work.

Don't be foolish and think of escaping.

I consider this place to be my hermitage.

They wouldn't even think of it.

I'm thinking of closely associating with the village.

Sir Takemoto, how about a drink?

I'd like that.

It's this way.

Sir Sanada!

Aren't you going to Osaka?

Crush the Tokugawa!

That's everyone's wish!

Why?

When the Taiko was alive, there was vitality.

Everyone says that.

Everyone, thanks for your hard work.

Please join us.

Please.

Please come in.

We're on duty.

Sir Takemoto is inside drinking, too.

I'll join them.

Over there.

What was that?

It's the Wild Goose Dance.

It's a Shinano specialty, like the buckwheat dough.

I'll see you later.

I think I'll dance, too.

That's something to see.

I'll have another drink first.

Let me pour you a drink.

Please.

I'll perform our clan's traditional dance.

This isn't sake.

It's rice water.

What!?

I've been tricked!

They're not around.

Damn!

There's a temple on the outskirts.

They must be there.

Dear!

Is everyone here?

Yes. Let's hurry.

This way.

Wait.

Is that you, Sasuke?

Wait.

Take me along.

Don't go.

Shut up. I want to go to Osaka, too.

For what?

To fight the Tokugawa, earn a name,

and become a daimyo lord.

Young Lord, what are you going to do?

I know a shortcut down the mountain.

We're going in.

What's going on?

So it wasn't here.

You said, temple!

This is Mount Koya.

There are a lot of temples.

Why did you think they'd be here?

Huh?

Huh!?

Never mind!

Follow me!

I'll trust you.

Follow me.

Hurry.

We have a new comrade. What about your side?

As planned.

News of Nobushige's escapes quickly reached Ieyasu in Sunpu.

He's just Masayuki's son.

He's not to be feared.

Don't take him lightly.

He's still Masayuki's son.

He has hardly any battle experience.

What was his name again?

It's Saemon-no-Suke.

I don't care about how much power he has.

The key point is his father is Sanada Masayuki.

Masayuki's valor is still talked about.

That's true.

Everyone knows he beat the Tokugawa twice in Ueda.

Forgive me.

He'll raise the enemy's morale by joining them.

Such things have impact on the war's outcome.

He's one man I don't want at Osaka Castle.

We can still prevent it.

Hattori Hanzo is in Iga.

Hanzo?

We're entering Osaka Castle tomorrow.

Can't we enter at night?

I'd like to enter boldly during the day.

Let's put on a big act.

What do we do after we enter the castle?

Without knowing the situation, I can't say.

Before the war starts, you'll go to a safe place.

I'll fight, too.

No!

Not that.

Let's leave it to him.

Welcome.

Stop.

Sasuke!

He's from Iga. He's Tokugawa's spy.

Resign.

I have a plan.

I'm forging through!

Saemon-no-Suke is entering the castle today.

Saemon-no-Suke.

I can't wait to see him.

How do I look, Kiri?

From all angles, you look like a suspicious geezer.

Don't tell me you plan to enter the castle like that.

Yes, I am.

I'm confused. Aren't you entering boldly?

I'm entering boldly in this disguise.

I don't understand.

Tokugawa knows that I escaped from Kudoyama.

What will happen if I show up in town?

News will spread and the enemy will be ready.

We have nothing to gain.

We'll let their guards down.

The harsh life at Kudoyama has changed my appearance.

Let's go, Kiri.

Is that Sanada?

He's aged a lot.

I'd like to go to the bathroom first.

The bathroom is...

I know my way around.

Sorry for the wait.

I, Sanada Saemon-no-Suke, have come from Kudoyama.

You're Sir Sanada?

Sanada Saemon-no Suke Nobushige.

It's Saemon-no-Suke Yukimura.

I beg your pardon?

That is my name now.

Excuse me.

I knew you'd come.

I'd like to see Lord Hideyori.

He's been waiting for you since morning.

Let's go.

He's Sanada Saemon-no-Suke Yukimura!

This is Goto Matabe.

That's Mouri Katsunaga.

Pleased to meet you.

Sanada.

I'm Ohno Shuri. I wanted to meet you.

I'm Sanada Saemon-no-Suke Yukimura.

I will stake my life for the Toyotomi.

Though many loyal to the Taiko are gathering,

we had no great general and were in a dilemma.

We couldn't be happier to have you here.

How many soldiers do you have now?

About 100,000.

That's promising.

Consider them all yours.

Use them as you wish.

The Lord is here.

Saemon-no-Suke, face me.

Do you remember me?

Yes, of course.

I know you from the time you were called Sir Hiroi.

I remember you, too.

I'm happy to see you again.

The Taiko treated me like a son in this castle.

This is my time to repay him.

Did you repel the Tokugawa army twice from Ueda Castle?

Lord, that was his father Sanada Masayuki.

Yes, I did.

People think that my father was in command,

but I'm the one who defeated the Tokugawa.

My father quietly watched.

Fight imposingly once again against the Tokugawa.

There's something I'd like to ask you first.

The details can come later.

It's all right. What is it?

I heard you have 100,000 soldiers.

Which means, the provisions are crucial.

What's the situation?

Using the gold and silver the Taiko had saved,

we are buying up all the rice that can fit in Osaka.

You need not worry.

That won't be enough. Let's secure rice from Sakai.

Use Sakai's port to buy provisions from all over.

The Tokugawa allies' mansions in Osaka have provisions, too.

Let's take them all.

Then you'll have over 100,000-koku of rice.

Shuri.

Aren't we glad to have Sanada here?

Indeed.

Everything is the same.

When I walk with you, it takes me back in time.

Those days with the Taiko seem like a dream.

Sirs Ishida, Otani, and Kato are all dead.

You are our only hope.

Restore the Toyotomi rule.

Please.

Very well.

It has grown big.

Your Ladyship, Saemon-no-Suke has returned.

Lady Chacha.

So we meet again, Genjiro.

I came here to win.

Sanada? Father or son?

I don't know your battle experience, but don't act big.

Rumor has it that you only waved the flag.

That's just a rumor.

Sir Genjiro is waiting!

I swore my allegiance to the Tokugawa!

I promise to take Ieyasu's head.