All language subtitles for Dokuganryu Masamune 42

September 15, 1613.

The San Fan Baptista
left Tsukinoura...

with a crew of 180 men and
Masamune's dreams.

They crossed the Pacific and
landed in Acapulco, Mexico.

Passing through Mexico city,

they transferred to another
ship and crossed the Atlantic.

Passing through Cuba, they
arrived in Spain.

From Barcelona, they set
sail once more.

Two years after leaving Japan
the company reached Rome.

It was in late October, 1615.

Hasakura Tsunenaga's party
were received warmly in Rome.

After a grand reception,

eight men were made citizens
and nobles of Rome.

November 3...

The party was received by
Pope Paul V,

and they presented Masamune's
letter to him.

After eight years and
their success in Europe,

the party hardly expected
what awaited them in Japan.

Dokuganryu Masamune
(One-eyed Dragon Masamune)

Episode 42:
War on Osaka

Screenplay by James Miki

Based on the novel "Date Masamune"
by Sohachi Yamaoka

Music by Shinichiro Ikebe

Theme music performed by
NHK Symphony Orchestra

CAST

Masamune Date:
KEN WATANABE

Shigezane Date:
TOMOKAZU MIURA

Princess Mego:
JUNKO SAKURADA

Tsuta:
MIKIKO OTONASHI

Tadamune Date:
HIRONOBU NOMURA

Samin Katakura:
MASAHIRO TAKASHIMA

Rin: MIYUKI TANIKAWA
Hidemune Date: KOICHI TSUJINO

Lady Yodo:
KANAKO HIGUCHI

Yukimura Sanada:
GO WAKABAYASHI

Harunaga Ono:
TAKAAKI ENOKI

Hideyori Toyotomi:
KISUKE YAMASHITA

Katsunori Katagiri:
TATSUO MATSUMURA

Kojuro Katakura:
TERUHIKO SAIGO

Edo is so warm.

It's still winter in Sendai...

Yes, there's still snow
on the ground.

I feel for you.

Mego. I have good news.

March 1614.

Ieyasu summoned
Masamune to Edo.

Date Mansion, Edo

Mego, come here.

What could it be?

Your mother has asked
for Date's help.

It was several days before
I left Sendai.

I was in Watari
on a falcon hunt.

She came without notice
with only a few attendants.

She doesn't like
living in Soma.

Since Tamura lost its fief
they are unkind to her.

And where is Mother now?

She is in Sendai Castle.

I will look after her
from now on

and give her a mansion
in Sendai.

Thank you so much.

I'm happy for you, Mego.

Your mother is lonely
now that she's grown old.

She left Soma because
she wanted to see you.

She said she'll write to you
with the details.

My defiant mother... who
kept causing you trouble...

Never mind that now.

No matter how old you are
a parent-child bond is strong.

We have to do our filial duty
to give her a comfortable life.

What's the matter?

Thank you so much.

I'm grateful for your
generosity.

Don't make too much of it.

Now that I have children,
I know how a parent feels.

My lord?

Yes?

Did you get a response
from Yamagata?

It hasn't changed.

She has no intention of
coming to Sendai.

Does Lady Higashi still
hold a grudge?

No... She admonished
my messenger saying

now that Uncle is gone,
she has to honor his will

and act as Iechika's guardian.

Is that so?

That must be Mother's
only reason for living.

I am sorry.

I was insensitive to
your feelings

and was thinking only
of my mother.

That's fine.

Your happiness is
my happiness.

I don't deserve it.

How long has it been
since you came to Yonezawa?

It's thirty-five years.

Is that so?

For thirty-five years you
couldn't go home,

wasn't at your father's
deathbed,

and spent all your days
in service to me.

The least I can do is to
have you see your mother.

Will I see my mother?

You shall. Look forward
to that day.

Are you sending Mother
to Edo?

I can't do that.

Your mother is old.

She has a heart condition
and is in bed.

Don't worry. We have good
doctors in Sendai.

I've ordered the ascetic
to offer special prayers for her.

I'm sure she will get better.

Could you please
send me to Sendai?

I would like to nurse her.

A warrior lord's wife must
remain in Edo.

I know that. But if something
happens to Mother...

Wait until summer.

Summer?

The retired shogun is still
wary of me.

He thinks I may rally
the Christian

and go over to the
Osaka side.

He will be even more
suspicious

if I send you to Sendai now.

If you remain in Edo,

wouldn't the retired shogun
and the shogun rest easy?

I will shortly take my retainers
and head for Echigo.

Echigo?

It's the shogunate's orders.

I must help construct
the castle

that will be Sir Tadateru's
resident castle.

Sir Tadateru is a devout
Christian which is banned.

As his father-in-law I have
been ordered

to admonish him,
make him renounce

and contain him in
Takada Castle.

How trying...

The shogunate
is testing me to see

whether I will lead
Sir Tadateru and rebel

or show loyalty to the
shogunate by containing him.

What will you do?

I must not be hasty
and act recklessly.

Right now, I need to regain
the retired shogun's trust.

I agree.

That's why I'm asking you
to wait until summer.

If it's clear I am loyal
to the Tokugawa

he will permit me to
send you to Sendai.

I understand.

Reporting.

What is it?

Sirs Shigezane and Kojuro

are waiting for you,
my lord.

Sorry to keep
you waiting.

What's this special request?

Yes...

What's the matter,
Kojuro?

Are you in low spirits?

That is not the case.

Then are you ill?

I have fainting spells and
I'm hard of hearing.

You're too young to
act old.

We have to leave shortly
for Echigo.

I am sorry, my lord.

It's fine. Take time to
recuperate

then come later.

Kojuro wants to retire.

What?

Please give me permission.

Although I was determined
to accompany you

the doctor believes this
illness is serious.

So after much consideration,

I think the only recourse
is for me to retire.

What are you saying?

Without you I am nothing.

I am honored, sir.

You and Shigezane
have supported me

since I was little.

I have depended on
both of you.

I can't function without
my right hand man.

I agree with that.

However, Kojuro is
older than us

and he says he's exhausted
all his energy.

I think a special dispensation
is in order

so that he can serve you
at a leisurely pace.

But I need Kojuro's wisdom

to control the hot-blooded
Sir Tadateru.

Then I have the perfect
candidate for you.

Perfect candidate?

It's Kojuro's heir.

- You mean Samon?
- Yes, sir.

He's still very young.

He's composed and
cool-headed.

He also excels in scholarship
and martial arts.

We've summoned him here.
I ask that you see him.

Samon.
Come here.

I am honored to
make your acquaintance.

Let me remind you.

In his first battle at
Shiroishi Castle

Samon was the first to
kill an enemy

and you rewarded him
with a fine horse.

I know that.

Raise you head, Samon.

Doesn't he look like
the young Kojuro?

No, he has even more
character than Kojuro.

That's too much praise.

It's not.

If you let Samon inherit

and order him to
accompany you to Echigo

he will be of great
use to you.

I order Kojuro to
accompany me.

- You can't, my lord.
- It must be Kojuro.

- You're unreasonable.
- Unreasonable?

What's the use of taking
an invalid?

Fool. I'm taking Samon
to Echigo.

- What did you say?
- Don't you get it?

Not at all.

Samon may head
the Katakura clan.

However, he must change
his name to

Kojuro Shigetsuna Katakura.

Kojuro Shigetsuna Katakura?

That's right.

I'm taking that Kojuro.

- My lord
- Give up, Shigezane?

You're taking Kojuro's
namesake.

Thank you for this
arrangement.

I happily accept.

My son is inexperienced
so please take care of him.

Hey, Samon...
no Kojuro.

Thank your lord.

I am extremely honored

that you would give me
such consideration.

I wear to the God of War

I will obey your orders
and swear allegiance

to the Date for life
in my father's place.

So be it.

Take Bicchu as
your retired name.

Kagetsuna Katakura
Lord of Bicchu.

Thank you, sir.

This is a happy day.

Although I'm in
the lord's presence,

I will give you a present.

Come here.

This is Hadakosode.

It is a sword given to
Lord Tanemune by the emperor.

When my father Sanemoto
was adopted by the Uesugi

he was given it as
a memento.

You mustn't.

You can't give
such a venerable sword

to a youngster like my son.

How dare you call him
a youngster!

Since he's succeeded you,

from this day forward
he is a castle lord.

However...

Are you saying you won't
accept my present?

I defer to you.

It's all right.

I don't have a child
to succeed me.

I will look after it.

Look after it?

This honorable sword

is the spirit of the brave
warrior that you are.

So I want to repay you
by becoming

the bravest warrior
in the Date clan.

Until then I will take charge
of the sword

and when I fulfill my
greatest ambition

I will accept the sword
as my own.

I see.

Well said.

Don't forget that promise.

Take Shigezane's wishes
to heart

and devote yourself
to your pursuit.

April 1, Masamune
left for Echigo.

It took 14 days over
Fuefuki Pass in Shinshu,

to arrive at the construction
site of Takada Castle.

During his journey

Masamune composed
the following poem.

Among the summer trees

are those flowers blooming
on Usui Pass.

Among the summer trees.

are those flowers blooming
on Usui Pass.

According to
our lord's letter,

it rains for days there

and the castle construction
isn't going well.

He must be having
a hard time.

If the construction is delayed
the shogun will be displeased.

No. On the contrary
our lord scored a coup.

He persuaded Sir Tadateru
to write an oath

to obey the shogunate's
order banning Christianity.

Then Sister renounced
her Christian faith?

Yes.

I can't believe it.
She was so devout.

Young Lord, you must
not say that.

If the town magistrate hears,

it could bring down
the Date clan.

I know.

Listen well.

Edo is the shogun's city.

The shogun Sir Hidetada is now

the minister of the right
of the first order.

Princess Kazuko will be
the emperor's wife.

In this day and age if
the Date heir

is heard to disparage
the shogunate,

our lord's efforts
will be for naught.

Please please be careful.

You're a coward,
Shigezane.

What?

I heard you feared nothing
when you were young.

That was fine then.

But now, the Date clan
steers the country.

-�Steers the country?
- That's right.

If we make a mistake
steering,

not only our clan but
the country will sink.

The more a warrior lord
becomes important

the more care
he must observe.

Shigezane.

Will Father forsake
the Toyotomi clan?

That I don't know.

Are you satisfied that
the powerful Masamune Date

has to walk one step behind
the Tokugawa?

Isn't he just following
the Tokugawa mother ship?

Hidemune.

Your father is a proud warrior.
He is not a follower.

Refrain from making
haughty pronouncements

when you are unschooled
and unknowledgeable.

Did I annoy you?

Blindly causing trouble
is not wise.

Know that everything is in
Buddha's hand

and you can't always
have your way.

Forgive me if I offended you.

But when Father was 24,
he conquered all of Oshu

and had an audience with
the taiko in Odawara.

I am now 24 but have not
had any meritorious deeds

and idling away my time.

All I want is to have Father
order me to war

so I can fight.

Don't be too eager.

This is your time to learn
to be a good leader.

I want to know what
makes for a good leader.

It's a merciful heart.

To be considerate
of your vassals

and to love your people.

Your mother is correct.

If people hold you in high esteem
the world will come to you.

Shigezane.
Don't say that.

Edo is the shogun's town.

You got me there.

July.

When Takada Castle
almost finished

an alarming situation
was developing

in Osaka Castle where
Hideyori Toyotomi reigned.

Rumor was spreading that

Osaka Castle

there was a curse on
Ieyasu Tokugawa

inscribed into a temple bell
donated by the Toyotomi clan.

It is inexcusable that
they would make

false claims about the
temple bell inscription.

How dare they!

However, not only
the chief vassals

but even the lowly
samurai are furious.

The situation is serious.

How ridiculous.

We are the ones
who should be furious.

Katsumoto.

Where is this curse
supposed to be?

First, the four characters
kokka ankou.

Kokka ankou?

They say the character
for Ieyasu (ka and kou)

have been split in two.

That's such a distortion.

The second if the phrase
kunshin horaku shison inshou.

They say it means
Toyotomi is the ruler

and will enjoy the prosperity
of their descendants.

That's fine.

Ieyasu is Toyotomi's
retainer.

Third is tougeisogetsu
seisou shayou.

They've decided it means
Kanto is in the shadow

and Osaka is the sun.

Did you explain this to the
Kyoto governor, Sir Katagiri?

Of course. I told them it
was forced and far-fetched.

But they were not satisfied

and want to investigate
Priest Seikan who

inscribed the words so we
should send him to Sunpu.

In other words,

the retired shogun
is attempting

to confiscate Osaka Castle
by making false accusations.

Insolence. Osaka Castle
is the resident castle

the taiko gave to Hideyori.

I won't let an ingrate like
Ieyasu have it.

I agree with you.

This is where we make
our stand.

If we show weakness now,

it will haunt us for
for generations.

Sir Harunaga.

Why don't we send
a skilled assassin to Sunpu

and kill that old geezer.

That's too risky.

If we fail, it will mean war.

That's just what I hope for.

When the time comes,

we'll gather lords
who are loyal to Toyotomi

and amass a huge army
in Osaka castle.

We'll shower mercenaries
with gold and silver

invite them into the castle

and embark on a revenge
battle for Mitsunari Ishida.

Please give me some time.

What do you intend to do?

I will take my life and

find out the Tokugawa's
true intentions.

I'll leave it up to you.

Toyotomi's long-time vassal
Katsumoto Katagiri

went to Sunpu hoping
for a reconciliation

but was sent away
without an audience.

Reporting.

Sir Yukimura Sanada is here.

Oh, Yukimura.
Come closer.

Katsumoto.

Isn't there any way to
appease the Tokugawa?

What can I do?

Sir Honda suggested
two course of action.

One, that your highness
agrees to forced relocation.

Forced relocation?

Meaning leave the castle?

Yes.

How dare he!

Now we know what
Ieyasu is really thinking.

And the other?

That we immediately let go
all the ronins we recently hired.

That's out of the question.

They're trying to emasculate
Osaka Castle.

We can't agree to either.

Promptly reject them
in the taiko's name.

I have a third idea.

A third?

It is extremely regrettable
but bearing the unbearable,

I ask that you personally
go to Edo.

What?

Have an audience with
Shogun Hidetada

and plead for reconciliation.

Are you out of your mind?

Needs must when
the devil drives.

The Toyotomi are master
to the Tokugawa clan.

I could agree to meeting
Sir Hidetada in Osaka,

but our lord go down to Edo?
That's against protocol.

Sir Hidetada is our lord's
father-in-law.

Since he is, he shouldn't
treat his son-in-law shabbily.

Then it can't be helped.

Please consider going
as his representative.

Sir Katagiri.
What did you say?

It is for the security
of the Toyotomi clan.

- I beg you to consider.
- Silence!

You expect me to
be a hostage?

If not, the Tokugawa army
will attack

and Toyotomi will be
destroyed.

Destroyed?

I won't hear it.

Those are the facts.

One moment.

I don't agree with what
Sir Katagiri is saying.

What do you mean?

Advising leaving Osaka Castle
and ousting the ronins

are not things
a vassal should say.

It's not I who's saying that.

It's what the Tokugawa
are saying.

I hope you're not
in collusion with Ieyasu.

How dare you accuse me.

You're just a ronin.

You're right.
I am a ronin.

However, now that I've come
to pay my debt to Toyotomi

no one is more loyal than I.

It's not just me

but all the ronins who's here
with their former vassals,

Morichika Chosokabe,
Katsunaga Mori

Matabi Goto, Daiemon Ban
Bizen Kyogoku and others...

all fierce warriors.

When we are all united
to meet

the hated Tokugawa head on,

and make good on our
long standing grudge,

you, Sir Katagiri are urging
surrender.

Not surrender,
reconciliation.

You are a coward.

- What?
-�Or else you are a traitor.

How presumptuous, Yukimura.

It is you who are disloyal
who harms the Toyotomi.

You may leave.

You may leave.

I am talking to you
Katsumoto Katagiri.

My lord?
Please do not go to war.

I said leave.

Yukimura.
Approach.

Can we win a war
with Tokugawa?

It all depends on what
we do from now on.

What do you mean?

First, we have to hoard supplies
in preparation for a siege.

Buy as much rice as you can
regardless of price.

We need at least
200,000 barrels.

Two hundred thousand!

Next, we have to renovate
all our forts in a hurry.

We're already on that.

The rest depends on
who comes to our aid.

If those friendly to
the Toyotomi,

Sirs Shimazu, Kuroda,
Fukushima, Hachisuka,

Asano and especially
Masamune Date side with us

then our victory is assured.

We've already sent
secret envoys to them.

And their reply?

They are all waiting to see
which way the wind blows.

If we make our resolve clear,

I'm sure they will reply
in the affirmative.

October. With Yukimura and
the hawk faction in control

they began preparations
for war.

Ieyasu Tokugawa also sent
a call to arms

to his various warrior lords.

Masamune received
the news in Sendai.

On his way,

he visited Shiroishi Castle
where Lord Bicchu

Kagetsuna Katakura
convalescing.

The palsy has rendered
my husband's limbs useless.

We apologize profusely
for not greeting you properly.

That snot a problem.
Relax.

Thank you, sir.

Rejoice,
Kagetsuna and Tsuta.

You have a good son.

As Shigezane said

his wisdom and courage
exceeds even yours.

Thank you.

He's very knowledgeable
about castle construction

and he showed his mettle
in Echigo.

Sir Tadateru became
very fond of him

and he would often
summon Kojuro

and had sumo bouts and
chess games with him,

just like they were brothers.

Be aware of who you are.

Yes, sir.

I thought I had
good vassals

but Tadamune is even
more fortunate than I.

As long as we have Kojuro
Katakura the Date is secure.

My lord.

My husband would like to
transfer the Katakura vassals

in your presence.

As you wish.

Kojuro. Approach.

The names of an army of
1,200 men are all inscribed here.

I acknowledge receipt.

You do know that this battle
standard is a Katakura treasure.

Your father's sister
gave this to him

so his fame would resound
like the temple bell.

I gladly accept it.

It's been through a lot...

Fourteen major battles,
numerous skirmishes...

Kagetsuna fought all the
battles at my side.

That is why I regret not
going with you.

But Kojuro will be with me
instead.

Then think of Kojuro as me

and order him to be
the vanguard army.

All right. I will make sure
he distinguishes himself.

I am honored.

Kojuro. Don't ever forget
your debt to the lord.

I won't, Father.

I will work hard to uphold
the Katakura name.

Clear the room.

We want to talk in private.
You may go.

Yes, sir.

You worked hard.

This hand protected me.

I don't deserve this.

My lord.

Osaka sent a letter...

How do you know that?

You've always had
second sight.

What will you do?

I wonder.

Refuse in no uncertain terms.

It's too early for that.

Osaka Castle is the strongest
fortress in Japan.

They have tremendous wealth

and are amassing ronin
warriors every day.

The Spanish Armada
may arrive in time.

You can't depend on
things from overseas.

So Ieyasu will win?

Yes.

This once, be faithful.

How large is the Date army?

If we include the 4,000
in Edo, 18,000 men.

If we count
the Echigo forces...

The Echigo forces are
extremely unreliable.

Do not request
to fight alongside them.

My son-in-law is
raring to go.

That temperament
will be his downfall.

He won't be allowed to
join the fight with Osaka.

Use the Osaka battle

to regain
the retired shogun's trust.

Always put the shogun first.

The battle will end
very soon.

What?

The Osaka force will ask
for a reconciliation.

Because he loves
Princess Sen

the retired shogun will not
push too hard.

Then what happens?

Another battle will ensue.

Next year, or the next...

Give your all to that battle.

The Spanish Armada may
be in time for that.

Kojuro.

I'm tired.

Lie down.

Want some water?

I'd like... some sake.

Masamune arrived at
Edo Castle on October 17.

After an audience with
the shogun Hidetada

he was ordered to be
the vanguard army

in a battle to defeat
Osaka forces.

On the other hand,
Tadateru Matsudaira

who arrived eagerly
from Echigo

was left to
guard Edo Castle.

November 19,

the winter siege
of Osaka began.

The Toyotomi forces holed up
in the castle numbered 96,000.

The Tokugawa forces surrounding
the castle numbered 194,000.

Mother.

The castle is surrounded.

Don't be discouraged.

Osaka Castle is invincible.

It will never fall.

If they attack we will
repulse them

and wait for
reinforcements.

They will not arrive.

What are you saying?

Masamune Date sided
with our enemy and

Masanori Fukushima
remains in Edo.

Traitors.

Do they mean to repay
the taiko with ingratitude?

The Asano Kuroda and Shimazu
are all sitting on the sidelines.

They must think
we are at a disadvantage.

What about you?

Do you think we have
a chance to win?

I think you should send
a messenger to Ieyasu

to ask for reconciliation.

That's laughable.

The Toyotomi will not bow
to Ieyasu.

We're not surrendering.
We're offering peace.

This is not like you.

Hideyori, don't tell me
you too are willing to

take orders from Ieyasu?

That's all up to you.

If I choose this castle
as my grave,

I will be obeying the taiko's
dying wish.

What's happening?

What's that sound?

The enemy is shooting
cannons at the castle keep.

Guard them.

What's going on?

It's dangerous
to be here.

Go back.

Another hit.

I see plumes of smoke.

So this is the power
of the Dutch cannon.

It is indeed a country
destroying cannon.