Original subtitles

The strongest immediate enemy Shingen would face...

The strongest immediate enemy Shingen would face...

on his march to Kyoto was Tokugawa leyasu.

In order to attack leyasu's Hamamatsu Castle,

there were three routes.

Shingen chose the middle route.

Leaving from Kofu, Shingen's troops traveled...

around Lake Suwa to Takato and then entered lnadani.

The road along the Tenryu River was in a mountainous area,

The road along the Tenryu River was in a mountainous area, but this area had been controlled by Takeda for a long time.

but this area had been controlled by Takeda for a long time.

There were many castles serving as military bases,

and they could get provisions from nearby farming villages,

as well as forage for horses.

For Shingen this was the safest route.

Ida City

From lda City, crossing the Aokuze Pass,

Shingen entered Totomi and seized Futamata Castle.

Shingen entered Totomi and seized Futamata Castle. Meanwhile, Yamagata Masakage used the western route,

Meanwhile, Yamagata Masakage used the western route,

captured ldaira Castle, and put pressure on leyasu.

Shingen then headed for Mikatagahara with 27,000 troops.

On the other hand, leyasu left Hamamatsu Castle with 11,000 men.

Ieyasu was about to get a big lesson from this battle.

Takeda Shingen

Episode 47: "Battle of Mikatagahara"

Screenplay: Tamukai Masatake

Original Story: Nitta Jiro

Music: Yamamoto Naozumi

Original Subtitles TV Network Japan

Transcribed and Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

Narrator: Wakao Ayako

CAST

Takeda Shingen NAKAl KllCHl

Satomi DAlCHl MAO

Oda Nobunaga lSHlBASHl RYO

Eri lKEGAMl KlMlKO

Baba Nobuharu MlKl RYOSUKE

Kosaka Danjo MURAKAMl HlROAKl

Tokugawa leyasu NAKAMURA HASHlNOSUKE

Yanada Masatsuna KAWARAZAKl KENZO

Ichikawa Daisuke DAlMON MASAAKl

Ashikaga Yoshiaki lCHlKAWA SANZO

Tora SASAKl SUMlE

Yamagata Masakage SHlNODA SABURO

Abe Katsutomi SATO KEl

Producer: Murakami Satoshi

Director: Shigemitsu Yukihiko

October 3, 1572 Takeda Army departs Kofu

My son Harunobu turned 52...

when he embarked on his journey to Kyoto.

I hate to grieve over his departure,

but, I only can wish he was feeling better.

But, perhaps this was his fate.

Reporting! Takeda's army of 30,000 men...

has been leaving Kofu one after another!

So, he is finally on his way?

Inform Lord Oda immediately and request his assistance!

Takeda Shingen has left Kofu heading towards Suwa.

He deceived us saying he was ill and made his move!

I would like to express my views.

Even if Takeda Shingen aspires for Kyoto,

he is still not your enemy at this time.

The nation is practically under your rule.

Judging from the number of soldiers and rifles,

and your advantage in position, there is no comparison.

I would also like to say a few words.

Asai Nagamasa, who joined forces with Shingen, is powerless.

The lkko priests are left, but they number 15 to 20,000,

giving a total of 50,000 with Shingen.

Our armies can be pulled from Owari, Mino,

Ise, Omi, Wakasa, and Tanba.

We also have Tokugawa's Totomi and Mikawa.

Our army will then have 80,000 soldiers.

Takeda Shingen can't get past us to get to Kyoto.

Recall Okehazama!

Imagawa Yoshimoto had 24,000 men and I only had 700 to 800 men.

Yet, we took Yoshimoto's head!

Battles are not determined by the count of soldiers.

Besides, we are up against Takeda Shingen.

A man like the God of Mountain himself.

Nobody can predict the outcome.

What a time to move!

If he had postponed it by half a year,

I would have suppressed Asai and Asakura,

and the nation would have undoubtedly been mine!

The fact remains, the mountain has moved.

Takeda's army of 3,000 is heading towards our Yoshida Castle.

Unless we send soldiers to Yoshida Castle,

Unless we send soldiers to Yoshida Castle, ldaira Castle will also be threatened.

Idaira Castle will also be threatened.

Reporting! Takeda's army is going down lna Valley...

to cross Aogare Pass to head for lnui!

He crossed Aogare Pass?

Yes.

The main army is not pursuing Yoshida Castle.

Straight down lna Valley is Futamata Castle!

Inui Castle lord, Amano Kagetsura, is leading him!

Damn Amano! So, he sided with Takeda!

Totomi hasn't been part of us for long.

You must not trust them.

We are concerned with Shingen's motives.

If he overtakes Futamata Castle and gets to the sea,

he could separate Totomi into two...

and break up Kakegawa Castle and Takatenjin Castle.

Then, he will come here after Hamamatsu Castle.

If Yoshida Castle and Futamata Castle are overthrown,

then Hamamatsu Castle will be isolated.

Send soldiers out immediately...

and we will meet them in the vicinity of Futamata Castle.

Otherwise, the Takeda army will come after our throats.

I realize that!

When are the Oda soldiers coming?

Lord Oda has repeatedly said as soon as he can.

And when is that?

Keep sending messengers to Lord Oda!

Once Takeda Shingen appears, it will be too late.

Tell Lord Oda that at this rate,

Mikawa will be defeated. And then, he will be next.

Increase our spies and have them attack here and there...

to delay our foe's moves.

Meanwhile, prepare to protect our castle!

Totomi, lnui Castle

This lnui Castle is very secure.

I complement you on this fine castle.

I am honored.

We don't have much, but please enjoy yourself.

Serve them sake.

I appreciate your loyalty.

I am pleased to have you as a friend in Totomi.

It is an honor for me to be part of the Takeda army.

Please do not hesitate to make any request.

Then, allow me to pour a drink for a friend.

Let's see...

Baba...

Tomorrow morning take 3,000 men...

and head down Futamata Highway towards Futamata Castle.

I will.

The main army will take Shinshu Highway...

and head south towards the sea.

Kakegawa Castle and Takatenjin Castle will see our large army...

and will remain confined in their castles.

We will make a detour and go north to the Futamata Highway,

to join with Baba's army.

Futamata Castle is of strategic importance.

We will surround it from the north and south to isolate them...

from Hamamatsu Castle, and then attack.

Hara...

Inform the Shogun of this.

Tell him Mikawa's Tokugawa leyasu will be overthrown by year-end.

Look!

Takeda Shingen has made his moves.

Every man knows the strength of his army.

Takeda Shingen has left his mountain to head for the seas.

Once he overthrows Mikawa's Tokugawa,

those siding with Nobunaga will give it second thoughts.

What is going on with Uesugi Kenshin?

Hasn't he made his move yet?

He is involved with the Etchu lkko-sect priests.

I doubt if he can make a journey to Kyoto now.

Have Kazusa's Satake come to Kyoto, too.

Tell him how much I am relying on him.

Damn Nobunaga!

He treats me like a figurehead Shogun.

And, he tops it off by pointing out 17 of my faults.

He intends to confine me here at Nijo Castle.

I will show him my power.

Many will come to me if I say I rely on them.

Why is he asking for support before any fighting?!

Relay this to leyasu.

Tell him he is not the only one in battle.

My hands are tied up warding off my enemies.

Who knows what will happen when Shingen appears!

He will have to do the best he can.

I will send my army as soon as possible.

Have him hold up until then.

Also, send a messenger to Uesugi.

Request him to attack Shinano immediately.

Hurry!

I will be leaving.

When Takeda Shingen moves, he has everything calculated.

There is no telling where he will appear.

I must be cautious.

The Takeda army split into two at lnui.

Baba's army proceeded straight to Futamata,

while Harunobu's army went down the Shinshu Highway,

overthrowing castles along the way.

He arrived at Kihara near the sea and set up camp.

Reporting.

If we leave Takeda's army alone,

the spirit of our soldiers will be diminished.

Yoshida Castle was captured.

Idaira Castle should be easily taken.

Before the Takeda attack, have them abandon the castle...

Before the Takeda attack, have them abandon the castle... and gather here at Hamamatsu Castle.

and gather here at Hamamatsu Castle.

I'll be leaving.

We don't know when the Oda army will come to assist us.

Before then, we have our style of fighting.

How about attacking the Takeda camp at Kihara?

We may tremble at the sight of the Takeda,

but we won't know their strength until we fight.

but we won't know their strength until we fight. You have no concept of his power!

You have no concept of his power!

Attacking him is absurd!

Perhaps we should...

My Lord.

We must avoid a battle until the Oda army can assist us.

Who said I would battle?

I want to see how Shingen runs his army.

It is worth the risk.

Honda...

Okubo...

Let's go.

Pardon me. Lord Shingen's army has overthrown Yoshida Castle...

and ldaira Castle, and now has Futamata Castle surrounded.

So they are already in Mikawa.

Our lord is great.

Fumi.

Yes?

Yoshida Castle, ldaira Castle, and then...

Futamata Castle!

Quickly, put it on the map.

But, Futamata Castle has not been overthrown yet.

When our lord surrounds a castle,

it is as good as overthrown.

Fumi. Include Futamata Castle.

Yes.

How is our lord's condition?

He is doing so well, he seems cured of his illness.

Is that right? Is that right?

I was never worried to begin with.

Our lord revives when he is at battle.

He must be up and going by this time.

On the day of the lord's departure,

who was it that wept in worry about his health condition?

That must have been you.

I was praying that morning.

Then, it must have been Chie.

The lord is well.

Nothing is more auspicious.

He must be looking at the skies of Futamata Castle and recalling me.

My son Harunobu had surrounded Futamata Castle,

but was finding it to be impregnable.

He took over a month to capture it.

My Lord. Maybe you should get some rest tonight.

The enemy is not making any moves.

Father...

Leave things to us.

These nightly, icy winds will affect your health.

My illness seems to have disappeared.

Don't worry.

We must overthrow this castle soon.

We are losing time.

I have just returned.

It is indeed a fine castle.

It has cliffs on three sides,

and a dry moat on one side.

Along the west, runs the Tenryu River.

Water is taken from the river with buckets.

So we can't deplete their supply of water?

Right. I sent men to cut the ropes of the buckets,

but they have so many rifles, we can't get near.

I would take 3 months to deplete their provisions.

That's too long.

Father. The "otemon" (Front Gate) is the easiest to attack.

What if we waited until nightfall and attacked?

If we overthrow Futamata Castle,

then we can isolate leyasu's Hamamatsu Castle.

But, there is much ahead.

We can't afford to lose soldiers here.

It seems like a dream that I am going to Kyoto.

I am finding my wife in Kyoto!

That would surprise Mom out of her wits.

Mom's been out of her wits for awhile now.

Then, it will kill her.

By next summer at the latest, we will be in Kyoto.

The Takeda flags will be waving.

Takeda flags waving in Kyoto?

If only Lord Yamamoto Kansuke were alive.

Kosaka.

We can't cut the water supply yet.

I am thinking of attacking the front gate.

The moon won't be out on this cloudy night.

Will you instigate it?

I will.

I'll be relying on you.

Keep the noise down.

My father's enemy, come out quickly!

Calm down.

Everyone gets excited in their first battle.

Let me be the first to attack.

What's the matter?

Get down!

Don't stand up!

Retreat!

Heigo!

Heigo!

Retreat!

Heigo!

Hang on to me!

Heigo!

Kanichi! Retreat!

Heizo...

Mother...

Heigo!

What are you doing?!

Heigo is dead!

Hurry!

Please find them good brides.

I beg of you.

Yes. I won't let them do anything wrong.

Heizo and Heigo are hard workers.

I beg of you.

Let them find good brides in Kyoto.

One month later, Futamata Castle was captured.

Then they headed for Hamamatsu Castle.

Welcome!

I am Sakuma Nobumori.

I am Hirate Hirohide.

I thank you for coming to help with your 3,000 men.

Lord Oda Nobunaga ordered us to serve you well...

against Takeda Shingen. We are pleased to be at your service.

I am ever grateful.

The Takeda army comes from a mountainous area...

and move like a herd of wild boars,

making their moves unpredictable.

I would benefit from Lord Oda's assistance,

who is unmatched in resources and strategy.

I look forward to destroying Takeda Shingen.

I am unworthy, but will happily assist!

Reporting! The Takeda army left Futamata this morning...

and is heading this way.

I thought he was pursuing Hamamatsu Castle,

but another army comes attacking Mino,

and captures lwamura Castle.

He intends to surround me.

Iwamura Castle's Lord Toyama Kageto's wife is my aunt.

Yet the enemy commander Akiyama Nobutomo...

has made her his concubine.

Someday...

Someday...

I will massacre the Takeda army!

Reporting!

Takeda Shingen has left Futamata Castle...

and is heading toward Hamamatsu Castle!

Takeda Shingen...

come closer to me.

I'll kill you!

December 22 Mikatagahara

Reporting!

There is no movement at Hamamatsu Castle.

It seems they are awaiting our arrival.

Then, let's forget Hamamatsu Castle and head for Owari.

But, My Lord.

Lord Oda has sent men to support Hamamatsu Castle,

and 20,000 soldiers are waiting inside the castle.

They will attack our army from behind.

If Tokugawa leyasu does nothing and we cross in front of it,

the Mikawa will forsake leyasu once and for all.

Ieyasu must realize that situation.

Shortly, he will probably come running out of the castle.

We will crush them at that point!

If he doesn't appear, we will keep moving forward.

Look over there.

You can see the army between the trees.

Soon the enemy will surround this castle.

Prepare to protect the castle.

My Lord. Before they surround us,

we will show them the Tokugawa power.

Please give me permission.

We can show them our power at any time.

Be patient.

That's strange...

They are not surrounding us.

He is passing right on by.

I can't forgive him!

He is ignoring me!

If he quietly passes in front of me...

without my putting up any resistance, If he quietly passes in front of me...

without my putting up any resistance,

without my putting up any resistance, Tokugawa leyasu will be the laughingstock of the town.

Tokugawa leyasu will be the laughingstock of the town.

Prepare to leave!

He has a large army! Please reconsider!

What are you talking about? Follow my orders!

I, Tokugawa leyasu, do not fear Takeda Shingen!

Let's go!

Has leyasu gone mad?

Attack them like a landslide!

The enemy commander is there!

Let's take Tokugawa leyasu's head!

What happened to my army?

Nobody is around!

Hirate is dead.

How dare you! Our lord is missing!

My Lord!

Get me an artist!

Hurry up and get me an artist!

Tokugawa leyasu barely escaped.

Upon his return, he had an artist paint him.

This is the painting.

For the rest of his life, it was hung to his right,

and reminded him never to act foolishly.

And then, as if nothing had happened,

the Takeda army left Mikatagahara.

They had lost less than 100 men,

but the Tokugawa had lost 1,000 men.

What?

Defeated at Mikatagahara?

Takeda Shingen defeated the leyasu and Nobunaga armies!

For my son Harunobu,

the victory at Mikatagahara allowed him to forget his illness.

We will end here for tonight.

To be continued.

To be continued.