Original subtitles

"l fought 134 times."

"l fought 134 times."

Takeda Shingen's 53 years of life...

saw constant fighting from morning to night.

At the same time,

Shingen was devoted to civil engineering projects,

such as flood control and irrigation,

building what is known as Shingen's dikes.

He also fostered gold mining and established "Koushu Laws."

Shingen managed both Kai and Shinano with very modern ideas.

Shingen was busy with battles and building two countries,

but his personal life was very lonely.

He had conflicts with his father, his wife Sanjo,

and his 1st son Yoshinobu, as well as with tuberculosis,

and his 1st son Yoshinobu, as well as with tuberculosis, for which there was no cure.

for which there was no cure.

However, now his great sacrifice and effort...

is going to make Takeda Shingen's dream a reality.

Even if misfortune is awaiting me tomorrow...

Even if misfortune is awaiting me tomorrow... I am going to live!

I am going to live!

Takeda Shingen

Episode 49: "lllusionary Kyoto"

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

Kosaka Danjo MURAKAMl HlROAKl

Takeda Nobukado SHlNOZUKA MASARU

Hara Masatane OKUMURA SElTARO

Baba Nobuharu MlKl RYOSUKE

Tokugawa leyasu NAKAMURA HASHlNOSUKE

Yanada Masatsuna KAWARAZAKl KENZO

Ichikawa Daisuke DAlMON MASAAKl

Ashikaga Yoshiaki lCHlKAWA DANZO

Abe Katsutomi SATO KEl

Yamagata Masakage SHlNODA SABURO

Takeda Nobutora HlRA MlKlJlRO

Producer: Murakami Satoshi

Director: Shigemitsu Yukihiko

My son Harunobu had planned to march west...

after taking Noda Castle,

but collapsed right before reaching Owari.

Pardon me. Dr. Kenmotsu has arrived.

Send him in.

How is he?

He is gravely ill.

It is my opinion that he is no longer capable...

of traveling with the army.

We can't move him?

No.

I understand. You may leave.

What should we do?

Now that Noda Castle has been defeated,

if we do not move on, it will raise suspicion.

However, we cannot proceed without the lord.

My brother has actually left me instructions...

to work together with Lord Katsuyori,

and proceed on to Kyoto should anything happen to him.

So, it wouldn't matter if the enemy learns that he is ill?

No. I will act as his "kagemusha" (substitute)...

to deceive the enemy.

Lord Nobukado.

You may succeed in deceiving the enemy;

however, without his lordship's presence in Kyoto,

everything will come to nothing.

If we work together, anything is possible.

Father probably ordered us to move on to Kyoto...

with that in mind.

Father's ultimate desire was to rule the nation.

I want to proceed to Kyoto regardless of expenses...

and plant the Takeda flag in Kyoto for him.

Since we left Kai 3 months ago,

our army has been carried by a momentum...

as it took Mikawa and Noda Castle.

We won't be able to duplicate this.

I recommend that we proceed according to our lord's wishes.

If we cannot move my father,

we can transport him on by palanquin.

We will tell our soldiers that a high-ranking priest...

accompanies us on our journey to Kyoto.

That's an excellent idea.

I realize that this may not be in order,

but I am against the army proceeding.

With our lord gravely ill,

my mind will not be on fighting.

Like Lord Katsuyori said,

anything is possible if we stand united.

Our lord probably desired the same.

We worked together under Lord Katsuyori's command...

to capture Noda Castle.

The lord collapsed when that was achieved.

He was probably relieved.

However, don't you think the next thing we should do...

is to return our lord safely to Kai?

Rather than fighting for Kyoto,

he should recuperate by seeing Kai's mountains.

What? Ashikaga Yoshiaki refused my offer?

Yes.

Did you mention he will have my son Kimyomaru as hostage?

Yes, I did.

But, the Shogun showed no sign of desiring reconciliation.

Who got him that position anyway?!

Did you make contact with the court?

Yes.

Have them send an envoy to Yoshiaki.

Ishikawa.

How is Shingen doing?

He is still at Noda Castle.

Then instruct leyasu to attack the Takeda from behind.

Ishikawa.

If anything should happen to me, go to Kyoto,

take Yoshiaki's head, and set fire to Nijo Castle.

Nijo Castle and Shogun Yoshiaki are both of my making.

They won't outlive me. Understand?

I vow to eradicate them by any means.

Why... is the army at a standstill?

There is nothing more to fear in Mikawa.

Move the army westward as quickly as possible.

Hurry!

Don't let me stop you.

I will wait for our army to reach Kyoto from here.

My brother desires us to go to Kyoto.

He says he will wait here at this temple...

for the day we arrive in Kyoto.

I bring this for discussion again.

With my son Harunobu gravely ill,

With my son Harunobu gravely ill, his vassals had no choice but to look ahead for their future.

his vassals had no choice but to look ahead for their future.

To proceed to Kyoto or to retreat...

his men debated far into the night and so intently,

that dawn came unnoticed.

Hamamatsu Castle

Reporting. The Takeda army has left Noda Castle.

So they are finally attacking Owari.

It seems that way. What should we do?

We have no choice but to see how things fare.

Our army is no match for so large an army.

However, Lord Oda tells us to attack their rear.

Takeda soldiers still remain at Noda Castle and Futamata Castle.

How do we attack them from behind?

Even if we did,

we would be like a mosquito biting a big tiger's rear.

Our main objective now is to protect our castle.

When the Oda and Takeda armies fight,

each will decrease in military strength.

We can attack them from behind then.

Reporting. The Takeda army left Noda Castle early today!

Does it seem like Tokugawa leyasu...

has attacked the Takeda from behind?

Not at all!

Takeda Shingen is a reliable man.

So he is starting to move again.

Yes.

Send messengers to Asai and Asakura informing them...

that I will be going to battle.

Nobunaga, the Court's enemy, must be destroyed.

Nobunaga, the Court's enemy, must be destroyed. Order them to attack him at the same time as I do.

Order them to attack him at the same time as I do.

Oda Nobunaga is like a trapped rat.

There is nothing to hesitate about.

One more thing...

Shingen's father, Nobutora,

Iies sick at the lmadegawa's home.

Inform him that Shingen will soon arrive in Kyoto.

It may lengthen his life by a day.

What are you doing?!

Forgive me!

Where is Takeda Shingen now?!

My Lord...

My Lord... Hurry up!

Hurry up!

The Takeda army is not headed this way!

They are moving towards Nagashino Castle!

Nagashino Castle?

Yes.

Why are they going there?

We still don't know.

Reporting. The Takeda army has entered Nagashino Castle!

Isn't that his main army?

Another army must be approaching our borders!

No. All 30,000 soldiers entered Nagashino Castle!

Something is wrong...

Why isn't he heading for my province?

Why is he retreating?

Mikawa, Nagashino Castle

Let's remain here at Nagashino Castle for awhile...

and observe his condition.

How will we explain this to our lord?

He desires to see our army proceed to Kyoto.

When he realizes this is Nagashino Castle,

he will be most upset.

Then, what do you suggest?

Shall we say we advanced as he ordered...

and that we have arrived at Owari's Gifu Castle?

I am wondering how we can curb his anger.

He may already know.

When there's a respite, I will tell him honestly.

If he desires that we move on to Kyoto,

we can head in that direction again.

In the meantime, Father can rest here at Nagashino Castle.

I will lead the army in the attack...

to bring judgment on Oda Nobunaga.

That is another story.

Is it?

We ignored my father's request and came here.

The reason was that this castle was easier to defend...

and that Father could rest better.

But, going to Kyoto not only complies with Father's request,

but with the Shogun's desire to bring peace...

and order to the nation.

Should we let personal matters take priority?

It is our duty to get to Kyoto.

Correct.

Let us pray for our lord's recovery first.

Going to Kyoto can wait until our lord regains his health.

As I have repeatedly mentioned,

As I have repeatedly mentioned, we should return to Kai and await his recovery.

we should return to Kai and await his recovery.

We can make another attempt later on.

More than the nation, our lord is more important.

We have retreated 2 ri (4.88 miles) from Noda Castle.

Nonetheless, for a spirited army to retreat before the enemy's eyes,

suspicions will be around not only in the Oda and Tokugawa camps,

but in ours as well.

We must do something before rumors begin.

You are right.

You must detest seeing my face,

since I was the cause of Heigo's death.

I am aware of it. But, listen to me anyway.

I longed for many years to avenge my father.

I always hoped for a battle...

I always hoped for a battle... so I could get my revenge.

so I could get my revenge.

I'd be avenging my father with every head I take.

But, that caused Heigo's death.

Nothing you say will bring Heigo back.

Besides, you have nothing to feel guilty about.

Heigo doesn't need to go to battle anymore,

or worry about starving.

He is in heaven.

Maybe this is the happiest moment for him.

Perhaps I should thank you for sending him to heaven.

When I get back from this battle,

I will cast aside my sword and become a monk.

Heigo opened my eyes.

This is what I wanted to say.

I will pray for Heigo's soul for the rest of my life.

Reporting!

The Takeda army shows no sign of moving from Nagashino!

What is going on inside the castle?

It is very quiet.

Reporting!

As of this morning, we haven't seen any signs...

of the Takeda army at the Mikawa border.

They took Noda Castle on the 10th.

After putting their troops back in order,

they left for Nagashino Castle on the 17th.

Today is the 20th.

As rumored earlier, Takeda Shingen may be ill.

To remain 3 days without movement after retreating to Nagashino,

seems too odd to be a strategy.

Ichikawa. Get ready to set out for battle.

Something is occurring within the Takeda army.

We will use this opportunity to take Omi! Hurry!

Very good, My Lord!

Request reconciliation with the Shogun again.

If he still refuses,

threaten him that we will burn Kyoto to the ground.

Go to Nagashino Castle.

Find out what is going on with the Takeda.

If Takeda Shingen is ill,

the nation is just as good as mine!

Now hurry!

Takeda Shingen. Go back into the mountains!

You are not suitable for Kyoto!

For one month, my son Harunobu battled his illness.

But, there were no signs of recovery,

and his army remained at Nagashino Castle.

Meanwhile, Oda Nobunaga swiftly conquered Omi,

set the city of Kyoto in flames,

and besieged Nijo Castle where Shogun Ashikaga was.

Takeda Shingen, what are you doing?

Takeda Shingen, what are you doing?

He cannot leave his bed.

Then we must return to Kai quickly!

I beg the same!

What if something should happen here?

Let's speak to Lord Katsuyori tomorrow...

and prepare to return to Kai as soon as possible.

You're right.

Let's return to Kai.

The time has come.

Please come.

I must speak to you.

What's the matter?

What is it?

Are you certain?

What has happened?

Father has come from Kyoto.

Lord Nobutora?

He wants to see my brother.

What a time for him to appear.

He is resting.

It's been 30 years.

How he has changed.

Father.

Harunobu. What are you doing in bed?

What are you doing here?

Father.

Didn't you bring your army out of Kai to take Kyoto?

Kyoto is in flames now.

Shogun Ashikaga is besieged at Nijo Castle.

And, you are lying here at a time like this,

dreaming your life away.

Father. He is very ill! Please be merciful!

I need to speak to him! Excuse yourself.

But...

You ungrateful son! Don't talk back.

Look at you!

The Shogun laments over your irresponsibility...

The Shogun laments over your irresponsibility... and has sent me here.

and has sent me here.

After leaving Suruga and coming to reside in Kyoto,

I have been waiting for your arrival.

But, look at you!

Look at this scar on my face.

Because you didn't follow my orders...

and attack Suruga immediately,

the lmagawa did this to me.

This time, it's the same.

Here, I'm in Kyoto, laying out your path,

but you lie here feigning illness.

After you usurped my position from me,

what have you been doing for 30 years?

Are you still the coward whom I knew?

What are you afraid of at this moment?

You can chase out your father,

but you fear taking charge of the nation?

Your illness stems from your cowardliness.

Get up!

Stand before me again!

You coward!

You ungrateful son!

Get up!

You are a weakling to remain in bed...

while your 80 year old father looks on.

You will never supersede me!

Typical of a coward!

Stop dallying! Hurry up.

Wear your armor and lead them to Kyoto!

Then, stand our Takeda flag at the capital!

The Shogun is powerless!

Step over him. Take the nation's rule.

Are you listening to me? Wake up!

The nation is not in your dreams.

Only the illusion of Kyoto is in your dreams.

Harunobu!

Harunobu, take the nation's rule!

Take the nation...

Father...

This is it.

Our army will return to Kai!

In April, the Takeda army left Nagashino...

to head back to Kai.

Even the Kai soldiers knew of his illness,

and their march was heavy and melancholy.

Kyoto, Chion-in

You did an excellent job!

Shogun Ashikaga is but a light before the wind.

I am honored by your praise.

Reporting. The Takeda army left Nagashino yesterday...

and is headed for lna!

So Takeda Shingen is heading back to Kai?

Well done. Go and get some rest.

Congratulations.

Now all your enemies are gone.

Shingen, the mountain god, is retreating.

His condition is...

Lord!

Lord!

Stop the procession!

My son Harunobu could no longer travel even in a palanquin.

The army was forced to stop at a little village in lna.

Lord...

We will end here for tonight.

To be continued.

To be continued.