Series synopsis
Samurai Warriors, also known as 戦国無双 is a Japanese animation war & politics action & adventure television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on January 12, 2015. It ended on March 30, 2015. It stars Takeshi Kusao, Daisuke Ono, Yuko Nagashima and Tomokazu Sugita.
In late 16th century, the era of civil war that tore Japan over two centuries is nearing its end and the regional warlords who survived the bloodsheds are ready for a final showdown. In the battlefield where your best ally turns out to be your worst enemy, only the shrewdest can come out alive.
Premise
In late 16th century, the era of civil war that tore Japan over two centuries is nearing its end and the regional warlords who survived the bloodsheds are ready for a final showdown. In the battlefield where your best ally turns out to be your worst enemy, only the shrewdest can come out alive.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Takeshi Kusao as Yukimura Sanada (voice)
- Daisuke Ono as Nobuyuki Sanada (voice)
- Yuko Nagashima as kunoichi
- Tomokazu Sugita as katou kiyomasa
- Nobuyuki Hiyama as masamune date
- Shinichi Yamada as sakon shima
- Hideo Ishikawa as hideyoshi toyotomi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 12, 2015 | March 30, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Greatest Cherry Blossom in Japan It's the Warring States period. Many a warrior dream of unifying Japan. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, on the verge of realizing that dream, takes a massive army led by Ishida Mitsunari to surround Odawara Castle, currently being defended by Hojo Ujiyasu. |
January 12, 2015 |
| 2 |
Inubushi's Departure The death of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, ruler of Japan, plunges the world into turmoil yet again. Mitsunari Ishida tries to protect the Toyotomi clan by opposing Tokugawa, the strongest faction, but his behavior only causes misunderstandings and further isolates him. |
January 19, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Siege of Ueda Castle Having learned of Mitsunari Ishida's taking up arms, Ieyasu Tokugawa decides to march his massive army to take him on at Sekigahara. Nobuyuki Sanada, who had parted with his brother Yukimura in the lead-up to this event, would have to join the fray as part of a unit separate from Ieyasu's, and under the control of his son Hidetada. |
January 26, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 12, 2015 |
| Last aired | March 30, 2015 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |