Original subtitles

The decisive Battle of Kawanakajima...

was the greatest of Takeda Shingen's life.

Using a "woodpecker" strategy,

he counted on fog coming that morning.

The Uesugi army was entrenched at Mt. Saijo.

Tension among the troops mounted as they prepared for an all-out war.

This stand-still continued for 20 days.

To break the stalemate,

Shingen divided his troops into two groups.

One group circled behind the Uesugi headquarters in Mt. Saijo,

Iike a woodpecker driving out an insect.

The other group moved to Hachiman Plain to create a pincer movement.

But Uesugi Masatora was a genius and saw through this strategy.

Battle Formations

Battle formations can decide whether you win or lose.

Based on reconnaissance in the fog,

Uesugi decided to use a winding wheel formation,

which was advantageous for attacking.

On the other hand, Shingen used a crane wing formation,

which was suitable for either offense or defense...

against an invisible enemy.

Shingen, who didn't know his "woodpecker" strategy was foreseen by Uesugi,

entered the Battle of Kawanakajima in a dense fog.

Takeda Shingen

Episode 28: "Battle of Kawanakajima" (Part 2)

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

Uesugi Masatora (Kagetora) SHlBATA KYOHEl

Takeda Yoshinobu TSUTSUMl SHlNlCHl

Takeda Nobushige WAKAMATSU TAKESHl

Eri lKEGAMl KlMlKO

Hara Toratane SHlSHlDO JO

Obu Toramasa KODAMA KlYOSHl

Baba Nobuharu MlKl RYOSUKE

Obu Saburobei SHlNODA SABURO

Kasuga Danjo MURAKAMl HlROAKl

Okuma Tomohide KATSUNO HlROSHl

Sanada Yukitaka HASHlZUME lSAO

Murakami Yoshikiyo KAMlJO TSUNEHlKO

Naoe Sanetsuna UTSUl KEN

Yamamoto Kansuke NlSHlDA TOSHlYUKl

Producer: Murakami Satoshi

Director: Shigemitsu Yukihiko

September 10, 1561

My son Harunobu left Kaizu Castle that night...

and made camp at Hachiman Plain.

Uesugi Masatora was encamped at Mt. Saijo,

between Hachiman Plain and the Chikuma River.

Meanwhile, Obu, Kosaka, Baba, and Sanada were...

climbing up the back hills of Mt. Saijo.

They were not aware of the fighting...

that was already taking place.

Heizo.

Run up the mountains. Don't ever look back.

I'm not going.

Unless you inform them, we will lose this battle.

Listen to my orders.

This is my keepsake. Now go.

Don't you understand?

I can't move. You have to go.

Otherwise, Heigo and your mother will die.

Do you want that?

Now, go!

I will come back for you after I inform them.

Please wait for me.

Heizo.

I'll be relying on you.

Just find the man who got away!

Kinu... Kanichi...

Reporting.

A man called Heizo is here with urgent news.

Heizo? Bring him here immediately.

Heizo.

What's wrong?

The enemy is aware of our movements.

The campfires were set to deceive us.

Reporting. The enemy's camp is empty!

What?

Continue on!

Sir Yamamoto, I am returning now.

His Lordship is in danger!

Let's rush down the mountain!

Hurry!

Hurry!

Stay away from the fires!

Get back!

Quietly. Keep the noise down.

Reporting. The Takeda army is at Hachiman Plain.

He planned on a pincer attack.

If we attack him before the others arrive,

it will be in our favor.

With the troops of Kakizaki, Saito, Nagao,

and Murakami in the lead,

go into the winding wheel formation to attack repeatedly...

and break into their command post.

Never mind his men. This battle is for Takeda's head.

We will overthrow Takeda!

Reporting. Heigo is here from Mt. Saijo.

Bring him here immediately.

My Lord.

Heigo.

The enemy has already descended Mt. Saijo...

and is crossing the Chikuma River.

What about the men that are climbing from behind?

They didn't get there.

Well done. Have his injuries treated.

Centipede Unit!

Inform the following to every troop.

The Echigo army has seen through our tactics...

and has descended Mt. Saijo.

The enemy is coming to attack us soon.

Each troop must keep their formation...

and solidify their defense.

Do not turn to attack.

Only when our other units come down the mountain...

and arrive behind the enemy, will we attack.

Until then, remain in their positions.

Relay this message immediately!

Go!

Get the rifle team and have them fire as one...

to let Obu know of our pressing danger.

Front flank: Hara Toratane

Front flank: Takeda Nobushige

Right flank: Takeda Yoshinobu

Left flank: Hara Hayato

Left flank: Obu Saburobei

Rear flank: Takeda Nobukado

Here they come.

Fighting has started at Hachiman Plain!

Men, head there!

Reporting. The enemy is attacking our front and right flanks!

Tell them not to fall out of formation!

Reporting. 1,000 men are attacking the right flank!

Order the second rifles to fire!

Reporting. The enemy has maintained the crane formation...

and the front has not yet weakened!

The right flank led by Takeda Taro Yoshinobu...

is pushing our Kurogane troops back!

Well done.

Naoe!

Go to Kurogane and have them...

attack Takeda Yoshinobu's troops full force, then feign defeat.

Feign defeat?

Yes, and retreat slowly.

Yoshinobu is still young.

Though he should keep to defense,

if he thinks he could win, he will fall out of formation.

When he does, have Onuki's troops go in,

cut him off, and kill him.

We will make a hole in their right flank.

We will break down the enemy from there.

Hurry!

The other troops may come from behind at any time.

Keep on your guard!

The enemy is withdrawing! Get them! Attack!

Reporting. The right flank led by the Young Lord...

is now attacking the enemy!

That fool! Tell him to defend his position...

and don't attack yet!

Centipede Unit!

The retreat is the enemy's tactic!

Order them not to launch an attack!

Fool!

Young Lord!

Please return! These are His Lordship's orders!

Look, the enemy is getting away!

Now is our chance.

Please stop!

Let me go!

Let go!

Get the enemy!

Don't retreat!

Don't retreat!

Join the Morozumi Unit!

Reporting. The right flank has been destroyed!

Have Hara Mino-no-kami take over.

After that, the lmafuku Unit can take it!

Reporting. Hajiko-no-Denzaemon was killed,

and the Young Lord was able to escape!

Order the Morozumi and Naito troops to keep together!

Reporting! The enemy is now attacking the front!

Good. Send Nobukado's troop to the front!

I, Hara Mino-no-kami, challenge you,

Sir Murakami Yoshikiyo!

Ah, Hara Mino-no-kami, exactly what I desired!

Don't retreat. Tighten your defense!

Reporting. The right flank has collapsed!

Continue the attack!

Reporting. Sir Murakami Yoshikiyo has been killed!

It is taking too long to destroy the front!

Honjo, Shihata, lrobe, and Ayukawa troops!

Tell the rear flanks to attack...

Takeda Nobushige's troops in the front.

Drive straight into Takeda's headquarters.

Get Takeda Shingen's head!

Never mind the rest!

Listen well! Do not leave your position!

More of our troops will come from behind the enemy soon.

Until then, stay at your posts!

Support the Nobushige troops!

Gather the left and right flanks to the center!

My Lord! Let me go, too.

Kill the Echigo soldiers...

and rid yourself of your fear of Masatora.

Gather to the front! Assist Lord Nobushige!

We are close to Takeda Shingen's headquarters! Charge!

Don't retreat!

Get the Commander-in-Chief's head!

Hurry... Get Shingen's head quickly!

We won't make it.

Hurry!

They are here!

Reporting! The Takeda army has broken our line at Mt. Saijo...

and is now at the Chikuma River.

Have all the men drive into Takeda's headquarters!

Hurry!

Our allies have come! Keep it up!

Lord Nobushige has been killed!

You traitor!

Be ashamed of yourself!

Fire!

If only we had one more hour!

Shout that Takeda's 10,000 men have arrived!

Let the Echigo soldiers hear you!

We will attack the enemy now!

Drive them into the Sai River!

Don't let them survive!

Chase them out!

My Lord. It is dangerous to remain here longer!

Please give your orders.

Have our army move north towards Zenkoji.

Relay this to the men.

Kikumaru...

Get my horse!

Where is Uesugi Masatora's headquarters?!

Where is it?!

Where is it?!

Where is it?!

Reporting! We have launched an attack...

on the Echigo army after their line was broken!

Reporting! Lord Takeda Nobushige was killed!

Reporting! Lords Morozumi Bungo-no-kami...

and Aburagawa Hikosaburo were killed!

Uesugi Masatora...

If war stems from children's quarrels,

why does it have to be so brutal like this?

We shall end here for tonight.

To be continued.