Original subtitles

Although it was called the era of warring states,

there were not battles every day in Japan.

Consumer cities like Kyoto saw increased...

traveling and merchandise exchange,

slowly expanding the bounds of the lords.

The city of Sakai particularly flourished,

boasting to be Japan's largest trade city.

A missionary who visited Sakai wrote:

"Sakai is prosperous, heavily populated,

and carries out its politics like Venice."

Venice had rapidly lost its power due to discoveries...

of new continents and expeditions via the Cape of Good Hope.

However, it was once the center of Mediterranean trade,

making it the largest city of commerce,

and due to its Republican system, it was independent.

Sakai also had a similar system.

It was run independently, denying control by feudal lords.

It was essentially a free city.

Naturally, Nobunaga must have had an interest in it.

Nobunaga

Episode 13: "The Battle of Okehazama" (Part 1)

Original Story & Screenplay: Tamukai Seiken

Music: Mori Kurodo

Original Subtitles TV Network Japan

Transcribed and Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

CAST

Oda Nobunaga OGATA NAOTO

Kicho KIKUCHI MOMOKO

Rui TAKAHASHI KEIKO

Ikeda Tsuneoki MATOBA KOJI

Shibata Katsuie TAKITA SAKAE

Shino TAKAGI MIHO

Maeda Toshiie HASHIZUME JUN

Niwa Nagahide SUGIMOTO TETTA

Sakuma Nobumori TANAKA KEN

Matsunaga Hisahide SHIMIZU KOJI

Lorenso INAGAWA JUNJI

Matsudaira Motoyasu GO HIROMI

Sakuma Morishige HONGO KOJIRO

Hayashi Michikatsu UTSUI KEN

Kano Zuiten HIRA MIKIJIRO

Producer: Yagi Masaji

Director: Shigemitsu Yukihiko

March 1559, Kyoto

Kyoto was controlled by Miyoshi Chokei and Matsunaga Hisahide,

with Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru as a figurehead.

With due respect, I introduce myself.

I am Oda Nobunaga, lord of Kiyosu Castle in Owari.

I avenged Owari Governor Shiba Yoshimune...

and came here after calming things down after the battle.

Nobunaga, you say?

You did a good thing.

Continue to be loyal to the government...

and bring justice to these turbulent times.

Nobunaga.

The shogun is very pleased with your work.

He will surely reward you later.

I am deeply honored.

Such admirable work at a young age.

I, Miyoshi Chokei, will also reward you.

To change the topic... What colorful attire.

Don't you agree, Matsunaga?

The people of Owari are more fashionable than Kyoto.

So it seems.

I'm sure that style will come to Kyoto some day.

The shogun said I did a good thing!

He spoke to me personally.

I couldn't see him face-to-face, but he praised me.

Ah, the pickles in Kyoto are delicious.

But, the shogun has a lot to worry about.

You men, stop drinking. Put yourself in his shoes.

His residence was so shabby.

When I return to Owari, I'll think of a way to assist him.

It is said that Nobunaga visited the cities of Kyoto,

Nara, Osaka, and Sakai, where he saw with his own eyes...

the active city that he had heard so much about.

Then when he returned, he invaded Iwakura Castle...

and defeated Assistant Governor Oda Nobukata...

to finally unify Owari.

Father Wiliagno, who arrived in the fall,

Lorenso and a young Christian, Damien,

left Bungo for Kyoto under Father Torres' request...

to obtain approval for spreading Christianity in Japan.

They all wore kimonos to avoid offending the Japanese.

It's been raining for days. Boat travel is unreliable.

If I had known we'd be held up for ten days,

I would have taken the highway.

Hey everyone. I just spoke to the shrine priest...

and said we'd like him to pray for good weather. He agreed.

I'd like to collect some offerings for the shrine.

What do you think?

That's a good idea. I can't wait any longer!

Is a copper coin enough?

Let me offer one, too.

Let's collect from everyone.

Are you three together?

Yes.

How about a coin for the three of you?

Pardon us, but we are Christians.

Christians or not, you are riding in the boat.

I can't see why you can't pray for the rain to stop.

We believe in Jesus and His will.

We cannot recognize any other god.

What? Everyone else is paying their share.

We can't let you get out of it.

If they don't pay, they don't ride the boat.

I'll pay the copper.

But not for the evil god you speak of.

I'll pay for those riding the boat.

The foreigner is speaking Japanese.

What an impudent fellow!

He says the Japanese god is evil!

Leave him here!

This man has gone through much to come from India.

He just arrived and knows little of Japan.

If he has found disfavor with you, please forgive him.

Our mission is to let people know of our God Jesus.

We are prepared to give our lives for Him.

We will pray that God will bless all of you,

and that you all have a safe travel.

A peaceful world is what we seek.

Anger gives birth to hatred.

And, misery brings unhappiness.

What does a barbarian's accomplice know!

Forgive me.

I pray that you will be blessed tomorrow.

A half year later... May 1560

Imagawa Yoshimoto has made a move?

One of my men who returned from Suruga...

reported that from the day before yesterday,

Imagawa Yoshimoto was headed this way from Totomi.

How many are with him?

I can't be certain; however, they have been...

preparing for this for some time.

Since it is Suruga, Totomi, and Mikawa armies combined,

we are looking at about 30,000 men.

30,000?

That's a reasonable estimate for three provinces.

I've heard rumors in Sumpu that it numbered 40,000.

Say it's half true, it is still 20,000.

This is a crisis!

I will report my strategy.

I knew that when the Imagawa attacked,

Narumi Castle and Odaka Castle would be first in their path.

So, I built a fort nearby. I will give you numbers.

At Tange Fort, Mizuno will be there with 300 men.

Next, to isolate Narumi Castle,

Sakuma Nobumori will be at Zenshoji Fort with 300 men...

and Kajikawa at Nakajima Fort with 350 men.

To prevent traveling between Narumi Castle and Odaka Castle,

Oda Genba will be at Washizu Fort with 300 men,

and Sakuma Morishige at Marune Fort with 500 men.

The lord has 2,000 men.

We are looking at a force of about 4,000 men.

The enemy has 30,000 to 40,000 men. But we don't need to fear.

We have unified Owari. We won't let Imagawa Yoshimoto win.

If anyone wishes to speak, now is the time.

We won't be able to meet together again until the battle ends.

Say whatever needs to be said.

I, Sakuma Morishige, have a request.

My Marune Fort is closest to the border...

and subject to attack by the Imagawa first.

To impress upon the enemy our strength,

I ask for more weapons.

I'd like 50 more guns and 100 more bows and arrows.

Naito.

Give Morishige weapons from the main army.

Sir Hayashi, how about it?

I can provide 100 bows and arrows, but only 30 guns.

Oh, with 30 more that will give me 80 guns in all!

The Imagawa will face difficulty getting near!

I'll wear them out well at the Marune Fort!

Please provide this Shibata Katsuie with 200 horses.

I'll then ambush them at the Mikawa border at night...

and lead a surprise early morning attack.

Sparing men from the main army is not allowed.

The enemy has 30,000 to 40,000 men.

The main army has just a little over 2,000.

Every man is needed.

The battle starts when we see through their moves.

Until then, the main army stands still.

From the Mikawa border, it takes 3 days to Owari.

A good plan can be constructed in 3 days.

Shinpachiro!

Don't be easy on me!

Pardon me, his lordship is here.

Oh, it seems like you're in a good mood today.

It will be a nice break to fight the Imagawa.

I suppose.

To die in battle is the best way to die.

I will not die.

Nevertheless, I am practicing to fight, in case the worst happens.

You don't need to be concerned about that.

I won't let the Imagawa touch this castle.

Besides, I still need to avenge your father.

I'll keep my promise to you.

Until that time, I cannot die.

Oh, you're getting heavier by the day.

I wish you could get big faster.

Then you can use the sword.

Fighting in battle is enjoyable.

He's fast asleep.

After all he is my son. He's so handsome.

What do you see for this battle?

I have no idea.

As you know, you win some and you lose some.

Battles are determined by the fate of the times.

What's on your mind?

No, nothing.

You are my treasure. My heir. Don't forget that.

And, you are his mother. I won't die leaving you two.

I'll return alive for sure.

Okay.

The Imagawa will be here in 3 days.

Then I must set out for battle.

The ritual is that I must purify myself...

and stay away from women from 3 days before the battle.

I will not see you again until the battle is over.

Thus, I will tell you now...

no matter what may happen, you three must survive.

Do you understand?

Yes.

You have the ability to manage that.

I pray that fate will look favorably on you.

Reporting! The Mikawa army is at the border.

The front of the Imagawa army is at the Kakegawa River.

The numbers total 5,000.

In this battle we don't stand a chance against the enemy's numbers.

Thus, I am here to bid you farewell.

Forgive me for my many unfilial actions.

It's not as if you have lost.

With your ability, you should be able to win.

The enemy has 30,000... our army is only 4,000.

What can I do?

You still have 3 days.

Think. You'll find a way.

You unified Owari and have many men serving you.

They all look to you and their lives depend on you.

The leader cannot be disheartened so easily.

Remember that because you wanted this title,

you had fought to this day. Right?

Don't forget why you murdered Nobuyuki.

Recall why you did that.

When I die, he will be avenged.

That's not true!

You must make Nobuyuki's death worthwhile.

If you die, Nobuyuki's death will have been futile.

Nobuyuki will be saved when you can live.

Otherwise, Nobuyuki is to be pitied.

So live.

Farewell.

For the next several days, Kiyosu Castle was dead quiet.

On May 17, the Imagawa army appeared in Owari.

To Imagawa Yoshimoto, Owari was a small province...

and he never doubted victory in this battle.

May 18

Sir Naito. Are we just going to sit here and wait to die?

The enemy is right before our eyes!

Who said we are waiting here to die?

We can't move until his lordship tells us to.

The preparations have all been made.

We need to see how the enemy moves.

The first to strike will win!

Sometimes, they are the first to lose!

Sir Nobutsugu, please convince his lordship to act soon.

The time has passed. What can an army of 2,000 do?

But we can't confine ourselves here!

The Imagawa just finished their harvest.

They have three month's food supply with them.

Shibata! Control yourself.

Reporting! Sir Sakuma Morishige's messenger is here!

Send him in.

Reporting. The Imagawa set up their main army at Kutsukake.

Sir Sakuma sent someone to estimate their numbers.

The main army and vanguard total 16,000 to 17,000.

Are those numbers firm?

Yes. We counted a few times to be sure. There's no mistake.

Good work.

It's true about believing only half the story.

There's a difference between 30,000 and 17,000.

This is good news.

17,000 is still high. It's roughly 10 times ours.

But, at least we stand some chance against 17,000.

We can still seize an opportunity to win!

Sir Naito. Please call his lordship.

The battle will begin shortly.

To start... Sakuma Morishige's Marune Fort...

and Nobumori's Zenshoji Fort will be attacked.

We can't just watch that happen.

Our army will attack from behind.

Reporting. Sir Matsudaira Motoyasu's army was transporting...

food supplies into Odaka Castle, but was attacked.

A battle is going on now.

Matsudaira Motoyasu can't die.

Or, will he die to escape his life as a hostage?

Show them the spirit of the Mikawa!

Get the supplies into the castle!

Kill the Mikawa off! Get the supplies!

Don't let them store the supplies!

Zuiten, that's enough.

I said to stop!

What is wrong?

It's useless for this battle.

The enemy's army is large.

I must think of how to die, not to win.

This is not only used for predicting victories.

It gives you insight to the will of heaven.

The voice of heaven is unnecessary for the dying.

And the dying is myself.

Man receives life from heaven...

and returns to the earth when he dies.

Then he goes to heaven and receives another life.

Living is somewhere between heaven and earth.

Thus, death is also of heaven, and not your own.

The same can be said for this battle.

If it's not the will of heaven, you will not die.

But, it may also be the will.

My lord. Look into my eyes.

Forget it.

Look into my eyes.

Gaze deep into my eyes and try to suck me in.

What is this going to accomplish?!

Please look!

I will give you my entire strength.

Look hard. Clear your mind.

Deep in my eyes is a beautiful place.

Search for it.

Seek and you shall see.

Absorb what you see!

Fire!

Kill those Owari men!

Fire!

Don't let them over the wall!

Charge!

Kill them all!

Keep going!

Keep going!

May I report?

A messenger just reported that Marune Fort...

and Washizu Fort have been attacked by the Imagawa Army.

So, it has finally begun?

Get the men ready for battle.

A man's life of fifty years,

as compared to other forms of life,

is like a phantom.

Spear troops! Go forward!

I am Sakuma Morishige!

The Mikawa lord hiding behind the foot soldiers...

get out your sword and fight!

I fought well...

Is there anyone alive that is undefeatable?

Farewell.

Tsuneoki... Toshiie... Nagahide... Let's go!

So everybody, until next time...

To be continued.

To be continued.