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Samurai Warriors · Episode 11: The Lofty Castle

The Lofty Castle
2015-03-2225 min

When Hideyori Toyotomi accepts the Tokugawa clan`s terms for the ceasefire, the Winter Siege of Osaka comes to an end. However, even the inner moat of the castle gets filled in despite not being one of the terms, pushing the Toyotomi clan further to the brink. It was clear to one and all that the last war of the Warring States Era could not be avoided. While everyone prepares for the final showdown, Nobuyuki Sanada decides to shoulder the pain of killing his brother, Yukimura. On the other hand, Yukimura tries to grasp the one chance of victory the Toyotomi clan has against all odds.

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1The Best Cherry Blossoms in the World2015-01-1125 minIt`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.2The Parting at Inubushi2015-01-1825 minThe 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.3The Siege of Ueda Castle2015-01-2525 minHaving 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.4The Sekigahara Sunset2015-02-0125 minWhile the Sanada brothers Nobuyuki and Yukimura face off at Ueda Castle, and Kagekatsu Uesugi and Kanetsugu Naoe take on Masamune Date and Kojuro Katakura at Aizu, the curtain is drawn on the Battle of Sekigahara. With the overwhelming numerical advantage created by Yukimura`s stalling of Hidetada`s forces and a formation that fully utilized his geographical superiority, Mitsunari takes the upper hand in the early going.5The Destination of Life2015-02-0825 minMitsunari Ishida was killed in the Battle of Sekigahara. Following the war, a meeting is held at Edo Castle to determine the fates of those that had stood against the Tokugawa clan. Yukimura Sanada`s sentence, in particular, attracts heated debate from all those present. Amidst all the voices baying for his blood, not least Hidetada Tokugawa, who had fallen in battle to Yukimura, and was late in reaching Sekigahara as a result, Ieyasu Tokugawa asks Yukimura`s brother, Nobuyuki, for his thoughts.6The Caged Heart2015-02-1525 minAs the Tokugawa clan`s messenger, Nobuyuki heads to Aizu to inform the Uesugi clan of their punishment following the battle of Sekigahara. He meets Kanetsugu Naoe, who refuses to accept the severe, and almost cruel, demands, but Nobuyuki refuses to budge too. On the other hand, while Yukimura escaped the death penalty, he was leading an empty life, without being able to find the "meaning of his life" that Nobuyuki had asked him to reconsider. But one night, things start to get noisy in his vicinity.7The Crimson Blade2015-02-2225 minHidetada Tokugawa succeeds his father as the second Tokugawa shogun, and within heightened anti-Tokugawa sentiments at Osaka, Nobuyuki Sanada heads to Osaka Castle in order to meet Hideyori Toyotomi. At the same time, Yukimura Sanada`s life under even stricter supervision gets a jolt from an unexpected visitor.8The Path of No Return2015-03-0125 minHaving realized that he can only live as a warrior, Yukimura Sanada escapes his confines at Kudoyama and heads of Osaka. At the same time, Kiyomasa Kato and Masanori Fukushima cut ties with the Tokugawa clan and also head for Osaka.9The Osaka Tempest2015-03-0825 minWhen Yukimura Sanada and Keiji Maeda reach Osaka after a long journey, they are ushered into the castle for a meeting with Hideyori Toyotomi. Having learned of his young master`s resolve, Yukimura reaffirms his desire to fight for the Toyotomi clan.10Fortress Beyond Compare2015-03-1525 minThis is the beginning of what is now known as the Winter Siege of Osaka. The Tokugawa army tries to assert its numerical advantage, but Osaka Castle and the Sanada Maru fortification stand firm against them. Yukimura Sanda, Keiji Maeda, Kiyomasa Kato, and Masanori Fukushima fight hard as part of the Toyotomi clan`s forces, refusing to give an inch to their enemies. With winter upon them, a cold wave saps both armies of their energy. That`s when Yukimura has to face off with Kanetsugu Naoe, who he had shared a vow of righteousness with, as an enemy. Meanwhile, as Osaka Castle continues to get…11The Lofty Castle2015-03-2225 minWhen Hideyori Toyotomi accepts the Tokugawa clan`s terms for the ceasefire, the Winter Siege of Osaka comes to an end. However, even the inner moat of the castle gets filled in despite not being one of the terms, pushing the Toyotomi clan further to the brink. It was clear to one and all that the last war of the Warring States Era could not be avoided. While everyone prepares for the final showdown, Nobuyuki Sanada decides to shoulder the pain of killing his brother, Yukimura. On the other hand, Yukimura tries to grasp the one chance of victory the Toyotomi clan has against all odds.12The Mightiest Warrior in Japan2015-03-2925 minThe Summer Siege of Osaka has begun. This would mark the start of the last, and biggest, battle for both the Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans and the Warring States Era. Staking all of his pride as a warrior on this war, Yukimura Sanada charges through the battlefield aiming for Ieyasu Tokugawa alone.
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Samurai Warriors

Samurai Warriors

Sengoku Musou
戦国無双

Also known as: Sengoku Musou, 戦国無双, محاربو الساموراي

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Synopsis

Toyotomi Hideyoshi is on the verge of unifying the realm, and all that remains is the Odawara Castle protected by the "Lion of Sagami" Ujiyasu Houjou. Hideyoshi's personally trained generals — Ishida Mitsunari, Katou Kiyomasa, and Fukushima Masanori — as well as Ōtani Yoshitsugu, Shima Sakon, and Naoe Kanetsugu are all on the frontline of the battle. Amidst the battle formation are the two young warriors of the Sanada household: older brother Nobuyuki and younger brother Yukimura. As the stalemate begins to break down, Sanada Yukimura rides on a lone horse into the fray. His brother follows him right after. (Source: Anime News Network)

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Characters & Voice Actors

Nobuyuki Sanada
Nobuyuki SanadaMain
Daisuke OnoJP
Daisuke Ono
Yukimura Sanada
Yukimura SanadaMain
Takeshi KusaoJP
Takeshi Kusao
Hayakawa
Hayakawa Supporting
Satomi SatouJP
Satomi Satou
Kunoichi
KunoichiSupporting
Yuuko NagashimaJP
Yuuko Nagashima

Staff

Aki Tsunaki
Aki TsunakiChief Animation Director
Aki Tsunaki
Aki TsunakiCharacter Design
Yuka Yamada
Yuka YamadaSeries Composition
Kouki Nagayoshi
Kouki NagayoshiArt Director
Koujin Ochi
Koujin OchiDirector
Naoyuki Wada
Naoyuki WadaPhotography (ep 1)

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