• Premiered: Jan 2011
  • Episodes: 46
  • Followers: 1
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Season 1
1x1
Princess of Lake Land (Kokoku no Hime)
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Jan 09, 2011
In the early summer of 1568, Ichi marries into the Azai family, the ruler of northern Omi Province, under Nobunaga's command who plots to advance to Kyoto. Despite the political .. show full overview
1x2
Father's Enemy (Chichi no kataki)
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Jan 16, 2011
In the spring of 1579, Ichi and her daughters, who left northern Omi, live a quiet life at Ichi's brother Nobukane's castle in Ise. One day, they receive an invitation to the Azuchi .. show full overview
1x3
Nobunaga's Secret (Nobunaga no Himitsu)
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Jan 23, 2011
In the fall of 1579, Gou, who now regards Nobunaga with favor, is shocked at the fact that Nobunaga ordered Tokugawa Ieyasu to take the lives of his own wife and son("Lady Tsukiyama .. show full overview
1x4
To Honnoji Temple (Honnōji e)
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Jan 30, 2011
In the spring of 1581, Gou is invited to a pomp military parade led by Nobunaga in Kyoto where she encounters Akechi Mitsuhide, who serves Nobunaga, and his daughter, Tama. Impressed by .. show full overview
1x5
The Honnoji Incident (Honnōji no Hen)
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Feb 06, 2011
Gou regrets her decision to not to see Nobunaga again but in May 1582 she is invited to Kyoto by Ieyasu who is arranging a meeting with Nobunaga. Meanwhile, Mitsuhide's territory is .. show full overview
1x6
Mitsuhide Rules (Mitsuhide no Tenka)
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Feb 13, 2011
In June 1582, Gou flees Kyoto with Ieyasu to escape Mitsuhide's attack. They manage to arrive in Ise, but Gou is soon captured after Ieyasu's departure to Mikawa. Mitsuhide, who plots to .. show full overview
1x7
Mother's Second Marriage (Haha no Saikon)
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Feb 20, 2011
After the death of Nobunaga and heir Nobutada, Shibata Katsuie, the chief retainer of the Oda clan, summons Oda's retainers to the Kiyosu Castle to determine the new successor. At the .. show full overview
1x8
Being a Father for the First Time (Hajimete no Chichi)
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Feb 27, 2011
In the fall of 1582, Gou moves to the Kitanosho Castle, Katsuie's home, with her sisters and mother Ichi. Chacha and Hatsu are unable to accept Katsuie as their new father, while Gou .. show full overview
1x9
Step Father's Tears (Gifu no Namida)
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Mar 06, 2011
In the winter of 1582, Gou and her sisters develop a close relationship with Katsuie, while Hideyoshi holds a large-scale funeral ceremony for Nobunaga in Kyoto ignoring Katsuie and Ichi .. show full overview
1x10
Farewell (Wakare)
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Mar 20, 2011
In the winter of 1583, Katsuie is defeated by Hideyoshi after a month-long battle in Omi and flees to the Kitanosho Castle where he urges Ichi and her daughters to leave the castle in .. show full overview
1x11
The Monkey's Hostage (Saru no Hitojichi)
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Mar 27, 2011
In April 1583, Gou and her sisters are introduced through One to Kyogoku Tatsuko, Hideyoshi's concubine, at the Azuchi Castle. Although Tatsuko's husband was killed by Hideyoshi, Tatsuko .. show full overview
1x12
Chacha's Rebellion (Chacha no Hanran)
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Apr 03, 2011
In the early summer morning of 1583, Chacha finds that her and her sisters' rooms are filled with gorgeous kimono sent by Hideyoshi who has already taken away all the three sisters' .. show full overview
1x13
The Bride's Decision (Hanayome no Ketsui)
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Apr 10, 2011
In the fall of 1583, Hideyoshi arranges a marriage between Gou and Saji Kazunari, the lord of the Ono Castle in Owari who serves under Nobukatsu, while Nobukatsu and Ieyasu prepare for .. show full overview
1x14
Divorce (Rienseyo)
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Apr 17, 2011
In February 1584, soon after the wedding ceremony between Gou and Kazunari, Gou finds out that Kazunari is secretly preparing for war against Hideyoshi with Nobukatsu and Ieyasu. The war .. show full overview
1x15
The Monkey's True Colors (Saru no Shoutai)
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Apr 24, 2011
In December 1584, Gou vows revenge on Hideyoshi, who suddenly broke off Gou's marriage. With her foster mother, Yoshi, Gou questions those people close to Hideyoshi to find his .. show full overview
1x16
Hideyoshi, The Regent (Kanpakuhdeyoshi)
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May 01, 2011
In the early summer of 1585, Hideyoshi declares his intention to become a shogun in hopes to attract Chacha and seeks help from Ashikaga Yoshiaki, the 15th shogun of the Ashikaga .. show full overview
1x17
Ieyasu's Bride (Ieyasu no Hanayome)
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May 08, 2011
It is July 1585, Hideyoshi is frustrated that Ieyasu is unwilling to personally congratulate Hideyoshi's promotion in spite of his repeated requests. Hideyoshi seeks Gou's advice but .. show full overview
1x18
Longing for You (Koishikute)
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May 15, 2011
Early 1587, Hideyoshi, as the chief minister of the Imperial Court, orders his retainers to advance his troops to Kyushu. Gou is impressed by Hideyoshi's adopted son, Hidekatsu, who can .. show full overview
1x19
Hatsu's Engagement (Hatsu no Endan)
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May 22, 2011
In the summer of 1587, Hatsu's feeling for Takatsugu enhances, but Tatsuko advises that she will never be able to marry for love as Hideyoshi plots to gain power by arranging political .. show full overview
1x20
Chacha's Romance (Chacha no Koi)
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May 29, 2011
In the fall of 1587, Gou speaks of her concerns over Chacha to Sen no Soueki, who is renamed Sen no Rikyu, but is upset as he points out that Chacha is gradually attracted to Hideyoshi. .. show full overview
1x21
Toyotomi's Wife (Toyotomi no Tsuma)
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Jun 05, 2011
In the fall of 1588, Gou avoids Chacha after learning that Chacha has bonded with Hideyoshi; Gou will not hear out Hatsu who comes to reconcile Gou with Chacha. Chacha, who is pregnant .. show full overview
1x22
Father and Mother's Portrait (Chichihaha no shōzō)
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Jun 12, 2011
Early 1589, Chacha asks Hideyoshi to fulfill her wish if she bears an heir to the Toyotomi family. Chacha, who is renamed Yodo, gives birth to a boy whom Hideyoshi names Tsurumaru and .. show full overview
1x23
Hidetada the Hostage (Hitojichi Hidetada)
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Jun 19, 2011
Gou for the first time meets Tokugawa Hidetada, formally named Takechiyo, who later is to become her husband; they end up in a quarrel because of Hidetada's cold and sarcastic .. show full overview
1x24
Rikyu's Harakiri (Rikyū seppuku)
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Jun 26, 2011
Gou speaks of her concerns over Rikyu to Hidekatsu after learning that Rikyu openly criticized Hideyoshi's vaulting arrogance and declared his intention to quit. Knowing Gou's secret .. show full overview
1x25
Storm of Love (Ai no arashi)
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Jul 03, 2011
Gou urges Rikyu to ask for Hideyoshi's pardon, but Rikyu, accepting his fate, commits seppuku. Hidekatsu holds Gou, who collapses into tears, tight in his arms to comfort her. After .. show full overview
1x26
Becoming a Mother (Haha ni naru toki)
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Jul 10, 2011
In 1952, Gou moves to Jurakutei, after marrying Hidekatsu, where she spends happy days with her beloved husband. In the spring, Hidekatsu is to lead his troops into Korea following .. show full overview
1x27
Hidekatsu's Last Will (Hidekatsu no yuigon)
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Jul 17, 2011
Gou gives birth to a girl, but is unable to hold her daughter overwhelmed by grief of losing Hidekatsu. Even Hatsu's strenuous efforts cannot ease Gou's deep sorrow and pain. .. show full overview
1x28
You'll Marry Hidetada! (Hidetada ni totsuge)
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Jul 24, 2011
Hideyoshi, who wants to make Hiroi his successor, plots together with Mitsunari to remove Hidetsugu. Despite Gou's efforts to save Hidetsugu, he is shunted off to Mt. Koya where he is .. show full overview
1x29
The Worst Husband (Saiaku no otto)
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Jul 31, 2011
Gou, who is refusing to marry Hidetada under Hideyoshi's order, receives a visit from Ieyasu. Moved by Ieyasu's words, Gou decides to marry into the Tokugawa family under the condition .. show full overview
1x30
The Dearest Person (Itoshiki hito yo)
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Aug 07, 2011
After marrying into the Tokugawa family, Gou spends days missing Hidekatsu and Sada because of the strained relationship with Hidetada. Ten months after her marriage in the summer of .. show full overview
1x31
Hideyoshi's Death (Hideyoshi shisu)
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Aug 14, 2011
Gou decides to remain as Hidetada's wife after he risked his life to save her from the fire. In May 1597, Gou gives birth to a baby girl, Sen. In the spring of 1598, Hideyoshi falls .. show full overview
1x32
The Demon of Edo (Edo no oni)
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Aug 21, 2011
While Gou is deeply saddened by Hideyoshi's death, a rumor spreads that Mitsunari is plotting to kill Ieyasu. Ieyasu orders Hidetada and Gou to immediately flee to Edo. Gou says .. show full overview
1x33
Tokugawa's Daughter-in-Law (Tokugawa no yome)
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Aug 28, 2011
Gou, who is pregnant with Hidetada's second child and annoyed by Oba no Tsubone's continuous nagging for a baby boy, unwillingly makes declaration to deliver a boy. Meanwhile back in .. show full overview
1x34
Gracia's Death (Garasha shisu)
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Sep 04, 2011
Gou, who is concerned over the worsening relations between Ieyasu and Mitsunari, urges Ieyasu not to enter war with the Toyotomi family. Ieyasu, however, pretends ignorance by saying .. show full overview
1x35
Phantom of Sekigahara (Maboroshi no Sekigahara)
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Sep 11, 2011
While Gou prays for Hidetada's safe return from the war, Ieyasu, who learned of Mitsunari's move, halts his attack on the Uesugi family and moves his whole army eastward. On the way, .. show full overview
1x36
Preparedness of Man (Otoko no kakugo)
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Sep 18, 2011
Following Ieyasu's victory in the Battle of Sekigahara, Mitsunari is captured and then executed. Gou, who is pregnant with Hidetada's third child, falls sick after learning that a .. show full overview
1x37
The Wedding of Princess Sen (Senhime no konrei)
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Sep 25, 2011
In February 1603, Ieyasu is granted the title of Shogun, and Yodo and Ono Harunaga (a retainer of the Toyotomi family) tighten their security. As Hidetada tells Gou of the marriage that .. show full overview
1x38
The Strongest Nanny (Saikyō no onba)
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Oct 02, 2011
In July 1604, Gou gives birth to Hidetada's fifth child, the long-awaited baby boy. While Hidetada and Gou are in a celebratory mood, Oba no Tsubone brings a woman named Fuku, who is .. show full overview
1x39
Facing Destiny (Unmei no taimen)
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Oct 09, 2011
Gou gives birth to a baby boy, Kunimatsu. To counter Fuku who is in charge of raising Takechiyo, Gou declares her intention of breastfeeding Kunimatsu and dotes on him. In 1611, .. show full overview
1x40
Ieyasu's Obsession (Ieyasu no shūnen)
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Oct 16, 2011
At the Edo Castle, a dispute continues between Gou who wants to make Kunimatsu the Tokugawa's successor, and Fuku who insists that Takechiyo is the most eligible successor. While the .. show full overview
1x41
Sisters Crash! (Shimai gekitotsu!)
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Oct 23, 2011
Sensing Ieyasu's move to overthrow the Toyotomi family, Hidetada sends a letter to Hideyori to ask him to work together for the sake of building a peaceful nation. Meanwhile, Ieyasu .. show full overview
1x42
Osaka Winter Campaign (Osaka fuyu no jin)
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Oct 30, 2011
In November 1614, a battle between Tokugawa and Toyotomi--the Siege of Osaka--breaks out, and the Osaka Castle comes under siege by the Tokugawa army. Yodo takes a resolute stance on .. show full overview
1x43
Yodo, Death (Yodo, chiru)
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Nov 06, 2011
Hastu, who is renamed as Jokoin after becoming a priest, heads for Sunpu to prevent armed conflict between Tokugawa and Toyotomi, however, even her desperate efforts cannot change .. show full overview
1x44
Edo Castle Mayhem (Edojō sōran)
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Nov 13, 2011
Gou falls ill after learning about the death of Yodo. Fuku, who saw Gou scolding Takechiyo for causing a commotion over Tokugawa's victory, tells Gou that it was Hidetada who ordered to .. show full overview
1x45
My Son (Musuko yo)
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Nov 20, 2011
Learning of Ieyasu's illness, Gou tells Hidetada to go to see Ieyasu in Sunpu. Hidetada and Ieyasu reunite after a long interval; the two however, are unable to communicate smoothly. .. show full overview
1x46 Show finale
Hope (Kibō)
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Nov 27, 2011
Around the same time Hidetada declared his intention to make Takechiyo his successor, it becomes known that Hidetada has an illegitimate child. Gou bursts in anger for being betrayed by .. show full overview

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