Tokugawa Iemitsu struggles with his fear of death and finds salvation in the young samurai Samon of the Yagyû clan. But their relationship triggers a battle for power and respect, stirring tension between the Shogun and the Yagyû clan.... more>>

In five chapters, the story depicts each of the main characters and follows their downfall as the plot unfolds. <<less

During the closing years of the civil war period and uneasy reign of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, when men high and low scramble to follow conventional propriety... more>> so that they don't attract undue notice (or death) to themselves, there is one very bizarre individual who is known for his legendarily outlandish and wild personality, physical appearance and behavior. This series traces the dramatic adventures of Maeda Keiji from personal conflicts with his adopted Maeda family, brave combat exploits, travels to the capital, and relationships with famous existing figures such as Tokugawa Iyeyasu, Rikyuu the tea master, and Hideyoshi himself, to experiences with the foreign and Japanese Christian faithful. <<less

During the feudal era, warlords were not only in danger from enemies outside the castle, but also from within like their own lieutenants they trusted.... more>> To protect themselves, they secretly began to use decoys of themselves. Honda Masanobu was part of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s council and also his closest friend. However, to defend his home country from Oda Nobunaga’s campaign, he leaves his position. During the 10 years on the battlefield, he meets Jirosaburo Motonobu who looks almost identical to his former master. Masanobu comes to realize that Jirosaburo must become Ieyasu’s shadow because of his trustworthy character and battle experience. [vyc] <<less

Brave and honorable samurai Shima Sakon(島 左近? ―1600?), a groundfather of Yagyu Yoshikane(Yagyu Renyasai).... more>>

He was an able subordinate of Ishida Mitsunari, fought against Tokugawa Ieyasu at battle of Sekigahara.

Some historical books tell us Sakon had died at that battle. But…others, he had survived and escaped to the retreat in Kyoto where the Yagyu family waited. And…others? <<less