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During the Sengoku period, there are many factions constantly at war. One of these is led by a one-eyed man named Date Masamune and another by the imposing Takeda Shingen. The latter has a fiercely

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    Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 2 Episode 2 - The Lost Right Eye, The Gashed Dragon`s Back
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #1 - The Lost Right Eye, The Gashed Dragon`s Back

    S2:E2

    When Hanbei offered Kojuro the offer to become Toyotomi's men he refused and starts attacking while defending the hostages, however he was beaten and knocked unconscious. The next morning Date's men report on an assault from Nambu, Tsugara, and Soma, but also revealed Kojuro's captured and leaving behind his sword, shocked Date while holding it. Keiji visits Uesugi Kenshin and discuss about Toyotomi and Mori's decision to ally with him, as well as concerning about Motochika, but Keiji was surprised by Kasuga about Maeda's army approaching Echigo to fight against Kenshin and his army. In Oshu, Date manages to defeat most of the soldiers and confronts Hanbei. As both sides fight, Hanbei successfully hits Date with his sword but retreats when more of his men arrived, leaving Date at a disadvantage. Hanbei returns to Osaka castle and meets with Hideyoshi to discuss with the plan and departs to Aki to complete the alliance with Mori.

    Director:Masaharu Watanabe
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  2. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 2 Episode 12 - Crimson and Azure Battle to the Death! The Sound of the Wind Blowing at the End of the Fierce Fight!!
    8.5/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Crimson and Azure Battle to the Death! The Sound of the Wind Blowing at the End of the Fierce Fight!!

    S2:E12

    In Odawara, Date took out his six swords as both he and Hideyoshi begun fighting each other, while Sanada's forces alongside a small group of Satsuma forces begun their assault on Motonari in his Nichirin forces. Kojuro then begun his attack on Hanbei's men and the to prepares to fight each other. Date and Hideyoshi continue their fight on Odawara, with Hideyoshi gaining the upper hand. In Echigo, Kenshin manages to defeat most of the Toyotomi's forces until he is confronted by one of his generals, Ishida Mitsunari, and the two fight with Kasuga arrived on the battlefield. In Satsuma, Shimazu and Musashi had manage to defeat most of Toyotomi's forces, who have been led by Ieyasu Tokugawa with Tadakatsu. In the Nichirin fortress, Sanada spots a village about to be run over and has manage to stop it with his Spears, which has surprised Motonari. As Sanada confronts him to fight, Motonari countered his attack, leading Sanada to land on one of the mirrors and Motonari using his weapons to hold him as he activates the Solarfall, leaving Sanada to be burned. However Sanada broke free and unleashed his full power to destroyed the Nichirin, with Motonari in disbelief as he was defeated and caught in the blast. Kojuro and Hanbei continued their battle with Hanbei managing to scare him until Kojuro used Date's damaged sword against him, with Hanbei defeated and fell over the edge of the cliffs. In Odawara, Hidyoshi had beaten Date and delivered the final blow as the Castle fell on top of him, however Date manage to survived and unleashed his full power with Kojuro's sword. With the two delivering the final blow on each other, Date had succeeded in defeating Hideyoshi but has collapsed and his men went to his side. After the battle had ben won, Keiji meets with Hideyoshi and Hanbei in a trance state, with Hideyoshi telling Keiji the people would not be like him forever and tells him that Yumekichi had brought him Keiji's charm but doesn't have the right to wear it and gives it back to him, with Keiji now understands. With Hideyoshi's defeat, the Toyotomi armies scatters and returned to their families. Keiji then left Kaga in his travels. Sanada had returned to Kai and met with Shingen. Shimazu arrived and had lunch with him as Musashi duel with one of Kenshin's men, Naoe Kanetsugu. Chosokabe and his forces travel on Satsuma in a newly rebuilt Fugaku. Date and Kojuro discuss about them to be plunged into war again and must rebuild Oshu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  3. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 6 - Bonds Torn Asunder – Mortifying Retreat for Masamune!
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Bonds Torn Asunder – Mortifying Retreat for Masamune!

    S1:E6

    After he rises to defend the honor of the fallen Azai, Date Masamune orders his forces to retreat. However, Sanada is shocked to discover it might already be too late for the warrior to survive.

    Director:Toshiya Niidome
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  4. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 10 - Yukimura Beyond Hope of Recovery!? The Date Army's Tearful Dissolution
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Yukimura Beyond Hope of Recovery!? The Date Army's Tearful Dissolution

    S1:E10

    With Takeda and Uesugi injured, the remaining alliance leaders plot their final assault against Oda. Even though the situation looks bleak, Date and Sanada prepare to face their destinies.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Fujiwara
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  5. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 2 Episode 6 - The Threatening Alliance of Toyotomi and Mori! The Thundering Fists of the Conqueror Tear Through the Waves!
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #5 - The Threatening Alliance of Toyotomi and Mori! The Thundering Fists of the Conqueror Tear Through the Waves!

    S2:E6

    While Motochika is successful at his defence on Shikokou, Keiji returns to Kaga and meets with Toshiie and Matsu. They reveal that the Toyotomi clan wants the Maeda forces to attack Kai, which has surprised Keiji, but Toshiie commented about his understanding of Keiji's path to peace. In the battle on Setouchi, Motochika's forces have reduced the number of Mori's boat forces, however Motonari plans to lure Fugaku to allow Toyotomi's forces to attack. Hideyoshi appeared and reduces the area's sea with his fits, allowing the Fugaku to be unmovable on dry surface, however Motochika ordered his forces to fire the cannon at him, only for Hideyoshi to block the cannonball with his bare hands. A large number of Toyotomi and Mori's forces have surrounded the Fugaku but Motochika had gotten it moving on land and head towards Hideyoishi, however Hideyoshi had stopped it and confront Motochika. The two fight, with Hideyoshi easily gaining the upper hand on Motochika, leading to Sanada who had arrived and witness the battle to go and support Motochika and his forces, despite Sasuke's warning. With Sanada's forces managing to defeat a large number of Toyotomi and Mori soldiers they were however outnumbered, with Oyamada trying to clear a path to retreat but was killed in the process. With Motochika's last stand he had manage to defeat most of Toyotomi and Mori's forces but failed to defeat Hideyoshi as the Fugaku breaks down and destroyed, with Motochika seen falling and Toyotomi's victory secured.

    Director:Shin Itagaki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  6. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 5 - Brutal! The Righteous Battle of Nagashino and Shitaragahara!
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Brutal! The Righteous Battle of Nagashino and Shitaragahara!

    S1:E5

    As entire armies stand poised to attack, Takeda and Uesugi offer Tokugawa a final chance to join forces against Oda - but once his loyalties are decided, a ruthless betrayal soaks the battlefield in blood.

    Director:Yoshikazu Ui
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  7. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 7 - Marauding Villain! Two Dragons Duel in Earnest Under the Moon!
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Marauding Villain! Two Dragons Duel in Earnest Under the Moon!

    S1:E7

    Matsunaga takes three of Date’s men hostage and demands a ransom of rare and valuable weaponry. Katakura sets out to rescue the men - but he might not be able to do it alone.

    Director:Kentarou Suzuki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  8. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 9 - The Tiger of Kai Dies at Midaigawa!
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #8 - The Tiger of Kai Dies at Midaigawa!

    S1:E9

    Oda’s army is on the move in the south, while his most lethal assassins strike the opposition leaders of the east. As Takeda and Uesugi fight for their lives, many loyal to the alliance meet their demise.

    Director:Shinpei Ezaki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  9. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 11 - Mitsuhide's Rebellion! Honnouji Destroyed by Fire!!
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Mitsuhide's Rebellion! Honnouji Destroyed by Fire!!

    S1:E11

    Date and Sanada arrive at Honnoji, but the showdown with evil will have to wait - the Demon Lord has set a trap. Meanwhile, a voice from beyond the grave encourages Ichi to take action against Oda.

    Director:Kazuya Nomura
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  10. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 2 Episode 4 - Ghost of Azuchi Castle!? The Sighs and Devilish Howls which Haunt Yukimura!
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Ghost of Azuchi Castle!? The Sighs and Devilish Howls which Haunt Yukimura!

    S2:E4

    As Sanada's men set up camp, Sanada himself went to Azuchi Castle and entered, there he was shock to find Matsunaga Hisahide still alive but also encountered Oichi. Sanada then saw Hisahide holding a skull Oda used to drink sake from and plans to take it, but Sanada sees it as a mockery of the dead. Hisahide then tells Sanada that Date was defeated by Hideyoshi, which has shocked him but doesn't believe that he would be beaten and demands to return the skull. As he was about to take the skull from him Sanada is confronted by Kotaro Fuuma and both he and Hisahide disappeared, leaving behind explosives. Sanada survived the blast but was approached by Oichi and attacked him with her powers and was about to swallow him, however he manages to break free and starts to attack her, which freed her from a dark spirit in the form of Oda and surrounds them both. Date, who has survived and covered in bandages, awakes in an old house and was told by his men that he had lost but had protected him from Hideyoshi's next attack but didn't proceed. Date later thanked his men for their deed and admits he has underestimated him. Hideyoshi, who had recalled Date's men protecting their lord, remembered Keiji protecting him the same way. Keiji then recalled his fight with Toshiie and decide to go to Osaka to meet him. The next morning, Sanada wakes up to find Oichi unconscious and realise she was trying to stop Oda. Later he encountered remnants of Nobunaga's forces and are prepared to attack him, but are surrounded by Sanada's men led by Oyamada, forcing the remnants to not attack him but tells Sanada they will restore the Oda clan. As Sanada left with his forces, he looked back at Azuchi Castle, concerned about Oichi, and Oichi herself watch Azuchi Castle burning down. In Aki, Hanbei has completed the alliance with Motonari and are planning to launch an attack on Motochika.

    Director:Daisuke Tokudo
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  11. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 2 Episode 5 - The Vow`s Seal! The One-Eyed Dragon vs. the God of War Confrontation at Hitoribashi!
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #11 - The Vow`s Seal! The One-Eyed Dragon vs. the God of War Confrontation at Hitoribashi!

    S2:E5

    After returning back to Oshu, Date picks out Kojuro's sword and decides to use it as a substitute for losing one of his six swords. Date's forces then head towards Setouchi were Uesugi's forces resides. In Osaka, Hanbei meets with Kojuro who informs him of Date's defeat, which he doesn't believe until Hanbei showed him one of Date's sword. Keiji arrives at Osaka but sees Toyotomi's forces leaving and tries to speak with Hideyoshi, however Hanbei stopped him and the two had a brief conversation about what happened in Tetorigawa and left. While travelling to Satsuma, Sanada starts to think about the war and the people as he witness villagers whose families of soldiers went to war then spots Toyotomi's forces heading towards Shikoku. In Setouchi, Kenshin's forces had left, which has surprised Date's men but Date himself realize what Kenshin was doing and thanked him as the two approached each other and made contact with their swords. In Setouchi, both Cosokabe and Mori's forces begun attacking each other with Motochika gaining the upper hand with his Fugaku, and Motonari becoming more interested in it.

    Director:Toshimasa Kuroyanagi
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  12. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 2 Episode 8 - The Friends' Sad Reunion, The Fiercely-Ingrained Memories Of That Day!
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #12 - The Friends' Sad Reunion, The Fiercely-Ingrained Memories Of That Day!

    S2:E8

    As the two meet, Keiji request to Hideyoshi to dissolve Maeda clan alliance with the Toyotomi clan, which Hideyoshi allows but Keiji however demanded to know why he killed Nene, which Hideyoshi replied about Nene a trifle and demands to strengthen the country by letting her go, which led the two into a brief argument about what they think is best for the country and Hideyoshi demanded that Keiji leaves. In Satsuma, Sanada meets with Shimazu, who still hasn't recovered yet from his battle with Oda, discussed about the Takeda clan to attack Toyotomi and Mori. Sanada then tells Shimazu of half of the men he lost while coming to Satsuma, but is still ordered to join Satsuma's forces, which Shimazu asks about the Takeda forces, which Sanada replied his Lord Shingen will not move until the time is right. Impressed by Sanada's determination and Musashi complimenting him, Shimazu accepted Sanada's offer. While in the beach, Shimazu explained to Sanada about Motonari and was manipulating Oda to attack Kyushu before Setouchi, which surprised Sanada as Motonari fought along side him and others against Oda, and commented that Motnari is planning something. While still in Osaka, Keiji is still worrying about what happened to Hideyoshi suddenly found Yumekichi ill, but was surprised by the appearance of Matsunaga Hisahide, who does not recognize him. While taking car of Yumekuchi, Keiji rethinks about Matsunaga Hisahide and think back few years ago as the man who had once beaten Hideyoshi. As Hideyoshi was about to be attacked again Keiji then begs Hisahide to spare him, which led to Keiji getting beaten. After Hisahide left, Keiji went to see if Hideyoshi was alright. After meeting with a group of monks of Honganji, who the two scould, Hideyoshi felt angry of what happened for being weak unleashed his fury on the monks. Hisahide then meets with Hideyoshi, who after he left was told by Hanbei to stop Date's forces. Dat's forces however entered Owari, but was approached by an unknown group who were revealed as Motochika's forces and Chosokabe revealed to still be alive.

    Director:Shinpei Ezaki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  13. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 2 Episode 11 - Toyotomi`s Great Main Army Dashes for Supremacy! Earnest Keiji Drawns Sword in Heartbreak!!
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Toyotomi`s Great Main Army Dashes for Supremacy! Earnest Keiji Drawns Sword in Heartbreak!!

    S2:E11

    Hanbei meets Kojuro, who still demands that he would serve Hideyoshi, which Kojuro still refuse and believes Date would defeat Hideyoshi. After Hanbei leaves, Fuuma Kotaro appears and took out the guards on the way, while Sasuke and Kasuga infiltrate Osaka Castle and discovered Kojuro. The three headed to Hideyoshi command room and discovers plans involving Aki and an attack plan on Uesugi and Northern Kyushu, with Sasuke giving Kasuga a glider to go to Uesugi. As Sasuke was about to give Kojuro a sword, Kotaro suddenly appears and attacks both Sasuke and Kasuga. With Kasuga escaping to Uesugi, Kotaro took the sword Sasuke threw and disappeared, with Kojuro heading to find Hanbei before releasing the prisoners for them to revolt. As both Date and Chosokabe confronts Hisahide before he disappeared, Kojuro reunites with Date and his forces and reveals to Chosokabe his prisoned forces have begun their attack on Osaka castle, which Chosokabe leaves to join them and leaves Date but comments they will meet again. Kojuro then tells Date about Toyotomi's plans and heads off, leaving Date and his forces to Odawara. As Motonari heads for battle in the Nichirin, he kills Akagawa Motoyasu knowing he was a spy for Toyotomi and intends assassinate Motonari by giving poison sake. With Toyotomi's forces spotted, Motonari uses the Nichirin's Solar Cannon on them with Sanada witnessing its power. As Toyotomi is leading his forces to Odawara, Keiji appeared on their path and takes out his weapon, but still tells Hideyoshi to stop, which he ignores and ran through his with his sword damaged and broken. As he lies on the ground he meets Date, who questions hm for wielding a sword, which Keiji replied about his views. Date then leaves him with his acknowledgement of him. As Sanada heads to battle he meets up with Sauke who tells him of Toyotomi's plan and ask if he needs forces from Kai, which he refuses and ask to stay in Kai. As news of Toyotomi's souts being wiped out by Mori to Hanbei, Kojuro appears and confronts him, With Date confronts Hideyoshi in Odawara and the two fight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  14. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 4 - Wavering Scarlet Flower – Loyalty that Brings Sorrow!
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Wavering Scarlet Flower – Loyalty that Brings Sorrow!

    S1:E4

    The alliance is gathering strength; former rivals are united in the march to war against Oda. Unfortunately, the plan could be doomed without the cooperation and troops of Azai Nagamasa - Oda’s brother-in-law.

    Director:Shinpei Ezaki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  15. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 8 - Great Temple of Carnage! Kojuro in Dire Straits!
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Great Temple of Carnage! Kojuro in Dire Straits!

    S1:E8

    Katakura, Sanada, and Sarutobi arrive with the treasures requested by Matsunaga, who betrays his word and attacks the hostages.

    Director:Ken Ando
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  16. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 12 - Adzuchi Castle Tower: the Battle to the Death Where Tomorrow was Begun!
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Adzuchi Castle Tower: the Battle to the Death Where Tomorrow was Begun!

    S1:E12

    The incredible final battle explodes at Azuchi Castle! With amazing power and determination, Date and Sanada unleash against the mighty Demon Lord.

    Directors:Itsuro Kawasaki, Toshiya Niidome
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  17. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 2 Episode 7 - To Satsuma In The Far South! Yukimura's New Manly Resolve!
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #17 - To Satsuma In The Far South! Yukimura's New Manly Resolve!

    S2:E7

    As Date's forces encountered Soldiers of Takeda, unknown to them are Toyotomi's forces in disguise, while Shingen was informed about Oyamada's death from Sasuke and was later informed about Date's attack on Toyotomi's forces disguised as Takeda soldiers. As Date drew Kojuro's sword, he stop and discovered the Toyotomi forces are disguising themselves as Takeda forces from Sasuke, leading both Date's forces and the real Takeda forces to defeat the Toyotomi soldiers. Near Satsuma, Sanada rethinks about the event in Setouchi and felt guilty of Oyadama's death. Later he come across men of Satsuma, who flee before Sanada gave an explanation and went after them, only to be confronted by Miyamoto Musashi, which the two fought but stopped and Musashi took Sanada to meet the leder of Satsuma. Sanada then meets the leder, Shimazu Yoshihiro, which has surprised Sanada as the man who was supposedly killed by Oda. After the battle in Kai, both Date and Shingen discuss about Toyotomi's activities and motives and Shingen decides to work together to defeat Toyotomi, however Date refused and is determined to fight Toyotomi in Osaka. In Osaka, Hideyoshi and Hanbei discussed about the next plan and the arrival of a new weapon, Keiji arrives and demands to speak with Hideyoshi.

    Director:Nobukage Kimura
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  18. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 2 Episode 9 - Dragon vs. Demon, Clash at Owari! Rush, Alliance of Date and Chosokabe!!
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Dragon vs. Demon, Clash at Owari! Rush, Alliance of Date and Chosokabe!!

    S2:E9

    As Date and Chosokabe confront each other in Owari the two fought with both forces cheering for the lords, only to end in a tie. In Aki, Motonari and his general, Akagawa Motoyasu, witness the remaining pieces of the fortress Fugaku is being rebuild as is being named as the Nichirin. In Satsuma, Toyotomi's forces have arrived and both Satsuma's forces and Sanada's Takeda forces are prepared for battle, with Sanada still in doubt, but unknown to them Mori's forces have also appeared with Motonari in charge. In Osaka, Hideyoshi and Hanbei begin their next plan to conquer the East, with both of them knew of Motonari's plan. Later Keiji is woken up by Kasuga who arrive to bring a message from Kenshin but also tells him of Toshiie joining enshin to defend Echigo, which shocked Keiji due to Toshiie's wounds not healed yet. Kasuga then tells Keiji to go and thell them about Hideyoshi's movements, and Keiji's surprised as Yumekichi disappeared with Keiji's pendant. As both Date's forces and Motochika's forces discuss their plan to attack Wasaka and Yamashiro, a throwing dart appeared with a not ont it and Date recognize it as Matsunaga Hisahide.

    Directors:Ken Ando, Hiromitsu Hagiwara
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  19. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 2 Episode 10 - Rebirth of the Young Tiger! The Rebuilt Fortress Nichirin Menaces the East!
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Rebirth of the Young Tiger! The Rebuilt Fortress Nichirin Menaces the East!

    S2:E10

    After Hisahide's identity has been confirmed with Date and decided to go after him, Chosokabe also joins them after revealing his history with Hisahide. In Satsuma, both Sanada's Takeda forces and Satsuma forces have begun an assault on the Toyotomi forces, however they are confronted by a large number of Mori's forces and then attack the villagers, which Sanada intervened. Shimazu then attack a large group of Mori's Naval forces on the south side beach and Sanada joins him. Meanwhile, both the Date forces and Motochika forces are suddenly hit by Hisahide's trap, which Date and Cosokabe confronts Hisahide himself until he used an explosive device on them. While Keiji is looking for his charm, Kasuga arrived and revealed to him of the Toyotomi forces heading to Odawara, and Keiji decides to leave Yumekichi to Kasuga. In Satsuma with Toyotomi-Mori forces retreting, Shimazu then conpliments Sanada for his efforts, which still doubts Sanada of the people he strikes down until Shimazu gave him some advice, which Sanada now knows what he desires is peace for the land. Shimazu then tells Sanada to go stop Motonari with some of his men, with Sanada bidding farewell. In Aki, Motonari heads to battle with the now completed fortress, Nichirin. In Osaka, Hideyoshi was about to leave and tell Hanbei to rest, knowing of his ill succumb him, and tells Hanbei he needs him. Outside Osaka castle, Date and Cosokabe survived the blasts and witness Toyotomi's forces leaving and are planning to attack the castle to free the prisoners and later fight Hideyoshi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  20. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 3 - Vagabond, Maeda Keiji!
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Vagabond, Maeda Keiji!

    S1:E3

    Free-spirited Keiji hopes to build an alliance against the threat of the Demon Lord. His visit with Uesugi ends on a promising note - but his meeting with Date Masamune leads to a battle.

    Director:Norihiro Naganuma
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  21. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 2 Episode 3 - Keiji vs. Toshiie! Choked, unyielding emotions at Tetorigawa!
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Keiji vs. Toshiie! Choked, unyielding emotions at Tetorigawa!

    S2:E3

    With news of Toshiie and Matsu leading the Maeda army to Echigo, Keiji tried to block their path and convince them to stop but failed as the Maeda army went past him. Kasuga arrived and tell Keiji to leave as both forces prepared to fight. Toshiie and Matsu meets with Kenshin, leading only a small force, which puzzled him until Kenshin revealed a large force of his is heading to Kaga, forcing Toshiie to defeat him and claim control of Echigo or return to Kaga and protect his people. Frustrated to prove Hideyoshi and Hanbei belief but fearing Matsu's safety, Toshiie has no choice but to return to Kaga. The two arrived and met with Kenshin's forces in Tetorigawa but were surrounded, however Toshiie is determined to protect Kaga and led his forces to attack. As the two forces fight, Keiji confronts Toshiie and Matsu, knowing if the Maeda army won mean Toyotomi's forces victory, leading Keiji to have no choice but to stop Toshiie and both he and Toshiie start fighting while questioning their motives. As both fighters face each other in full force Keiji successfully defeated Toshiie but is confronted by Matsu to fight. Kenshin, who has witness the fight, arrived at the scene and tells Matsu to retreat and acknowledge Toshiie's reasons to join Toyotomi for peace. In the battlefield to defend Oshu and most of his men survived, Date is confronted by Hideyoshi and the two fight. While Sanada is travelling with his new ally, Oyamada, and a small group of Takada forces in Oumi he hears a cry and recognize it as Oichi in Azuchi castle.

    Director:Hiromitsu Hagiwara
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  22. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 2 - Horrific! Confrontation at Okehazama!
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Horrific! Confrontation at Okehazama!

    S1:E2

    Sanada and Date rush to claim the same prize: Imagawa’s head. A clash erupts between the two warriors, but before one can declare victory, their battle is interrupted by a horrifying presence.

    Director:Naoyoshi Shiotani
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  23. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 1 - Azure and Crimson, a Fateful Encounter!
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Azure and Crimson, a Fateful Encounter!

    S1:E1

    Two of the mightiest warlords of ancient Japan, Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin, set aside their rivalry to unite against the forces of Date Masamune.

    Director:Itsuro Kawasaki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  24. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 2 Episode 1 - Return to a Chaotic Era! The Advent of the World-Shattering Lord of Arms, Toyotomi Hideyoshi!
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Return to a Chaotic Era! The Advent of the World-Shattering Lord of Arms, Toyotomi Hideyoshi!

    S2:E1

    Taking place moments after the last episode of season 1, the other surviving warlords return to fighting against each other, with Masamune, Shingen and Kenshin's forces are engaged in a three way battle at Kawanakajima, including Date Masamune and Sanada Yukimura locked in battle. However they find themselves surrounded by the soldiers of Toyotomi Hideyoshi who seeks to unite Japan and help it grow into a strong country. Masamune, Shingen and Kenshin's forces manage to escape. Maeda Kanji who has been aware of Toyotomi's apperance arrived too late. Keiji then visits Maeda Toshiie and Matsu, aware of their alliance with Toyotomi Hideyoshi and asked why, which he replied that he agreed with Hideyoshi that the country is being weakened due to Oda Nobunaga's activities, but also agrees that he would be like him if he lost Matsu just as Hideyoshi's lost his beloved. Maeda also request Keiji to join them due to his history with Hideyoshi being his friend, but refuses and left. Souske reports to Shingen of Utsunomiya and Odawara have fallen by Toyotomi and placing his spies in their ranks and others and Mori's alliance with Toyotomi, having Shingen to have Sanada go to the west to Satsuma and protect Kyushu alonside forces there. In Oshu after news of Toyotomi's activities and suspecting a spy in Date's forces, Kojuro is confronted by Toyotomi's general, Takenaka Hanbei, and was offered to make him one of Toyotomi's men while Hanbei's spies and men took two people hostage.

    Director:Kazuya Nomura
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Lost Right Eye, The Gashed Dragon`s Back" is the best rated episode of "Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings". It scored 8.6/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Masaharu Watanabe and written by Yasuyuki Muto, it aired on 7/18/2010. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Crimson and Azure Battle to the Death! The Sound of the Wind Blowing at the End of the Fierce Fight!!".