Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches

A slow-burning, intricately plotted historical drama where political maneuvering and sudden violence keep you leaning in.

Created by

Akikazu Ota, Akinori Matsuo

Genres

Drama

Starring

Kazuo Katō, Gaku Yamamoto, Kazuko Kato

Overview

The story of the battles between the 3 related families Kishu, Mito, and Owari, as each vies for the shogun’s seat in the line of succession. Highlighting the series are many fights between the young lord’s Negoro ninja helpers and their mortal enemies, the Koga ninja. History comes alive with the bloody blades of the three families at war within the highest levels of government as the search for a new shogun continues!

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Power, family, betrayal, ambition

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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