Gunshi Kanbee (2014)

Other name: 軍師官兵衛, Gunshi Kanbei, Strategist Kanbe

Description:

In July 1590, Toyotomi Hideyoshi surrounds Odawara Castle, aiming for Japan's unification. Standing alone before the enemy guards, Kuroda Kanbee successfully convinces the reigning lord to surrender without further bloodshed, showcasing his genius as an exceptional military strategist. Gunshi Kanbee follows the legendary journey of this remarkable man. Rising from Harima, Kanbee becomes the head of the Kuroda clan at just twenty-two after his father, Mototaka, steps down to ease the suspicions of their lord liege, Kodera Masamoto. Kanbee marries Teru, the daughter of Kushihashi, and they build a strong family, adopting the young children of his vassals. As Kanbee turns thirty, Harima becomes a crucial battleground between Oda and Mori Terumoto. Captivated by Oda's grand vision for a unified country, Kanbee travels to Gifu Castle. There, he forms a historic alliance with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, stepping into his destiny as Hideyoshi's brilliant right-hand man. This gripping historical drama depicts the rise of a strategist who shaped a nation.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Historical; War