Ancient Chinese warlord Sasuke Furuta must reconcile his pursuit of power with his passion for the art of tea.
1. Would You Die for a Teakettle!?
Aired: Apr 7, 2011A cultural envoy is sent to quell a rebellion sparked by Matsunaga Hisahide's...
Aired: Apr 14, 2011Murashige's uprising against Nobunaga escalates as Sasuke secretly manipulate...
Aired: Apr 21, 2011Sasuke starts a new journey under the mentorship of Sen-no Sôeki, a renowned ...
Aired: Apr 28, 2011A sinister plot unfolds as Sôeki seizes the opportunity to team up with Hidey...
Aired: May 5, 2011Nobunaga gifts Hideyoshi the spoils from Tottori Castle, while Sasuke secretl...
Aired: May 12, 2011Sasuke's strategic ambition is fueled as he engages in a series of intense ba...
Aired: May 19, 2011Mitsuhide Akechi's loyalty is challenged as Sôeki and Hideyoshi cleverly sway...
Aired: May 26, 2011A grand celebration takes place at Azuchi Castle as Ieyasu Tokugawa honors Lo...
Aired: Jun 2, 2011Nobunaga arrives at Kyoto's imperial court with a subtle entourage, seizing c...
Aired: Jun 9, 2011As the clock strikes midnight on June 2, 1582, Sasuke's intuition reaches a f...
Aired: Jun 16, 2011A bitter conflict unfolds among Oda's devoted followers, prompting them to ma...
Aired: Jun 23, 2011Akechi assumes command at Azuchi Castle, while Sôeki's return is met with a t...
Aired: Jun 30, 2011Nobunaga's shocking assassination sparks a crisis of conscience for Akechi an...
Aired: Jul 7, 2011Akechi suffers a crushing defeat at the hands of the Hashiba force, leading t...
15. The Times, They Are A-Changin'
Aired: Jul 14, 2011A bold plan emerges to obliterate Azuchi Castle, forever severing its connect...
Aired: Jul 21, 2011Sasuke is entrusted by Hideyoshi with brokering a historic peace accord betwe...
Aired: Jul 28, 2011Next episode, Hideyoshi assumes the role of chief advisor to the Emperor, whi...
18. Only One Flower in the World
Aired: Aug 4, 2011Hideyoshi bestows the esteemed title "Sen-no Rikyû" upon Sôeki, and Rikyû ext...
Aired: Aug 25, 2011Tensions rise between Rikyû and Hideyoshi, as Oribe struggles to perfect his ...
20. The Deep Hole of Imperfection
Aired: Sep 1, 2011Oribe delves into the world of wabi aesthetics, seeking spiritual guidance fr...
Aired: Sep 8, 2011Oribe capitalizes on an opportunity to gain a crucial upper hand by joining I...
Aired: Sep 15, 2011The Kyushu campaign unfolds as Oribe and Nobushige Sanada infiltrate Kosyozan...
Aired: Sep 22, 2011A grand tea ceremony is set to take place, marking the glorious conquest of K...
Aired: Sep 29, 2011In the next episode, a gathering of Japan's most esteemed tea masters takes p...
25. Start From the Beginning Again
Aired: Oct 6, 2011Oribe's relentless pursuit of perfection takes a misguided turn after Hechika...
Aired: Oct 13, 2011A wise Hechikan encourages Oribe and Rikyû to reexamine their entrenched pers...
Aired: Oct 20, 2011A path of self-discovery unfolds for Rikyû and Oribe as they rekindle their a...
Aired: Oct 27, 2011Souji Yamanoue, the most skilled apprentice of Rikyû, thrives in the Kanto re...
Aired: Nov 3, 2011The conquest of Odawara commences, and Rikyû is reunited with Souji, finding ...
Aired: Nov 10, 2011Tokugawa Ieyasu receives a significant territory, Edo, as part of Hideyoshi's...
Aired: Nov 17, 2011Tensions escalate between Hideyoshi and Rikyû as their relationship frays, wh...
Aired: Nov 24, 2011Hideyoshi's advisors fail to meet his expectations of unwavering loyalty, lea...
Aired: Dec 1, 2011A profound encounter awaits as Oribe invites Rikyû to a serene hot spring ove...
Aired: Dec 8, 2011Rikyû's wrath escalates as Hideyoshi seizes his most treasured item and belov...
Aired: Dec 15, 2011Oribe's newest cup receives widespread acclaim, while Josui Kuroda pays a som...
Aired: Jan 5, 2012Master tea master Rikyû expertly hosts a traditional tea ceremony for Ieyasu,...
37. The Man Who Destroyed the "World"
Aired: Jan 12, 2012Masamune seeks advice from Oribe and Takayama to soothe his enraged lord Hide...
Aired: Jan 19, 2012Rikyû, banished to Sakai, struggles with isolation, while Oribe and Tadaoki b...
39. Aren't You a Fan of Imperfection?
Aired: Jan 26, 2012Hideyoshi commands Rikyû to take his own life, assigning Furuta Oribe the res...
