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Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

2021 · Miniseries · TV-MA · 45 min · ★ 7.1 · 95% critics

DocumentaryWar & PoliticsDramaActionHistory

This docuseries uses dramatic reenactments and historian commentary to explore the power struggles and shifting alliances of 16th-century feudal Japan. Across a fast-moving timeline of intrigue and major battles, it aims to make a turbulent era feel immediate, intense, and easy to follow.

Where to watch

Streaming on Netflix.

4 hours to watch · 6 episodes.

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Details
Years
2021
Release date
2021-02-24
Network
Netflix
Language
English
Rated
TV-MA
Runtime
45 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
95/100
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (304 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a brisk, dramatic history overview with reenactments and expert commentary, similar in vibe to 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything; Not for you if you want meticulous accuracy or minimal narration.

Pros: gripping reenactments; dense historical sweep; entertaining and informative | Cons: questioned historical accuracy; too many talking heads; anglo-centric perspective

Themes

  • samurai
  • docudrama
  • historical
  • reenactment
  • warlords
  • sengoku period
  • feudal japan
  • 16th century
  • social & cultural documentary

Cast & crew

Directed by Stephen Scott

Episodes1 season · 6 episodes

Season 16 episodes
  • S1E1The Rise of Nobunaga42m
    Netflix
  • S1E2Seizing Power42m
    Netflix
  • S1E3The Demon King42m
    Netflix
  • S1E4Complete Control43m
    Netflix
  • S1E5Catastrophe43m
    Netflix
  • S1E6Birth of a Dynasty44m
    Netflix