The Sengoku warlord Takeda Katsuyori will be featured on NHK's history program "Rekishi Tantei" (General), which will air on November 5th at 10pm. As the successor to Takeda Shingen, Katsuyori's life was one of struggle with his late great father. This year marks 450 years since the Battle of Nagashino. This program depicts the tragedy of this young, great general.
The loser of the Battle of Nagashino was Takeda Katsuyori, the successor of Takeda Shingen. Katsuyori, who was originally not the eldest son but ended up leading the Takeda clan, also saw his life as a struggle against his late, great father.
The Battle of Nagashino was fought against the opposition of Shingen's vassals in the capture of the impregnable Takatenjin Castle, and the unknown escape that followed. The second battle for Takatenjin Castle decided his fate. This program will depict the tragedy of this young, great general and the Takeda clan, incorporating the results of the latest research and thorough on-site investigations.
