A special historical program, "Battle! After Honnoji - Mitsuhide vs. Hideyoshi: The Road to Becoming the Ruler of Japan," which explores the fierce battle that unfolded after the Honnoji Incident, will be broadcast on NHK BS from 9:00 PM on November 15th. With Nobunaga gone, who will rule the world, Hideyoshi or Mitsuhide? Using full-scale drama and virtual technology, the program will delve into the strategies of both sides.
This film vividly recreates the tense battle between Mitsuhide and Hideyoshi over control of the country after Nobunaga's death, spanning 12 days from the Honnoji Incident to the Battle of Yamazaki, depicting the movements of both armies. It depicts the turning point in history that determined the course of the Sengoku period.
What strategy did Mitsuhide devise to contain the Oda clan's warlords? New facts are also revealed that may shed light on the truth behind the Honnoji Incident. Naoto Takenaka, who played Hideyoshi in the historical drama, also appears.
