Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan The Rise of Nobunaga (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 43 min | Documentary, Action, Adventure

Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

The Rise of Nobunaga (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | 43 min | Documentary, Action, Adventure

Considered a fool and unfit to lead, Nobunaga rises to power as the leader of the Oda clan, spurring dissent among those in his family vying for control.

Showrunners

Matthew Booi | Simon George

Director

Stephen Scott

Writers

Greg Beer (story editor) | Matthew Booi | Simon George

Producer

Patrick Cameron

Cinematographers

Ray Dumas | Simon Shohet

Editor

Jason Gatt

Casting Directors

Gloria Mann | Yumi Takada

Production Designer

Florian Schuck

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 2, 2020

Release date

Feb 24, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 2 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
45 cast members

Name	Known for
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Elijah Bender Self - Historian, Concordia College Self - Historian, Concordia College See fewer	Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021)
Oleg Benesch Self - Historian, University of York Self - Historian, University of York See fewer	Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021)
William de Lange Self - Historian and Author Self - Historian and Author See fewer	Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021)
Lesley Downer Self - Historian and Author Self - Historian and Author See fewer	Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021)
Philip Garrett Self - Historian, Newcastle University Self - Historian, Newcastle University See fewer	Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021)
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