Ep. 27: Chosokabe Motochika's Metamorphosis as the General of Flame
Aired on January 9, 2019
Sengoku era conflicts extended to southern Japan, where the Chosokabe clan competed for regional supremacy. This segment explores the history of Motochika, the leader of Tosa province, and details his strategic efforts to repel invading forces while simultaneously expanding his own territorial control during this turbulent period.
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