This historical drama depicts the end of Hojo Ujimasa and the Hojo family from the perspective of "Odawara Castle surrounded by Toyotomi's vast army."

Why did the Hojo family, a powerful daimyo family that ruled the Kanto region for five generations, meet its downfall in the Battle of Odawara against Toyotomi Hideyoshi?

Was Hojo Ujimasa truly a "foolish general who destroyed his family"?

Based on surviving letters and recent research, this drama, presented in a manga-illustrated format, carefully explains the true story of the Battle of Odawara, a story not told in textbooks.

Those who enjoy Sengoku period warlords and Japanese history should definitely watch until the end.

0:00 Why did the Hojo family, which lasted for five generations, fall?
5:08 Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the request to march on Kyoto
9:51 Toyotomi's army and the outer fortifications of Odawara
13:03 Ishigakiyama One-Night Castle
16:32 Father and son inside Odawara Castle
[Main primary sources and references for this video]

■Primary sources
・Letter from Toyotomi Hideyoshi (addressed to Sanada Masayuki, November 21, Tensho 17)
A letter citing the capture of Nagurumi Castle and stating that the Hojo would not be forgiven. Regarding the circumstances leading to the outbreak of war.

・Article from Toyotomi Hideyoshi (addressed to Hojo Ujinao, November 24, Tensho 17)
A document notifying the Hojo of the following year's subjugation.

*Letter from Tokugawa Ieyasu (addressed to Hojo Ujinori, June 7, 1590)* (Collection of Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of History)

A letter urging Ujimasa and Ujinao to apologize during the siege.

*Vermilion Seal Letter from Toyotomi Hideyoshi (July 6, 1590)* (Collection of Osaka Castle Museum)

Regarding Ujinao's offer of surrender and the treatment of Ujimasa and others.


■■References
*Motoki Kuroda, "Sanada Maru One-Point Commentary 19" (Surugadai University)*


🪭Also Recommended

*[Imagawa Ujizane]*
【今川氏真】父・義元から継いだ3つの国を、なぜ9年で失ったのか
*[The Fall of the Takeda Clan]*
【武田家滅亡】武田勝頼はなぜ、最強の名門を守れなかったのか｜戦国

If you enjoyed this, please subscribe to our channel. We deliver the true picture of Japanese history that isn't told in textbooks.

▼Subscribe to the channel
@どっこい日本史-japan

*The dialogue and emotional descriptions in this video include fictional and fictional elements based on historical sources. Please enjoy this as one possible interpretation of matters with multiple theories.

*The illustrations in this video are AI-generated in a manga style. The facial features of the characters, armor, clothing, and buildings prioritize familiarity and ease of understanding over strict historical accuracy.

*Some images are AI-generated illustrations based on public domain images.

*Please adhere to the community guidelines when posting comments.

#HojoUjimasa #SengokuPeriod #JapaneseHistory #BattleofOdawara #ToyotomiHideyoshi