About this season
The drama centers on Ashikaga Takauji's rise to power, overthrowing the Kamakura shogunate and eventually establishing the Ashikaga shogunate.
Episodes (49)
1. Father and Child
Aired 6 January 1991 • 73 min
First Episode.
2. A New Beginning
Aired 13 January 1991 • 44 min
3. Lucky Adventurer
Aired 20 January 1991 • 44 min
4. Imperial Revolt
Aired 27 January 1991 • 44 min
5. Danger in Ashikaga
Aired 3 February 1991 • 44 min
6. Enter Kusunoki
Aired 10 February 1991 • 44 min
7. Tragic Love
Aired 17 February 1991 • 44 min
8. Demon Star
Aired 24 February 1991 • 44 min
9. Destiny's Child
Aired 3 March 1991 • 43 min
10. The Emperor's Army
Aired 10 March 1991 • 43 min
11. Kusunoki's Rise
Aired 17 March 1991 • 43 min
12. The Fall of Kasagi
Aired 24 March 1991 • 43 min
13. Battle of Akasaka Castle
Aired 31 March 1991 • 42 min
14. Autumn Mist
Aired 7 April 1991 • 43 min
15. Koushi and Masashige
Aired 14 April 1991 • 43 min
16. Oki Exile
Aired 21 April 1991 • 43 min
17. Time of decision
Aired 28 April 1991 • 43 min
18. The Emperor's Escape
Aired 5 May 1991 • 43 min
19. Hostages
Aired 12 May 1991 • 43 min
20. Ashikaga's Revolt
Aired 19 May 1991 • 44 min
21. Capture of Kyoto
Aired 26 May 1991 • 43 min
22. Kamakura in Fire
Aired 2 June 1991 • 44 min
23. Triumphant Return
Aired 9 June 1991 • 43 min
24. A New Regime
Aired 16 June 1991 • 43 min
25. Ashikaga Takauji
Aired 23 June 1991 • 44 min
26. Ripple of Reward
Aired 30 June 1991 • 44 min
27. Nobility or Warrior?
Aired 7 July 1991 • 43 min
28. The Eve
Aired 14 July 1991 • 44 min
29. Prince Moriyoshi Arrested
Aired 21 July 1991 • 43 min
30. Tragic Prince
Aired 28 July 1991 • 43 min
31. Takauji's Rebellion
Aired 4 August 1991 • 43 min
32. Fujiyasha Killed
Aired 4 January 1992 • 43 min
33. Senjio and Izayamaru
Aired 18 August 1991 • 44 min
34. Hunting Takauji
Aired 25 August 1991 • 43 min
35. Great Change
Aired 1 September 1991 • 43 min
36. Battle of Minatogawa
Aired 8 September 1991 • 43 min
37. Masashige's Suicide
Aired 15 September 1991 • 43 min
38. Two Emperors
Aired 22 September 1991 • 43 min
39. Akiie's Defeat
Aired 29 September 1991 • 44 min
40. End of Yoshisada
Aired 6 October 1991 • 43 min
41. Emperor's Death
Aired 13 October 1991 • 44 min
42. Mother's Will
Aired 20 October 1991 • 43 min
43. Internal conflict of Ashikaga
Aired 27 October 1991 • 43 min
44. Retainer supplanting lord
Aired 3 November 1991 • 44 min
45. Coup d'etat
Aired 10 November 1991 • 43 min
46. Brothers' bond
Aired 17 November 1991 • 43 min
47. Shogun's defeat
Aired 24 November 1991 • 43 min
48. Endless Battle
Aired 1 December 1991 • 43 min
49. Takauji's Death
Aired 8 December 1991 • 80 min