Kochoki: Wakaki Nobunaga

Aired: 2019

An original TV anime produced by Studio Deen. A historical fiction depicting Oda Nobunaga in his teenage years. Set in the Warring States period, the story follows the young Nobunaga, called "the Great Fool," around the time of his coming-of-age ceremony. In the land of Owari, with his milk-brother Tsuneoki Ikeda by his side, Nobunaga struggles simply to survive. The conflict with his brother Oda Nobukatsu, his political marriage to Kicho (daughter of Saito Dosan of Mino), and encounters with future retainers Toshiie Maeda and Kazumasu Takigawa. A coming-of-age ensemble drama following historical touchpoints as young Nobunaga carves his path through the warring world. 12 episodes. Directed by Noriyuki Abe with music by Yusuke Shirato. Starring Yusuke Kobayashi, Yuma Uchida, Kaito Ishikawa, Yumiri Hanamori, and Nao Toyama. ©Ageha Horoshuu/Kochoki Production Committee