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The Best Episodes of Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

Every episode of Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan!

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Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.

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    Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan Season 1 Episode 3 - The Demon King
    7.6/10(258 votes)

    #1 - The Demon King

    S1:E3

    Nobunaga overcomes some of his biggest challenges in his effort to reunite Japan. See how he combats an army of fierce rebels and a plot launched from deep within his inner circle aimed at ending his reign forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan Season 1 Episode 5 - Catastrophe
    7.5/10(229 votes)

    #2 - Catastrophe

    S1:E5

    Hideyoshi is desperate to carve his name into history and become the most powerful man in Asia. See how he risks everything he’s worked for when he launches a bold invasion of mainland China.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan Season 1 Episode 1 - The Rise of Nobunaga
    7.4/10(322 votes)

    #3 - The Rise of Nobunaga

    S1:E1

    Oda Nobunaga launches a blood-soaked bid to seize power over central Japan. Watch the brilliant but brutal Samurai battle rival family members and ferocious warlords along the way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan Season 1 Episode 2 - Seizing Power
    7.4/10(271 votes)

    #4 - Seizing Power

    S1:E2

    With much of central Japan under his control, Nobunaga must now fight the powerful Buddhist armies that oppose his bid to rule the nation. Follow him through a monumental battle against his most dangerous rivals yet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan Season 1 Episode 4 - Complete Control
    7.4/10(242 votes)

    #5 - Complete Control

    S1:E4

    Follow Toyotomi Hideyoshi in his effort to gain control over central Japan. Watch him use a brilliant mix of force, strategy, and intrigue to become the first man in nearly a century to control the entire nation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan Season 1 Episode 6 - Birth of a Dynasty
    7.4/10(216 votes)

    #6 - Birth of a Dynasty

    S1:E6

    After carefully watching and waiting, a wily veteran Samurai emerges from the shadows and launches his own bid for supreme power. Witness one final, epic battle to see who will rule Japan for the next two hundred years.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Demon King" is the best rated episode of "Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan". It scored 7.6/10 based on 258 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/24/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Catastrophe".