Sekigahara (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Sekigahara is a drama series.
What it’s about. Blockbuster drama based on the novel Sekigahara by Ryotaro Shiba, a program dedicated to the 30th anniversary of TBS. A total of 120 actors, 3,500 extras and about 500 horses recreated the largest battle in history, the Battle of Sekigahara, in which 200,000 warriors clashed from east and west. The battle, which can be called a turning point in the history of Japan, depicts the conflict, love and hate between people on a grand scale and with a great cast.
Who’s in it. Sekigahara stars Gō Katō as Mitsunari Ishida, Toshirō Mifune as Sakon Shima, Yoshiko Mita as Yodo dono and Keiko Matsuzaka as Hatsume, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sekigahara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sekigahara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sekigahara tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sekigahara (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sekigahara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sekigahara worth watching?
- Sekigahara holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sekigahara?
- Sekigahara stars Gō Katō, Toshirō Mifune, Yoshiko Mita, Keiko Matsuzaka and Hisaya Morishige.
- When was Sekigahara released?
- Sekigahara was released in 1981.