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The actor that plays Toranaga deserves an Oscar. I felt that death scene in my soul. All of them in that scene were right in the moment. That will stay with me for some time. I hadn't felt that since Ned Stark

The tea ceremony was awe inspiring, gotta admit Mariko's response to Buntaro's offer to die together is the coldest thing I've ever heard anyone say, just gutted him with no beheading to stop the pain

Hiromatsu went out like a BOSS!!! What devotion and sacrifice for both his Lord and country he showed in this episode.

The acting from torranaga and hiromatsu are probably some of the best i have EVER seen! In a different language no less. Such devotion to the role. I actually need therapy after this episode and the emotional roller coaster only to find out ALL of the tying connections throughout the entire season. I’m in awe of this show. Thank you for reviewing it sooo incredibly!

Another point for me is the mind changing of Anjin. When he went to the market, the priest stood out to say that Anjin need firewood, while Anjin used the word sumi (charcoal), which is a more advanced vocabulary in Japanese. And while the priest asking about if Anjin is going to wear the robe to see other sailors, the priest was trying to teasing the identity of Anjin himself as a heretic. The attitude while Anjin replied simply told anything. Then to the back ally while Anjin decide to kill the other sailor without feeling any guilty (same attitude as his company that holding a lantern), I was comparing to the episode 1 while Umi chopped off the head of a villager. Somehow Anjin's black inner selfish thought (腹黑, harakuro) was revealed not only by the sailor's questions but also by Anjin's action.

No words were spoken, only glances exchanged, Hiromatsu saw the other generals preparing to commit sepuku and took the lead knowing Toronaga needed them more than himself, he knew his role and knew tjat it would have more meaning to both Osaka and thise present

Hiromatsu was my fav character. He went out with honor

Brutal I knew boss was playing the long game just presentation for the other generals to fall in line great sacrifice 🤙🏽

I think Saeki was in on the ruse for the beginning. But it could also be that Toronaga anticipated that he would betray him.

I felt real empathy for Buntaro after his tea ceremony and what Mariko said to him. I believe he's tried to be a good husband, truly loves her and has kept her alive so she could complete the plan her father had for her. Tragic what Hiromatsu felt compelled to do as his last service to his lord. Toranaga has lost a life long friend and confidant. Most intense episode full of emotions. I still can't figure out how Ochiba seems to be so smart, yet also cannot tell who would really protect her son. And it's NOT Ishido.

finally some acting opportunity from sanada

Omi is turning out to be quite thoughtful & intelligent

I think the show tried to be loyal to the book but it had to be impactful and show the ultimate sacrifice and that was not through the other lords but though his faithful right-hand, Hiromatsu.

Another great breakdown. Im totally starting to notice other channels copying your content by the way.

When the show started and I saw a Ghanaian name as the director, I hated it. I thought it would be horrible. But my God.. Emmanuel osei kuffour is a master. He is definitely one to look out for.

I truly think Toronoga was surprised by his brother's actions. The actor who plays him does such a good job of showing range with his face....you can see it in his eyes. He didnt expect it. Everything that happened after was because Toronoga was forced to pivot.

No Mention of the tea ceremony between Mariko and Buntaro.... Another anguished and powerful scene

The one aspect I think doesn't match Toronaga is if he is so smart to plan his friends own sepoku, and always be one step ahead you would think he would be smart enough to know that his son would try to attack his brother just like he went after Jozen. Doesn't seem like it fits his character to miss something like that.

Hiromatsu knows he is useless in battle and the best thing to do is to fool Ishido and his spies killing himself in front of Toranaga.

Notice how Buntaro calls him Anjin and not barbarian?

What happened?? I was just chatting on a live stream then POOF

Who would sacrifice their strongest ally to gain strategic advantage !! actually what kind of advantage you could possibly get from sacrificing your best friend !!! I think Torunaga is a madman!! I said what I said.

His brother betrayed him