Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches(1986)

Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches is a historical drama following three powerful clans—Kishu, Mito, and Owari—as they clash for control of the shogunate. Caught between political intrigue and open warfare, young lords command their ninja warriors in brutal confrontations, particularly between the rival Negoro and Koga ninja sects. The series charts the bloody power struggle unfolding within Japan's highest corridors of government as each family maneuvers to place their heir on the shogun's throne. Feudal ambition, ninja combat, and dynastic scheming collide in this tale of succession and survival during a pivotal moment in Tokugawa history.