Akechi Mitsuhide: The Man God Hated (2007)

Original name: 明智光秀－神に愛されなかった男－

Release date: January 3, 2007

Movie

Average time: 123 minutes

Genres: Drama, History, TV Movie

Synopsis: The famed leader Oda Nobunaga had two right-hand men who contributed to unifying the nation. One was Akechi Mitsuhide and the other Kinoshita Tokichiro, both rivals of each other for higher promotions. Eventually Mitsuhide was recognized for his work and was given a castle. However, Nobunaga's ambition to conquer the nation did not allow Mitsuhide to live happily in his territory. That is when an idea flashed across Mitsuhide's mind… Akechi Mitsuhide, the man who was considered to be the most intelligent general of the warring states era. What was the truth about him, Oda Nobunaga's best general and murderer?