Ochiba has a dark secret that Toronaga knows (or at least suspect. Hint: 22:07 "hundreds of women and courtesans could not achive"). The book makes it real clear the reason. Ochiba wants to eliminate Toronaga becuase with him alive she and the heir are always under threat. As for Mariko and Buntaro. She has always look down on her marriage with Buntaro. She said the alliance marriage between the Akechi (her clan) and Toda clan was worthless. When she was married off she said that she was being thrown away. When she had discussions about her duty with Toronaga she said that she should have been marrired better. Sure, Buntaro should not physically abuse her but I think the hatred is coming from both sides. For him she was ungratefull for being spared. For her not letting her die was the worst insult to her having to stay married to somebody she looks down on.
18:57 "She's so pale" Indeed, that's what makes her beautiful by classical Japanese (and more broadly Asian) standards. A pale skin is a signifier of class--it's for those who have the privilege of staying indoors while the peasants toil in the fields.
Your dog is the second best part of your videos. Always after you of course
Ochiba has a dark secret that Toronaga knows (or at least suspect. Hint: 22:07 "hundreds of women and courtesans could not achive"). The book makes it real clear the reason. Ochiba wants to eliminate Toronaga becuase with him alive she and the heir are always under threat. As for Mariko and Buntaro. She has always look down on her marriage with Buntaro. She said the alliance marriage between the Akechi (her clan) and Toda clan was worthless. When she was married off she said that she was being thrown away. When she had discussions about her duty with Toronaga she said that she should have been marrired better. Sure, Buntaro should not physically abuse her but I think the hatred is coming from both sides. For him she was ungratefull for being spared. For her not letting her die was the worst insult to her having to stay married to somebody she looks down on.
18:57 "She's so pale" Indeed, that's what makes her beautiful by classical Japanese (and more broadly Asian) standards. A pale skin is a signifier of class--it's for those who have the privilege of staying indoors while the peasants toil in the fields.
Keep watching, surprises in store
Aj looking cute and cozy in the back as usual 🙃
He is not Catholic, but he is still a Christian. Thus the praying.