The Samurai and the Prisoner (2026)

Provincial lord Araki Murashige rebels against tyrannical despot Oda Nobunaga, and makes a stand at his stronghold, Arioka Castle. It is subsequently surrounded by Oda’s forces, leaving its denizens isolated and in need of allies. With the sensitive support of his wife Chiyoho, Murashige struggles to keep his hot-blooded retainers in check, while also protecting the castle and its people. Then out of the blue, a young man is murdered within the fortress, and a succession of similarly bizarre incidents follow. The suspects are Murashige’s retainers themselves, as well as others close to him. Outside, enemy troops lie in wait. Inside, traitors lie to conceal themselves. As suspicion runs rampant, Murashige seeks the help of a prisoner in his dungeon—dangerous master tactician Kuroda Kanbei—to solve the mysteries. What shocking truths will be revealed?