Sanada Taiheiki (真田太平記) is a Japanese television jidaigeki or period drama that was broadcast on NHK in 1985–1986.

[1] The drama focuses on the history of the Sanada clan during the late Sengoku period.

[5] In 1582, Oda and Tokugawa allied forces started an invasion of Takeda`s Kai Province.

Katsuyori accepted his suggestion once, but he changed his mind and tried to flee towards Oyamada Nobushige`s Iwadono Castle, but was betrayed by Oyamada Nobushige and killed himself at Tenmokuzan.

Having lost their lord, the Sanada clan unexpectedly became a small daimyo.