Saeki Nobutatsu is a character in the FX limited series, Shōgun, who is portrayed by Eita Okuno. He is the brother of Lord Toronaga.
Biography[]
Arrival in Ajiro[]
At the request of his brother, Lord Toronaga, Saeki and his army go to Ajiro. Toronaga introduces him to the Anjin. Later, he hires Kiku to be with his brother for a week.
Saeki eats dinner with Toronaga, Nagakado, Buntaro, the Anjin, and others- telling stories of a young Toronaga in battle and as a hostage. He remarks how great it would be to become the Lord of Izu and admits he received another offer already. All of a sudden, men come running declaring that Saeki’s men have blocked off every road out of Izu. A man delivers papers and Hiromatsu reads them aloud- the Council of Regents request Lord Tomonaga’s presence in Osaka to answer for his treachery. They ask he deliver his response to Saeki. Lord Toronaga realizes Ishido filled his seat in the Council of Regents. Saeki then tells Nagakado he has an order to commit seppuku for murdering Jozen. Lord Toronaga tells Saeki he will consider this and answer by sunset tomorrow.
Later, Lord Toronaga tells Saeki he will go to Osaka to answer to the Council of Regents. He admits Crimson Sky was a mistake and his men are shocked. John jumps up in disagreement and walks away. Saeki informs him that he will escort him to Osaka the next day.
Saeki sleeps with Kiku that evening and tells her he will bring her to Edo with him to be his seventh consort. She asks Saeki if she can elevate their play and he agrees. She leaves and Nagakado arrives, first killing one of Saeki’s guards. He then lunges to kill Saeki but slips and cracks his head open. Saeki lives and Nagakado dies.
Plotting in Osaka[]
After Mariko's death, Saeki along with the Council of Regents meet to discuss the attack. Saeki delivers a letter to Ishido from his brother declaring that because of Mariko’s death, he is preparing for war. Ishido blames Toronaga for the attack, claiming he is the only one sneaky enough to plan this. They agree to bury Mariko in a Christian funeral, despite Ishido’s initial objections.
Personality[]
Saeki is bold, mischevious, and not very loyal as demonstrated by him turning his back on his brother.