History UsefulNotes / TokugawaIeyasu

* The Japanese campaign of ''VideoGame/AgeOfEmpiresIII: The Asian Dynasties'' is about his rise to power, with help from the player character.

* Mototada Torii: A childhood friend of Ieyasu since his days as a hostage in Imagawa, and also serving him. Most famous for making his Last Stand in Fushimi Castle, [[YouShallNotPass stalling the Western Army during the onset of Sekigahara]].

When compared to Oda and Toyotomi, Tokugawa is less commonly a victim of HistoricalVillainUpgrade. However, he ''is'' more likely to be upgraded to villainy in works more sympathetic toward either Sanada Yukimura or Ishida Mitsunari. Said villainous upgrade was actually a fairly common practice around the decline of the Tokugawa shogunate, some 200 years after its founding. Present-day opinion on Tokugawa generally portrays him as an honorable if boring man, far more willing to play the long game and concede small losses than either of his predecessors. "Slow and steady" is a common theme among Ieyasu portrayals.

* Lady Tsukiyama/Sena & Tokugawa Nobuyasu: Ieyasu's first wife from Imagawa and son (though their marriage wasn't that happy), later linked with marriage via Nobunaga's daughter. Unfortunately, Nobunaga accused them of treason and conspiring with the Takeda, and to clear his name, Ieyasu had them executed, with Tadatsugu as the executioner. And that's how Hidetada, being the second son, becomes the heir.

* The Four Guardians of Tokugawa: Or [[FourIsDeath Tokugawa Shi-Tennou (Four Death Gods)]]. These are considered [[BadassCrew the cream of the crop and most badass of any of Tokugawa's retainers]].

!People under the rule of Ieyasu

Motoyasu began his military career in 1558, winning a minor victory over Oda Nobunaga at Terabe. In 1560, Imagawa Yoshimoto began marching towards Kyoto, but fell victim to a surprise attack by Nobunaga at Okehazama. Motoyasu declared independence from the Imagawa clan soon later, allied himself with Nobunaga and proceeded to strengthen his home base of Mikawa. He acquired a number of powerful and famous generals, including [[UsefulNotes/HattoriHanzo Hattori Hanzo]] and UsefulNotes/HondaTadakatsu, then in 1566 changed his name to ''Tokugawa Ieyasu''.

* [[UsefulNotes/HattoriHanzo Hattori Hanzo]]: His most trusted ninja from the Iga clan, when Ieyasu was attacked by UsefulNotes/AkechiMitsuhide, he helped him cross over the Iga village and ensuring his survival. See his article for more details.

Motoyasu began his military career in 1558, winning a minor victory over Oda Nobunaga at Terabe. In 1560, Imagawa Yoshimoto began marching towards Kyoto, but fell victim to a surprise attack by Nobunaga at Okehazama. Motoyasu declared independence from the Imagawa clan soon later, allied himself with Nobunaga and proceeded to strengthen his home base of Mikawa. He acquired a number of powerful and famous generals, including UsefulNotes/HattoriHanzo and UsefulNotes/HondaTadakatsu, then in 1566 changed his name to ''Tokugawa Ieyasu''.

* UsefulNotes/HattoriHanzo: His most trusted ninja from the Iga clan, when Ieyasu was attacked by UsefulNotes/AkechiMitsuhide, he helped him cross over the Iga village and ensuring his survival. See his article for more details.

One of the last holdouts against unification, Hojo Ujimasa (the great-grandson of Hojo Soun), held territory bordering Tokugawa's lands on the east. Tokugawa helped prepare the way for the Toyotomi army to march down the Tokaido in 1590 and crush the Hojo at Odawara castle; for this Hideyoshi rewarded Tokugawa with control over the Kanto plain.

After Hideyoshi died, Tokugawa grew to become the most influential and powerful man in Japan. However, many were unhappy about Tokugawa's perceived usurpation of Toyotomi's position; this turmoil ultimately culminated in 1600 in the major battle of Sekigahara. This battle saw Tokugawa leading eastern Japan, with western Japan led by UsefulNotes/IshidaMitsunari. Tokugawa scored a huge victory, thanks in part to luck.

Tokugawa was a tremendous help to Oda in his quest to unify the land, assisting particularly in his struggles against Takeda Katsuyori and the earlier parts against the Azai-Asakura coalition. When UsefulNotes/AkechiMitsuhide revolted and drove Oda to suicide, Tokugawa retreated through Iga Province (aided by Hanzo) and planned a counterattack, only to find that UsefulNotes/ToyotomiHideyoshi had beaten him to it. After Tokugawa fought Hideyoshi to a stalemate at Nagakute in 1584, Tokugawa agreed to become Hideyoshi's vassal, while Hideyoshi went on to unify Japan.

*** In both forms of young and tall, he's voiced by TohruOkawa.

* ''VideoGame/SamuraiWarriors'': Ieyasu starts out as some sort of cowardly FatBastard SmugSnake NPC in the first game, but by the expansion, he grew some competence (despite still being NPC) and sympathy. And in the second game, he became playable, got a spear cannon for weapon and can be a Fat Gentleman.

Credited as the third unifier of Japan, Tokugawa Ieyasu is (perhaps unsurprisingly) the man who founded the Tokugawa shogunate, a dynasty that would control Japan for over 200 years. The Tokugawa line's control remained firm throughout this period, and was not broken until the Meiji restoration in the latter half of the 19th century, and the downfall and abolition of the samurai class altogether.

* Ieyasu shows up as a minor character in ''{{Taiko}}'', spending most of the book as Nobunaga's ally.

* Ieyasu is the BigBad of ''{{Brave 10}}'' and thus far shows himself as a ruthless warlord.

* Bandai's ''SDSengokudenBushinKourinHen'' has depicted several Warring States characters in Anime/{{SD Gundam|Force}} form, picking the three unifiers of Japan to make at a larger "deluxe" size. Ieyasu is the last of the deluxes and possibly the last model released.

When compared to Oda and Toyotomi, Tokugawa is less commonly a victim of HistoricalVillainUpgrade. However, he ''is'' more likely to be upgraded to villainy in works more sympathetic toward either Sanada Yukimura or Ishida Mitsunari. Said villainous upgrade was actually a fairly common practice around the decline of the Tokugawa shogunate, some 200 years after its founding. Present-day opinion on Tokugawa generally portrays him as an honorable if conservative man, far more willing to play the long game and concede small losses than either of his predecessors. "Slow and steady" is a common theme among Ieyasu portrayals.

* ''VideoGame/PokemonConquest'' features Ieyasu as the Warlord of Valora, the Steel-type nation. Here he's portrayed in a positive light, being shown as forced to fight for Nobunaga to keep his nation safe, and warmly congratulates the hero upon their victory. His signature Pokémon in this is Aggron [[spoiler: and eventually Registeel, if you play your cards right]].

When compared to Oda and Toyotomi, Tokugawa is less commonly a victim of HistoricalVillainUpgrade. However, he ''is'' more likely to be upgraded to villainy in works more sympathetic toward either Sanada Yukimura or Ishida Mitsunari. Said villainous upgrade was actually a fairly common practice around the decline of the Tokugawa shogunate, some 200 years after its founding. Present-day opinion on Tokugawa is split relatively evenly between those who see him in a positive light and those who view him more negatively.

In 1605, merely two years after he had gotten the post, Tokugawa officially abdicated as Shogun, handing the postion to his son and main heir, Tokugawa Hidetada. Following a well established Japanese pattern, he would continue to be an influential advisor to his son behind the scenes until his death.

* One of the main ''daimyos'' -clan leaders- in ''Shogun Videogame/TotalWar'' and its successor, ''VideoGame/TotalWarShogun2''.

In 1603, Tokugawa Ieyasu began a new period in Japanese history by becoming the first man in thirty years to hold the office of Shogun of Japan. Rather than rule from Kyoto, he set up a new capital in what was then a small fishing village on the Kanto plain known as Edo. A few centuries later, Edo would become Tokyo.

Tokugawa was a tremendous help to Oda in his quest to unify the land, assisting particularly in his struggles against Takeda Katsuyori. When UsefulNotes/AkechiMitsuhide revolted and drove Oda to suicide, Tokugawa retreated through Iga Province (aided by Hanzo) and planned a counterattack, only to find that UsefulNotes/ToyotomiHideyoshi had beaten him to it. After Tokugawa fought Hideyoshi to a stalemate at Nagakute in 1584, Tokugawa agreed to become Hideyoshi's vassal, while Hideyoshi went on to unify Japan.

-->-- Statement at the end of the battle of Sekigahara

* ''SengokuOtome'' presents a {{gender flip}}ped Ieyasu as appearing sweet, but actually being the most underhanded character in the series. She's not opposed to cheating, and is actively planning to take the Crimson Armor for herself once Nobunaga completes it.

Motoyasu began his military career in 1558, winning a minor victory over Oda Nobunaga at Terabe. In 1560, Imagawa Yoshimoto began marching towards Kyoto, but fell victim to a surprise attack by Nobunaga at Okehazama. Motoyasu declared independence from the Imagawa clan soon later, allied himself with Nobunaga and proceeded to strengthen his home base of Mikawa. He acquired a number of powerful and famous generals, including HattoriHanzo and HondaTadakatsu, then in 1566 changed his name to ''Tokugawa Ieyasu''.