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Samurai Warriors Biography
Oda Nobunaga
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The first of the Three Unifiers. Called the “Demon King”, he was a famous samurai known for his fearlessness and ferocious skills as the Daimyo (clan leader) of the Oda Clan. Became the most powerful warlord at the peak of his power, before being betrayed by one of his retainers, Akechi Mitsuhide at the Temple of Honnoji in 1582.
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Considered to be the central of Feudal Japan’s history as the most influential historical figure in samurai history (Tucker).
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
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Oda retainer, and later became the Daimyo of the Toyotomi. He loyally served Nobunaga Oda until his demise. Learning of his lord’s death, he defeated Mitsuhide Akechi at Yamazaki, and began his conquest for unification of Japan. He unified Japan after the Siege of Odawara.
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Despite being called the Second Unifier of Japan, he was actually the first one to fully unify Japan, with Nobunaga unifying only 65% of Japan at his peak (Tucker).
Tokugawa Ieyasu
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Daimyo of the Tokugawa. He gained independence after Okehazama and formed an alliance with Nobunaga Oda. He loyally served both the Oda and the Toyotomi. He became Shogun after his victory at the Battle of Sekigahara. Known as the third Unifier.
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As Shogun, he established what would be known as the Edo Period, which is the foundation for the modern Japan we know today. His capital, Edo, later evolved into Tokyo (Reed).
Imagawa Yoshimoto
Imagawa Daimyo. He formed an alliance with the Hojo and the Takeda, creating a powerful army to march into Kyoto, the capital. He was ambushed by Nobunaga Oda at Okehazama, suffering an unrecoverable defeat, and he was killed. He was famed as a great archer.
He had an army of roughly 25,000 troops, while the Oda has 2,500 troops. Nobunaga’s superior tactics overwhelmed him, causing the infamous defeat at Okehazama.
Uesugi Kenshin
Daimyo of Uesugi. He unified Echigo province and fought for control against the Hojo and the Takeda. He fought Shingen Takeda at Kawanakajima numerous times. Campaigned against Nobunaga Oda in a fight for dominance. Known as a fierce fighter, he was called the Dragon of Echigo.
Battled Oda Nobunaga in the Battle of Tedorigawa, in which he claimed victory by using a brilliant strategy that caused Nobunaga’s retreat. He was one of the few generals who succeeded in fighting Nobunaga. Unfortunately, he died before he could march against Nobunaga the second time.
Takeda Shingen
Nobutora’s heir, and daimyo of the Takeda. He fought Kenshin Uesugi at Kawanakajima several times. He unified Shinano and clashed against the Hojo and the Uesugi for control. Before he reached the capital of Kyoto in his conquest, he died of illness. Commanding the fierce Takeda Cavalry, he was named the Tiger of Kai.
Along with Uesugi Kenshin, Shingen was the only threat to Oda Nobunaga’s conquest. He died before he could march personally against the Demon King as well, suffering the same fate as his nemesis, Kenshin.
Azai Nagamasa
Hisamasa’s heir, and daimyo of the Azai Clan. He married Nobunaga Oda’s sister, Ichi, and formed an alliance with the Oda Clan. He broke off the alliance when Nobunaga attacked the Asakura, the ally of the Azai. As a result, he was defeated at Odani Castle.
Ambushed Nobunaga, his brother-in-law at Kanegazaki, betraying his oath in favour of his family. He was later defeated at Odani Castle after Nobunaga initiated a counter-attack, committing seppuku.
Shibata Katsuie
Oda elite general. He fought various battles for Nobunaga Oda, and alongside Mitsuhide Akechi and Hideyoshi Toyotomi, he assisted Nobunaga’s conquest in the central plains. After the incident at Honnoji, he was defeated by Hideyoshi at Shizugatake.
Became Daimyo of his own clan for a moment, before being bested by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and as a result, have the remainder of his clansmen joining the Toyotomi.
Takeda Katsuyori
Shingen’s heir, and later the Daimyo of the Takeda. Continuing his father’s legacy of Takeda Cavalry, he took the battlefield to fight for the land of Shinano, Kanto, Echigo. He fought at the Battle of Nagashino where he suffered a massive defeat. He committing seppuku after the battle.
After his father’s death, he carried out his father’s wishes to march to the capital, confronting Oda Nobunaga at the Battle of Nagashino. His arrogance of his clan’s legendary cavalry became his bane, as he faced Nobunaga’s 3,000 troops of riflemen.
Akechi Mitsuhide
Oda strategist, and later daimyo of his own clan. He was a brilliant tactician, using sinister tactics and cunning strategies in the name of the Oda. He betrayed Nobunaga Oda and defeated him at Honnoji Temple. Later, he was defeated at Yamazaki by Hideyoshi Toyotomi.
It is still debated why he suddenly betrayed Nobunaga. Some say he was ordered to do so, and some say Nobunaga did not die at Honnoji. His betrayal affected his family for generations to come.
Ishida Mitsunari
Oda general, and the elite retainer of Toyotomi. He served the Oda after being recruited by Hideyoshi Toyotomi. A man with great intellect, he was honoured by his peers. After Hideyoshi’s death, he remained in staunch support of the Toyotomi, denying the Tokugawa’s rise to power. He was defeated at Sekigahara and perished thereafter.
He was the Toyotomi’s final stand against the rise of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Became the commander of the Western Army and fought Ieyasu in the final battle of Sekigahara, where they are defeated.
Date Masamune
Terumune's second son, and Daimyo of the Date Clan. He conquered Oshu within years, dominating the northern region. Feared as a master swordsman and a sinister strategist, he was known as the One-Eyed Dragon. After the Siege of Odawara, he served the Tokugawa.
Masamune was the youngest Daimyo that participated in the Siege of Odawara. Toyotomi Hideyoshi remarked that his skill as a warrior does not reflect his young age at all. He was one of the few samurai who fought Sanada Yukimura in a duel and survived (the duel ended in stalemate).
Sanada Yukimura
Takeda general, and later the elite general of the Sanada Clan and the Toyotomi Clan. He was Masayuki's second son, and the younger brother of Sanada Nobuyuki. At the Siege of Osaka, he fought well against the enemy despite being heavily outnumbered, resisting the Tokugawa to his death. Famous for his courage and outstanding bravery, he was called the finest warrior of Japan.
Sanada Yukimura's real name is Nobushige. He was one of the greatest warriors in all of Japan, alongside Maeda Keiji and Date Masamune.
Maeda Toshimasu
Oda Clan's war general, and later the elite general of the Uesugi Clan. He was a peerless warrior with heavenly valour and unsurpassed skills. At the Battle of Sekigahara, he served the Uesugi. A master spearman, he was considered the strongest, most powerful warrior in all of Japan.
Toshimasu, or Keijiro, was a wild man ever since he was a child. He would prank his uncle Toshiie by putting cold water in his bath during winter time. Despite this, he dedicated himself to spearmanship, becoming a legendary warrior.
Whenever he appeared in battle, the enemy soldiers will tremble in fear of Keiji's unstoppable rampage.
Honda Tadakatsu
One of the Tokugawa Clan's elite general. Loyally serving Tokugawa Ieyasu, he was a great warrior. His fearsome skill, signature deer-horn helmet and Tonbokiri Spear made him a highly distinguished fighter in the field of battle.
It is said that he participated in a total of 57 battles, but was never injured in any of them. He was often brought into contrast with Ii Naomasa, a fellow Tokugawa general. Whereas Honda was famed for being "unscathed", Ii was famous for being "battle-scarred".
Ii Naomasa
One of the Tokugawa Clan's elite general. He gained fame as a skillful warrior since young. Serving the Tokugawa alongside Honda Tadakatsu, he distinguished himself as a highly experienced warrior. Just like Honda, he was well-known for his skill with a spear.
He always dressed his army in crimson red, leading his Red Devil Battalion into battle (this was a tradition brought from the Takeda Clan, in which he once served).
Fukushima Masanori
Oda general, and later one of the Toyotomi Clan's elite general. He fought alongside Kato Kiyomasa in the name of the Toyotomi Clan. In the Battle of Sekigahara, he was the first general to lead the charge against the Western Army.
His spear was one of the Three Great Spears of Japan (Honda Tadakatsu's Tonbokiri spear was one of it).
Chosokabe Motochika
Kunichika's heir, adn Daimyo of the Chosokabe Clan. He fought for control in Shikoku, unifying the entire island within just ten years. He repelled the massive Miyoshi Clan's army with a few thousand of his own. Fought back against Hideyoshi's conquest of Shikoku, but served him afterwards.
Motochika was a brilliant strategist. He developed his military power in order to conquer Shikoku, and he finally unified the island in ten years. Before he could conquer a single land in the mainland Japan however, his force came under attack by the Toyotomi Clan, in which he was defeated.
Shimazu Yoshihiro
Teruhisa's heir, and Daimyo of the esteemed Shimazu Clan. He was a very fierce warrior, with his courage known throughout the land. He led the subjugation of the Otomo Clan, bringing prosperity to the Shimazu Clan. Feared as the Devil Shimazu.
His skill and experience in battle made Hideyoshi reconsider attacking the Kyushu Island. The latter once remarked that the invasion of Kyushu would have been much easier if it was not for the Devil Shimazu standing guard.