Provinces of Japan
Scenarios
Scenarios
Birth of Nobunaga - Jun 1534
Viper of Mino - Aug 1542
The Struggle for Power - Apr 1551
Battle of Okehazama - Apr 1560
Nobunaga Besieged - Jun 1570
Characters
Characters
Oda Clan
Kipposhi/Nobunaga Oda
The son of Nobuhide Oda and namesake of the game. Originally called Kipposhi, he was known as the Fool of Owari for his outlandish ways. He made a friendship with Takechiyo/Ieyasu Tokugawa when the boy was a hostage of the Oda. After his father’s death he took over the clan and united Owari and the Oda by force. With the new name Nobunaga he managed a miracle defeat of Yoshimoto Imagawa and began his conquest of all of Japan.
Tokichiro/Hideyoshi Kinoshita/Hashiba/Toyotomi
Originally named Tokichiro, he served under the Imagawa before absconding and joining the Oda clan. Hideyoshi was a mere sandal bearer who rose up through the ranks under Nobunaga Oda, eventually becoming one of his most trusted and beloved retainers and generals. He was commonly referred to as the Monkey.
Katsuie Shibata
A proud soldier who served under Nobunaga Oda. Originally he supported Nobunaga’s brother Nobukatsu when there was conflict in the Oda clan following the death of Nobuhide Oda. Nobunaga defeated his brother and executed him then spared Katsuie to take him on as one of his own warriors. After he served Nobunaga.
Toshiie Maeda
Known also as the Dog, Toshiie was an important Oda retainer and warrior who served under Nobunaga. He was considered to be friends with Hideyoshi and married his cousin who was raised as his sister. Toshiie was known as a spearmaster.
Nobuhide Oda
The father of Nobunaga Oda, he was known as the Tiger of Owari. Nobuhide was a cunning retainer who rose to prominence early on in the Sengoku period thanks to his scheming. He died due to sickness leaving the clan to Nobunaga.
Kicho
Daughter to Dosan Saito, Kicho, also known as Lady No, was married to Nobunaga to create an alliance between Mino and Owari, Saito and Oda.
Oichi
The younger sister of Nobunaga Oda. She was renowned for her beauty and married Nagamasa Azai to forge a peace between the Azai and Oda clans. Oichi was also affectionately called Ichi.
Masahide Hirate
Originally called Kiyohide Hirate, Masahide served the Oda clan for a long time. He was a close adviser to Nobuhide Oda and would become adviser and teacher to his son Nobunaga Oda.
Hisahide Matsunaga
A Daiymo that served wth the Miyoshi and against them. He was the man who famously did three great sins. Killing his master, killing the Shogun, and burning the great Buddha in Kyoto. Afterwards he came to work for Nobunaga, but would now and then rebel hopelessly against his new master.
Matsudaira/Tokugawa Clan
Kiyoyasu Matsudaira
The grandfather of Takechiyo Matsudaira , he was a famed warlord who rose to power before he was assassinated in 1535. His death left a power vacuum in Mikawa that led to the Imagawa clan ruling over the Matsudaira clan.
Takechiyo/Motoyasu Matsudaira/Ieyasu Matsudaira/Ieyasu Tokugawa
Heir to the Matsudaira, originally called Takechiyo, he befriended Kipposhii/Nobunaga as a child and formed a bond they’d share for the rest of their lives. After being freed by Sessai Taigen and growing up he received the name Motoyasu with Moto coming from Yoshimoto. After the defeat of his master Yoshimoto Imagawa he retook Mikawa his homeland and took on the name ieyasu to get rid of the Moto before becoming a fervent ally to Nobunaga Oda.
Ashikaga Clan
Yoshiteru Ashikaga
13th Shogun of the Ashikaga Shogunate. He was a master swordsman who became Shogun at a very young age, just like his father had. He struggled to gather enough power to do anything with hs title. Ultimate he was killed by the forces of Hisahide Mastunaga of the Miyoshi Clan.
Yoshiaki Ashikaga
Yoshiaki was the brother of Yoshiteru. Originally a monk, after the assassination of his brother he sought out the title of Shogun. He wished for aid but all failed to help him retake the capital, all but Nobunaga Oda. After retaking the capital he was made a puppet of Nobunaga’s. Yoshiaki was not happy with this and secretly formed the Anti-Nobunaga Coalition. After its defeat he lived in exile.
Imagawa Clan
Yoshimoto Imagawa
The Daimyo of the Imagawa clan and ruler of the Suruga province. He was a strict adherent of Buddhist teachings. Yoshimoto rose to power after the death of his eldest brother and after outmaneuvering his 2nd eldest brother in political matters. He was taught by his uncle and master Sessai Taigen. He met his end against Nobunaga in a battle that was a genius ambush by Nobunaga.
Sessai Taigen
The uncle of Yoshimoto Imagawa, Sessai was a mountain monk known as a Yamabushi. He served as Yoshimoto’s military adviser and as his master. He died due to illness leaving the imagaw clan solely in the hands of Yoshimoto.
Saito Clan
Dosan Saito
Known as the Viper of Mino. Dosan Saito was a nobody who rose to power and became a daimyo of his clan after betraying his leader, the daimyo of the Toki clan, Yorinori Toki. He was later betrayed by his son and allegedly his dying words were “I cede Mino.”
Asakura Clan
Soteki Asakura
His original name being Norikage Asakura, Soteki was a famed warrior and samurai of the Sengoku period. He fought in many battles and became a priest, taking the name Soteki, but continuing to take part in warfare.
Azai Clan
Nagamasa Azai
Known as an honorable warrior, Nagamasa Azai was married to Oichi, Nobunaga’s sister, to form an alliance between the Azai and the Oda. When Yoshiaki Ashikage called for a coalition against the Oda, he became a part of it. Ultimately this led to his death and the destruction of his clan at the hands of Nobunaga.
Takeda Clan
Nobutora Takeda
Daimyo of the Takeda clan. Nobutora was known as a fearsome figure who inspired terror in those around him. He was highly aggressive and expanded the Takeda clan greatly. Soon after he was betrayed by his son, Harunobu Takeda, and was banished.
Harunobu Takeda/Shingen Takeda
Harunobu is an incredible military leader that even at a young age was regarded as a great warrior. The son of Nobutora, he betrayed his father after winning battles for him, upon learning he was still not to inherit the clan.
Mori Clan
Motonari Mori
Motonari was a wise warrior and Daimyo who brought up his clan from beneath the troublesome Ouchi. Originally a mere vassal, with the aid of his sons he grew the Mori clan into a greater power.
Uesugi Clan
Kenshin Uesugi/Kagetora Nagao
Leader of the Uesugi Clan, known as the God of War. He is a nearly undefeated military leader and sworn enemy of those who do not follow the way of Buddhism. Arch enemy to the Hojo and especial Shingen Takeda of the Takeda.
Honganji Clan
Kennyo Honganji
Lead abbot of the Honganji and the main leader of the Ikko-Ikki.