Who Is Samanosuke? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Samanosuke is a Capcom comic book character, the alter ego of Samanosuke Akechi, with over 13 comic issue appearances. Samanosuke Akechi is the main protagonist of the video game series Onimusha.

Who is Samanosuke?

Creation Concept Art Samanosuke was created based on the likeness of Japanese actor Takeshi Kaneshiro and with a background loosely based on Hidemitsu Samanosuke Akechi, later known as Tenkai Nankobo. Being the main character in Onimusha: Warlords , Onimusha: Blade Warriors and Onimusha 3: Demon Siege . After his defeat of Nobunaga he is no longer the lead character but is still an important character in later games as he heavily aids Soki and the others in stopping Fortinbras. Although most of Japan 's medieval history has been played out, the ending is slightly ambiguous with Samanosuke still needing to seal away the gauntlet's powers for good. Major Story Arcs Early Life Samanosuke was born in the year 1537, during Japan's Sengoku Period. The circumstances of his birth (location, exact date) are unknown, but it is implied in Onimusha: Warlords that Samanosuke was a samurai in service to the Saito clan of Mino province (now Gifu Prefecture). A struggle for leadership in the clan (the first game references the historical in-fighting between Dosan Saito and his son Saito Yoshitatsu) previous to the events of Onimusha: Warlords saw Samanosuke separate himself from the clan and trave.

Key facts

Samanosuke is of human origin. The character is published by Capcom. With 13 recorded issue appearances, Samanosuke ranks among the most featured characters in comics.