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** MegatonPunch: His new Musou attack in [=SW4=].
** MightyGlacier: His attacks are clumsy but powerful.
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* HotterAndSexier: He disses the armor to show off that sexy chest in ''4''; many fans has also noted that he looks better with his hair down.
* IdiotHero: He's really not very smart.
* IdiotHero: He's really not very smart.
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* HotterAndSexier: He disses ditches the armor to show off that sexy chest in ''4''; many fans has also noted that he looks better with his hair down.
* IdiotHero:He's really not very smart.Compared to others around him, he's a thick-headed brute.
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*** ArmedLegs: Her main is a pair of bladed boots.
*** KickChick: With Bladed Greaves to [[IncrediblyLamePun boot]]. She also has [[WolverineClaws some claws]] on her gloves but never seen using them.
*** ArmedLegs: Her main is a pair of bladed boots.
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* DeathOfAThousandCuts: Naotora's special buff greatly increases the range for each of her attack, making the majority of her moveset hit rapidly over a wide area. Most notably, increasing her long chain of Hyper attacks a boosted, crowd-clearing variation, and quickly filling both her Spirit gauge and Musou gauge, which makes her invincible and allows her to tear down large groups of enemies, easily bordering GameBreaker. In [=SWC2nd=], the buff is associated with [[PetalPower cherry blossom power]].
* DivingKick: Part of her Normal Musou attack.
* FoeTossingCharge: Her C4 charge attack can give Nobunaga's C3 a run for its money.
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** DeathOfAThousandCuts: Naotora's special buff greatly increases the range for each of her attack, making the majority of her moveset hit rapidly over a wide area. Most notably, increasing her long chain of Hyper attacks a boosted, crowd-clearing variation, and quickly filling both her Spirit gauge and Musou gauge, which makes her invincible and allows her to tear down large groups of enemies, easily bordering GameBreaker. In [=SWC2nd=], the buff is associated with [[PetalPower cherry blossom power]].
* ** DivingKick: Part of her Normal Musou attack.
* ** FoeTossingCharge: Her C4 charge attack can give Nobunaga's C3 a run for its money.
** DeathOfAThousandCuts: Naotora's special buff greatly increases the range for each of her attack, making the majority of her moveset hit rapidly over a wide area. Most notably, increasing her long chain of Hyper attacks a boosted, crowd-clearing variation, and quickly filling both her Spirit gauge and Musou gauge, which makes her invincible and allows her to tear down large groups of enemies, easily bordering GameBreaker. In [=SWC2nd=], the buff is associated with [[PetalPower cherry blossom power]].
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** BlowYouAway: Her C3 charges and main Musou Gokui element.
** DeathOfAThousandCuts: Naotora's special buff greatly increases the range for each of her attack, making the majority of her moveset hit rapidly over a wide area. Most notably, increasing her long chain of Hyper attacks a boosted, crowd-clearing variation, and quickly filling both her Spirit gauge and Musou gauge, which makes her invincible and allows her to tear down large groups of enemies, easily bordering GameBreaker.
*** In [=SWC2nd=], the buff is associated with [[PetalPower cherry blossom power]].
** DivingKick: Part of her Normal Musou attack.
** FoeTossingCharge: Her C4 charge attack can give Nobunaga's C3 a run for its money.
** FragileSpeedster: Easily one of the fastest in the cast.
** [[SwordBeam Kick Beam]] [[SpamAttack Spam]]: Her standard Musou also included beams embedded with [[PlayingWithFire fire]].
** WeaponOfChoice:
*** ArmedLegs: Her main is a pair of bladed boots.
*** ExtremityExtremist: She only fights with kicks.
*** KickChick: With Bladed Greaves to [[IncrediblyLamePun boot]].
**** She also has [[WolverineClaws some claws]] on her gloves but never seen using them.
** BlowYouAway: Her C3 charges and main Musou Gokui element.
** DeathOfAThousandCuts: Naotora's special buff greatly increases the range for each of her attack, making the majority of her moveset hit rapidly over a wide area. Most notably, increasing her long chain of Hyper attacks a boosted, crowd-clearing variation, and quickly filling both her Spirit gauge and Musou gauge, which makes her invincible and allows her to tear down large groups of enemies, easily bordering GameBreaker.
*** In [=SWC2nd=], the buff is associated with [[PetalPower cherry blossom power]].
** DivingKick: Part of her Normal Musou attack.
** FoeTossingCharge: Her C4 charge attack can give Nobunaga's C3 a run for its money.
** FragileSpeedster: Easily one of the fastest in the cast.
** [[SwordBeam Kick Beam]] [[SpamAttack Spam]]: Her standard Musou also included beams embedded with [[PlayingWithFire fire]].
** WeaponOfChoice:
*** ArmedLegs: Her main is a pair of bladed boots.
*** ExtremityExtremist: She only fights with kicks.
*** KickChick: With Bladed Greaves to [[IncrediblyLamePun boot]].
**** She also has [[WolverineClaws some claws]] on her gloves but never seen using them.
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**BlowYouAway: Her C3 charges and main Musou Gokui element.
** * DeathOfAThousandCuts: Naotora's special buff greatly increases the range for each of her attack, making the majority of her moveset hit rapidly over a wide area. Most notably, increasing her long chain of Hyper attacks a boosted, crowd-clearing variation, and quickly filling both her Spirit gauge and Musou gauge, which makes her invincible and allows her to tear down large groups of enemies, easily bordering GameBreaker. \n*** In [=SWC2nd=], the buff is associated with [[PetalPower cherry blossom power]].
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** * [[SwordBeam Kick Beam]] [[SpamAttack Spam]]: Her standard Musou also included beams embedded with [[PlayingWithFire fire]].
** WeaponOfChoice:
*** ArmedLegs: Her main is a pair of bladed boots.
*** ExtremityExtremist: She only fights with kicks.
*** KickChick: With Bladed Greaves to [[IncrediblyLamePun boot]].
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*** ExtremityExtremist: She only fights with kicks.
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!Introduced in ''Sengoku Musou Chronicle 2nd''
[[folder:Tōdō Takatora]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4takatora_1207.jpg
-->Voiced by: Creator/MasayaMatsukaze (Japanese)
Born: February 16, 1556\\
Died: November 9, 1630
A ronin who served many lords, most notably the Azai, throughout the years, but eventually settled with the Tokugawa. He's often praised as an excellent castle constructor.
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Tropes Associated with Tōdō Takatora:
* AnimeHair: And [[SpikyHair very spiky]].
* BackToBackBadasses: Takatora has one with Yoshitsugu in the opening of his story mode in [=SW4 II=].
* {{Bishonen}}
* BrokenTears: In ''4'', [[spoiler:after Yoshitsugu is DrivenToSuicide]].
* CombatTropes:
** AnIcePerson: Almost all of his special attacks involve summoning ice somehow.
** HandSeals: In his normal stand, he poses like this. His special attack consists of him casting the ice element for his sword.
** StuffBlowingUp: The ice actually blows up once hits the enemies or ground, as shown in his C4 and C7 charge.
** WeaponOfChoice:
*** [[HeroesPreferSwords Heroes Prefer]] [[RoyalRapier Royal Rapier]]: His main weapon, a [[CoolSword "Saiken"]], or Western rapier. And since he was designed to be the poster boy of [=SWC2nd=], it fits. However...
**** KatanasAreJustBetter: how he uses it. Justified since the blade actually resembles a katana.
* DarkIsNotEvil: He may look like a sinister character, but he's actually one of the nicest guy in the series if you get on his good side.
** According to [[WordOfGod the developers]], [[CounterpartComparison he contrasts to Yukimura's design, elements and Yukimura serving one lord while Takatora serves many]]. Developer Koinuma notes that he is the "dark hero" of the title.
* {{Expy}}: Design-wise, he's very similar to Hosokawa Tadaoki in ''Saihai no Yukue''.
** Also his hairstyle and bishonen face made him comparable to [[{{Tekken}} Jin Kazama]]. His moveset is similar to [[VideoGame/BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi]] so double the Jins.
** Reversedly, he has this "anime hair, dark armor, blue scarf" look before Li Dian of VideoGame/DynastyWarriors, but many gamers doesn't know he came first.
** His face resembles actor Yuki Kubota, who is known for portraying Takatora Kureshima/Kamen Rider Zangetsu (Shin I) in KamenRiderGaim.
* GlorySeeker: Takatora is very eager to prove his worth. It's lampshaded in one of his victory quotes.
--> "I'll achieve further success! Always aim higher."
* HeterosexualLifePartners: With Otani Yoshitsugu in ''4''.They both began their stories by serving the Azai.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: He is a bit too blunt and dismissive to others. But on occasions, he also shows some compassion to his friends.
* MurderIsTheBestSolution: He's readily willing to have enemy officers (for example Yukimura) executed instead of imprisoned to ensure the safety of the Tokugawa and to stop what would-be their last obstacle, and personally scolds Kiyomasa for intruding the meeting between Ieyasu and Hideyori, fearing that Kiyomasa's presence will endanger his lord. His allies question his methodology and suggest that his actions may contrast of Kiyomasa's, but the fact is that they were protecting their lords mends Takatora's view.
* PowerTrio: With Nagamasa and Yoshitsugu.
* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: Just let him fight [[spoiler:Hideyoshi, he will says: "This is for lord Nagamasa."]]
** This is played out in his story mode in [=SW4 II=], [[spoiler:[[TheResenter he refuses to work with Hideyoshi due to the latter involment in Nagamasa's death]]. He works for Hideyoshi's brother instead and is very loyal to him]].
* TheRival: He was designed to be Yukimura's rival in [=SWC2nd=], they basically show up on the cover. This was omitted in ''4''. The anime version shows a bit of it however.
** In ''4'', he has some of this with Kiyomasa. Both share different view of loyalty, castle-building method.
* {{Ronin}}: Takatora was a wandering samurai before joining the Azai, even after [[spoiler:Nagamasa's death]], he returns to wandering.
* UndyingLoyalty: He is extremely loyal to whomever he works for.
* ScarfOfAsskicking: See that blue scarf he's wearing. He also has a strange fondess of towels.
* ShipTease: Has one with Naotora after [[spoiler:Yoshitsugu's death.]]
-->'''Naotora''': I agree. I'm thinking of going home, however. Seeing these trees here has made me want to visit the grave of a friend.
-->'''Takatora''': Very well. If you ever want to come back, there's a place for you here.
* TallDarkAndHandsome: Towering 187cm.
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: His Chronicle event reveals that he has a solf spot for Manjuu, or Japanese steamed bun. So solf that he tries to hide it by stating that there are nothing he hates more than manjuu. Granted, all of this was based on the story ''Scary Manjuu'' in Japanese literature.
* {{Tsundere}}: His last two events in the Chronicle Mode are fine example of this.
* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: Before meeting Nagamasa, Takatora was a samurai with no hope for himself, thinking him as a disposable pawn. Nagamasa realizes his potential far greater than he is and inspires him to be stronger and more skillful. Historically, Takatora starts as a foot soldier to be one of the most influtential men of the era.
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[[folder:Ii Naotora]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4naotora_7816.jpg
-->Voiced by: Yuka Saitou (Japanese)
Born: (Unknown)\\
Died: 1582
The female head of the Ii clan, an ally of the Tokugawa since their time under the Imagawa banner. She lived until 1582, when the clan was inherited by the famous Ii Naomasa, Tokugawa's Red Devil.
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Tropes Associated with Ii Naotora:
* AbsoluteCleavage: Which can't be unnoticed by several other characters, including [[EvenTheGirlsWantHer girls]] like Kunoichi.
* AbsurdlyYouthfulMother: Naomasa's stepmom looks REALLY young, although she's not really his biological mother. Ina lampshades this in a cutscene in ''4'' where Naotora brought young Naomasa (still nicknamed Toramatsu at the time) and asks how Naotora can have a son when she's still too young, until Naotora corrects her that Toramatsu is adopted.
* ActionGirl: And this time, there's a justified example: Naotora Ii was the "Female Daimyo" of the Ii house for a while. Subverted in the story, as she's actually pretty reluctant in taking part to the war.
* ActionMom: By adoption of Naomasa.
* AnimalMotifs: The "tora" in her name means "Tiger". Which she eventually gets a DLC costumes with.
* ApologeticAttacker: Even when she doesn't attack you, she still [[ApologisesALot apologies a lot]].
* ApronMatron / BadassPrincess: She is leader of the Ii Clan.
* BadassAdorable / CuteBruiser: Yes, we know she's the leader of the Ii Clan, but judging from her appearance, who knows she can pack quite a kick and be really cute to boot?
* BigDamnHeroes: [[spoiler:Naotora personally leads an army to rescue Gracia in the expansion]].
* BoobsOfSteel: Her [[BuxomIsBetter large chest]] is cover with some {{Sarashi}}.
* BraidsOfAction: Her hair is tied into braids.
* BreastPlate: Her armor is rather... skimpy to say the least.
* CombatTropes:
** BlowYouAway: Her C3 charges and main Musou Gokui element.
** DeathOfAThousandCuts: Naotora's special buff greatly increases the range for each of her attack, making the majority of her moveset hit rapidly over a wide area. Most notably, increasing her long chain of Hyper attacks a boosted, crowd-clearing variation, and quickly filling both her Spirit gauge and Musou gauge, which makes her invincible and allows her to tear down large groups of enemies, easily bordering GameBreaker.
*** In [=SWC2nd=], the buff is associated with [[PetalPower cherry blossom power]].
** DivingKick: Part of her Normal Musou attack.
** FoeTossingCharge: Her C4 charge attack can give Nobunaga's C3 a run for its money.
** FragileSpeedster: Easily one of the fastest in the cast.
** [[SwordBeam Kick Beam]] [[SpamAttack Spam]]: Her standard Musou also included beams embedded with [[PlayingWithFire fire]].
** WeaponOfChoice:
*** ArmedLegs: Her main is a pair of bladed boots.
*** ExtremityExtremist: She only fights with kicks.
*** KickChick: With Bladed Greaves to [[IncrediblyLamePun boot]].
**** She also has [[WolverineClaws some claws]] on her gloves but never seen using them.
* DangerouslyShortSkirt: Dressed in a short armor skirt.
* {{Determinator}}: Despite her meek personality, when her father dies and her clan is left without a leader, she steps up to the role, and absolutely refuses to give up.
* {{Expy}}: Mix and match between Daqiao, Lianshi, and Chun Li.
** Accoding to [[WordOfGod developer Koinuma]], she was based on real life model Satomi Ishihara.
* EvenTheGirlsWantHer: In ''4'', Kunoichi notices she has [[BuxomIsBetter "good assets"]].
* HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler:she charges toward the retreating Shimazu army and is [[BoomHeadshot shot in the head]] by Toyohisa with a musket at point-blank range. Though she's never seen dying]].
** [[spoiler:She survives the battle in the Eastern Army version]].
* GenderBlenderName: Naotora is a male name, and Kai was quite surprised to find out that Ii Naotora is a girl. Justified in that she adopted the name herself when she took over as Clan Head.
* GirlInABox: Whenever she worries about something, she has a strange habit to cuddle herself in a small box. If it takes too long, she can't get out by herself.
* IJustWantToBeNormal: Says she just wants to be a normal girl... but, humorously enough, later realizes that she doesn't really know what being "normal" would entail.
** In the expansion, she states that she wants to be a normal cute girl, but [[IAmNotPretty thinks that she's uncute after seeing her hands, thinking that they are too large]] despite the fact that she's one of the prettiest girl in the cast.
* LuminescentBlush: She's so easily embarrassed, that it's hard to catch her while not blushing. Most notably on-screen is whenever she prepares to kick ass with her Musou.
* MarshmallowHell: [[spoiler:After rescuing Gracia, Naotora's happy too much that she immediately hugs her, but with the size of her chest, it looks like she's suffocating Gracia instead]].
** Probably the reason why Naomasa doesn't let her hug him.
* MsFanservice: With her outfit of choice, what do you expect? Some of the are very ''suggestive''.
** BeautyMark: Unlike the other Koei facial moles, Naotora has one on her left breast, and it's visible on every outfit she wears.
** {{Catgirl}}: Has a second DLC costume which is a [[LeotardOfPower tiger leotard]].
** {{Gainaxing}}: Duh!
** ModestyTowel: Her first DLC outfit is a bathrobe.
** TeenIdol: Her preorder DLC in the expansion. With [[MiniDressOfPower a short skirt]] to add.
* NiceGirl: Gentle, kind to foe and friends alike.
* OddFriendship: Has one with Gracia in [=SW4 II=].
* PantyShot: Ooh so many. It's red by the way.
* ParentalSubstitute: She is Naomasa's paternal aunt. She adopts Naomasa after the death of his biological father (Naotora's brother).
* RavenHairIvorySkin: Just look at her.
* ReluctantFanserviceGirl: her grandfather tricked her into wearing her outfit by telling her that it's traditional Ii clan armor. She occasionally calls her clothes "weird" and does not seem to be comfortable with wearing them.
* ShesGotLegs: With her outfit of choice, it's inevitable.
* ShipTease: See Takatora above.
* ShrinkingViolet: She covers her face embarrassed in her victory and after Musou pose. Her opening quote in [=SW4=] pretty much translates to "I-I'm so embarrassed..."
* SparedByAdaptation: Naotora usually did not outlive her son, and died in the same year as Nobunaga. In the fourth game, she lives up until at least Sekigahara and [[CompositeCharacter taking some of her son's accomplishments]], like attacking Shimazu Toyohisa... [[spoiler:And unfortunately taking up her son's wound by Toyohisa's hands. The sparing can only extend so much.]]
** However, if you follow through the Tokugawa route, it's implied that Naotora survived the whole ordeal (her attack on Toyohisa did not happen).
** In the expansion, she leaves the rest of the clan works to her son, making what happened in the main game non-canon depends on how you see it.
* StatuesqueStunner: She's 175 cm tall (180 cm with the boots) (and rather self-conscious about it), making her the tallest female character of the cast.
* TookALevelInBadass: While still a little meek, Naotora is a lot more battle-ready and confident in ''4''. In Sekigahara, she rides on a horse leading a charge, leaping from it and performing a flying kick on Toyohisa... with full determination and confidence.
* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: While being the leader of the Ii clan, she has no confidence in her ability to lead. Couple that with her [[ShrinkingViolet shrinking violet]] trait, it doesn't help much.
* WorldsMostBeautifulWoman: [[spoiler:She earns the title ''cutest girl in Japan'' in Gracia's story mode in the expansion. Also gaining a more self-confident trait.]]
* ZettaiRyouiki: Grade A.[[/folder]]
[[folder:Yagyū Munenori]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4munenori_4474.jpg
-->Voiced by: Hiromu Miyazaki (Japanese)
Born: 1571\\
Died: May 11, 1646
One of the grand masters of the Yagyū schools, now serving the Tokugawa to end the age of war that ravages the land. He ends up as Ieyasu's sword instructor.
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Tropes associated with Yagyū Munenori:
* AscendedExtra: He was present as an NPC officer in certain levels before becoming playable..
* {{Badass}}: He's a Yagyū. What else do you expect? The production team has specifically stated that they wanted to include a different sort of "sword saint" into the series who played a more integral role historically; contrasting Musashi, though also a sword saint, is a much harder fit because historical records of his participation during the wars of the era are far sketchier to determine as truth.
** BadassTeacher: He teaches a lot of his swordsmanship to his men. ''Even Ieyasu''.
* CombatTropes:
** IaijutsuPractitioner: When he uses his sword, it's always in quick but powerful strikes.
** ImprobableUseOfAWeapon: He typically swings the sheath around like a giant club.
** KatanasAreJustBetter: [[{{BFS}} And a bigass one at that]]. Odd, however, since his fighting style was focused on DualWielding; possibly done on purpose to separate him from the ''other'' sword saint, Musashi whose dual swordsmanship is iconic.
* DuelBoss: He believes that battle should be conducted in single duels between skilled warriors, not through grisly bloodshed.
* GeniusBruiser: Not just a force to be reckoned with in battle, he's also a savvy politician.
* GenreSavvy: Given that most of the main objectives of these games revolve around defeating certain major officers, his belief that war should be settled by duels doesn't seem all that far-fetched.
* HistoricalHeroUpgrade: In a way. While Munenori in real life could have been a perfectly good person, popular culture has not been kind to the man, to say the least. In ''Samurai Warriors'', on the other hand, Munenori is a just, honorable and virtuous swordsman who wants the war to end.
* MasterSwordsman: He is sword instructor to many people, including Ieyasu.
* RunningGag: Has the habit of calling anyone who he finds boring "Old Man"... regardless of their actual age or gender.
* SamuraiPonytail: His hairstyle.
%%* TallDarkAndHandsome
* ThouShaltNotKill: Apparently, the code of Yagyuu forbids killing, which not only explains why Munenori fights with just his scabbard mostly, it's also a reference to a book he wrote historically, the "Life-Giving Sword", citing that a sword is meant more to protect than taking a life.
-->''My code prevents me from killing. You're still alive, right?''[[/folder]]
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* CaptainErsatz: Very similar to [[LegendOfGalacticHeroes Yang Wen-li]] in both appearance and characterization.
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* CloudCuckooLander: Occasionally, but more seen in the [[WarriorsOrochi Crossover]] DLC, referring [[DynastyWarriors Xu Huang]] as another Kenshin because [[{{Expy}} they wear similar]] [[InTheHood white hoods]]. And in the end, considers herself another Kenshin due to her white hood. Even Kenshin looks like he's {{facepalm}}ing on that comment.
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* CloudCuckooLander: Occasionally, but more seen in the [[WarriorsOrochi Crossover]] DLC, referring [[DynastyWarriors [[VideoGame/DynastyWarriors Xu Huang]] as another Kenshin because [[{{Expy}} they wear similar]] [[InTheHood white hoods]]. And in the end, considers herself another Kenshin due to her white hood. Even Kenshin looks like he's {{facepalm}}ing on that comment.
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* ShesGotLegs: Not prevalent in-game, but in one of the [[WarriorsOrochi Crossover]] DLC, [[DynastyWarriors [[VideoGame/DynastyWarriors Dong Zhuo]] refers her to have really beautiful legs and would've let her walk on him everyday. Aya is more than eager to just stomp him around with it.
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* PowerTrio: With Mitsunari and Masanori.
* CombatTropes:
** ArcherArchetype: Motonari uses an armed crossbow as his WeaponOfChoice.
** ElementalPowers: His moveset can charge up to many different elements.
** {{Multishot}}: The crossbow can shoot three arrows at once. Granted, this was based on the historical Motonari's ''Three arrows teaching''.
** RainOfArrows: His charge attacks, Musou Kaiden finisher in [=SW=] appearance, and Special attack in WarriorsOrochi.
** ArcherArchetype: Motonari uses an armed crossbow as his WeaponOfChoice.
** ElementalPowers: His moveset can charge up to many different elements.
** {{Multishot}}: The crossbow can shoot three arrows at once. Granted, this was based on the historical Motonari's ''Three arrows teaching''.
** RainOfArrows: His charge attacks, Musou Kaiden finisher in [=SW=] appearance, and Special attack in WarriorsOrochi.
* CombatTropes:
** PlayingWithFire: His main elements. Hell, one of his mounted attack is basically him ''BREATHING'' fire at the enemy.
** PowerFist: His new Musou attack in [=SW4=].
** MightyGlacier: His attacks are clumsy but powerful.
** WeaponOfChoice:
*** BladeOnAStick: A generic spear when he was still unique NPC.
*** [[DoubleWeapon Carry Double-Ended]] [[CarryABigStick Big Stick]]: Swings a large [[DoubleWeapon double-ended]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanabo Kanabo]] in Xtreme Legends 3 after he becomes playable.
** PlayingWithFire: His main elements. Hell, one of his mounted attack is basically him ''BREATHING'' fire at the enemy.
** PowerFist: His new Musou attack in [=SW4=].
** MightyGlacier: His attacks are clumsy but powerful.
** WeaponOfChoice:
*** BladeOnAStick: A generic spear when he was still unique NPC.
*** [[DoubleWeapon Carry Double-Ended]] [[CarryABigStick Big Stick]]: Swings a large [[DoubleWeapon double-ended]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanabo Kanabo]] in Xtreme Legends 3 after he becomes playable.
* HotterAndSexier: He disses the armor to show off that sexy chest in ''4''; many fans has also noted that he looks better with his hair down.
* PowerTrio: With Kiyomasa and Mitsunari. In WarriorsOrochi, he has one with Taigong Wang and Yoshitsune Minamoto in a cutscene.
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* WeaponOfChoice:
** BladeOnAStick: A generic spear when he was still unique NPC.
** [[DoubleWeapon Carry Double-Ended]] [[CarryABigStick Big Stick]]: Swings a large [[DoubleWeapon double-ended]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanabo Kanabo]] in Xtreme Legends 3 after he becomes playable.
** MightyGlacier: His attacks are clumsy but powerful.
** BladeOnAStick: A generic spear when he was still unique NPC.
** [[DoubleWeapon Carry Double-Ended]] [[CarryABigStick Big Stick]]: Swings a large [[DoubleWeapon double-ended]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanabo Kanabo]] in Xtreme Legends 3 after he becomes playable.
** MightyGlacier: His attacks are clumsy but powerful.
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* OlderThanHeLooks: He's actually two years older than Kanbei! Perhaps justified with the fact that Hanbei historically died in young age (in his 30s years old), while Kanbei died in much older age (in his 50s years old).
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* OlderThanHeLooks: He's actually two years older than Kanbei! Perhaps justified with the fact that Hanbei historically died in young age (in his 30s years old), 30s), while Kanbei died in much older age (in his 50s years old).50s).
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* {{Expy}}: Dresses in Western-style armor, uses a sword and shield as his weapon of choice, and his final attack is cross-shaped.a cross-shaped [[SwordBeam sword beam]]. [[VideoGame/SengokuBasara Does this seem familiar]]?
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* {{Expy}}: Dresses in Western-style armor, uses a sword and shield as his weapon of choice, and his final attack is cross-shaped. [[SengokuBasara [[VideoGame/SengokuBasara Does this seem familiar]]?
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* ActionGirlActionGirl / LadyOfWar: The ferocious female warrior of the Hojo. In the[[Warriors Orochi crossover]], Achilles even commented that she reminds him of the Amazon Penthesilea.
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* {{Tomboy}}
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** BlowYouAway: His [[RazorWind special attack]] and Hyper Attack 6th charge.
** GroundPound: His Musou Kaiden attack.
** PlayingWithFire
** WeaponOfChoice: A mix between [[SinisterScythe a scythe]] and [[BladeOnAStick a spear"]].
** BlowYouAway: His [[RazorWind special attack]] and Hyper Attack 6th charge.
** GroundPound: His Musou Kaiden attack.
** PlayingWithFire
** WeaponOfChoice: A mix between [[SinisterScythe a scythe]] and [[BladeOnAStick a spear"]].
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* CatchPhrase: ''Just kidding!''
* {{Expy}}: Dresses in Western-style armor, uses a sword and shield as weapon of choice, and final attack is cross-shaped. [[SengokuBasara Does this seem familiar]]?
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[[folder:Katō Kiyomasa]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4kiyomasa_2805.jpg
-->Voiced by: Creator/TomokazuSugita (Japanese), Ted Sroka (English)
Born: July 25, 1561\\
Died: August 2, 1611
One of Hideyoshi's retainers and a member of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake. He shows up in [=SW3=].
Kiyomasa wields a scythe-like spear and his element is Wind.
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Tropes associated with Kiyomasa:
* AnimalMotifs: Tigers again.
* AnimeHair: In ''4''.
* AscendedExtra: From an ordinary middle-aged officer to a stylish, handsome, white-haired, scythe-wielding playable character.
* {{Bishonen}}
* DeadPanSnarker: He's just as bad as Mitsunari.
* DragonInChief: In Kanbei's version of Osaka Campaign in [=SW3=], he is the commander for the Toyotomi instead of Hideyori.
* HeelFaceRevolvingDoor: He sides with the Toyotomi, then with the Tokugawa, and then again with the Toyotomi. [[note]] This is based on what happened historically. He never actually betrayed the Toyotomi. He joins the Tokugawa because he believed Tokugawa's reign and protection are needed for Toyotomi clan's survival. After Ieyasu became shogun, he tried to act as mediator between Hideyori and Ieyasu when tensions among the two begun to rose. Ironically, he died before the conflict finished, and he died before Toyotomi's downfall in Siege of Osaka. So his [=SW3=]'s story is pretty much a "what if" scenario, depicting what would he do if he's still alive during Siege of Osaka. This also already present in previous game when he was still NPC, mainly in Musashi and Kojiro's story mode, where he sided with Hideyori during the chaos in Kyoto (this took place after Sekigahara and Ieyasu already become shogun).[[/note]]
* HistoricalHeroUpgrade: Kiyomasa isn't evil. However, worth noting that his historical counterpart was an absolutely brutal anti-Christian dude, doing things like ordering to cut down bellies of pregnant Christian women just to kill off their infants. Since SW didn't dare to make mention about Christianity, Kiyomasa ends up as a snarky but loyal and reasonable warrior with no comments about religions.
** Hilariously, while this hasn't come to the SW series, in other Koei mini-series that used the SW design like ''Hyakuman-nin no Sengoku Musou'', Kiyomasa's historical Christian opposition, Konishi Yukinaga, instead get a [[HistoricalVillainUpgrade Historical Jerkass Upgrade]] into a money-grubbing jerk, probably to make Kiyomasa look decent.
* MixAndMatchWeapon: His WeaponOfChoice, (referred to as a "Steel Halberd" in game) is basically a Chinese [[SinisterScythe "Dagger]]-[[BladeOnAStick Axe"]] or "Ge".
* MommasBoy: Of all Hideyoshi's three "children", he's the one who is the most attached to the Toyotomi family, especially Nene.
* SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: {{Zigzagged}}. Appearance and personality-wise, it looks like he is the sensitive guy to Masanori's manly man. But Kiyomasa tends to be calmer as opposed to Masanori's hot-blooded. One example in ''4'', [[spoiler:when Hideyoshi died]], Masanori cries so loud while Kiyomasa barely cries.
* TakingYouWithMe: To Kanbei in the end of the latter's story mode.
* ThoseTwoGuys: He's almost always seen with Masanori.
* UndyingLoyalty: to Toyotomi clan. Yes, even if there's a time once when he served Tokugawa and Eastern army.
* WellIntentionedExtremist: See HeelFaceRevolvingDoor above. He defected to the Tokugawa only because he believed it could ensure Toyotomi clan's survival (so the Toyotomi could receive protection from Ieyasu). After learned that Ieyasu will destroy the Toyotomi during Siege of Osaka to end the land's chaos, however, he switched allegiance back to Toyotomi clan and fight against the Tokugawa.
* WhiteHairBlackHeart: Averted, he is a very reasonable man. [[/folder]]
[[folder:Kai]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4kai_4144.jpg
Born: 1572\\
Died: (unknown)
-->Voiced by: Suzuki Masami (Japanese), Creator/TaraPlatt (English)
Daughter of Ujitaka Narita, she serves under Houjou Ujiyasu.
She fights with a whipsword and the Thunder element.
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Tropes associated with Kai:
* AbsoluteCleavage and BareYourMidriff: Her DLC outfit in ''4''.
* ACupAngst: While objectively unwarranted, she seems to worry about lacking in bustline along with other areas of femininity, as seen in her story mode's opening cutscene. When told she "still has some growing up to do", she immediately looks down and puts her hands on her chest.
** Although it can also be that Ujiyasu was mentioning about her growth as a warrior, and Kai mistook him as a DirtyOldMan and embarrassed with her already big breasts.
* ActionGirl
* AnimalMotif: Bears. Kunoichi frequently refers to her as one, and in [=SW3: Empires=], it turns out she has raised and rides a bear!
* AscendedExtra: From a bodyguard in [=SW2=] to a playable character in [=SW3=].
* BattleCouple: Averted. Despite historical sources make a mention of her being one of Hideyoshi's concubine, this is not shown in the game.
* BerserkButton: Despite her issues with being unfeminine, you do NOT want to be the one to suggest a woman has not place on the battlefield.
* BodyguardCrush: Adores her lord, Hojo Ujiyasu. But then again, [[Franchise/MetalGear considering he's an expy of Big Boss]], you really can't blame her.
* BreastPlate: Her design in ''4''.
* CombatTropes:
** InstantAwesomeJustAddDragons: Her swords are named after dragons, and her unique weapon is named {{Orochi}}.
** MakingASplash: Can summon water geysers against her foes.
** MetronomicManMashing: Her FinishingMove in Samurai Warriors 4 causes her to skewer the target on her whip sword, then pound him into the ground two times before finally flinging him into the air.
** WhipSword: Her WeaponOfChoice.
* CoolBigSis: Sometimes acts as one to the more childish Kunoichi. She's also this for Gracia in the latter's [=SW3:XL=] story, which overlaps with BigSisterInstinct when she helps Gracia escape from the pursuing Western army.
* DangerouslyShortSkirt: In ''3''.
* DistractedByTheSexy: In Muneshige's story mode, she's so distracted the first time she sees him in battle she very nearly obeys his polite request to leave the battlefield.
* FieryRedhead: If auburn counts.
* HeterosexualLifePartners: Played with along Kunoichi. More evident in Kai's ending where they appear to live together with other Toyotomi's court ladies in one house.
* ImpossiblyLowNeckline
* InSeriesNickname: Kunoichi mockingly calls her "Lady Lumberjack".
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* NinjaMaid: Well, ''not'' a ninja, but she's servant and bodyguard of Ujiyasu and his daughter Hayakawa.
* NoGuyWantsAnAmazon: Often becomes subject of this and this is almost always PlayedForLaughs more than once. And this is even brought to ''VideoGame/WarriorsOrochi 3''!
* ProperTightsWithASkirt: In ''4'', for both of her default and DLC outfits.
* RedOni: In ''4'', she's the red to her lady Hayakawa's blue. Bonus points for their respective attire's colors.
* ShesGotLegs: More evident in her DLC outfit for ''4''.
* ShipTease: With Yukimura. Also with Kotaro in his [=SW3:XL=] story.
** The latest ''Empires'' game has this with Masamune.
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* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The tomboy to her lady Hayakawa's GirlyGirl.
%%** TomboyishPonytail / SamuraiPonytail
* VitriolicBestBuds: She and Kunoichi constantly jab, tease, call each other names, and try to one-up each other... and that's just when they're on the same side. However, they do genuinely look out for each other.
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[[/folder]]
[[folder:Kuroda Kanbei]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4kanbei_9693.jpg
-->Voiced by: Masaya Takatsuka (Japanese), Gideon Emery (English)
Born: December 22, 1546\\
Died: April 19, 1604
A strategist for the Oda Clan and later Toyotomi, Kanbei is ruthless and dispassionate. Just about everybody hates him for it. He is dead set upon eliminating all "sparks of opposition" to the land's unification.
His main weapon is sorcery via CrystalBall and he is a user of the Fire element.
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Tropes associated with Kuroda Kanbei:
* CombatTropes:
** CastingAShadow: His attacks are dark elemental, fitting for his {{Goth}} image.
** GiantHandsOfDoom: He can summon a giant, demonic fist.
** WeaponizedBall: He controls one or more [[EnergyBall will o' wisps]] (which are [[SpectralWeaponCopy spectral copies]] of his CrystalBall) as his WeaponOfChoice. He uses them as blunt FlyingWeapon on most attacks.
* ComicallySerious: Hanbei often finds him amusing everytime he speaks so serious, especially if he says any word of fire, flames of war, sparks, elimination, etc.
* CreepyMonotone: He never changes his voice's tone, to say the least.
* [[DarkIsEvil Dark Is Morally Ambiguous]]
* GideonEmery: In [=SW3=].
* HeroWithBadPublicity: [[{{Jerkass}} Not that he deserves it or anything...]]
** In a way, one can consider this a logical extreme for the attitude created for Zhuge Liang in DW6 - specifically once he's under the Toyotomi banner.
* {{Jerkass}}: He doesn't get along much with nearly everyone, but it is implied that he's just highly pragmatic.
** JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Hanbei insists that he's actually a really kind person. Kanbei does have a few PetTheDog moments with him to confirm that.
* KnightTemplar: He wants to see every single threat to [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor Nobunaga/Hideyoshi/Ieyasu's]] rule eliminated.
* OddFriendship: With Hanbei.
* PoisonousFriend: Played with for Hideyoshi in third game. He is the one who convince (and threaten) Hideyoshi that if the latter didn't want to avenge Nobunaga's death and replace Nobunaga as unifier, then Hideyoshi will only become a threat for others who want to take that role. Not too long after this scene, we are shown Hideyoshi leading Kanbei, Nene, Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, Masanori, and their army marching into Yamazaki.
* [[TokenEvilTeammate Token Jerkass Teammate]]: Amongst the East side of Sekigahara.
* TookALevelInKindness: Compared to ''3'' where his nicer side only really comes out around Hanbei, Kanbei in ''4'' is a lot more noticeably well-intentioned and compassionate.
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* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Kanbei throws these around like they're candy. [[ShutUpHannibal They tend to backfire]].
* VerbalTic: Sparks, fire, conflagration: he'll say these words at least three times in a level.
* WellIntentionedExtremist: All he wants is really a peace for Japan.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Hōjō Ujiyasu]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4ujiyasu_2879.jpg
-->Voiced by: Creator/UnshoIshizuka (Japanese), Creator/KyleHebert (English)
Born: 1515\\
Died: October 21, 1571
->"The third head of the Sagami (Hojo) clan, Ujiyasu is also known as 'the Lion of Sagami.' He gives the initial impression of being a reckless rogue daimyo, but his rough manner belies a compassionate soul. He has genuine humanity and the ability to see things from the point of view of both civilians and his troops. In battle, he is a master of cunning but at the same time can be completely direct."
---> '''- [=SW3=] official bio'''
The experienced leader of the Hojo clan, Ujiyasu is a man who has lived through many battles and has overcome unfavourable odds through planning, craftiness and just plain fighting dirty. He cares very much about all of the people who live on his land, be they soldier or civilian, and will go out of his way to ensure their safety (even during battle, which surprises many of his enemies). This has earned him their sworn loyalty and devotion.
Unlike most other daimyo, however, he has very little ambition and never once looks to expand beyond Sagami. Most of the battles he participates in involve defending or ensuring the stability of his region. Ujiyasu's most notable retainers, Kai and Kotaro, assist him in this task.
Considered part of the 'Kanto trio,' along with Shingen and Kenshin.
His main weapon is a Shikomizue (cane sword) but he's not above using bombs and mines... or indeed taking out the enemy with a well-placed headbutt! His element of preference is ice.
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Tropes associated with Ujiyasu:
* AFatherToHisMen: Shows compassion for his troops and officers in his cutscenes and voiceovers. Implied to be the reason for their fanatical devotion to him.
* ActionDad: He is father of several children, including Hayakawa, Saburo, and Ujimasa.
* AnimalMotifs: Associated with lions, he was also known as [[RedBaron "The Lion of Sagami"]].
* {{Badass}}: When your clan under your rulership can defeat both Kenshin Uesugi and Shingen Takeda, two of the most famous generals of the time, you're one.
* BrainyBrunette: Despite he is already old, he still has light brown hair and he is one of best warlords and strategists in his era.
* CoatCape: Half for style, half for hiding his grenades in.
* CombatTropes:
** CombatPragmatist: You wouldn't expect a samurai lord to go into battle with a cane as his weapon... until you find him throwing grenades, headbutting, launching flying dropkicks, elbow-dropping downed enemies, hiding a sword and shotgun in his cane, and still using said cane to beat people senseless.
** SwordCane: His WeaponOfChoice.
*** SwissArmyWeapon: His sword cane has a [[ShotgunsAreJustBetter shotgun]] in it, somehow.
** ThrowDownTheBomblet: In some attacks, most notably his musou attack.
** UnflinchingWalk: His ultimate musou attack has him tossing a bomb up into the air behind him, causing him to be backlit by an outsized explosion while he swaggers towards the camera.
* CoolOldGuy: And how! He's even overtaken Shimazu Yoshihiro in that regard.
* DirtyOldMan: Humorously (and possibly) mistaken for one by Kai when he said "You still have some growing up to do!" and "I'm sure you will be fine woman!", much to Kai's chagrin. It may be that he refers Kai's growth as a female samurai, though.
* {{Expy}}: Stubble? Check. Headband? Check. Raspy voice? Check. Blade? Check. Gun? Check. Explosives? Check. Smokes? Check. Close combat prowess? Check. Looks good without a shirt on? Check. Badassery? Check. Commands his own army? Check. Manliness so unbearable it hurts? Check. Ladies and gentlemen, [[Franchise/MetalGear Big Boss]] is in the house.
** This has earned him the nickname of Hojo Snake amongst some of the fandom.
** His appearance alone also makes him look like a Japanese version of [[VideoGame/DynastyWarriors Deng Ai]], but with blond hair.
* HeroicBuild: For such a guy in his age, his muscles are pretty impressive.
* {{Hunk}}: He's ALL MAN. No wonder Kai's crazy for him.
* RatedMForManly: He's an {{Expy}} of [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid Big Boss]], OF COURSE he's manly.
* RedBaron: The Lion of Sagami.
* SmokingIsCool: Ujiyasu is rarely seen without his clay pipe.
* SparedByAdaptation: Historically, he was not alive anymore during Battle of Oshi and Odawara Castle against Toyotomi Clan.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Tachibana Muneshige]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4muneshige_8394.jpg
-->Voiced by: Creator/HirokiTochi (Japanese)
Born: December 18, 1567\\
Died: November 15, 1643
Ginchiyo's husband and leader of the Tachibana clan. Noted by many other characters as being intelligent and handsome, he is also something of a charmer. The game frequently cites him as being the 'greatest warrior of the Western Army,' in opposition to Honda Tadakatsu, 'greatest warrior of the Eastern Army.'
Rides into battle with a claymore and a rondache (a.k.a. a broadsword and a buckler) and his element is Wind.
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* AnachronismStew: Dear God, even worse than Nagamasa!
* BattleCouple: With Ginchiyo.
* {{Bishonen}}
* TheCharmer: The guy is pretty much charm on legs.
* ChickMagnet: The ladies are all over him, as seen in Kai's ending.
* CombatTropes:
** BlowYouAway: As Ginchiyo is associated with lightning, he's associated with wind. Specifically, he refers to himself as both 'the west wind' and 'the God of Winds.' This is a nod to the historical Muneshige's biological father, Shōun Takahashi, who was called the "Wind God".
** CoolSword / HeroesPreferSwords and LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: Wields an European broadsword and shield as his WeaponOfChoice. He is also the greatest warrior of Western Army, fitting 'TheHero' trope.
** GroundPound: Using his shield.
** RazorWind: Some of his attacks, particularly at the end of his strongest musou attack.
** ShieldBash: In some of his attacks.
* EnemyMine: Yoshihiro killed his father, but both of their story modes end with them fighting together.
* EvenTheGuysWantHim: Muneshige gets a lot of admiration and compliments from both the men and the ladies, and makes both Kiyomasa and Mitsunari get all flustered during several exchanges.
* KnightInShiningArmor: He seems to be specifically created for this role.
* MasculineGirlFeminineBoy: Toyed with. Muneshige is far from being exactly feminine, but the Tachibana couple is really close to this trope.
* PerfectlyArrangedMarriage: He is adopted into Tachibana clan first before actually married with Ginchiyo. However, it needs a somewhat AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther moment in Ginchiyo's ending for ''3'', to shows that yes, they are HappilyMarried.
* TheRival: Against Tadakatsu.
* TallDarkAndHandsome: One of the most handsome and tallest men in the game.
* WalkingTheEarth: At the end of his story mode, he leaves his wife Ginchiyo in charge of the clan and leaves to explore the land.
* YouKilledMyFather: Yoshihiro Shimazu did this.[[/folder]]
[[folder:Takenaka Hanbei]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4hanbei_3090.jpg
-->Voiced by: Umeka Shouji (Japanese), YuriLowenthal (English)
Born: September 27, 1544\\
Died: July 6, 1579
Former tactician for the Saito clan who joins the Oda (more specifically under the Hashiba banner) after meeting Hideyoshi. He's generally a cheerful and upbeat, if rather lazy, man, in contrast to his closest friend Kanbei. Along with Kanbei and also Motonari, he is described as one of the 'three geniuses' by the fandom.
His weapon can only be described as a bladed sundial that also functions as a one-man SteamPunk helicopter. He has the Ice element.
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* ADayInTheLimelight: As one of the three surviving characters after the initial assault in WarriorsOrochi 3, he gets to have a lot of impact on the early story.
* AscendedExtra: Like many others, he was a non playable officer in the first two game.
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* BrilliantButLazy: He's always seen to be slacking off and taking the course that involves the least amount of effort on his part.
* BrutalHonesty: He ''will'' say what's on his mind, and is fully aware that it may not be something the other party wants to hear.
* ChildhoodFriends: With Nouhime, who is rather fond of teasing him.
* CombatPragmatist: Explained in his introduction.
* CombatTropes:
** BladeBelowTheShoulder: His WeaponOfChoice is what can be described as a "[[ImprobableWeaponUser battle sundial]]", which is blades attached in what appears to be [[LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe shield]]. Uses it to hover as well!
** KillerYoYo: His musou attack.
%%* DeadpanSnarker
* DisguisedInDrag: During his own opening cutscene, and it's quite effective.... see below.
* TheDogBitesBack: One interpretation of his castle hijacking. In Chronicles, despite Hanbei repeatedly defending Mino from the Oda using strategy, [[BadBoss Tatsuoki]] insists that their success is all due to superior military numbers and not "meager talents". Hanbei retaliates by capturing Inabayama with 16 men.
* DudeLooksLikeALady: Actually disguises himself as a woman during his opening cutscene.
* IllBoy: He died of his illness, eventually.
* KindheartedCatLover: Seems to have a thing for cats, between hiding one in his hat in WO3 and napping on a roof surrounded by them in SW:Chronicles. He even makes cat noises when interacting with Aya in SW3:Empires.
* NiceHat: Similiar to the one Kunoichi wore in [=SW1=].
* OddFriendship: He and Kanbei are really different from one another and yet they're friends.
* OlderThanHeLooks: He's actually two years older than Kanbei! Perhaps justified with the fact that Hanbei historically died in young age (in his 30s years old), while Kanbei died in much older age (in his 50s years old).
%%* RavenHairIvorySkin: RareMaleExample. No wonder he can disguise as a woman.
* RedOniBlueOni: He and Kanbei. Bonus point for actually having opposite elements.
* ShorterMeansSmarter: Shorter and wiser than Kanbei.
* TheSmartGuy: for Hideyoshi's army.
%%* TheSouthpaw
* StepfordSmiler: Mild Type A. He acts cheerful enough but SW:Chronicles shows that he overtires himself thinking about how many people his plans have killed.
* TheStrategist: One of the earliest for Hideyoshi.
* TookALevelInJerkass: Compared to how he is in ''3'', Hanbei in ''4'' is a lot harsher and more pragmatic.
* VitriolicBestBuds: Seems to have this relationship with his first Lord, Saito Tatsuoki. Despite snarking and putting each other down at every opportunity, when the Oda come calling, Tatsuoki is utterly dependent on Hanbei's leadership and Hanbei does protect him as necessary. [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere Until he finally gets fed up anyway.]]
* WeHardlyKnewYe: He is, up to the third game, the only playable retainer of Oda/Hashiba who died very early, even ''before'' Nobunaga's death.
* YourDaysAreNumbered: Is well aware that he'll be dying early due to his illness, but puts on a cheerful front in spite of it.[[/folder]]
[[folder:Mōri Motonari]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4motonari_2434.jpg
-->Voiced by: Creator/HideoIshikawa (Japanese), Matthew Quinn Forbes (English)
Born: April 16, 1497\\
Died: July 6, 1571
The lazy but clever leader of the Mōri clan, who chose to fake his own death so that he could retire and be a historian instead of leading his clan -- the rise of Nobunaga brings him back into the fray, however. Often referred to as one of the 'three geniuses' by the fandom, along with Hanbei and Kanbei.
His weapon is a sort of crossbow attached to his arm, loaded with three arrows. He has the Ice Element.
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Tropes associated with Mōri Motonari:
* ActionDad: ActionDad and granddad, to be exact.
* AnachronismStew: Historical Motonari was not alive during Nobunaga's age. In third game, his storyline is FOCUSED on the battle against Nobunaga!
* AutomaticCrossbows [[BladeBelowTheShoulder Below the Shoulder]]: His WeaponOfChoice. He got one mounted on his wrist, and he occasionally throws arrows or thrusts his loaded bow into people as an attack. His musou has arrows being fired at prodigious rates.
* BadassBookworm: Despite his lazy attitude, he turns into a fearsome commander when on the battlefield.
* TheBore: The man himself is good enough company, but his writings are implied to be a chore to get through.
* BrilliantButLazy: He'd rather sit around and research history than lead battles. His opening cutscene shows him napping while Nobunaga's forces approach.
* ButNowIMustGo: Says this almost word to word to Terumoto in Okuni's story for [=SW3:XL=].
* CaptainErsatz: Very similar to [[LegendOfGalacticHeroes Yang Wen-li]] in both appearance and characterization.
* CoolOldGuy: In the 4th game.
* FakingTheDead: Apparently, that's the reason he's still alive during Nobunaga's age.
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: In the course of his story mode, Motonari makes character assessments of pretty much everyone he comes across that end up referencing the real history the game draws from... and the fates of those involved.
* TheNicknamer
* ThePowerOfFriendship: He often uses the "Three Arrows" comparison to incite his allies to join him (though the first time he tried it on the Tachibana, Ginchiyo broke the three arrows without much effort.)
* ShipTease: With Okuni in her [=SW3:XL=] story mode.
* SilverFox: In ''4'', possibly done on purpose to address the fact that his original design made him appear far younger than he really should have. It doesn't entirely fix the issue, but it helps somewhat. See OlderThanHeLooks entry further below.
* TheSonsAndTheSpears: Likes to use this to get his message across. The arrows don't always survive it.
* OlderThanHeLooks: Historically, he's already senile by the time of Nobunaga, and is even older than ''[[CoolOldGuy Shingen]]'', but he's portrayed as a middle-aged man. He even only looks slightly older than his grandson, Terumoto.[[/folder]]
!Introduced in ''Sengoku Musou 3: Mushouden''
[[folder:Aya Gozen]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4aya_2223.jpg
-->Voiced by: Umeka Shouji (Japanese)
Born: 1524\\
Died: March 10, 1609
Kenshin's elder sister, a shrine maiden who helps her brother in battle. He values her greatly, often bowing at her feet and following any orders she gives. Referred to as a strong woman with noble values, yet is also said to lack 'human kindness' at one point.
Her WeaponOfChoice is a bladed staff. In ''3'' she was a unique NPC, wielding a naginata.
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Tropes Associated with Aya:
* AbusiveParents: Sort of: in order to be sure that her son Kagekatsu is fit for carrying on Kenshin's will, she supports his rival Kagetora and openly opposes him until he finally proves himself worthy. It was lessened because Kagekatsu actually understands that this is her purpose.
* AbsurdlyYouthfulMother: In [=SW3=] and expansions, her generic-faced son looks older than her. Even now that her son is playable, she still looks pretty young.
* ActionMom: As her son finally becomes playable, too.
* AloofDarkHairedGirl: Dark hair, and her personality mostly fits for this trope.
* ApronMatron: Co-Leader of Uesugi alongside her brother.
* ArmorPiercingSlap: ''Weaponized''. And then, just take a look from this line from [=SW3:Empires=], TranquilFury included:
--> '''Aya''': "Mitsunari, please kneel."
--> '''Mitsunari''': "I can't understand why I should obey. Why should I ever grovel before someone like you? Care to explain your pig-headed and nonsensical reasoning for-([[ArmorPiercingSlap slap]]) Guh!"
--> '''Aya''': "Oh, how rude of me... You were being so lovable that my hand just slipped across your cheek. Now, let me say it properly this time. Kneel, Mitsunari. From now on, I will be here to educate you."
** And then this line from WarriorsOrochi 3:
--> '''Zhong Hui''': "Here comes a real thorn in my side. I just have to avoid making eye contact... [[ArmorPiercingSlap Ow! You hit me?!]] You lowly vagabond! [[AGodAmI I am the chosen one]]. [[HatesBeingTouched Do not presume you can touch me!]]"
--> '''Aya''': "You have such lovely eyes, Zhong Hui. You should look at people when they're talking to you."
* AnimalMotifs: Birds.
* AscendedExtra: Aya was upgraded from a generic bodyguard in [=SW2=] to a unique non-playable character in [=SW3=]. She finally became a playable character in [=SW3:XL=].
* BadassPrincess: Lady of Uesugi.
* BrotherSisterTeam: With her younger brother Kenshin.
* CloudCuckooLander: Occasionally, but more seen in the [[WarriorsOrochi Crossover]] DLC, referring [[DynastyWarriors Xu Huang]] as another Kenshin because [[{{Expy}} they wear similar]] [[InTheHood white hoods]]. And in the end, considers herself another Kenshin due to her white hood. Even Kenshin looks like he's {{facepalm}}ing on that comment.
%%* CombatStilettos
* DotingParent: Acts like this towards Kagetora in ''4''. She actually nicknames him as "Kawai Kagetora".
* FanservicePack: Curiously, despite being the best example of TokenWholesome in the series, she tends to get alternate costumes that are anything but.
** BareYourMidriff: In WarriorsOrochi 3 as DLC outfit.
** AbsoluteCleavage, DetachedSleeves, ThighHighBoots, WomanInBlack: In her DLC outfit for ''4''.
* FluffyTamer: When you can call Kenshin "cute" and suffer no punishment, you qualify.
* GetAHoldOfYourselfMan: In ''4'', along with Kenshin, when they stop Saburo from [[DrivenToSuicide committing suicide]].
* GrandmaWhatMassiveHotnessYouHave / OlderThanSheLooks: She refers herself as an old woman during the battle of Hasedo in ''4''. But she still looks no older than she was in her prime.
* HairDecorations: In ''4''.
* HiddenBuxom: Her default wholesome costume hides the fact that she's quite busty when she wears more revealing DLC outfits.
* HiddenDepths: Apparently.
* HighCollarOfDoom: Non-villainous example, for her outfit in ''4''.
* HimeCut: Her occassional hairstyle.
* HugeGuyTinyGirl: Kenshin, and later her own son Kagekatsu, positively tower over her.
* InTheHood: Her default outfit in ''3''.
* IncestSubtext: Strangely enough, despite having reputation as a TokenWholesome Buddhist nun, she has some of this shades to her brother. In WarriorsOrochi 3, she even tells Kenshin that she would've married him already if not for the fact that they're siblings! And it doesn't help that people tend to remember Kagekatsu as "Aya and Kenshin's son" and don't bother to remind themselves that Kenshin is not his biological father.
* IronLady: She is VERY strict.
* KnightTemplar: She thinks that all obstacles to honour and good should be vanquished.
* LadyOfWar, YamatoNadeshiko: Before becoming playable she even wielded a Naginata.
* LethalChef: If anything, her cooking might leave less than desired. Kenshin [[NotSoStoic was positively shocked]] and nearly stopped Kagetora trying to eat something she cooked. He ended up nearly choking on it, but ended up praising her cooking, with subtle hints that he'd rather fake praises than [[IronLady incurring her wrath]].
** In Chronicle Mode, this is pretty much what the main character will go through, Aya cooks something really nasty, and they have no choice but to praise it like hell, refusing or blunt opinion are not available options.
* ManipulativeBitch: Possibly. She may not actually support Kagetora, and only want to use him to taunt her son Kagekatsu to prove himself worthy as Kenshin's heir.
* OlderThanSheLooks: She looks around the same age as Kenshin.
* OneeSama: Kenshin and Kanetsugu really respect her highly.
* PoliticallyActivePrincess: Considering that she intervenes over Uesugi's succession between Kagekatsu and Kagetora.
%%* RavenHairIvorySkin: especially compared to other females.
* ShesGotLegs: Not prevalent in-game, but in one of the [[WarriorsOrochi Crossover]] DLC, [[DynastyWarriors Dong Zhuo]] refers her to have really beautiful legs and would've let her walk on him everyday. Aya is more than eager to just stomp him around with it.
* ShorterMeansSmarter: Shorter than Kenshin, Kagekatsu, and Kanetsugu; and the wisest.
* SillyRabbitIdealismIsForKids: Tends to give such speeches to Kanetsugu.
* SparedByAdaptation: With her appearance in Hasedo for ''4'', you may think this trope is in play, but it's actually averted. Historically, she's really still alive at the time.
* SternTeacher: to Kanetsugu.
* TeamMom: To Kenshin and Kanetsugu.
* TranquilFury: See ArmorPiercingSlap above.
* TokenWholesome: She is a shrine maiden, after all.
* WeaponOfChoice:
** NaginatasAreFeminine: She uses a naginata as a unique NPC before becoming playable.
** MagicStaff: After becomes playable.
* WomanInWhite: Although being from Uesugi, it's not surprising.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Fukushima Masanori]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4masanori_6740.jpg
-->Voiced by: Takahiro Fujimoto (Japanese)
Born: 1561\\
Died: August 26, 1624
One of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake and a friend of Kiyomasa. He started as a spear-wielding unique NPC and later became a player character, armed with a club.
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Tropes associated with Masanori:
* AscendedExtra: Masanori was upgraded from a generic officer to a unique non-playable character in [=SW3=]. He became a playable character in [=SW3:XL=].
* BareYourMidriff: As a generic NPC in ''2''.
* ButtMonkey / ChewToy: He's always getting hurt in various comical ways, and everyone's reaction can be summed up with FacePalm. Though, also shown in [=WO3=], [[HiddenDepths he DOES have a noble side]], [[spoiler:especially when he found out Kiyomasa is ForcedIntoEvil]]
* CantHoldHisLiquor: He gets drunk very easily, and gets belligerent when he gets drunk.
* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: For all his idiocy, Masanori proves himself to be a valiant warrior. Hell, in [=WO3=], he's badass enough that Minamoto no Yoshitsune develops a bond with him, in a [[WorthyOpponent Worthy Rival]] style.
* {{Delinquents}}: Has the stereotypical mannerisms, speech patterns, and hairdo.
* HotBlooded: He is this even when he was still NPC. In Nene's dream stage for [=SW2=], she also lampshades Masanori for being hot-blooded.
* IdiotHero: He's really not very smart.
* LeeroyJenkins: Is almost always the first to charge into the fray (even ahead of the player character).
* TheNicknamer: He calls Mitsunari "Big Headed" for his helmet.
* TheRival: To Kiyomasa. Gan Ning in WarriorsOrochi.
* SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: {{Zigzagged}}. Appearance and personality-wise, it looks like he is the manly man to Kiyomasa's sensitive guy. But Kiyomasa tends to be calmer as opposed to Masanori's hot-blooded. One example in ''4'', [[spoiler:when Hideyoshi died]], Masanori cries so loud while Kiyomasa barely cries.
* SweetTooth: Apparently, he likes sweets.
%%* TallDarkAndSnarky
* ThoseTwoGuys: With Kiyomasa.
* WeaponOfChoice:
** BladeOnAStick: A generic spear when he was still unique NPC.
** [[DoubleWeapon Carry Double-Ended]] [[CarryABigStick Big Stick]]: Swings a large [[DoubleWeapon double-ended]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanabo Kanabo]] in Xtreme Legends 3 after he becomes playable.
** MightyGlacier: His attacks are clumsy but powerful.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Katō Kiyomasa]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4kiyomasa_2805.jpg
-->Voiced by: Creator/TomokazuSugita (Japanese), Ted Sroka (English)
Born: July 25, 1561\\
Died: August 2, 1611
One of Hideyoshi's retainers and a member of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake. He shows up in [=SW3=].
Kiyomasa wields a scythe-like spear and his element is Wind.
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Tropes associated with Kiyomasa:
* AnimalMotifs: Tigers again.
* AnimeHair: In ''4''.
* AscendedExtra: From an ordinary middle-aged officer to a stylish, handsome, white-haired, scythe-wielding playable character.
* {{Bishonen}}
* DeadPanSnarker: He's just as bad as Mitsunari.
* DragonInChief: In Kanbei's version of Osaka Campaign in [=SW3=], he is the commander for the Toyotomi instead of Hideyori.
* HeelFaceRevolvingDoor: He sides with the Toyotomi, then with the Tokugawa, and then again with the Toyotomi. [[note]] This is based on what happened historically. He never actually betrayed the Toyotomi. He joins the Tokugawa because he believed Tokugawa's reign and protection are needed for Toyotomi clan's survival. After Ieyasu became shogun, he tried to act as mediator between Hideyori and Ieyasu when tensions among the two begun to rose. Ironically, he died before the conflict finished, and he died before Toyotomi's downfall in Siege of Osaka. So his [=SW3=]'s story is pretty much a "what if" scenario, depicting what would he do if he's still alive during Siege of Osaka. This also already present in previous game when he was still NPC, mainly in Musashi and Kojiro's story mode, where he sided with Hideyori during the chaos in Kyoto (this took place after Sekigahara and Ieyasu already become shogun).[[/note]]
* HistoricalHeroUpgrade: Kiyomasa isn't evil. However, worth noting that his historical counterpart was an absolutely brutal anti-Christian dude, doing things like ordering to cut down bellies of pregnant Christian women just to kill off their infants. Since SW didn't dare to make mention about Christianity, Kiyomasa ends up as a snarky but loyal and reasonable warrior with no comments about religions.
** Hilariously, while this hasn't come to the SW series, in other Koei mini-series that used the SW design like ''Hyakuman-nin no Sengoku Musou'', Kiyomasa's historical Christian opposition, Konishi Yukinaga, instead get a [[HistoricalVillainUpgrade Historical Jerkass Upgrade]] into a money-grubbing jerk, probably to make Kiyomasa look decent.
* MixAndMatchWeapon: His WeaponOfChoice, (referred to as a "Steel Halberd" in game) is basically a Chinese [[SinisterScythe "Dagger]]-[[BladeOnAStick Axe"]] or "Ge".
* MommasBoy: Of all Hideyoshi's three "children", he's the one who is the most attached to the Toyotomi family, especially Nene.
* SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: {{Zigzagged}}. Appearance and personality-wise, it looks like he is the sensitive guy to Masanori's manly man. But Kiyomasa tends to be calmer as opposed to Masanori's hot-blooded. One example in ''4'', [[spoiler:when Hideyoshi died]], Masanori cries so loud while Kiyomasa barely cries.
* TakingYouWithMe: To Kanbei in the end of the latter's story mode.
* ThoseTwoGuys: He's almost always seen with Masanori.
* UndyingLoyalty: to Toyotomi clan. Yes, even if there's a time once when he served Tokugawa and Eastern army.
* WellIntentionedExtremist: See HeelFaceRevolvingDoor above. He defected to the Tokugawa only because he believed it could ensure Toyotomi clan's survival (so the Toyotomi could receive protection from Ieyasu). After learned that Ieyasu will destroy the Toyotomi during Siege of Osaka to end the land's chaos, however, he switched allegiance back to Toyotomi clan and fight against the Tokugawa.
* WhiteHairBlackHeart: Averted, he is a very reasonable man. [[/folder]]
[[folder:Kai]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4kai_4144.jpg
Born: 1572\\
Died: (unknown)
-->Voiced by: Suzuki Masami (Japanese), Creator/TaraPlatt (English)
Daughter of Ujitaka Narita, she serves under Houjou Ujiyasu.
She fights with a whipsword and the Thunder element.
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Tropes associated with Kai:
* AbsoluteCleavage and BareYourMidriff: Her DLC outfit in ''4''.
* ACupAngst: While objectively unwarranted, she seems to worry about lacking in bustline along with other areas of femininity, as seen in her story mode's opening cutscene. When told she "still has some growing up to do", she immediately looks down and puts her hands on her chest.
** Although it can also be that Ujiyasu was mentioning about her growth as a warrior, and Kai mistook him as a DirtyOldMan and embarrassed with her already big breasts.
* ActionGirl
* AnimalMotif: Bears. Kunoichi frequently refers to her as one, and in [=SW3: Empires=], it turns out she has raised and rides a bear!
* AscendedExtra: From a bodyguard in [=SW2=] to a playable character in [=SW3=].
* BattleCouple: Averted. Despite historical sources make a mention of her being one of Hideyoshi's concubine, this is not shown in the game.
* BerserkButton: Despite her issues with being unfeminine, you do NOT want to be the one to suggest a woman has not place on the battlefield.
* BodyguardCrush: Adores her lord, Hojo Ujiyasu. But then again, [[Franchise/MetalGear considering he's an expy of Big Boss]], you really can't blame her.
* BreastPlate: Her design in ''4''.
* CombatTropes:
** InstantAwesomeJustAddDragons: Her swords are named after dragons, and her unique weapon is named {{Orochi}}.
** MakingASplash: Can summon water geysers against her foes.
** MetronomicManMashing: Her FinishingMove in Samurai Warriors 4 causes her to skewer the target on her whip sword, then pound him into the ground two times before finally flinging him into the air.
** WhipSword: Her WeaponOfChoice.
* CoolBigSis: Sometimes acts as one to the more childish Kunoichi. She's also this for Gracia in the latter's [=SW3:XL=] story, which overlaps with BigSisterInstinct when she helps Gracia escape from the pursuing Western army.
* DangerouslyShortSkirt: In ''3''.
* DistractedByTheSexy: In Muneshige's story mode, she's so distracted the first time she sees him in battle she very nearly obeys his polite request to leave the battlefield.
* FieryRedhead: If auburn counts.
* HeterosexualLifePartners: Played with along Kunoichi. More evident in Kai's ending where they appear to live together with other Toyotomi's court ladies in one house.
* ImpossiblyLowNeckline
* InSeriesNickname: Kunoichi mockingly calls her "Lady Lumberjack".
%%* LadyOfWar
* NinjaMaid: Well, ''not'' a ninja, but she's servant and bodyguard of Ujiyasu and his daughter Hayakawa.
* NoGuyWantsAnAmazon: Often becomes subject of this and this is almost always PlayedForLaughs more than once. And this is even brought to ''VideoGame/WarriorsOrochi 3''!
* ProperTightsWithASkirt: In ''4'', for both of her default and DLC outfits.
* RedOni: In ''4'', she's the red to her lady Hayakawa's blue. Bonus points for their respective attire's colors.
* ShesGotLegs: More evident in her DLC outfit for ''4''.
* ShipTease: With Yukimura. Also with Kotaro in his [=SW3:XL=] story.
** The latest ''Empires'' game has this with Masamune.
%%* {{Tomboy}}
* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The tomboy to her lady Hayakawa's GirlyGirl.
%%** TomboyishPonytail / SamuraiPonytail
* VitriolicBestBuds: She and Kunoichi constantly jab, tease, call each other names, and try to one-up each other... and that's just when they're on the same side. However, they do genuinely look out for each other.
%%* ZettaiRyouiki
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Kuroda Kanbei]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4kanbei_9693.jpg
-->Voiced by: Masaya Takatsuka (Japanese), Gideon Emery (English)
Born: December 22, 1546\\
Died: April 19, 1604
A strategist for the Oda Clan and later Toyotomi, Kanbei is ruthless and dispassionate. Just about everybody hates him for it. He is dead set upon eliminating all "sparks of opposition" to the land's unification.
His main weapon is sorcery via CrystalBall and he is a user of the Fire element.
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Tropes associated with Kuroda Kanbei:
* CombatTropes:
** CastingAShadow: His attacks are dark elemental, fitting for his {{Goth}} image.
** GiantHandsOfDoom: He can summon a giant, demonic fist.
** WeaponizedBall: He controls one or more [[EnergyBall will o' wisps]] (which are [[SpectralWeaponCopy spectral copies]] of his CrystalBall) as his WeaponOfChoice. He uses them as blunt FlyingWeapon on most attacks.
* ComicallySerious: Hanbei often finds him amusing everytime he speaks so serious, especially if he says any word of fire, flames of war, sparks, elimination, etc.
* CreepyMonotone: He never changes his voice's tone, to say the least.
* [[DarkIsEvil Dark Is Morally Ambiguous]]
* GideonEmery: In [=SW3=].
* HeroWithBadPublicity: [[{{Jerkass}} Not that he deserves it or anything...]]
** In a way, one can consider this a logical extreme for the attitude created for Zhuge Liang in DW6 - specifically once he's under the Toyotomi banner.
* {{Jerkass}}: He doesn't get along much with nearly everyone, but it is implied that he's just highly pragmatic.
** JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Hanbei insists that he's actually a really kind person. Kanbei does have a few PetTheDog moments with him to confirm that.
* KnightTemplar: He wants to see every single threat to [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor Nobunaga/Hideyoshi/Ieyasu's]] rule eliminated.
* OddFriendship: With Hanbei.
* PoisonousFriend: Played with for Hideyoshi in third game. He is the one who convince (and threaten) Hideyoshi that if the latter didn't want to avenge Nobunaga's death and replace Nobunaga as unifier, then Hideyoshi will only become a threat for others who want to take that role. Not too long after this scene, we are shown Hideyoshi leading Kanbei, Nene, Mitsunari, Kiyomasa, Masanori, and their army marching into Yamazaki.
* [[TokenEvilTeammate Token Jerkass Teammate]]: Amongst the East side of Sekigahara.
* TookALevelInKindness: Compared to ''3'' where his nicer side only really comes out around Hanbei, Kanbei in ''4'' is a lot more noticeably well-intentioned and compassionate.
%%* SkunkStripe
* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Kanbei throws these around like they're candy. [[ShutUpHannibal They tend to backfire]].
* VerbalTic: Sparks, fire, conflagration: he'll say these words at least three times in a level.
* WellIntentionedExtremist: All he wants is really a peace for Japan.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Hōjō Ujiyasu]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4ujiyasu_2879.jpg
-->Voiced by: Creator/UnshoIshizuka (Japanese), Creator/KyleHebert (English)
Born: 1515\\
Died: October 21, 1571
->"The third head of the Sagami (Hojo) clan, Ujiyasu is also known as 'the Lion of Sagami.' He gives the initial impression of being a reckless rogue daimyo, but his rough manner belies a compassionate soul. He has genuine humanity and the ability to see things from the point of view of both civilians and his troops. In battle, he is a master of cunning but at the same time can be completely direct."
---> '''- [=SW3=] official bio'''
The experienced leader of the Hojo clan, Ujiyasu is a man who has lived through many battles and has overcome unfavourable odds through planning, craftiness and just plain fighting dirty. He cares very much about all of the people who live on his land, be they soldier or civilian, and will go out of his way to ensure their safety (even during battle, which surprises many of his enemies). This has earned him their sworn loyalty and devotion.
Unlike most other daimyo, however, he has very little ambition and never once looks to expand beyond Sagami. Most of the battles he participates in involve defending or ensuring the stability of his region. Ujiyasu's most notable retainers, Kai and Kotaro, assist him in this task.
Considered part of the 'Kanto trio,' along with Shingen and Kenshin.
His main weapon is a Shikomizue (cane sword) but he's not above using bombs and mines... or indeed taking out the enemy with a well-placed headbutt! His element of preference is ice.
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Tropes associated with Ujiyasu:
* AFatherToHisMen: Shows compassion for his troops and officers in his cutscenes and voiceovers. Implied to be the reason for their fanatical devotion to him.
* ActionDad: He is father of several children, including Hayakawa, Saburo, and Ujimasa.
* AnimalMotifs: Associated with lions, he was also known as [[RedBaron "The Lion of Sagami"]].
* {{Badass}}: When your clan under your rulership can defeat both Kenshin Uesugi and Shingen Takeda, two of the most famous generals of the time, you're one.
* BrainyBrunette: Despite he is already old, he still has light brown hair and he is one of best warlords and strategists in his era.
* CoatCape: Half for style, half for hiding his grenades in.
* CombatTropes:
** CombatPragmatist: You wouldn't expect a samurai lord to go into battle with a cane as his weapon... until you find him throwing grenades, headbutting, launching flying dropkicks, elbow-dropping downed enemies, hiding a sword and shotgun in his cane, and still using said cane to beat people senseless.
** SwordCane: His WeaponOfChoice.
*** SwissArmyWeapon: His sword cane has a [[ShotgunsAreJustBetter shotgun]] in it, somehow.
** ThrowDownTheBomblet: In some attacks, most notably his musou attack.
** UnflinchingWalk: His ultimate musou attack has him tossing a bomb up into the air behind him, causing him to be backlit by an outsized explosion while he swaggers towards the camera.
* CoolOldGuy: And how! He's even overtaken Shimazu Yoshihiro in that regard.
* DirtyOldMan: Humorously (and possibly) mistaken for one by Kai when he said "You still have some growing up to do!" and "I'm sure you will be fine woman!", much to Kai's chagrin. It may be that he refers Kai's growth as a female samurai, though.
* {{Expy}}: Stubble? Check. Headband? Check. Raspy voice? Check. Blade? Check. Gun? Check. Explosives? Check. Smokes? Check. Close combat prowess? Check. Looks good without a shirt on? Check. Badassery? Check. Commands his own army? Check. Manliness so unbearable it hurts? Check. Ladies and gentlemen, [[Franchise/MetalGear Big Boss]] is in the house.
** This has earned him the nickname of Hojo Snake amongst some of the fandom.
** His appearance alone also makes him look like a Japanese version of [[VideoGame/DynastyWarriors Deng Ai]], but with blond hair.
* HeroicBuild: For such a guy in his age, his muscles are pretty impressive.
* {{Hunk}}: He's ALL MAN. No wonder Kai's crazy for him.
* RatedMForManly: He's an {{Expy}} of [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid Big Boss]], OF COURSE he's manly.
* RedBaron: The Lion of Sagami.
* SmokingIsCool: Ujiyasu is rarely seen without his clay pipe.
* SparedByAdaptation: Historically, he was not alive anymore during Battle of Oshi and Odawara Castle against Toyotomi Clan.
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[[folder:Tachibana Muneshige]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4muneshige_8394.jpg
-->Voiced by: Creator/HirokiTochi (Japanese)
Born: December 18, 1567\\
Died: November 15, 1643
Ginchiyo's husband and leader of the Tachibana clan. Noted by many other characters as being intelligent and handsome, he is also something of a charmer. The game frequently cites him as being the 'greatest warrior of the Western Army,' in opposition to Honda Tadakatsu, 'greatest warrior of the Eastern Army.'
Rides into battle with a claymore and a rondache (a.k.a. a broadsword and a buckler) and his element is Wind.
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Tropes associated with Muneshige:
* AnachronismStew: Dear God, even worse than Nagamasa!
* BattleCouple: With Ginchiyo.
* {{Bishonen}}
* TheCharmer: The guy is pretty much charm on legs.
* ChickMagnet: The ladies are all over him, as seen in Kai's ending.
* CombatTropes:
** BlowYouAway: As Ginchiyo is associated with lightning, he's associated with wind. Specifically, he refers to himself as both 'the west wind' and 'the God of Winds.' This is a nod to the historical Muneshige's biological father, Shōun Takahashi, who was called the "Wind God".
** CoolSword / HeroesPreferSwords and LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: Wields an European broadsword and shield as his WeaponOfChoice. He is also the greatest warrior of Western Army, fitting 'TheHero' trope.
** GroundPound: Using his shield.
** RazorWind: Some of his attacks, particularly at the end of his strongest musou attack.
** ShieldBash: In some of his attacks.
* EnemyMine: Yoshihiro killed his father, but both of their story modes end with them fighting together.
* EvenTheGuysWantHim: Muneshige gets a lot of admiration and compliments from both the men and the ladies, and makes both Kiyomasa and Mitsunari get all flustered during several exchanges.
* KnightInShiningArmor: He seems to be specifically created for this role.
* MasculineGirlFeminineBoy: Toyed with. Muneshige is far from being exactly feminine, but the Tachibana couple is really close to this trope.
* PerfectlyArrangedMarriage: He is adopted into Tachibana clan first before actually married with Ginchiyo. However, it needs a somewhat AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther moment in Ginchiyo's ending for ''3'', to shows that yes, they are HappilyMarried.
* TheRival: Against Tadakatsu.
* TallDarkAndHandsome: One of the most handsome and tallest men in the game.
* WalkingTheEarth: At the end of his story mode, he leaves his wife Ginchiyo in charge of the clan and leaves to explore the land.
* YouKilledMyFather: Yoshihiro Shimazu did this.[[/folder]]
[[folder:Takenaka Hanbei]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4hanbei_3090.jpg
-->Voiced by: Umeka Shouji (Japanese), YuriLowenthal (English)
Born: September 27, 1544\\
Died: July 6, 1579
Former tactician for the Saito clan who joins the Oda (more specifically under the Hashiba banner) after meeting Hideyoshi. He's generally a cheerful and upbeat, if rather lazy, man, in contrast to his closest friend Kanbei. Along with Kanbei and also Motonari, he is described as one of the 'three geniuses' by the fandom.
His weapon can only be described as a bladed sundial that also functions as a one-man SteamPunk helicopter. He has the Ice element.
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Tropes associated with Hanbei:
* ADayInTheLimelight: As one of the three surviving characters after the initial assault in WarriorsOrochi 3, he gets to have a lot of impact on the early story.
* AscendedExtra: Like many others, he was a non playable officer in the first two game.
%%* BadassAdorable
* BrilliantButLazy: He's always seen to be slacking off and taking the course that involves the least amount of effort on his part.
* BrutalHonesty: He ''will'' say what's on his mind, and is fully aware that it may not be something the other party wants to hear.
* ChildhoodFriends: With Nouhime, who is rather fond of teasing him.
* CombatPragmatist: Explained in his introduction.
* CombatTropes:
** BladeBelowTheShoulder: His WeaponOfChoice is what can be described as a "[[ImprobableWeaponUser battle sundial]]", which is blades attached in what appears to be [[LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe shield]]. Uses it to hover as well!
** KillerYoYo: His musou attack.
%%* DeadpanSnarker
* DisguisedInDrag: During his own opening cutscene, and it's quite effective.... see below.
* TheDogBitesBack: One interpretation of his castle hijacking. In Chronicles, despite Hanbei repeatedly defending Mino from the Oda using strategy, [[BadBoss Tatsuoki]] insists that their success is all due to superior military numbers and not "meager talents". Hanbei retaliates by capturing Inabayama with 16 men.
* DudeLooksLikeALady: Actually disguises himself as a woman during his opening cutscene.
* IllBoy: He died of his illness, eventually.
* KindheartedCatLover: Seems to have a thing for cats, between hiding one in his hat in WO3 and napping on a roof surrounded by them in SW:Chronicles. He even makes cat noises when interacting with Aya in SW3:Empires.
* NiceHat: Similiar to the one Kunoichi wore in [=SW1=].
* OddFriendship: He and Kanbei are really different from one another and yet they're friends.
* OlderThanHeLooks: He's actually two years older than Kanbei! Perhaps justified with the fact that Hanbei historically died in young age (in his 30s years old), while Kanbei died in much older age (in his 50s years old).
%%* RavenHairIvorySkin: RareMaleExample. No wonder he can disguise as a woman.
* RedOniBlueOni: He and Kanbei. Bonus point for actually having opposite elements.
* ShorterMeansSmarter: Shorter and wiser than Kanbei.
* TheSmartGuy: for Hideyoshi's army.
%%* TheSouthpaw
* StepfordSmiler: Mild Type A. He acts cheerful enough but SW:Chronicles shows that he overtires himself thinking about how many people his plans have killed.
* TheStrategist: One of the earliest for Hideyoshi.
* TookALevelInJerkass: Compared to how he is in ''3'', Hanbei in ''4'' is a lot harsher and more pragmatic.
* VitriolicBestBuds: Seems to have this relationship with his first Lord, Saito Tatsuoki. Despite snarking and putting each other down at every opportunity, when the Oda come calling, Tatsuoki is utterly dependent on Hanbei's leadership and Hanbei does protect him as necessary. [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere Until he finally gets fed up anyway.]]
* WeHardlyKnewYe: He is, up to the third game, the only playable retainer of Oda/Hashiba who died very early, even ''before'' Nobunaga's death.
* YourDaysAreNumbered: Is well aware that he'll be dying early due to his illness, but puts on a cheerful front in spite of it.[[/folder]]
[[folder:Mōri Motonari]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4motonari_2434.jpg
-->Voiced by: Creator/HideoIshikawa (Japanese), Matthew Quinn Forbes (English)
Born: April 16, 1497\\
Died: July 6, 1571
The lazy but clever leader of the Mōri clan, who chose to fake his own death so that he could retire and be a historian instead of leading his clan -- the rise of Nobunaga brings him back into the fray, however. Often referred to as one of the 'three geniuses' by the fandom, along with Hanbei and Kanbei.
His weapon is a sort of crossbow attached to his arm, loaded with three arrows. He has the Ice Element.
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Tropes associated with Mōri Motonari:
* ActionDad: ActionDad and granddad, to be exact.
* AnachronismStew: Historical Motonari was not alive during Nobunaga's age. In third game, his storyline is FOCUSED on the battle against Nobunaga!
* AutomaticCrossbows [[BladeBelowTheShoulder Below the Shoulder]]: His WeaponOfChoice. He got one mounted on his wrist, and he occasionally throws arrows or thrusts his loaded bow into people as an attack. His musou has arrows being fired at prodigious rates.
* BadassBookworm: Despite his lazy attitude, he turns into a fearsome commander when on the battlefield.
* TheBore: The man himself is good enough company, but his writings are implied to be a chore to get through.
* BrilliantButLazy: He'd rather sit around and research history than lead battles. His opening cutscene shows him napping while Nobunaga's forces approach.
* ButNowIMustGo: Says this almost word to word to Terumoto in Okuni's story for [=SW3:XL=].
* CaptainErsatz: Very similar to [[LegendOfGalacticHeroes Yang Wen-li]] in both appearance and characterization.
* CoolOldGuy: In the 4th game.
* FakingTheDead: Apparently, that's the reason he's still alive during Nobunaga's age.
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: In the course of his story mode, Motonari makes character assessments of pretty much everyone he comes across that end up referencing the real history the game draws from... and the fates of those involved.
* TheNicknamer
* ThePowerOfFriendship: He often uses the "Three Arrows" comparison to incite his allies to join him (though the first time he tried it on the Tachibana, Ginchiyo broke the three arrows without much effort.)
* ShipTease: With Okuni in her [=SW3:XL=] story mode.
* SilverFox: In ''4'', possibly done on purpose to address the fact that his original design made him appear far younger than he really should have. It doesn't entirely fix the issue, but it helps somewhat. See OlderThanHeLooks entry further below.
* TheSonsAndTheSpears: Likes to use this to get his message across. The arrows don't always survive it.
* OlderThanHeLooks: Historically, he's already senile by the time of Nobunaga, and is even older than ''[[CoolOldGuy Shingen]]'', but he's portrayed as a middle-aged man. He even only looks slightly older than his grandson, Terumoto.[[/folder]]
!Introduced in ''Sengoku Musou 3: Mushouden''
[[folder:Aya Gozen]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4aya_2223.jpg
-->Voiced by: Umeka Shouji (Japanese)
Born: 1524\\
Died: March 10, 1609
Kenshin's elder sister, a shrine maiden who helps her brother in battle. He values her greatly, often bowing at her feet and following any orders she gives. Referred to as a strong woman with noble values, yet is also said to lack 'human kindness' at one point.
Her WeaponOfChoice is a bladed staff. In ''3'' she was a unique NPC, wielding a naginata.
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Tropes Associated with Aya:
* AbusiveParents: Sort of: in order to be sure that her son Kagekatsu is fit for carrying on Kenshin's will, she supports his rival Kagetora and openly opposes him until he finally proves himself worthy. It was lessened because Kagekatsu actually understands that this is her purpose.
* AbsurdlyYouthfulMother: In [=SW3=] and expansions, her generic-faced son looks older than her. Even now that her son is playable, she still looks pretty young.
* ActionMom: As her son finally becomes playable, too.
* AloofDarkHairedGirl: Dark hair, and her personality mostly fits for this trope.
* ApronMatron: Co-Leader of Uesugi alongside her brother.
* ArmorPiercingSlap: ''Weaponized''. And then, just take a look from this line from [=SW3:Empires=], TranquilFury included:
--> '''Aya''': "Mitsunari, please kneel."
--> '''Mitsunari''': "I can't understand why I should obey. Why should I ever grovel before someone like you? Care to explain your pig-headed and nonsensical reasoning for-([[ArmorPiercingSlap slap]]) Guh!"
--> '''Aya''': "Oh, how rude of me... You were being so lovable that my hand just slipped across your cheek. Now, let me say it properly this time. Kneel, Mitsunari. From now on, I will be here to educate you."
** And then this line from WarriorsOrochi 3:
--> '''Zhong Hui''': "Here comes a real thorn in my side. I just have to avoid making eye contact... [[ArmorPiercingSlap Ow! You hit me?!]] You lowly vagabond! [[AGodAmI I am the chosen one]]. [[HatesBeingTouched Do not presume you can touch me!]]"
--> '''Aya''': "You have such lovely eyes, Zhong Hui. You should look at people when they're talking to you."
* AnimalMotifs: Birds.
* AscendedExtra: Aya was upgraded from a generic bodyguard in [=SW2=] to a unique non-playable character in [=SW3=]. She finally became a playable character in [=SW3:XL=].
* BadassPrincess: Lady of Uesugi.
* BrotherSisterTeam: With her younger brother Kenshin.
* CloudCuckooLander: Occasionally, but more seen in the [[WarriorsOrochi Crossover]] DLC, referring [[DynastyWarriors Xu Huang]] as another Kenshin because [[{{Expy}} they wear similar]] [[InTheHood white hoods]]. And in the end, considers herself another Kenshin due to her white hood. Even Kenshin looks like he's {{facepalm}}ing on that comment.
%%* CombatStilettos
* DotingParent: Acts like this towards Kagetora in ''4''. She actually nicknames him as "Kawai Kagetora".
* FanservicePack: Curiously, despite being the best example of TokenWholesome in the series, she tends to get alternate costumes that are anything but.
** BareYourMidriff: In WarriorsOrochi 3 as DLC outfit.
** AbsoluteCleavage, DetachedSleeves, ThighHighBoots, WomanInBlack: In her DLC outfit for ''4''.
* FluffyTamer: When you can call Kenshin "cute" and suffer no punishment, you qualify.
* GetAHoldOfYourselfMan: In ''4'', along with Kenshin, when they stop Saburo from [[DrivenToSuicide committing suicide]].
* GrandmaWhatMassiveHotnessYouHave / OlderThanSheLooks: She refers herself as an old woman during the battle of Hasedo in ''4''. But she still looks no older than she was in her prime.
* HairDecorations: In ''4''.
* HiddenBuxom: Her default wholesome costume hides the fact that she's quite busty when she wears more revealing DLC outfits.
* HiddenDepths: Apparently.
* HighCollarOfDoom: Non-villainous example, for her outfit in ''4''.
* HimeCut: Her occassional hairstyle.
* HugeGuyTinyGirl: Kenshin, and later her own son Kagekatsu, positively tower over her.
* InTheHood: Her default outfit in ''3''.
* IncestSubtext: Strangely enough, despite having reputation as a TokenWholesome Buddhist nun, she has some of this shades to her brother. In WarriorsOrochi 3, she even tells Kenshin that she would've married him already if not for the fact that they're siblings! And it doesn't help that people tend to remember Kagekatsu as "Aya and Kenshin's son" and don't bother to remind themselves that Kenshin is not his biological father.
* IronLady: She is VERY strict.
* KnightTemplar: She thinks that all obstacles to honour and good should be vanquished.
* LadyOfWar, YamatoNadeshiko: Before becoming playable she even wielded a Naginata.
* LethalChef: If anything, her cooking might leave less than desired. Kenshin [[NotSoStoic was positively shocked]] and nearly stopped Kagetora trying to eat something she cooked. He ended up nearly choking on it, but ended up praising her cooking, with subtle hints that he'd rather fake praises than [[IronLady incurring her wrath]].
** In Chronicle Mode, this is pretty much what the main character will go through, Aya cooks something really nasty, and they have no choice but to praise it like hell, refusing or blunt opinion are not available options.
* ManipulativeBitch: Possibly. She may not actually support Kagetora, and only want to use him to taunt her son Kagekatsu to prove himself worthy as Kenshin's heir.
* OlderThanSheLooks: She looks around the same age as Kenshin.
* OneeSama: Kenshin and Kanetsugu really respect her highly.
* PoliticallyActivePrincess: Considering that she intervenes over Uesugi's succession between Kagekatsu and Kagetora.
%%* RavenHairIvorySkin: especially compared to other females.
* ShesGotLegs: Not prevalent in-game, but in one of the [[WarriorsOrochi Crossover]] DLC, [[DynastyWarriors Dong Zhuo]] refers her to have really beautiful legs and would've let her walk on him everyday. Aya is more than eager to just stomp him around with it.
* ShorterMeansSmarter: Shorter than Kenshin, Kagekatsu, and Kanetsugu; and the wisest.
* SillyRabbitIdealismIsForKids: Tends to give such speeches to Kanetsugu.
* SparedByAdaptation: With her appearance in Hasedo for ''4'', you may think this trope is in play, but it's actually averted. Historically, she's really still alive at the time.
* SternTeacher: to Kanetsugu.
* TeamMom: To Kenshin and Kanetsugu.
* TranquilFury: See ArmorPiercingSlap above.
* TokenWholesome: She is a shrine maiden, after all.
* WeaponOfChoice:
** NaginatasAreFeminine: She uses a naginata as a unique NPC before becoming playable.
** MagicStaff: After becomes playable.
* WomanInWhite: Although being from Uesugi, it's not surprising.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Fukushima Masanori]]http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sw4masanori_6740.jpg
-->Voiced by: Takahiro Fujimoto (Japanese)
Born: 1561\\
Died: August 26, 1624
One of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake and a friend of Kiyomasa. He started as a spear-wielding unique NPC and later became a player character, armed with a club.
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Tropes associated with Masanori:
* AscendedExtra: Masanori was upgraded from a generic officer to a unique non-playable character in [=SW3=]. He became a playable character in [=SW3:XL=].
* BareYourMidriff: As a generic NPC in ''2''.
* ButtMonkey / ChewToy: He's always getting hurt in various comical ways, and everyone's reaction can be summed up with FacePalm. Though, also shown in [=WO3=], [[HiddenDepths he DOES have a noble side]], [[spoiler:especially when he found out Kiyomasa is ForcedIntoEvil]]
* CantHoldHisLiquor: He gets drunk very easily, and gets belligerent when he gets drunk.
* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: For all his idiocy, Masanori proves himself to be a valiant warrior. Hell, in [=WO3=], he's badass enough that Minamoto no Yoshitsune develops a bond with him, in a [[WorthyOpponent Worthy Rival]] style.
* {{Delinquents}}: Has the stereotypical mannerisms, speech patterns, and hairdo.
* HotBlooded: He is this even when he was still NPC. In Nene's dream stage for [=SW2=], she also lampshades Masanori for being hot-blooded.
* IdiotHero: He's really not very smart.
* LeeroyJenkins: Is almost always the first to charge into the fray (even ahead of the player character).
* TheNicknamer: He calls Mitsunari "Big Headed" for his helmet.
* TheRival: To Kiyomasa. Gan Ning in WarriorsOrochi.
* SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: {{Zigzagged}}. Appearance and personality-wise, it looks like he is the manly man to Kiyomasa's sensitive guy. But Kiyomasa tends to be calmer as opposed to Masanori's hot-blooded. One example in ''4'', [[spoiler:when Hideyoshi died]], Masanori cries so loud while Kiyomasa barely cries.
* SweetTooth: Apparently, he likes sweets.
%%* TallDarkAndSnarky
* ThoseTwoGuys: With Kiyomasa.
* WeaponOfChoice:
** BladeOnAStick: A generic spear when he was still unique NPC.
** [[DoubleWeapon Carry Double-Ended]] [[CarryABigStick Big Stick]]: Swings a large [[DoubleWeapon double-ended]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanabo Kanabo]] in Xtreme Legends 3 after he becomes playable.
** MightyGlacier: His attacks are clumsy but powerful.
[[/folder]]
