Gaoh

Gaoh Kyougoku Hinowanokami (兇國 日輪守 我旺, Kyōgoku Hinowanokami Gaō), better known by first name Gaoh, is the final boss in Samurai Shodown V. Gaoh was fashioned as a character to concisely reflect the times of the era that the game takes place, speaking in the same dialect and dressing himself in similar fashion. He was designed by Nobuhiro Watsuki, a mangaka best known for creating the manga series Ruroni Kenshin.

Story
He was once a loyal general to the Tokugawa clan and lord to the land of Hinowa. He is one of the previous mentors to the clan's heir, Yoshitora. However, Yoshitora and his father became indifferent to the land during the Tenmei famine and the country was thrown into more chaos as a result. Concerned about the well being of his countrymen, he decides to rebel against his lord with an army of powerful warriors until he is defeated by Yoshitora. He begs for his pupil to become shogun for the sake of the people, which Yoshitora finally accepts as his responsibility.

Personality
Gaoh is the common example of villainous daimyo found in fiction. He is imposing and unchangeable, rigid in his beliefs and no one else's.

Powers

 * Transformation - Gaoh can turn himself into a demonic looking general with sturdy armor

Fighting Style
When he is in POW, he transforms into a demon in armor, an evil entity that once possessed another character, Yunfei. This form is killed by Gaoh with the assistance of Yunfei.

Music

 * Gaoh Enters - Samurai Shodown V
 * Hero - Samurai Shodown V
 * Gaoh's Last Moments - Samurai Shodown V

Game Appearances

 * Samurai Shodown V
 * Samurai Shodown V Special
 * Samurai Spirits: Tenkaichi Kenkakuden

Similar Characters

 * Shin Gaoh