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}}''In this Japanese name, Amakusa is his family name/surname. Shiro is his given name and Tokisada is his middle name '' |
}}''In this Japanese name, Amakusa is his family name/surname. Shiro is his given name and Tokisada is his middle name '' |
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| − | '''Shiro Tokisada Amakusa''' (天草 四郎 時貞, ''Amakusa Shirō Tokisada'') is a recurring boss and playable character in the ''[[Samurai Shodown (series)|Samurai Shodown]]'' series |
+ | '''Shiro Tokisada Amakusa''' (天草 四郎 時貞, ''Amakusa Shirō Tokisada'') is a recurring boss and playable character in the ''[[Samurai Shodown (series)|Samurai Shodown]]'' series. |
| + | ==Development== |
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| − | The historical Amakusa led a Christian rebellion in the Shimabara region of Japan where the [[wikipedia:Shogun|bakufu]] army crushed his revolt and executed him. |
+ | He is an alternate portrayal of the [[wikipedia:Amakusa Shirō Tokisada|historical figure of the same name]]. The historical Amakusa led a Christian rebellion in the Shimabara region of Japan where the [[wikipedia:Shogun|bakufu]] army crushed his revolt and executed him. |
| − | Though this series' portrayal of him bears similarities with the Amakusa in ''[[wikipedia:Makai Tensho: Samurai Reincarnation|Makai Tensho]]'', the developers haven't confirmed if he was particularly based on him. According to Gamest Mook, he was a possible candidate for the ''[[Samurai Shodown 64]]'' lineup but was taken out due to time constraints. |
+ | Though this series' portrayal of him bears similarities with the Amakusa in ''[[wikipedia:Makai Tensho: Samurai Reincarnation|Makai Tensho]]'', the developers haven't confirmed if he was particularly based on him. According to Gamest Mook, he was a possible candidate for the ''[[Samurai Shodown 64]]'' lineup but was taken out due to time constraints. The developers of ''[[Samurai Shodown (2019)]]'' are aware that fans want Amakusa in the game, but due to the new installment taking place before ''[[Samurai Shodown]]'' his inclusion isn't possible.<ref name=interview>[https://dengekionline.com/articles/4015/ Samurai Shodown (2019) interview (Japanese)] ''from Dengeki Online.''</ref> |
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==Story== |
==Story== |
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| − | Prior to the events of ''Samurai Shodown'', Amakusa is resurrected by the dark god [[Ambrosia]]; he uses the body of [[Hanzo Hattori (WR)|Shinzo Hattori]] (one of [[Hanzo Hattori|Hanzo's]] sons). His main plot involves him stealing the Palenke stone, which he intended to use to bring Ambrosia to the mortal world. [[Haohmaru]] prevents this from happening by defeating him. |
+ | Prior to the events of ''Samurai Shodown'', Amakusa is resurrected by the dark god [[Ambrosia]]; he uses the body of [[Hanzo Hattori (WR)|Shinzo Hattori]] (one of [[Hanzo Hattori|Hanzo's]] sons). His main plot involves him stealing the Palenke stone, which he intended to use to bring Ambrosia to the mortal world. [[Haohmaru]] prevents this from happening by defeating him.<ref name=Story>SNK Playmore. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120204232557/http://samurai-zero.jp/keif.html "Samurai Spirits Genealogy".] ''Samurai Shodown V.''</ref> Upon his resurrection in ''[[Samurai Shodown IV]]'', his spirit splits into two halves: one good and one [[Aku Amakusa|evil.]] Amakusa seeks his other half in order to regain his full power but was unsuccessful as his evil counterpart was slain by [[Kazuki Kazama|Kazuki]] in the same game but his good side lives on thanks to Shinzo.<ref name=Story/><ref>[http://samuraianiv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/title/samurai-shodown4/character.php Samurai Shodown IV] ''character profiles from the anniversary website.''</ref> |
During the events in ''[[Samurai Shodown II]]'', he saves certain characters from [[Mizuki Rashojin|Mizuki's]] wrath but is defeated, leaving only Shinzo's body for Hanzo to claim. |
During the events in ''[[Samurai Shodown II]]'', he saves certain characters from [[Mizuki Rashojin|Mizuki's]] wrath but is defeated, leaving only Shinzo's body for Hanzo to claim. |
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==Voice Actors== |
==Voice Actors== |
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| − | *[[Eiji Yano]] - Samurai Shodown ~ Samurai Shodown IV, Nakoruru: Ano Hito kara no Okurimono, Samurai Shodown VI (Anthology Redub) |
+ | *[[Eiji Yano]] - Samurai Shodown ~ Samurai Shodown IV, Nakoruru: Ano Hito kara no Okurimono, Samurai Shodown VI (Anthology Redub), The King of Fighters: All Star |
*Yū Daiki - Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture |
*Yū Daiki - Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture |
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+ | *[[wikipedia:Marcy Rae|Marcy Rae]] - Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture (English voice) |
| − | *[ |
+ | *[[wikipedia:Kaneto Shiozawa|Kaneto Shiozawa]] - Samurai Shodown Dengeki drama CD series |
| − | *[ |
+ | *[[wikipedia:Mitsuaki Madono|Misuaki Madono]] - Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden |
*Takashi Ōhara - Samurai Shodown V Special |
*Takashi Ōhara - Samurai Shodown V Special |
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*[[Junji Majima]] - Samurai Shodown VI |
*[[Junji Majima]] - Samurai Shodown VI |
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* [[Samurai Shodown VI]] |
* [[Samurai Shodown VI]] |
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* [[Samurai Spirits Oni]] |
* [[Samurai Spirits Oni]] |
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| − | * Samurai Spirits ~Kengou |
+ | * [[Samurai Spirits ~Kengou Hachi-ban Shoubu~]] |
* [[Quiz King of Fighters]] - unplayable boss |
* [[Quiz King of Fighters]] - unplayable boss |
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* Samurai Shodown Online |
* Samurai Shodown Online |
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* Kingdom Story |
* Kingdom Story |
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| − | * Kimi wa Hero |
+ | * [[Kimi wa Hero]] |
* Samurai Shodown Tenkadaiichi Kenkakuden |
* Samurai Shodown Tenkadaiichi Kenkakuden |
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| + | * [[The King of Fighters: All Star]] |
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| + | * [[SNK Fighting Age]] |
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===Cameo Appearances=== |
===Cameo Appearances=== |
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==Anime Appearances== |
==Anime Appearances== |
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| − | *[[Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture]] |
+ | *[[Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture]] |
| − | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja_Resurrection Ninja Resurrection] |
+ | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja_Resurrection Ninja Resurrection] |
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=271 Sins of the Sisters] |
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=271 Sins of the Sisters] |
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| − | ==See |
+ | ==See also== |
* [[Shiro Tokisada Amakusa/Gallery]] |
* [[Shiro Tokisada Amakusa/Gallery]] |
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*When asked "The path of the sword is?", Amakusa's response is "Finding ways to atone for his sins." <ref name=SamSho>[http://samuraianiv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/character/amakusa/index.php Official character profile] from ''Samurai Shodown anniversary website.''</ref> |
*When asked "The path of the sword is?", Amakusa's response is "Finding ways to atone for his sins." <ref name=SamSho>[http://samuraianiv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/character/amakusa/index.php Official character profile] from ''Samurai Shodown anniversary website.''</ref> |
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* Due to his largely effeminate looks, he was once mistaken for a female, evident in the English dub of the Samurai Shodown anime. His voice in Samurai Shodown VI seems to poke fun at this with a matching effeminate voice that borders actual femininity. |
* Due to his largely effeminate looks, he was once mistaken for a female, evident in the English dub of the Samurai Shodown anime. His voice in Samurai Shodown VI seems to poke fun at this with a matching effeminate voice that borders actual femininity. |
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| + | * He bears a deep grudge against the Tokugawa bloodline, the one responsible for his original death, as seen in one of the cinematics of [[Samurai Shodown]]. This is a callback to his historical inspiration. There are currently no canon-specific interactions however between him and the current Tokugawa in the series, Yoshitora. |
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| + | * If he is victimized by Kusaregedo's overkill move, the youkai will spit out Amakusa's head after devouring, referencing the fate of his historical inspiration who was beheaded. (with his head put on a pike as a warning against further insurrection against the Shogunate) |
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==Similar Characters== |
==Similar Characters== |
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==Cards== |
==Cards== |
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| − | [[Image:Shirotokisadaamakusacfc1.gif|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash]] [[Image:Shirotokisadaamakusacfc2.gif|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash 2 Expand Edition]] [[Image:Amakusa-card2.gif|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash 2 Expand Edition]] [[Image:Shirotokisadaamakusa.png|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters DS]] [[Image:Amakusa-dreambattle.png|120px|SNK Dream Battle]] [[Image:KimiWaHero-Shiro_Tokisada_Amakusa.png| |
+ | [[Image:Shirotokisadaamakusacfc1.gif|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash]] [[Image:Shirotokisadaamakusacfc2.gif|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash 2 Expand Edition]] [[Image:Amakusa-card2.gif|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash 2 Expand Edition]] [[Image:Shirotokisadaamakusa.png|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters DS]] [[Image:Amakusa-dreambattle.png|120px|SNK Dream Battle]] [[Image:KimiWaHero-Shiro_Tokisada_Amakusa.png|113px|Kimi Wa Hero]] [[Image:Kof-card-amakusa.png|130px|KOF All Star]] |
==Sprites== |
==Sprites== |
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Image:Amakusa Shiro 2-3.jpg|Samurai Shodown III artwork |
Image:Amakusa Shiro 2-3.jpg|Samurai Shodown III artwork |
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Image:Amakusa-ss4-full.jpg|Samurai Shodown IV artwork |
Image:Amakusa-ss4-full.jpg|Samurai Shodown IV artwork |
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| − | + | Character11.png|Amakusa in ''[[Samurai Shodown V Special]]'' |
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File:Amakusa-oni.jpg|Samurai Spirits Oni artwork |
File:Amakusa-oni.jpg|Samurai Spirits Oni artwork |
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Amakusa-oni_2.jpg|Samurai Spirits Oni artwork |
Amakusa-oni_2.jpg|Samurai Spirits Oni artwork |
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[[Category:Undead]] |
[[Category:Undead]] |
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[[Category:Deceased]] |
[[Category:Deceased]] |
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| + | [[Category:Fire manipulators]] |
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| + | [[Category:Lightning manipulators]] |
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Revision as of 16:48, 7 January 2020
In this Japanese name, Amakusa is his family name/surname. Shiro is his given name and Tokisada is his middle name
Shiro Tokisada Amakusa (天草 四郎 時貞, Amakusa Shirō Tokisada) is a recurring boss and playable character in the Samurai Shodown series.
Development
He is an alternate portrayal of the historical figure of the same name. The historical Amakusa led a Christian rebellion in the Shimabara region of Japan where the bakufu army crushed his revolt and executed him.
Though this series' portrayal of him bears similarities with the Amakusa in Makai Tensho, the developers haven't confirmed if he was particularly based on him. According to Gamest Mook, he was a possible candidate for the Samurai Shodown 64 lineup but was taken out due to time constraints. The developers of Samurai Shodown (2019) are aware that fans want Amakusa in the game, but due to the new installment taking place before Samurai Shodown his inclusion isn't possible.[2]
Story
Prior to the events of Samurai Shodown, Amakusa is resurrected by the dark god Ambrosia; he uses the body of Shinzo Hattori (one of Hanzo's sons). His main plot involves him stealing the Palenke stone, which he intended to use to bring Ambrosia to the mortal world. Haohmaru prevents this from happening by defeating him.[3] Upon his resurrection in Samurai Shodown IV, his spirit splits into two halves: one good and one evil. Amakusa seeks his other half in order to regain his full power but was unsuccessful as his evil counterpart was slain by Kazuki in the same game but his good side lives on thanks to Shinzo.[3][4]
During the events in Samurai Shodown II, he saves certain characters from Mizuki's wrath but is defeated, leaving only Shinzo's body for Hanzo to claim.
Personality
He's a mad and vengeful spirit, resurrected by Ambrosia as a being of destruction to put up a new world order. Once he is relieved of the dark god's possession, he reverts to his living persona as a kind and merciful soul of righteous constitution. He is a narcissist by nature, which is what originally lured him to Ambrosia's temptations.
True to the historical Christian Amakusa, he speaks of sin, mercy and salvation, especially in later appearances.
Powers
- Levitation - Amakusa has the power to levitate his weapon and other characters off the ground.
- Teleport - Amakusa can teleport himself.
- Multiple Attacks: Amakusa can deliver several slaps at once.
- Fire Projectile: Amakusa has the ability to project a fiery image of a demon.
Fighting Style
Amakusa fights his opponents by attacking them with a levitating gem. He can direct the gem with an impressive range, able to smash his enemies from the air and ground level from nearly any distance easily.
At times, his gem may not compensate for opponents close to him so he also has hand attacks that often involve a multi-hitting slap attack. To confuse his adversaries, he may also teleport and hover above them before diving upon them with a damaging attack. He also projects fiery projectiles in the image of demons or electric balls to his foes, making him a formidable long-distance fighter.
He has slow jumping speed and can be laggy in the air, but possesses powerful basic attacks in exchange. Also, he can triangle jump.
Being up-close to your opponent can be a problem when playing as Amakusa, so he tends to play a mostly keep-away game, and relying on reflexes to attack or counterattack.
Music
- Ankoku (Darkness) - Samurai Shodown
- Kyoutai (Madhouse) - Samurai Shodown III
- Movement to Tranquility - Samurai Shodown IV
- Crazy Behavior 1, 2, 3 - Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden
Voice Actors
- Eiji Yano - Samurai Shodown ~ Samurai Shodown IV, Nakoruru: Ano Hito kara no Okurimono, Samurai Shodown VI (Anthology Redub), The King of Fighters: All Star
- Yū Daiki - Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture
- Marcy Rae - Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture (English voice)
- Kaneto Shiozawa - Samurai Shodown Dengeki drama CD series
- Misuaki Madono - Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden
- Takashi Ōhara - Samurai Shodown V Special
- Junji Majima - Samurai Shodown VI
- Show Hayami - Samurai Spirits Oni
- Ryotaro Okiayu - Ninja Resurrection
- Yasunori Matsumoto - Sins of the Sisters
Game Appearances
- Samurai Shodown - playable in the Sega Genesis and SNES versions
- Samurai Shodown III
- Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden - as one of the main villains
- Samurai Shodown!
- Samurai Shodown IV
- Samurai Shodown V Special
- Samurai Shodown VI
- Samurai Spirits Oni
- Samurai Spirits ~Kengou Hachi-ban Shoubu~
- Quiz King of Fighters - unplayable boss
Mobile Appearances
- Samurai Spirits - Shimensouka (enemy character)
- Samurai Spirits - Makai Rineki
- Grandblue Fantasy
- The SAMURAI Kingdom
- Samurai Shodown Online
- Kingdom Story
- Kimi wa Hero
- Samurai Shodown Tenkadaiichi Kenkakuden
- The King of Fighters: All Star
- SNK Fighting Age
Cameo Appearances
- Samurai Shodown II - during cutscenes
- Nakoruru: Ano Hito kara no Okurimono
- SNK vs Capcom: Match of the Millenium - during Akari's super
- Samurai Spirits (pachinko)
- Samurai Spirits Gaiden: Cham Cham
- Samurai Spirits 2: Asura-Zanmaden (OVA) in Shiki's visions
Anime Appearances
See also
Trivia
- Pattern of his normal attacks changed in every game in he has appeared so far.
- His Polish lover was a tomboyish childhood friend who picked on him when they were younger. She grew up to be a fair yet strong lady. Apparently, he is beginning to forget what her expressions were like.
- When asked "The path of the sword is?", Amakusa's response is "Finding ways to atone for his sins." [1]
- Due to his largely effeminate looks, he was once mistaken for a female, evident in the English dub of the Samurai Shodown anime. His voice in Samurai Shodown VI seems to poke fun at this with a matching effeminate voice that borders actual femininity.
- He bears a deep grudge against the Tokugawa bloodline, the one responsible for his original death, as seen in one of the cinematics of Samurai Shodown. This is a callback to his historical inspiration. There are currently no canon-specific interactions however between him and the current Tokugawa in the series, Yoshitora.
- If he is victimized by Kusaregedo's overkill move, the youkai will spit out Amakusa's head after devouring, referencing the fate of his historical inspiration who was beheaded. (with his head put on a pike as a warning against further insurrection against the Shogunate)
Similar Characters
Cards
Sprites
Gallery
Samurai Shodown artwork
Samurai Shodown III artwork
Samurai Shodown IV artwork
Amakusa in Samurai Shodown V Special
Samurai Spirits Oni artwork
Samurai Spirits Oni artwork
Samurai Spirits Oni artwork
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Official character profile from Samurai Shodown anniversary website.
- ↑ Samurai Shodown (2019) interview (Japanese) from Dengeki Online.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 SNK Playmore. "Samurai Spirits Genealogy". Samurai Shodown V.
- ↑ Samurai Shodown IV character profiles from the anniversary website.