Yagyu Life Theatre, also dubbed Yagyu Kachou (柳生課長 Yagyū Kachō, lit. "Yagyu the Manager") by fans, is an official side story to the Samurai Shodown series. It places many of the characters in the modern world in a contemporary yet comical manner. It has a few references outside of the series, namely in crossover titles with Capcom. The original story was devised by SNK before its bankruptcy and was posted on the series's old website. Members of the SNK Supporters Club (SSC) were regularly issued comics of the story. The illustrations were done by Senri Kita and the scenarios were written by Masashi Takimoto.
The story mainly follows the "adventures" of middle-class business man (or salaryman) Jubei who has a hard time paying the bills. While he hasn't exactly reached rock bottom, he is a little tired of his mediocre life. His joke Bust version is much more successful and acts more like his game counterpart.
Known Roles[]
| Character | Role in the series | Role in Yagyu Life Theatre |
|---|---|---|
| Jubei Yagyu | Ronin hired by the shogunate | Average business man; runs his small department in the company |
| Hanzo Hattori | Leader of the Iga ninja clan | Above-average business man; friend of Jubei |
| Tam Tam | Sacred hero of Greenhell | Homeless man; friend of Jubei |
| Cham Cham | Tam Tam's sister | Jubei's maid and caretaker |
| Shiro Tokisada Amakusa | Christian rebel and servant of Ambrosia | Ambitious CEO who plots to destroy the competition; Jubei's boss |
| Basara (known as Basara Ristora) | Vengeful ghost that wants to kill Zankuro | Worker in the Human Resources department of Jubei's company |
| Earthquake | Bandit and ninja | Desk worker |
| Nakoruru | Priestess of Kamui Kotan | Company secretary |
| Rimururu | Nakoruru's sister and priestess of Kamui | Company mascot |
| Genan Shiranui | Leader of the Shiranui clan | Janitor |
| Haohmaru | Star character of the series | Restaurant delivery boy (also moves packages) |
| Charlotte | Noblewoman of France | Homemaker |
| Galford | Ninja and Superhero of justice | Security guard |
| Poppy | Galford's helper | Galford's helper (does the paperwork) |
| Kazuki Kazama | Rogue ninja of the Kazama clan | Gardener and part-timer |
| Sogetsu Kazama | Elite ninja of the Kazama clan | Waiter (and lady killer) |
| Genjuro Kibagami | Killer for hire and Haohmaru's rival | Unemployed (because he's too violent) |
| Mizuki Rashojin | Deity that tried to revive Ambrosia | New York beautician |
| Zankuro Minazuki | Powerful swordsman known as "the demon" | Owner of a takoyaki stand (also serves ramen) |
| Ukyo Tachibana | Wandering expert swordsman | Overworked physician |
| Shizumaru Hisame | Amnesic wanderer | Spoiled rich kid |
| Nicotine Caffeine | Elderly monk and mentor | President of his own company (seeking retirement) |
| Gaira Caffeine | Wandering monk-in-training | Loud talker and worker in Nicotine's company |
| Kyoshiro Senryo | Kabuki dancer | Artist who stresses over menial details |
| Shiki | Servant of Yuga the Destroyer | Door-to-door solicitor |
Wan-fu and Neinhalt Sieger are also shown in an illustration as normal businessmen. Asura is also shown working at a bookstore.
Other Appearances[]
- SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters Clash - with the character "Yagyu"
- Capcom vs SNK - background appearance
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