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imported>Darman36 Birth place in Mozambique per François Solier's "Histoire Ecclesiastique Des Isles Et Royaumes Du Japon", via Wikipedia. Jean Crasset's "Histoire de l'eglise du Japon" says he was from India, but am bit skeptical of multi-step globe trip of Africa > India > Japan |
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'''Yasuke''' (弥助; born c. 1555) was an [[Africa]]n [[ | '''Yasuke''' (弥助; born c. 1555) was an [[Africa]]n retainer of the [[Japan]]ese warlord [[Oda Nobunaga]]<ref name="Wiki"/> who later served him as a [[samurai]] during the [[Sengoku period]]. In 1579, the [[Portuguese Empire]] brought him as a [[Slavery|slave]] to the port city of [[Sakai]].<ref name="trailer2">{{Youtube|video=Nszrx939ZVA|text= Assassin's Creed Shadows: Who Are Naoe and Yasuke? |channel=@Ubisoft|channelname=Ubisoft}}</ref><ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube|HhMOQowMjM8|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan|Ubisoft|Ubisoft}}</ref> According to the ''{{wiki|Shinchō Kōki|Chronicle of Nobunaga}}'', he entered into Nobunaga's service a few years later after capturing his attention as the first African man he had ever met, impressing him with his strong stature and intelligence.<ref name="trailer3" /> In 1581, he invaded [[Iga|Iga Province]] on behalf of his lord, devastating the region.<ref name="trailer2" /><ref name="trailer3" /> Despite having destroyed [[Fujibayashi Naoe]]'s home, Yasuke later allied himself with the young Iga [[Assassins|Assassin]].<ref name="trailer1">{{Youtube|video=vovkzbtYBC8|text=Assassin's Creed Shadows: Official World Premiere Trailer|channel=@Ubisoft|channelname=Ubisoft}}</ref> | ||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
Yasuke was a thoughtful and intelligent man, who was able to learn the Japanese people's language, customs, and martial arts quickly upon arriving in their country. His respect for the local culture enabled his adaptation to his new environment.<ref name="trailer1" /> These qualities, alongside his physical prowess and aptitude in combat, were what earned him | Yasuke was a thoughtful and intelligent man, who was able to learn the Japanese people's language, customs, and martial arts quickly upon arriving in their country. His respect for the local culture enabled his adaptation to his new environment.<ref name="trailer1" /> These qualities, alongside his physical prowess and aptitude in combat, were what earned him Oda Nobunaga's respect.<ref name="trailer3" /> His down-to-earth sensibilities complemented the fiery and passionate temperament of his later ally Fujibayashi Naoe.<ref name="trailer1" /> | ||
===Skills and equipment=== | ===Skills and equipment=== | ||
Revision as of 03:50, 17 May 2024
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Yasuke (弥助; born c. 1555) was an African retainer of the Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga[1] who later served him as a samurai during the Sengoku period. In 1579, the Portuguese Empire brought him as a slave to the port city of Sakai.[2][3] According to the Chronicle of Nobunaga, he entered into Nobunaga's service a few years later after capturing his attention as the first African man he had ever met, impressing him with his strong stature and intelligence.[3] In 1581, he invaded Iga Province on behalf of his lord, devastating the region.[2][3] Despite having destroyed Fujibayashi Naoe's home, Yasuke later allied himself with the young Iga Assassin.[4]
Personality and traits
Yasuke was a thoughtful and intelligent man, who was able to learn the Japanese people's language, customs, and martial arts quickly upon arriving in their country. His respect for the local culture enabled his adaptation to his new environment.[4] These qualities, alongside his physical prowess and aptitude in combat, were what earned him Oda Nobunaga's respect.[3] His down-to-earth sensibilities complemented the fiery and passionate temperament of his later ally Fujibayashi Naoe.[4]
Skills and equipment
On the battlefield, Yasuke was a powerful warrior capable of slaying multiple enemies with ease. Apart from the mastery of the katana, his great physical strength permitted his use of the kanabō while he was also skilled in the arquebus.[3][5]
Behind the scenes
Yasuke is a historical figure who will star as one of the two protagonists of the 2024 video game Assassin's Creed: Shadows. He is being portrayed by the Zimbabwean actor Tongayi Chirisa. He is the first instance in the Assassin's Creed series of a real individual who is a playable main protagonist.
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Notes
- ↑ In the Shinchō Kōki, a chronicle of Oda Nobunaga, Yasuke was described as being roughly 26 years old when he met the warlord in 1581.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cite error: Invalid
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Assassin's Creed Shadows: Who Are Naoe and Yasuke? on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed Shadows: Official World Premiere Trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
- ↑ Purslow, Matt (15 May 2024). Assassin’s Creed Shadows: 40 Details You Need To Know. IGN. Archived from the original on 15 May 2024. Retrieved on 16 May 2024.
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