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==Behind the scenes==
==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]]'', where he is being portrayed by the {{Wiki|Zimbabwe}}an actor [[Tongayi Chirisa]]. He is the fourth playable historical figure in the [[Assassin's Creed (series)|series]], after [[Jack the Ripper]], [[Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia|Anastasia Nikolaevna]] and [[Leonidas I of Sparta]].
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 {{Wiki|Zimbabwe}}an actor [[Tongayi Chirisa]].


Yasuke appears with dreadlocks. He should have a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chonmage chonmage] to be able to wear a samurai [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabuto kabuto] helmet.
Yasuke appears with dreadlocks. He should have a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chonmage chonmage] to be able to wear a samurai [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabuto kabuto] helmet.

Revision as of 20:51, 29 May 2024

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Yasuke (弥助; born c. 1555) was a retainer of the Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga and the only African samurai in history. 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 Oda's service a few years later after capturing his attention as the first African man he had ever met and 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]

Equipment and skills

On the battlefield, Yasuke was a powerful warrior capable of slaying multiple enemies with ease. Apart from his 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.

Yasuke appears with dreadlocks. He should have a chonmage to be able to wear a samurai kabuto helmet.

Gallery

Appearances

Notes

  1. 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

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