Nobunaga
Britishnoun
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The Honno-ji Temple ambush targeting warlord Oda Nobunaga was orchestrated by one of his own generals, Akechi Mitsuhide, whose motive remains unknown and has been fodder for several works over the years.
From Reuters ● May 26, 2023
The story features a 16th-century feud centered around Oda Nobunaga, a powerful warlord — well known in Japan but not as familiar for overseas audiences.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 15, 2023
Reportedly Yasuke was present when Nobunaga died by suicide, and that highly fantastical battle in which we're thrust is a memory of his daimyo's last stand, and it haunts him.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2021
After an opening combat sequence — a wizardry- and laser-enhanced version of an actual 1582 battle in which Nobunaga was betrayed by one of his officers — “Yasuke” jumps forward 20 years.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2021
It was through his dealings with the Buddhists that Nobunaga made himself best known in history.
From Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles
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