The Sengoku Period has always been an easy to go to era for inspiration, the actions of it's characters shapes much of Japanese Culture in terms of history and it's samurai and these ten take their inspirations from these characters either directly or indirectly. Rules this time is one per franchise otherwise this will just be a top ten of Sengoku Basara Characters. So lets begin.
10. Matsukaze from Majikoi
Maeda Keiji's horse Re-imagined as a phone charm in possession of Mayucchi Yukie, believed to have a mind of it's own but could also be Mayu's true feelings.
9. Kenshin Himura from Rurouni Kenshin
Kenshin Himura was given his name by his master based on Uesugi Kenshin something later confirmed by the Manga's creator.
8. Ieyasu Tokugawa from Saber Marionette J
Named after the leader who united Japan, this Ieyasu became the leader of the Japanese like colony of Japoness and it's inhabitants are clones of the same leader.
7. Ryo Sanada from Ronin Warriors
I so wanted to use Sengoku Basara's Sanada Yukimura but I got to follow the rules. Ryo Sanada is the fiery leader of the Ronin Warriors borrowing namesake color scheme and armor from the famous hero.
6. Sasuke from 2x2 Shinobuden
Sorry that's to troll the Sasuke Uchiha fans.
In reality I still have more fun watching the Sasuke Army.
5. Oda Nobunaga from Sengoku Otome
The gender flipped Nobunaga actually cares about her people instead of almost every other depiction of the tyrannical leader being overwhelmingly negative; she still looks the part though in an outfit inspired by Red Sonja.
4. Hanzo Hattori from Hyakka Ryoran Samurai Girls
Another Gender flip, this time for ninja Hanzo Hattori. This version is a happy slave to Sen but this version is a Maid Ninja with a ninja scroll for a hair tie, a pair of glasses functioning as a scouter and a skirt that contains hidden blades, is that awesome or what.
3. Jubei-Chan from Jubei-Chan
Not long ago I reviewed this, the title character uses Yagyu's eyepatch to become the legendary samurai, others were considered but the action from this show is so fast paced and incredibly well choreographed that it's a match for everyone else on this list.
2. Ishikawa Goemon from Lupin III
This version is a descendant of the legendary Japanese thief and a worthy ally to the equally famous Lupin III. He doesn't say much but, he doesn't need to and considering all his other depictions this is Goemon's finest homage.
1. Masamune Date from Sengoku Basara
Of course it's going to be Masamune Date, he's my favorite Male character of all time, my favorite historical figure, he's a total badass, his horse is a motorbike and just looks awesome!
