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Minamoto no Yoshitsune (源 義経, c. 1159 – June 15, 1189) was a commander of the Minamoto clan of Japan in the late Heian and early Kamakura periods. During the Genpei War , he led a series of battles that toppled the Ise-Heishi branch of the Taira clan , helping his half-brother Yoritomo consolidate power.
A ruthless general of the Minamoto clan and Nasu no Yoichi's former commander. During the Genpei War, Yoshitsune resorted to dishonorable tactics to achieve victory, something Yoichi despises about him. Likewise, Yoshitsune mocks Yoichi for trying to follow the code of Bushido once they are transported to the new world to fight.
Minamoto no Yoshitsune (源義経) is a 1966 Japanese television series. It is the 4th NHK taiga drama. [1] [2]First viewing rating: 32.5%. Highest audience rating: 32.5%. Average audience rating:
Minamoto no Yoshitsune, also known as Kurô Tayû no Hôgan Yoshitsune. Half-brother to Minamoto no Yoritomo and Minamoto no Noriyori. He led the Minamoto forces during many of the decisive battles against the Taira. Minamoto no Yukiie, uncle to Minamoto no Yoshinaka, Minamoto no Yoritomo, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Minamoto no Noriyori.
The Gikeiki (義経記) or Chronicle of Yoshitsune is a Japanese gunki monogatari ("war-tale") that focuses on the legends of Minamoto no Yoshitsune and his followers. [1] It is the oldest extant collection of stories concerning Yoshitune's boyhood and fugitive years [ 2 ] and the single most important source for the Yoshitune legend which is ...
Minamoto no Yoshitsune was one of the most important samurai warriors living at the end of the Heian era in 12th century Japan. He led his warriors to victory over the Taira for his half brother Minamoto no Yoritomo in the Genpei wars, and helped to bring about the creation of Japan's first bakufu, or tent government in Kamakura, just south of the little-known fishing village of Edo on the ...
Minamoto no Yoshitsune falls out of favor with his brother, the Shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo, and escapes with his followers to Mutsu Province, disguised as priests. They head for a temple called Tōdai-ji (a local branch of the Tōdai-ji buddhist temple in Nara ), but are stopped along the way by a suspicious guard.
"Heroic Saga of Yoshitsune") is a hack and slash video game developed and published by FromSoftware for the PlayStation 2, based on the legendary samurai, Minamoto no Yoshitsune. [ 1 ] The game was later re-released with additional content (such as characters and levels) and two-player cooperative or competitive modes. [ 2 ]