Sengoku Basara Tapestries

Chosokabe Mothochika from Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes

Kenshin Uesugi from Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes game character, which one he is a boss

Date Masamune (伊達政宗) was a regional ruler of Japan’s Azuchi – Momoyama period through early Edo period. Heir to a long line of powerful daimyos in the Tohoku region, he went on to found the modern-day city of Sendai. In spite of facing an infamously traumatizing childhood, he rose to prominence as the most dominate ruling power in Oshu. He is reputed as one of the wisest figures of the time era, biting back his ambitions to stay as one of the wealthiest independent rulers of his time. The One Eyed Dragon of Oshu (奥州独眼竜), is the nickname of Masamume due to his missing right eye.

Mori from Sengoku Basara in Neko ( Cat ) Form

Imagawa clan (今川) was a Japanese noble military clan that claimed descent from the Seiwa Genji by way of the Kawachi Genji. They were defeated at the Battle of Okehazama in 1560 by Oda Nobunaga and succumbed to the Takeda in 1569. The family lived on to provide Masters of Ceremony to the Tokugawa bakufu in the Edo period. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Imagawa clan, Yoshimoto’s version of the akaitori (phoenix). Below the crest is “Imagawa” in kanji.

This is the kamon of Uesugi clan, Uesugi Sasa (上杉笹) or “Uesugi Bamboo”, in silver chrome style.

Hattori Hanzo (服部半蔵), also known as Hattori Masanari, was a famous samurai of the Sengoku era, credited with saving the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu and then helping him to become the ruler of united Japan. Today, he is often a subject of varied portrayal in modern popular culture especially in ninja.

The Mori clan (森) was a family of Japanese people descended from the Seiwa Genji. During the Sengoku period, the Mori served under Oda Nobunaga. Mori Yoshinari fought with Nobunaga for Kiyosu Castle, and with his son Mori Yoshitaka joined the campaigns against the Saito, Azai, and Asakura. Yoshinari’s son Nagasada, known as Mori Ranmaru, died with Nobunaga in the Incident at Honno-ji. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Mori clan, Tsuru-no-maru (鶴の丸) or “Crane in circle”. Below the crest is “Mori” in kanji.

This is the kamon of Honda clan, Honda tachi aoi (本多立ち葵) or “Honda standing wild ginger”, in total war shogun style.

This is the kamon of Takeda clan, Takeda bishi (武田菱) or “Takeda Diamond”, in silver chrome style.

The Sanada clan (真田) was a Japanese samurai clan. The Sanada were key vassals in the Takeda army, with three famous generals being Sanada Yukitaka and his sons Sanada Nobutsuna, Sanada Masateru, and Sanada Masayuki. In the Sengoku period, Sanada Masayuki led the clan, his second son Sanada Yukimura was sent as a hostage to the Toyotomi clan in 1587. Sanada Yukimura later became a famous samurai warrior who was especially known as the leading general on the defending side of the Siege of Osaka. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Sanada clan, Rokumonsen (六文銭) or “Six coins”. Below the crest is “Sanada” in kanji.

The Oda clan (織田) was a family of Japanese daimyos who were to become an important political force in the unification of Japan in the sengoku jidai. Though they had the climax of their fame under Oda Nobunaga and fell from the spotlight soon after, several branches of the family continued as daimyo houses until the Meiji Restoration. This is the kamon (family crest/emblem) of the Oda clan, Oda mokko, the artsy stylized of quince flowers. Below the crest is “Oda” in kanji.

The Tachibana clan (立花) was a Japanese clan of daimyo during Japan’s Sengoku and Edo periods. Originally based in Tachibana castle in Kyūshū, the family’s holdings were moved to the Yanagawa Domain in the far north-east of Honshū in the Edo period. The clan, which bore no direct relation to the Tachibana clan of the Heian period, originated with Otomo Sadatoshi, who took on the name and assigned it to the family of Otomo vassals who held Tachibana castle. For a time, the Tachibana served as loyal retainers under the Otomo clan, regularly battling the Shimazu, rivals to the Otomo. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Tachibana clan, Gion Mamori (祇園守) or “Gion amulet”. Below the crest is “Tachibana” in kanji.

The Otomo clan (大友) was a Japanese family whose power stretched from the Kamakura period through the Sengoku period, spanning over 400 years. The clan’s hereditary lands lay in Kyūshū. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Otomo clan, Daki Gyouyou (抱き杏葉) or “Paired Apricot Leaf”. Below the crest is “Otomo” in kanji.

This is the kamon of Oda clan, Oda Mokko (織田瓜), meaning “Oda version of Quince Flower”, in silver chrome style.

The Honda clan (本田) is a Japanese family that claims descent from the medieval court noble Fujiwara no Kanemichi. The family settled in Mikawa and served the Matsudaira clan as retainers. Later, when the main Matsudaira family became the Tokugawa clan, the Honda rose in prestige. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Honda clan, Honda tachi aoi (本多立ち葵) or “Honda standing wild ginger”. Below the crest is “Honda” in kanji.

The Otani clan was a feudal Japanese samurai clan from Mutsu Province, the most famous head of the clan was Otani Yoshitsugu.Yoshitsugu was a loyal retainer of Hideyoshi Hashiba and Mitsunari Ishida, and was aligned with the Toyotomi clan during the Sekigahara Campaign. Yoshitsugu was killed and the clan destroyed in the 1600 Battle of Sekigahara. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Otani clan, Mukai Cho (向い蝶) or “Facing Butterflies”. Below the crest is “Otani” in kanji.

The Kobayakawa clan (小早川) was a Japanese samurai clan that claimed descent from the Taira clan. Their holdings were in the Chūgoku region. They were a powerful clan during the Sengoku period but were disbanded during the Edo period after the Battle of Sekigahara. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Kobayakawa clan, Hidari-mitsudomoe (左三つ巴) or “left threefold tomoe”, which also are widely used in Shinto shrines. Below the crest is “Kobayakawa” in kanji.

The Asakura clan (朝倉) was a Japanese samurai clan. The clan claims descent from Prince Kusakabe, who was the son of Emperor Tenmu.The family was a line of daimyo which, along with the Azai clan, opposed Oda Nobunaga in the late 16th century. The Asakura were defeated by Nobunaga at the Battle of Anegawa in 1570, the family’s home castle of Ichijodani was taken in 1573. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Asakura clan, Mitsumori mokkou (三つ盛木瓜) or “three Japanese quince” Below the crest is “Asakura” in kanji.

Oda Nobunaga was a legendary daimyo of Japan in the sengoku jidai who attempted to unify Japan and successfully gained control over most of Honshu. Nobunaga is regarded as one of three unifiers of Japan along with his retainers Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. During his later life, Nobunaga was widely known for most brutal suppression of determined opponents, eliminating those who by principle refused to cooperate or yield to his demands. His reign was noted for innovative military tactics, fostering free trade, and encouraging the start of the Momoyama historical art period. He was killed when his retainer Akechi Mitsuhide rebelled against him at Honno-ji.

The Uesugi clan (上杉) was a Japanese samurai clan, descended from the Fujiwara clan and particularly notable for their power in the Muromachi and Sengoku periods. The clan was known for the daimyo Uesugi Kenshin who fought against legendary daimyo Takeda Shingen druing the sengoku jidai. This is the kamon (family crest/emblem) of the Uesugi clan, featuring two flying swallows in bamboo. Below the crest is “Uesugi” in kanji.

Mori Motonari (毛利元就) was a prominent daimyo in the western Chugoku region of Japan during the Sengoku period of the 16th century. Motonari is known as a great strategist who began as a small local warlord of Aki Province who extended his clan's power to nearly all of the Chugoku region through war, marriage, adoption and assassination. The kamon of Mori clan is Ichimonji Mitsuboshi (一文字三星) or "One character and three star"

Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信) was a daimyo who was born as Nagao Kagetora, and after the adoption into the Uesugi clan, ruled Echigo Province in the Sengoku period of Japan. Kenshin is famed for his honourable conduct, his military expertise, a long-standing rivalry with Takeda Shingen, and his belief in the Buddhist god of war - Bishamonten. The Dragon of Echigo (越後の龍) is the nickname given to Uesugin Kenshin because of his fearsome skills in the martial arts displayed on the battlefield.

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This is the kamon of Mori clan, Ichimonji Mitsuboshi (一文字三星), meaning "One character and three star", in silver chrome style.

Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信) was a daimyo who was born as Nagao Kagetora, and after the adoption into the Uesugi clan, ruled Echigo Province in the Sengoku period of Japan. Kenshin is famed for his honourable conduct, his military expertise, a long-standing rivalry with Takeda Shingen, and his belief in the Buddhist god of war - Bishamonten. In fact, many of his followers and others believed him to be the Avatar of Bishamonten, and called Kenshin "God of War".

Masamune “政宗”, Date Masamune “伊達政宗”, a regional ruler of Japan’s Azuchi – Momoyama period through early Edo period. In spite of facing an infamously traumatizing childhood, he rose to prominence as the most dominate ruling power in ōshū. He is reputed as one of the wisest figures of the time era, biting back his ambitions to stay as one of the wealthiest independent rulers of his time. 独眼竜: The One-Eyed Dragon, is the moniker of Masamume due to his missing right eye. In the background is kamon of Date clan “Take ni Suzume”.

This is the kamon of Toyotomi clan, Goshichi no kiri (五七桐), meaning "Five Seven Paulownia", in silver chrome style.

The Mori clan (毛利) was a Japanese samurai clan descended from Oe no Hiromoto, the family’s most illustrious member, Mōri Motonari, greatly expanded the clan’s power in Aki Province. They survived the Warring States period and are still active to this day. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Mori clan, “One” character and three stars, the three stars references three stars within Orion’s constellation. Below the crest is “Mori” in kanji.

This is the kamon of Chosokabe clan, Nanatsu Katabami (七つ酢漿草), meaning "Seven leaf creeping woodsorrel", in silver chrome style.

Kato Kiyomasa (加藤清正) was a Japanese samurai and daimyo of the Sengoku periods. He began his career under Hideyoshi, first serving as his page and eventually rising to prominence into adulthood. He is one of the many Toyotomi generals who join the Eastern Army prior to Sekigahara, but he is best known for allegedly staying loyal to Hideyoshi's memory. A popular legend states that while he served Ieyasu, he concealed a short dagger within his robes wherever he went at all times. If Ieyasu threatened to end Hideyori on his watch, the story states that Kiyomasa was more than willing to use it on Ieyasu. After his death, he is lauded as one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake.

This is the kamon of Imagawa clan, Imagawa Akadori (今川赤鳥), meaning "Imagawa Phoenix", in silver chrome style.

Honda Heihachiro Tadakatsu, or Honda Tadakatsu, was a Japanese samurai, general (and later a daimyo) of the late Sengoku through early Edo periods, who served Tokugawa Ieyasu. Honda Tadakatsu was one of the Tokugawa Four Heavenly Kings along with Ii Naomasa, Sakakibara Yasumasa and Sakai Tadatsugu, and has been regarded as one of the finest warrior at the time.

Sengoku Basara Azai Nagamasa in Cat Form

Naoe Kanetsugu (直江兼続) was a Japanese samurai of sengoku jidai. As the eldest son of Higuchi Kanetoyo, Kanetsugu was famed for his service to two generations of the Uesugi daimyos. Kanetsugu served first as a kosho to Uesugi Kenshin. After Kenshin had died, he served Kagekatsu, the adopted son of Kenshin.

This is the symbol of Naoe Kanetsugu, ai monji (愛文字) or letter “love” in kanji, in total war shogun style.