Ishibaya Troop

Firearm mercenary group hired by Eboshi

A mercenary group hired by Lady Eboshi, equipped with firearms (ishibiya), serving as an armed unit responsible for defending the ironworks and fighting the forest gods.

Trivia

  • The Ishibaya Troop are early gunners wielding firearms (ishibiya) imported from Ming.
  • Their attire features persimmon-colored kimono, white hoods, black arm guards and shin guards, and straw sandals.
  • They used flamethrower-type ishiya, inflicting massive damage on the forest mononoke.
  • They serve as the mercenary group borrowed from the monk gang led by Jigo.
  • Due to many warriors dying from contact with the Deer God's bodily fluids, survivors were scattered by the end.

Alternate names

Ishibiyashū Ishibaya-shu

Tags

Firearms Mercenaries Princess Mononoke Lady Eboshi Nature destruction Forest guardian spirits Combat unit Medieval Japan Mercenary group Armed forces

Profile

Species
Human

Appearance

Overall appearance
An armed group wearing persimmon-colored kimono, white hoods, black arm guards and shin guards, and straw sandals. They carry firearms in uniform attire resembling Uesugi style.
Distinguishing features
  • Uniform persimmon-colored attire
  • White hood
  • Black arm guards and shin guards
Iconic items
  • Ishibiya (firearms)
  • Flamethrower
  • Straw sandals
  • Trick staff
  • Various firearms

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Loyal
Detailed personality
Loyal to Lady Eboshi's orders, fiercely battling the forest, boar gods, and hostile samurai forces. They excel in powerful firepower attacks and function as a cohesive group. Most exhibit calm and thorough combat attitudes, driven by mission-backed aggressiveness.
Keywords
  • Loyalty
  • Combat group
  • Firearms specialists
  • Organized
  • Strict
  • Specialist soldiers
Talents
  • Operation of firearms (ishibiya)
  • Ammunition handling
  • Group combat techniques
  • Flame projection
  • Various firearm usage skills
Skills
  • Battlefield assessment
  • Defense combat capability
  • Escort missions
  • Multiple firearm type operation
  • Enemy force annihilation
Motivation
Under Lady Eboshi's orders, eliminate the Deer God's forest spirits and hostile forces, protecting the ironworks and its territory.

History

Backstory
A combat group hired as mercenaries by Lady Eboshi, wielding firearm techniques imported from Ming, fighting the forest and boar gods to safeguard the ironworks.
Debut date
July 12, 1997
Work title
Princess Mononoke
Media type
Movie

Subjugation of Boar God Nago's herd

Significant event
Subjugation of Boar God Nago's herd
Description
At Eboshi's request, using ishiya to attack the boar god clan, attempting to eliminate the mononoke threatening forest peace.

Deer God head-hunting battle

Significant event
Deer God head-hunting battle
Description
Cooperating with Jigo to seize the Deer God's head, jointly conducting the forbidden god hunt.

Ironworks defense battle

Significant event
Ironworks defense battle
Description
Responsible for defense in clashes with samurai forces targeting iron, engaging in fierce combat.

Mass death from Deer God's bodily fluids

Significant event
Mass death from Deer God's bodily fluids
Description
Many Ishibaya Troop members lose their lives to the poison emitted by the Deer God.

Relationships

Lady Eboshi

Loyal servant

Obeying to protect the ironworks, supporting as a firepower force using firearms.

Tatara Ironworks

Tatara Ironworks: warrior

Media appearances

Princess Mononoke

Movie / Supporting

1997 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Original author

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Character designer

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Writer

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Tokuma Shoten

Creator name
Tokuma Shoten
Role
Publisher

Walt Disney Japan

Creator name
Walt Disney Japan
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Ishibaya Troop figure

Item name
Ishibaya Troop figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Princess Mononoke Ishibaya Troop costume

Item name
Princess Mononoke Ishibaya Troop costume
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited