Samurai

Armed Cavalry Group

An armed cavalry unit serving as retainers to a lord, who raids the Tatara field in the latter half of Princess Mononoke.

Trivia

  • The samurai targeted the iron resources and raided the Tatara field taking advantage of Lady Eboshi's absence.
  • Unlike the local samurai of the time, the samurai are depicted as a fully armed, organized group.
  • Ashitaka barely repelled their attack thanks to the curse.

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Profile

Species
Human

Appearance

Overall appearance
A group of fully armed mounted warriors wearing combat attire. They are well-coordinated.

Personality and abilities

Detailed personality
An organized and calm combat unit. They mercilessly raid the Tatara field and plunder iron and supplies.
Keywords
  • Samurai
  • Mounted
  • Combative
  • Loyal
  • Cold-blooded
Talents
  • Mounted Combat Tactics
  • Martial Arts
  • Leadership
Skills
  • Handling of Firearms
  • Group Combat Tactics
  • Surprise Attacks
Motivation
Seizing iron resources on orders from the lord and subjugating the Tatara field.

History

Backstory
Retainers serving the lord of the Asano clan, they raid the Tatara field for territorial expansion and acquisition of iron resources. A loyal combat unit that prioritizes the lord's orders over samurai pride.
Debut date
July 12, 1997
Work title
Princess Mononoke
Media type
Movie

Tatara Field Raid

Significant event
Tatara Field Raid
Description
While Lady Eboshi took the men and women to hunt the Forest Spirit to defend the Tatara field, the samurai group launched a night raid to seize the iron resources.

Clash with Ashitaka

Significant event
Clash with Ashitaka
Description
The samurai suffered a powerful counterattack from Ashitaka's curse, and many were defeated.

Relationships

Lord Asano

Retainer

Raid the Tatara field on the lord's orders

Asano Clan Retainers

Asano Clan Retainers: soldier

Media appearances

Princess Mononoke

Movie / Supporting

1997 Theatrical Release

Voice cast and creators

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Original author

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Tokuma Shoten

Creator name
Tokuma Shoten
Role
Publisher

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