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.
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
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- Samurai
- Mounted
- Combative
- Loyal
- Cold-blooded
- Talents
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- Mounted Combat Tactics
- Martial Arts
- Leadership
- Skills
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- 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