On July 5th, Capcom announced three new characters for their franchise "Sengoku BASARA"
The series which takes place during Japan's "warring states" period is focused on warlord Masamune Date and his rivalry with Yukimura Sanada.
Earlier this year at Capcom's "Sengoku BASARA Spring Festival" The game company announced that there would be a fourth console installment of the series. (Currently there are 6 console games. Both Sengoku BASARA 2 and 3 have spin off games)
The fourth game which has a release date of 2014, has been kept mostly quiet by Capcom, Only revealing the first mention of its existence in March.
Sengoku BASARA 3 ended the warring states period with the battle of Sekigahara. However, the fourth game promises to go back in time. The main characters being Masamune Date, Mitsunari Ishida and the new characters. While we don't know much about the characters, I will give you some background info on their real personas.
Sakon Shima (島左近)
Sakon Shima - Mitsunari's army. Died at Sekigahara from gunshot wounds. Voiced by Yuichi Nakamura.
According to the web page "4gamer.org" Sengoku BASARA's Sakon Shima is a young man with an intense love of gambling. He also longs to prove to Mitsunari that he is without a doubt loyal and change his mind about that he is not like those who betrayed him.
Sakon Shima fights while what appears to be two swords. He is also shown to be skilled in hand to hand (foot to foot) combat. He displays amazing kicking skills.
Sakon Shima will be voiced by Yuuichi Nakamura. Nakamura is popular for his roles such as "Alto Saotome" from Macross Frontier, "Kintoki Sakata" from "Gintama", "Ikuto Tsukiyomi" from Shugo Chara, "Grizzly" from "Polar Bear Cafe" and "Ringo Tsukimiya" from "Uta no Prince-Sama"
Katsuie Shibata (柴田勝家)
Katsuie Shibata - Retainer for Oda army. Was Oichi's second husband. Voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto.
4gamer reports that Shibata is a man loyal to Nobunaga. He follows his orders to the letter. Unquestioning. However, as of lately, he has began to ponder weather Nobunaga's orders are the best for the country.
Shibata uses what appears to be a double bladed Naginata. He is able to use spin attacks and separate the blades.
Shibata will be voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto. He is known for his roles as "Shin Kanzato" from "Persona: Trinity Soul, "Layfon Wolfstein Alseif" from "Chrome Shelled Regios" , "Ivan Karelin/Origami Cyclone" from "Tiger & Bunny" and "Rin Okumura" from "Ao no Exorcist"
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| Yoshiteru Ashikaga |
Yoshiteru Ashikaga - The last of the Ashikaga shogunate. Sought to restore the rule of the Ashikaga clan but was forced to commit suicide. Voiced by Shuichi Ikeda
Yoshiteru Ashikaga appeared as the narrator for the original Sengoku BASARA 4.
Both his character and weapons haven't been revealed yet but, the trailer has stated that Ashikaga is trying to bring about a "sengoku genesis" So that the Ashikaga can remain in control.
Yoshiteru Ashikaga will be voiced by Shuichi Ikeda. A man iconic for his voice as "Char Azanable" from the Gundam franchise.
In addition to the new character, Capcom has announced upgrades to pre-existing characters.
Series star "Masamune Date" returns with a slightly modified skin. His voice actor "Kazuya Nakai" will resume the role of Masamune.
Masamune has new attacks such as the ability to hold all six of his swords in one hand.
Another confirmed character to return is Mitsunari Ishida. Along with Masamune, His skin is slightly modified. Tomokazu Seki returns as the voice of Mitsunari Ishida.
Modified versions of Mitsunari's attacks have also been confirmed.
The game has no release release date other than 2104. With an event which promises more details to be revealed on the 14th of July.
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