Sengoku BASARA 4 DLC contents.

Today on the release of "Sengoku BASARA 4" Capcom has announced that there is a "Net Store" option in game. Along with the announcement comes a list of goods that will be available in the store and their release dates.


Available now: 

Sengoku BASARA 4 Avatar set - 100 Yen per character, 800 Yen for the whole set (all 32 playable characters) [Item is 50% off until 1/29]

Masamune Date DLC - Devil May Cry's "Dante" Costume and weapons - 300 yen

Sengoku BASARA series BGM complete pack (70 songs) - 1500 Yen
Players can change the BGM that occurs in game. Their choices include past Sengoku BASARA games
Sengoku BASARA character songs - 10 pack
Sengoku BASARA 2 character songs - 10 pack
Sengoku BASARA 2 Heroes gaiden character songs - 10 pack
Sengoku BASARA X (cross) character songs - 10 pack
Sengoku BASARA Battle Heroes & Chronicle Heroes character songs - 10 pack
Sengoku BASARA 3 character songs - 10 pack
Sengoku BASARA 3 UTAGE character songs - 10 pack

Koban sets. (Koban is the currency used in the Sengoku era as well as in the game)
Koban Trial Pack (6000) - 0 Yen
Koban 1st rank Pack (500,000) - 300 Yen
Koban 2nd rank Pack (100,000) - 100 Yen

(Reinforcement seals are the equivalent of exp)
Reinforcement Trial Pack (6000 seals) - 0 Yen
Reinforcement 1st rank Pack (300,000 seals) - 300 Yen
Reinforcement 2nd rank Pack (60,000 seals) - 100 Yen

Sengoku Starter Pack - 300 Yen
(Grindstone: 10,000 units, Steel: 100 units, 450,000 seals, 750,000 Koban)

Genesis Starter Pack - 100 Yen
(Grindstone: 3000 units, Steel: 30 units, 150,000 seals, 250,00 Koban)

All Characters unlocked - 200 Yen
Capcom states that this pack is unnecessary because all characters can be unlocked in game. It is simply for people who don't want to play all routes to unlock characters.

January 30th:

In scripted and High Rarity Weapons - 150 Yen per character, 1600 Yen for the set (32 characters)

February 6th: 

Sengoku BASARA 4 Custom PS3 theme - 100 Yen per character 800 Yen for the set (32 characters)

Sengoku BASARA character songs - 10 pack - 400 Yen
Sengoku BASARA 2 character songs - 10 pack - 400 Yen
Sengoku BASARA 2 Heroes gaiden character songs - 10 pack - 400 Yen

February 13th: 

Sengoku BASARA X (cross) character songs - 10 pack - 400 Yen
Sengoku BASARA Battle Heroes & Chronicle Heroes character songs - 10 pack - 400 Yen

February 20th:

Sengoku BASARA 3 character songs - 10 pack - 400 Yen
Sengoku BASARA 3 UTAGE character songs - 10 pack - Yen

LINKS:
Capcom's official Sengoku BASARA 4 site - http://www.capcom.co.jp/basara4/

Sengoku BASARA massive update post part 4 (Final Character Additions)

With the release of the long awaited "Sengoku BASARA 4" game we have decided to finish out the 40 characters announced for the game!

Here we go!


Playable Characters

Motonari Mori

Voiced by Shigeru Nakahara

Introduced in Sengoku BASARA (Devil Kings), Motonari Mori hails from the Chugoku region of Japan. The eternal rival of Motochika Chosokabe, Mori returns in Sengoku BASARA 4 to foul up the meeting of Shikanosuke Yamanaka and Mori's other rival, Haruhisa Amago.

Mori is voiced by Shigeru Nakahara. Nakahara is known for his roles as "Trown Barton" from New Mobile Report Gundam Wing, "Yoko Kurama" from Yu Yu Hakusho, "Sho Zama" from Aura Battler Dunbine, and "Android 17" from Dragon Ball Z.

Yoshiaki Mogami

Voiced by Tetsu Shiratori

Inroduced in Sengoku BASARA 3, Mogami became playable in Sengoku BASARA 3 UTAGE. Historically, Yoshiaki Mogami is Masamune Date's uncle on his mother's side. While the family relation hasn't carried over into the BASARA franchise, Mogami's underhanded deals have. Yoshiaki Mogami will stop at nothing to come out on top.

Tesu Shiratori gives this dandy his voice. Shiratori playes "Deathroy" from Blue Dragon, "Kouji Aiba" from Infinite Ryvius, "Andrei Smirnov" from Mobile Suit Gundam 00, "Kain Fuery" from Fullmetal Alchemist (2003 series), and "Sai Argyle" from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. 

Yoshihiro Shimazu

Voiced by Kenichi Ogata

Shimazu initially appeared in the first Sengoku BASARA game. Though he has been in every installment of the series, he has never really enjoyed the spotlight. In Sengoku BASARA 3, he took up the name "Chester Shimazu" after converting to Xavism at the hands of Sorin Otomo.  His greatest rival is none other than Ieyasu Tokugawa's right hand man, Tadakatsu Honda.

 Shimazu is voiced by Kenichi Ogata. Ogata is known for portraying villains and rougher sounding characters such as "Hiroshi Agusa" (Hershel Agusa) from Detective Conan (Case Closed), "Myoga" from InuYasha, "Genma Saotome" from Ranma 1/2, "Shamisen" from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and "Tarukane" from Yu Yu Hakusho. (Poltergeist Report)

Nagamasa Azai

Voiced by Koji Tsujitani 

Nagamasa Azai made his first appearance in Sengoku BASARA 2. While fans of the series know that he tragically died at the hands of his wife Oichi's brother, Nobunaga Oda, his memory has been the driving force behind Oichi's fall into darkness. In Sengoku BASARA 4, the events leading up to his betrayal and death shall be revealed.  

Nagamasa is voiced by Koji Tsujitani. Tsujitani voices characters such as "Jajuka" from Vision of Escaflowne, "Dewy Novak" from Eureka Seven, "Miroku" from Inu Yasha, "Bernard Wiseman" from Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 War in the Pocket, and "Seabook Arno" from Mobile Suit Gundam F91.

Oichi

Voiced by Mamiko Noto 

Nobunaga Oda's younger sister and the wife of Nagamasa Azai, Oichi is sometimes referred to as simply "Ichi". As her husband was killed at the hands of her brother, she has been constantly torn between her love for Azai and her duty to her brother. She descends into darkness, hoping to stop the evil her brother brings to the land.

Mamiko Noto provides the voice for Lady Oichi. Noto has performed a wide variety of roles, including those of "Rin" from Inu Yasha, "Fuka Yamagishi" from Persona 3, "Aisa Himegami" from A Certain Magical Index, "Sayoko Mishima" from Ah My Goddess (TV), and "Felicita" from La Storia della Arcana Famigila.

Yoshitsugu Otani

Voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki

Introduced in Sengoku BASARA 3, Otani is Mitsunari Ishida's right hand man. While he assists Mitsunari in his quest for revenge on Ieyasu Tokugawa, he has his own personal motives as well. His pretending not to care about the true nature of Mitsunari Ishida and his underground deals ultimately leads to his downfall. In Sengoku BASARA 4, his ambitions and subsequent rise to power are revealed. 

Voice actor Fumihiko Tachiki gives the character Otani his evil laugh. He is known for roles such as "Kenpachi Zaraki" from Bleach, "Taizo Hasegawa" (Madao) from Gintama, "Yoshio Ootori" from Ouran High School Host Club, "Lexaues/Aeleus" from Kingdom Hearts, and "Gendo Ikari" from Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Sorin Otomo

Voiced by Noriaki Sugiyama 

Sorin Otomo first started preaching the words of Xavism in Sengoku BASARA 3. He became a playable character in Sengoku BASARA 3 UTAGE. Along with Muneshige Tachibana (AKA Gallp Tachibana), Sorin plans to convert everyone to Xavism. He strongly believes that doing so will bring the great and powerful Xavi back to Japan. He was able to convert Motonari Mori (Sunday Mori) and Yoshihiro Shimazu (Chester Shimazu). Together with his merry band and the lovely Maria Kyogoku, he will spread the word of Xavi regardless of whether others want to hear it or not.

Noriaki Sugiyama is the vocal talent behind this faithful Xavist. Sugiyama is well known for his portrayal of "Uryu Ishida" in Bleach, "Boris Airay" (Cheshire Cat) in Alice in the Country of Hearts, "Bruno Bucciarati" in the game Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle, "Sasuke Uchiha" from Naruto, and "England" from Hetalia.

Muneshige Tachibana

Voiced by Tetsu Inada

Sorin's right hand man, Muneshige often finds himself privy to Sorin's outrageous and embarrassing plans to spread Xavism. While he isn't as much of a believer as Sorin, Muneshige is fiercely loyal to his lord. He obeys most of Sorin's commands without question. Having been estranged from his wife and daughter, no thanks to Xavism, he wishes to make amends with them one day. 

Muneshige is voiced by Tetsu Inada. Inada also voices "Lu Bu/Huang Gai" in the series Dynasty Warriors, "Sajin Komamura/Love Aikawa" in Bleach, "Katayama Gorobei" from Samurai 7, "Kurogane" from Tsubasa Chronicle, and "Mukotsu" from Inu Yasha.

Kotaro Fuuma

Kotaro Fuuma is a swordsman for hire. While he never utters a single word, he works for whoever is willing to pay. Having worked for Hisahide Matsunaga in SB2, he switched to working for Ujimasa Hojo (or Ieyasu Tokugawa) in SB3. Due to the timeline of Sengoku BASARA 4, it appears that Fuuma is still working with Matsunaga.

Kotaro is the second character in the Sengoku BASARA franchise to not have a voice. He is represented by the sound of wind blowing.

Hisahide Matsunaga

Voiced by Keiji Fujiwara

While having been an NPC for most of the series, Matsunaga has been around since Sengoku BASARA 2. It wasn't until Sengoku BASARA 3 UTAGE that he became playable for the first time. Out to steal the greatest treasures of the Sengoku Era, Matsunaga will stop at nothing and kill anyone that gets in his way. 

The semi-evil Matsunaga gets his deep voice from voice actor Keiji Fujiwara. Fujiwara also provides the voices for "Ali Al-Saachez" from Mobile Suit Gundam 00, "Axel/Lea" from Kingdom Hearts, "Leorio Paladinight" from Hunter X Hunter, "Maes Hughes" from Fullmetal Alchemist (both series), and "Shiro Fujimoto" from Ao no Exorcist.

NPC

Maria Kyogoku

Voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro 

New to the Sengoku BASARA series, Maria is the elder sister of Nagamasa Azai. Historically, all records of her real name were changed after she was married. Her husband converted to Christianity and gave her a new first name as well. Maria seems to be in a power struggle with Oichi to influence her brother. She also joins Sorin Otomo in his effort to spread Xavism. 

Miyuki Sawashiro is the voice actress behind Nagamasa's older sister. Sawashiro voices powerful females such as "Minfilia" from Final Fantasy X1V, "Millia Maxwell" from Tales of Xillia, "Puchiko" in Di Gi Charat, "Touko Fukawa" from Danganronpa, and "Haruka Nanami/Queen of the Silk Palace" from Uta no Prince-Sama.


Kenshin Uesugi

Voiced by Romi Park 

Introduced in the first game, Kenshin has often played the role of NPC. Leader of Echigo, a land torn by a rivalry between Kenshin and long time rival, Shingen Takeda. Known for his love of drinking Kenshin Uesugi loved sake as much as he loved winning battles. He is sometimes referred to as "The god of war". Kenshin and and frozen blade give no mercy.

Kenshin Uesugi is voiced by Romi Park. She is primarily known for male roles such as "Edward Elric" from Fullmetal Alchemist, "Loran Cehack/Laura Rolla"" from Turn A Gundam and "Zidane Tribal" from Final Fantasy Dissidia.  Her female characters, however have been getting more attention lately, such as her portrayals of "Nana Osaki" from Nana, "Temari" from Naruto, and "Hanji Zoe" from Attack on Titan.


Kasuga

Voiced by Natsuko Kuwatani

Sent on a mission to assassinate the war lord Kenshin Uesugi in the first Sengoku BASARA game, Kasuga found herself instead falling in love. Since then she has stuck by his side. While not a historical figure, Kasuga has found her place in the hearts of fans. Her passion for Kenshin and her hate for Sasuke Sarutobi ensure her place in the franchise. 

This sexy kunoichi is voiced by Natsuko Kuwatani. Kuwatani's credits include "Arf" from Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, "Ryoko Asakura" from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, "Yue Ayase" from Negima!, "Alister Agrew" from Last Exile, and "Suiseiseki" (DESU DESU) from Rozen Maiden.


LINKS:
Capcom's Sengoku BASARA 4 official home page - http://www.capcom.co.jp/basara4/

Sengoku BASARA 4 MASSIVE UPDATE POST PART 3 (DLC, Pre-orders,and Tie ins)

With the release date of Sengoku BASARA 4 approaching, those who wish to pre-order the game have been given a dizzying amount of options. We here at Game-Kei want to help sort the madness.

All Pre-orders:

All Pre-Orders for Sengoku BASARA 4 include - Masamune Date Training DLC

Originally from the anime and rendered for BSR48 Winner's Video, This training outfit Masamune includes the practice outfit and practice sword (Boken) Capcom has revealed that putting on the DLC outfits will change the phrases said at the completion of a stage as well as the character BGM music. 

Video Demonstration of the costume

E-Capcom Pre-Orders: 

Capcom's Online Store E-Capcom has offers to drive the Sengoku BASARA fans crazy. 

ALL E-CAPCOM PRE-ORDERS COME WITH IEYASU TOKUGAWA DLC AND DUST COVER

Ieyasu Tokugawa "Gakuen BASARA" DLC 

From the Sengoku BASARA spin off manga "Gakuen BASARA" (Campus BASARA), This DLC puts Ieyasu in a modern school outfit. 

Captain of the Go and Shogi clubs at school, Ieyasu Tokugawa has his eyes set on the student council as well. 

Video Demonstration of the costume

Ieyasu Tokugawa dust cover - Not enough Ieyasu? Change your game's dust cover to show the one who unified Japan. 

E-Capcom Pre-Order sets: 

Base package - 6,900 Yen (aprx 69.00 USD)  . Includes Masamune and Ieyasu DLC and dust cover. 

Special Set 1 - Hyakkaryoran Tebako (Treasure box of Achievements) - 8,790 Yen 

This treasure box available through all companies, comes full of goodies: 

Left to right: Masamune Date Collector's box, Sengoku BASARA 4 Movie Contents, Commander's book of secrets

Commander's book of secrets.
The highlight of this pre-order set, the commander's book of secrets allows the readers to see character designs, historical information, and profiles. The book also includes animation notes from Production I.G. for the animated sequences. A special treat for fans is the inclusion of drawings of characters by famed Manga Circle "CLAMP"
CLAMP famous for their creations such as "X/1999" "Card Captor Sakura" "Magic Knight Rayearth" and "xxxHOLiC" have publicly been fans of the Sengoku BASARA series.
Their drawings include:
Full color illustrations of Masamune Date, Mitsunari Ishida, Sakon Shima and Katsuie Shibata.

1 Color illustrations of Yukimura Sanada & Sasuke Sarutobi, Nagatora Ii & Oichi, and Ashikaga. A surprise character illustration will join the one color illustrations.
Interviews with the director from Production I.G., Sengoku BASARA series producer, and CLAMP members are included in the book as well.

Sample of profile page featuring Katsuie Shibata.

Full two page spread shows Production I.G.'s art on the opposite page. Featuring Sakon Shima. 

Movie Contents Book:
This book contains the scripts for the game and animation sequences. It also includes many storyboards from Production I.G. 

The Masamune Date Collector's box holds all the items together.

Pre-ordering this box set gives you the Masamune Date dust cover and custom PS3 theme.

NOTE: 
LEATHER CASE SETS DO NOT COME WITH THE MASAMUNE DUST JACKET. They do come with the Masamone DLC however. 

Leather case set 1 :
9,900 Yen - A4 sized "Dragon King Cracked Vase" leather case, Ieyasu Tokugawa DLC & Cover, Masamune Date DLC.

The leather case comes in the dimensions W110 X H165 X D10. It features the Wood Block Printing style animal adaptions of Masamune Date and Katsuie Shibata used in their "Giga BASARA" attacks.

Leather case set 2: 
9,900 Yen - A4 sized "Western evil gambler" leather case, Ieyasu Tokugawa DLC & Cover, Masamune Date DLC.

The leather case comes in the dimensions W110 X H165 X D10. It features the Wood Block Printing style animal adaptions of Mitsunari Ishida and Sakon Shima used in their "Giga BASARA" attacks.

HMV Japan/Loppi 

Natora Ii "Wedding Dress"

Naotora Ii's wedding might have been ruined by the Takeda clan, but that doesn't stop her from wearing her wedding dress. This bridezilla has more then a cake topper to hit you with. 

Video Demonstration of the costume

Included with the game is a Masamune Date, Mitsunari Ishida and Nagatora Ii dust cover. The cover is illustrated by Production I.G. studios. 

Tsutaya/Bic Camera/Softmap/Kojima 

Sakon Shima "Pair Blade Kung Fu" 

Fans the Basara franchise can appreciate this Bruce Lee/Kill Bill inspired costume. The costume reminds players that Sakon Shima is the only character to have two unique fighting styles. 

Video Demonstration of the costume

Included with the game is a Sakon Shima dust cover 

Furuhonchijo/Amazon.co.jp

Katsuie Shibata "Absolute Justice"

Styled after the character "Nagamasa Azai", Shibata's choice of costume reflects the not only values they both held dear, But also the role he played in the death of Azai. 

Video Demonstration of the costume

Included with the game is a Katsuie Shibata dust cover 

Geo

Yukimura Sanada "Azure Dragon"

Famous tactician Sun Tzu said "Know thy self, Know thy enemy" Somehow, Yukimura Sanada has taken that to the extreme in this costume themed after his intense rival and sometimes enemy, Masamune Date. 

Video Demonstration of the costume

Included with the game is a Yukimura Sanada (back in red) dust cover 

Edion

Mitsunari Ishida "DMC Virgil Ver."

"Might controls everything. And without strength, you cannot protect anything. Let alone yourself." - Virgil A quote fitting of both the costume and the character. Mitsunari Ishida takes the field in this costume named "Virgil" 

Video Demonstration of the costume

Included with the game is Mitsunari Ishida dust cover 

Tie in game

Gaist Crushers X Sengoku BASARA 4 

Capcom's newest franchise "Gaist Crushers" has since TGS offered the "Jet Masamune" Gaist as one that can be beaten and achieved in game.
After the Gaist dragon is beaten, your selected character can equip his soul stone

Gaist "Jet Masamune" 

Main form 

Weapon Form 

Extreme Form (Uses the Gaist Beast "Jet Masamune") 

The game is available now on the Nintendo 3DS

(The Nintendo 3DS is region locked. Only a Japan region 3DS can play this game)


LINKS:
Capcom's official "Sengoku BASARA 4" web page - http://www.capcom.jp/basara4/

Buying options
E-Capcom site - http://www.e-capcom.com/basara4/
HMV Japan - Sengoku BASARA 4 (HMV Japan ships world wide) (Please be aware that HMV has not announced if their pre-order of the treasure box comes with the Naotora Ii DLC and Jacket at this time)
Softmap - http://www.sofmap.com/product_detail/exec/_/sku=12195462/-/gid=GF08030000
Amazon Japan - Sengoku BASARA 4 (Treasure box)
Geo - Can only be pre-ordered at a physical store
Edion - http://www.edion.com/CSfLastGoodsPage_001/154666
Tenso (Overseas shipping and buying service) - www.tenso.com/en/