TV-Series
Description
Sanada Marutarō Yukimura manifests as a corgi sporting distinctive orange-brown fur. Cream-colored markings adorn his inner ears, trace vertically down his forehead to his snout, encircle his neck, and cover his chest and underbelly. He possesses short eyebrows, a small tail, and compact proportions.
This character exhibits a cheerful, playful nature, frequently laughing and introducing himself by drawing attention to his "cute smile." He often teases other reincarnated warrior dogs by referencing their past lives while simultaneously stating it is nice to meet them. He voices a belief that others speak negatively about him due to his popularity and bluntly expresses dislike for "old people," followed by laughter. His personality shows a significant shift from his historical counterpart, becoming far more flippant and exuberant in his canine form. He actively enjoys his peaceful modern life, finding humor in the contrast with his brutal past existence, including an appreciation for modern media depicting his historical exploits.
His historical identity is Sanada Yukimura (also known as Sanada Nobushige), a renowned samurai warrior (1567–1615). He was the second son of Sanada Masayuki, serving various clans before becoming a vassal of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. After fighting for the losing Western forces against Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, he and his father were exiled for 14 years under harsh conditions; his father died during this exile. Yukimura eventually escaped to join the Toyotomi forces defending Osaka Castle against the Tokugawa shogunate.
During the 1614 Winter Siege of Osaka, he successfully defended the key Sanada-maru barbican against overwhelming Tokugawa forces using arquebusiers and strategic defenses. In the 1615 Summer Siege, he commanded the right wing at the Battle of Dōmyōji before retreating to Osaka. At the decisive Battle of Tennōji, he led a desperate charge from Chausuyama against Tokugawa troops, aiming to create an opening for Toyotomi Hideyori to sally forth. Exhausted after fierce fighting, he was killed. Historical accounts describe him as exceptionally brave, earning epithets like "A Hero who may appear once in a hundred years," "Crimson Demon of War," and "The Last Sengoku Hero." Contemporary Shimazu Tadatsune deemed him the "Number one warrior in Japan."
His canine persona retains memories of this storied past but reacts to them with amusement rather than solemnity. He finds the transition from a life marked by defiance, hardship, and ultimate sacrifice in battle to the comfort and safety of being a modern pet both ironic and delightful. This fundamental shift underpins his constant laughter and lighthearted teasing of other reincarnated lords who often retain more of their former gravitas.
This character exhibits a cheerful, playful nature, frequently laughing and introducing himself by drawing attention to his "cute smile." He often teases other reincarnated warrior dogs by referencing their past lives while simultaneously stating it is nice to meet them. He voices a belief that others speak negatively about him due to his popularity and bluntly expresses dislike for "old people," followed by laughter. His personality shows a significant shift from his historical counterpart, becoming far more flippant and exuberant in his canine form. He actively enjoys his peaceful modern life, finding humor in the contrast with his brutal past existence, including an appreciation for modern media depicting his historical exploits.
His historical identity is Sanada Yukimura (also known as Sanada Nobushige), a renowned samurai warrior (1567–1615). He was the second son of Sanada Masayuki, serving various clans before becoming a vassal of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. After fighting for the losing Western forces against Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, he and his father were exiled for 14 years under harsh conditions; his father died during this exile. Yukimura eventually escaped to join the Toyotomi forces defending Osaka Castle against the Tokugawa shogunate.
During the 1614 Winter Siege of Osaka, he successfully defended the key Sanada-maru barbican against overwhelming Tokugawa forces using arquebusiers and strategic defenses. In the 1615 Summer Siege, he commanded the right wing at the Battle of Dōmyōji before retreating to Osaka. At the decisive Battle of Tennōji, he led a desperate charge from Chausuyama against Tokugawa troops, aiming to create an opening for Toyotomi Hideyori to sally forth. Exhausted after fierce fighting, he was killed. Historical accounts describe him as exceptionally brave, earning epithets like "A Hero who may appear once in a hundred years," "Crimson Demon of War," and "The Last Sengoku Hero." Contemporary Shimazu Tadatsune deemed him the "Number one warrior in Japan."
His canine persona retains memories of this storied past but reacts to them with amusement rather than solemnity. He finds the transition from a life marked by defiance, hardship, and ultimate sacrifice in battle to the comfort and safety of being a modern pet both ironic and delightful. This fundamental shift underpins his constant laughter and lighthearted teasing of other reincarnated lords who often retain more of their former gravitas.