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'''The following contains spoilers. If you have not read up to the latest chapter released, proceed with caution.'''
   
 
Due to the setting being more historical, instead of westernizing the names of the characters, Oda Nobuna no Yabou translations will use the normal Japanse style of names.
 
Due to the setting being more historical, instead of westernizing the names of the characters, Oda Nobuna no Yabou translations will use the normal Japanse style of names.
   
===Oda Faction===
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===Oda Clan===
相良 良晴 Sagara Yoshiharu, also referred to as サル Saru. Protagonist of the series. He is originally someone from the future that somehow got stuck in the past.
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相良 良晴 Sagara Yoshiharu, also referred to as サル Saru (monkey). Protagonist of the series. He is originally someone from the future that somehow got stuck in the past. He is perverted and loves big boobs, but is loyal to Nobuna. Since he does not want any of his comrades to die, he often sacrifices himself to ensure their survival.
   
織田 上総介 信奈 Oda Kazusanosuke Nobuna. Childhood name: 吉 Kichi. Main character of the series. She is often seen making fun of Yoshiharu and kicking him. Nobuna however, is also very protective to her retainers and considers them her family.
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織田 上総介 信奈 Oda Kazusanosuke Nobuna. Childhood name: 吉 Kichi. Main character of the series. She is often seen making fun of Yoshiharu and kicking him. Nobuna however, is also very protective to her retainers and considers them her family. Dreams of Tenka Fubu, and to sail to Europe after Japan is united.
   
 
木下 藤吉郎 Kinoshita Toukichiro = (豊臣 秀吉 Toyotomi Hideyoshi ) = (羽柴 Hashiba (Hideyoshi)) He died by a stray bullet trying to save Yoshiharu. He passes his dreams to Yoshiharu, that is, to have a great harem.
 
木下 藤吉郎 Kinoshita Toukichiro = (豊臣 秀吉 Toyotomi Hideyoshi ) = (羽柴 Hashiba (Hideyoshi)) He died by a stray bullet trying to save Yoshiharu. He passes his dreams to Yoshiharu, that is, to have a great harem.
   
蜂須賀 五右衛門 Hachisuka Goemon (of the 川並衆 Kawanamishuu). Originally, she and her band of thieves served under Toukichiro. However, after the latter's death, she transferred her allegiance to Yoshiharu.
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蜂須賀 五右衛門 Hachisuka Goemon (of the 川並衆 Kawanamishuu). Originally, she and her band of thieves, militiamen, brigands, and hunters served under Toukichiro. However, after the latter's death, she transferred her allegiance to Yoshiharu. Has a band of lolicon followers, the Kawanami clan. She dislikes being touched by men, and cannot speak more than 30 Japanese words in a single sentence before biting her tongue.
   
前田 利家 Maeda Toshiie. Nickname: Inuchiyo (犬千代). Retainer of Nobuna. She is her childhood friend as well and is the caretaker of Yoshiharu.
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前田 利家 Maeda Toshiie. Nickname: Inuchiyo (犬千代). Retainer of Nobuna. She is her childhood friend as well and was the caretaker of Yoshiharu after his arrival. She is not talkative, likes to eat snacks and acts like a dog at times. Is self-conscious about her small body.
   
柴田 勝家 Shibata Katsuie, also called Riku (六). She is a retainer of Nobuna. She has a complex about her bust and would often threaten to kill someone when a remark about it is made. She is also bad at Math.
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柴田 勝家 Shibata Katsuie, Nickname: Gonroku (権六), but prefers Riku (六) because it sounds more girly. She is a retainer of Nobuna. Has a complex about her bust, and if someone makes a remark about them she often threatens to kill them. She did not receive much education and is rather simple-minded, thus she is bad at arithmetic and grasping complex concepts. Loves hatcho miso.
   
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丹羽 長秀 Niwa Nagahide. Nick/childhood name: Manchiyo (万千代). Another retainer of the Oda Clan. Is a 'sister-type'. Has a habit of giving points to judge how good something is, or how favorable a situation is. She remains calm, no matter how bad things are.
織田信秀 Nobuhide: Nobuna's father
 
   
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明智 十兵衛 光秀 Akechi Juubei Mitsuhide. A retainer of the Oda clan, and the former aide of Saitou Dousan. Descendant of 土崎 源 Tsuchizaki Gen. She is skilled in tea ceremonies, firearms, swordfighting and more, and is thus called a genius. A self-centered lady, unable to read the atmosphere.
織田 信勝 Oda Nobukatsu: Nobuna's younger brother he changed his name to 津田 信澄 Tsuda Nobusumi later. Then later, he briefly was named as お市 Oichi, Nobuna's younger sister.
 
   
丹羽 長秀 Niwa Nagahide. Nick name: Manchiyo (マン千代?). Snother retainer and strategist of the Oda Clan. She likes to give out a point system to everthing.
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竹中 半兵衛 Takenaka Hanbei : A skilled onmyouji and genius strategist of the Oda Clan. Said to be the 'modern Koumei'. She has a terminal illness which weakens her body slowly unless she keeps absorbing ki.
   
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前鬼 Zenki: Hanbei's familiar, a fox deity. His origins appear to be complicated.
松永 久秀 Matsunaga Hisahide: A retainer of Nobuna. Originally was part of the Miyoshi Three but after seeing that Nobuna is the key to changing the world, she transferred her alliance.
 
   
ねね Nene: She is the adopted sister of Yoshiharu (by Nobuna) and tends to take care of him.
 
   
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松永 彈正 久秀 Matsunaga Danjo Hisahide: A retainer of Nobuna. Originally was part of the Miyoshi Three, but after seeing that Nobuna is the key to changing the world, she joined forces with her. Hailing from Persia, she is an expert in illusions, poisons and seduction. Later on, she betrayed Nobuna.
池田 恒興 Ikeda Tsuneoki: Random female samurai of the Oda Clan.
 
   
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織田 信勝 Oda Nobukatsu: Nobuna's younger brother, who changed his name to 津田 信澄 Tsuda Nobusumi later. He briefly took on the identity お市 Oichi, Nobuna's younger sister, and married into the Azai clan. Fell in love with Azai Nagamasa.
佐々 成政 Sassa Narimasa: Another random female samurai of the Oda Clan.
 
   
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滝川 一益 Takigawa Kazumasu, also called as Sakonshougen (左近 将監): A retainer of Nobuna, and the general of the Ise army. Used to be a ninja from Kouga. Is said to bear a resemblance to Himiko, and possesses a similar power to discern one's true intentions.
===Takenaka Faction (In service to Oda Faction)===
 
   
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九鬼 嘉隆 Kuki Yoshitaka: Head of Kuki pirates serving under Takigawa Kazumasu. Her strength is comparable to Katsuie's. Is said to almost be beyond marriageable age.
竹中 重虎 Takenaka Shigetora : Hanbei's Uncle, also known as Dousan's right-hand.
 
   
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ねね Nene: She is the adopted sister of Yoshiharu (arranged by Nobuna) and tends to take care of him, and also getting in his way when he flirts with girls. Is very good at arithmetic.
竹中 半兵衛 Takenaka Hanbei : Omyouji and genius strategist of the Oda Clan.
 
   
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織田 信秀 Oda Nobuhide: Nobuna's father, who loved her dearly. Passed away when he was still relatively young.
前鬼 Zenki: Hanbei's familiar.
 
   
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池田 恒興 Ikeda Tsuneoki: Random female samurai of the Oda Clan.
===Imagawa Shogunate===
 
   
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佐々 成政 Sassa Narimasa: Another random female samurai of the Oda Clan.
今川 義元 Imagawa Yoshimoto : She was considered to be the most probable one to conquer Japan. However, she ultimately lost to the Oda Clan due to her arrogance and has retreated back to her home. Later, Nobuna had Yoshimoto declare herself as shogun to legitamize her claim to Kyoto.
 
   
===Mikawa Faction===
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===Imagawa Clan===
   
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今川 義元 Imagawa Yoshimoto : She was considered to be the most probable one to conquer Japan. However, she ultimately lost to the Oda Clan due to her arrogance, but her life was spared by Yoshiharu. Later, Nobuna had Yoshimoto declare herself as shogun to legitimize her march to Kyoto. Is extremely skilled at soccer, but also lazy.
松平 元康 Matsudaira Motoyasu (徳川 家康 Tokugawa Ieyasu): She was under Yoshimoto before but when her original master was defeated, she managed to reclaim back her home and declare independence. She became an ally of the Oda clan soon.
 
   
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===Matsudaira Clan===
服部 半蔵 Hattori Hanzo : He was a ninja serving Motoyasu/Tokugawa. He is very loyal to his master.
 
   
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松平 元康 Matsudaira Motoyasu (徳川 家康 Tokugawa Ieyasu): She was under Yoshimoto before but when her original master was defeated, she managed to reclaim her home and declare independence. She became an ally of the Oda clan soon after.
===Saito Clan===
 
美濃の蝮 Mino's Viper, 斉藤道三 Saitou Dousan: (Retired) Daimiyo of Mino. Originally, he wanted to wage war with Nobuna but Yoshiharu convinced him otherwise and he gave Mino to Nobuna willingly and even became Nobuna's stepfather. His son is not happy about this.
 
   
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服部 半蔵 Hattori Hanzo : A ninja serving Motoyasu. His loyalty causes him to put the welfare of his master above everything else, including other people's lives.
帰蝶 Kichou: Saitou Dousan's daughter
 
   
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===Saitou Clan===
斎藤 義龍 Saitou Yoshitatsu: He was the Daimiyo of Mino. He staged a coup to take over Mino but ultimately lost. Later, he begin to work for the Miyoshi Three faction while wearing a mask (in which no one is able to recognize him). Later, after Konoe's death, he left the battle field as a Ronin and promised that he will defeat Nobuna.
 
   
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美濃の蝮 Mino's Viper, 斉藤道三 Saitou Dousan: (Retired) daimyo of Mino. In his younger days, he had a relationship with Matsunaga Hisahide. The real father of Saitou Yoshitatsu. Originally, he wanted to wage war with Nobuna, but Yoshiharu convinced him otherwise, so he gave Mino to Nobuna willingly, even becoming Nobuna's godfather.
安藤 伊賀 Andou Iga: A retainer for Mino. Part of the Mino Three. He is also known as Takenaka Shigetora, Hanbei's uncle.
 
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帰蝶 Kichou: Saitou Dousan's daughter.
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斎藤 義龍 Saitou Yoshitatsu: Former daimyo of Mino. Originally thought to be the heir of the Tsuchizaki clan, but in fact was Dousan's real son. He staged a coup to take over Mino, but ultimately lost. Later on, he pretended to ally with the Takeda forces, but was actually helping his father Dousan.
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安藤 伊賀 Andou Iga: A retainer of Mino. Part of the Mino Three. He is also known as 竹中 重虎 Takenaka Shigetora, Hanbei's uncle.
   
 
氏家 Ujiie : Another retainer of Mino. Part of the Mino Three.
 
氏家 Ujiie : Another retainer of Mino. Part of the Mino Three.
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稲葉 Inaba : Another retainer of Mino. Part of the Mino Three.
 
稲葉 Inaba : Another retainer of Mino. Part of the Mino Three.
   
===Asakura Faction===
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===Asakura Clan===
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朝倉 義景 Asakura Yoshikage: Daimiyo of Echizen. Wants to start a harem like the tale of Genji. He wants the Oda clan's women.
 
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朝倉 義景 Asakura Yoshikage: daimiyo of Echizen. Wants to start a harem like the tale of Genji. He wants to claim Oda Nobuna as his own.
   
 
真柄 直隆・直澄 Magara Naotaka and Naozumi: Twin sister generals of Yoshikage. They use giant Zanbatos in battles.
 
真柄 直隆・直澄 Magara Naotaka and Naozumi: Twin sister generals of Yoshikage. They use giant Zanbatos in battles.
   
===Asai Faction===
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===Azai Clan===
浅井 久政 Asai Hisamasa: Father of Nagamasa. He was supposed to be retired but he breifly took over the clan to betray Nobuna. It did not go well.
 
   
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浅井 久政 Azai Hisamasa: Father of Nagamasa. Mediocre in politics and military affairs, unlike Nagamasa or his own father. He gave up the position of head of the clan, but later reclaimed the title to betray Nobuna and join forces with the Asakura clan.
浅井 長政 Asai Nagamasa: Current Daimiyo of Omi. She pretended to be a male.
 
   
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浅井 長政 Azai Nagamasa: Former daimyo of Omi. She pretended to be male for the sake of her ambitions, but fell in love with Tsuda Nobusumi.
===Christian Faction===
 
伊達 政宗/梵天丸 Date Masamune/Bontenmaru: The Daimiyo of Oushu. She is very interested in Christianity.
 
   
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===Miyoshi Three Faction===
ルイズ・フロイス Louise Fróis: A Portuguese nun and missionary. She is trying to spread Christianity in Japan.
 
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近衛 前久 Konoe Sakihisa: Kampaku to Himiko and the mastermind behind the Miyoshi Three. He despises Oda Nobuna and wants Japan for himself, and thus constantly schemes to get rid of the Oda clan.
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津田 宗及 Tsuda Sougyu: A rich merchant from Sakai and a leader of the Miyoshi Three. He joined Sakihisa's conspiracy, hoping to gain a profit from it.
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正覚院 豪盛 Shoukakuin Gousei: The Buddhist Head monk of Hiei mountain temple and one of former leaders of the Miyoshi Three. He hated foreigners and joined Sakihisa's conspiracy to expel them from Japan for spreading Christianity. After receiving kindness from Frois, he switched from Buddhism to Christianity, mainly worshipping Frois.
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三好 政康・長逸 Miyoshi Masayasu and Nagayasu: Both brothers are part of the figurehead leaders of the Miyoshi Three.
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===Ashikaga Clan===
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足利 義昭 Ashikaga Yoshiaki: The 14th Ashikaga Shogun and Yoshimoto's rival. Yoshiaki is the younger sister of Yoshiteru Ashikaga, the 13th Ashikaga Shogun before the Miyoshi Three launched a coup d'état against him. Fearing for their safety, Yoshiteru and his sister fled to China (Ming Dynasty) in exile and relinquished his title. Upon learning that her cousin Yoshimoto became the new Shogun and the Miyoshi Three were defeated by Oda Nobuna, Yoshiaki, angered that Yoshimoto "stole" the Shogunate, returns to the Japan to claim back what is rightfully hers.
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===Takeda Clan===
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武田 信玄 Takeda Shingen: The daimyo of Kai. She is a powerful leader who's also known as the Tiger of Kai. The rival of Kenshin.
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===Uesugi Clan===
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上杉 謙信 Uesugi Kenshin: The daimyo of Echigo. He/She is a poweful warrior, named 'The Dragon of Echigo' and 'The God of War'. She leads her 'Army of Justice' to fight for those who are oppressed. The rival of Shingen.
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===Date Clan===
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伊達 政宗/梵天丸 Date Masamune/Bontenmaru: The self-proclaimed 'Tyrant of Oshu'. She is very interested in Christianity, particularly the Book of Revelations detailing the 'Beast of Revelation'. Has heterochromatic eyes, which she hides with an eyepatch with the numbers '666' on it. Claiming that an unspeakable power resides beneath her eyepatch, she scared enemy forces into surrendering without a fight.
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片倉 小十郎 Katakura Koujuurou: Masamune's subordinate. She is a girl that crossdresses as a boy. She tries to take care of Masamune, but often ends up getting dragged along with her mischief.
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===Hojo Clan===
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北条 氏康 Hojo Ujiyasu: Controls Odawara Castle, which is said to be impenetrable. Loves defensive battles, and as such rarely goes on the offensive. She plans to take over Kantou once Kenshin, Shingen and Nobuna tire themselves out. She has a birthmark on her butt which she keeps a secret, threatening to kill Yoshiharu after he had seen it. Appears to be a sadist.
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ルイズ・フロイス Louise Fróis: A Portuguese nun and missionary. She is trying to spread Christianity in Japan. Has breasts even larger than Katsuie's, which she originally disliked until Yoshiharu told her it was a good thing to have.
   
 
高山 ドン・ジュスト Takayama Don Justo: Lord of Takatsuki, Osaka.
 
高山 ドン・ジュスト Takayama Don Justo: Lord of Takatsuki, Osaka.
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小西 ジョウチン Konishi Joaquim: A Christian merchant and samurai.
 
小西 ジョウチン Konishi Joaquim: A Christian merchant and samurai.
   
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Oruga: A missionary from Italy who had inherited Francisco Cabral's ambition. Apparently has an embarrassing 'sin' related to girls. (Full name: Organtino Gnecchi Soldo)
===Miyoshi Three Faction===
 
近衛 前久 Konoe Sakihisa: Kanpaku to Himiko and the mastermind behind the Miyoshi Three. He wanted to take over Japan.
 
   
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===St. John Knights===
津田 宗及 Tsuda Sougyu: A rich merchant from Sakai and a leader of the Miyoshi Three. He joined Sakihisa's conspiracy hoping to gain a profit from it.
 
   
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山科 勝成 Giovanna L' Ortese: A templar from the St. John Knights, she came with the missionary Oruga. Wears full body Nanban armor that is golden. When not in battle, she is almost constantly eating, which she says is to keep her strength up.
正覚院 豪盛 Shoukakuin Gousei: The Buddhist Head monk of Hiei mountain temple and one of former leaders of the Miyoshi Three. He hated foreigners and joined Sakihisa's conspiracy to expel them from Japan for spreading Christianity.
 
   
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===Recurring places===
三好 政康・長逸 Miyoshi Masayasu and Nagayasu: Both brothers are part of the figurehead leaders of the Miyoshi Three.
 
   
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安土城 Azuchi Castle
===Ashikaga Shougunate===
 
足利 義昭 Ashikaga Yoshiaki: The 14th Ashikaga Shogun and Yoshimoto's rival. Yoshiaki is the younger sister of Yoshiteru Ashikaga, the 13th Ashikaga Shogun before the Miyoshi Three launched a coup d'état against him. Fearing for their safety, Yoshiteru and his sister fled to China (Ming Dynasty) in exile and relinquished his title. Upon learning that her cousin Yoshimoto became the new Shogun and the Miyoshi Three were defeated by Nobuna Oda, Yoshiaki, angered that Yoshimoto "stole" the Shogunate, returns to the Japan to claim back what is rightfully hers.
 
   
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琵琶湖 Lake Biwa
===Takeda Faction===
 
武田 信玄 Takeda Shingen: The Daimiyo of Kai. She is a powerful Daimiyo who's also known as the Tiger of Kai. Is bitter rivals of Uesugi.
 
   
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菩提山 Mount Bodai
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上杉 謙信 Uesugi Kenshin: The Daimiyo of Echigo. He/She is a poweful Daimiyo who's called the Dragon of Echigo or the Kenshin god of war. Is bitter rivals with Takeda.
 
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中国 Chuugoku (a region in Japan, not to be confused with China)
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越後 Echigo
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越前 Echizen
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岐阜城/稲葉山城 Gifu Castle/Inabayama Castle
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播磨 Harima
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比叡山 Mount Hiei
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本猫寺 Honbyo Temple
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本能寺 Honnouji/Honnou Temple (Because 'Incident at Honnouji' is frequently used, it might be fine to leave it untranslated.)
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伊勢 Ise
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甲斐 Kai
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金ヶ崎 Kanegasaki
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京都/京 Kyoto/Kyo
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美濃 Mino
   
===Place Names===
 
 
三河 Mikawa
 
三河 Mikawa
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水坂岭 Mizusaka Ridge
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妙覚寺 Myoukaku Temple
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長浜城 Nagahama Castle
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小田原城 Odawara Castle
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桶狭間 Okehazama
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近江 Omi
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奥州 Oshu
   
 
尾張 Owari
 
尾張 Owari
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堺 Sakai
   
 
駿河 Suruga
 
駿河 Suruga
   
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墨俣 Sunomata
美濃 Mino
 
   
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大和御所 Yamato Gosho
濃尾平野 Nobi Plains
 

Latest revision as of 02:02, 19 May 2015

The following contains spoilers. If you have not read up to the latest chapter released, proceed with caution.

Due to the setting being more historical, instead of westernizing the names of the characters, Oda Nobuna no Yabou translations will use the normal Japanse style of names.

Oda Clan[edit]

相良 良晴 Sagara Yoshiharu, also referred to as サル Saru (monkey). Protagonist of the series. He is originally someone from the future that somehow got stuck in the past. He is perverted and loves big boobs, but is loyal to Nobuna. Since he does not want any of his comrades to die, he often sacrifices himself to ensure their survival.

織田 上総介 信奈 Oda Kazusanosuke Nobuna. Childhood name: 吉 Kichi. Main character of the series. She is often seen making fun of Yoshiharu and kicking him. Nobuna however, is also very protective to her retainers and considers them her family. Dreams of Tenka Fubu, and to sail to Europe after Japan is united.

木下 藤吉郎 Kinoshita Toukichiro = (豊臣 秀吉 Toyotomi Hideyoshi ) = (羽柴 Hashiba (Hideyoshi)) He died by a stray bullet trying to save Yoshiharu. He passes his dreams to Yoshiharu, that is, to have a great harem.

蜂須賀 五右衛門 Hachisuka Goemon (of the 川並衆 Kawanamishuu). Originally, she and her band of thieves, militiamen, brigands, and hunters served under Toukichiro. However, after the latter's death, she transferred her allegiance to Yoshiharu. Has a band of lolicon followers, the Kawanami clan. She dislikes being touched by men, and cannot speak more than 30 Japanese words in a single sentence before biting her tongue.

前田 利家 Maeda Toshiie. Nickname: Inuchiyo (犬千代). Retainer of Nobuna. She is her childhood friend as well and was the caretaker of Yoshiharu after his arrival. She is not talkative, likes to eat snacks and acts like a dog at times. Is self-conscious about her small body.

柴田 勝家 Shibata Katsuie, Nickname: Gonroku (権六), but prefers Riku (六) because it sounds more girly. She is a retainer of Nobuna. Has a complex about her bust, and if someone makes a remark about them she often threatens to kill them. She did not receive much education and is rather simple-minded, thus she is bad at arithmetic and grasping complex concepts. Loves hatcho miso.

丹羽 長秀 Niwa Nagahide. Nick/childhood name: Manchiyo (万千代). Another retainer of the Oda Clan. Is a 'sister-type'. Has a habit of giving points to judge how good something is, or how favorable a situation is. She remains calm, no matter how bad things are.

明智 十兵衛 光秀 Akechi Juubei Mitsuhide. A retainer of the Oda clan, and the former aide of Saitou Dousan. Descendant of 土崎 源 Tsuchizaki Gen. She is skilled in tea ceremonies, firearms, swordfighting and more, and is thus called a genius. A self-centered lady, unable to read the atmosphere.

竹中 半兵衛 Takenaka Hanbei : A skilled onmyouji and genius strategist of the Oda Clan. Said to be the 'modern Koumei'. She has a terminal illness which weakens her body slowly unless she keeps absorbing ki.

前鬼 Zenki: Hanbei's familiar, a fox deity. His origins appear to be complicated.


松永 彈正 久秀 Matsunaga Danjo Hisahide: A retainer of Nobuna. Originally was part of the Miyoshi Three, but after seeing that Nobuna is the key to changing the world, she joined forces with her. Hailing from Persia, she is an expert in illusions, poisons and seduction. Later on, she betrayed Nobuna.

織田 信勝 Oda Nobukatsu: Nobuna's younger brother, who changed his name to 津田 信澄 Tsuda Nobusumi later. He briefly took on the identity お市 Oichi, Nobuna's younger sister, and married into the Azai clan. Fell in love with Azai Nagamasa.

滝川 一益 Takigawa Kazumasu, also called as Sakonshougen (左近 将監): A retainer of Nobuna, and the general of the Ise army. Used to be a ninja from Kouga. Is said to bear a resemblance to Himiko, and possesses a similar power to discern one's true intentions.

九鬼 嘉隆 Kuki Yoshitaka: Head of Kuki pirates serving under Takigawa Kazumasu. Her strength is comparable to Katsuie's. Is said to almost be beyond marriageable age.

ねね Nene: She is the adopted sister of Yoshiharu (arranged by Nobuna) and tends to take care of him, and also getting in his way when he flirts with girls. Is very good at arithmetic.

織田 信秀 Oda Nobuhide: Nobuna's father, who loved her dearly. Passed away when he was still relatively young.

池田 恒興 Ikeda Tsuneoki: Random female samurai of the Oda Clan.

佐々 成政 Sassa Narimasa: Another random female samurai of the Oda Clan.

Imagawa Clan[edit]

今川 義元 Imagawa Yoshimoto : She was considered to be the most probable one to conquer Japan. However, she ultimately lost to the Oda Clan due to her arrogance, but her life was spared by Yoshiharu. Later, Nobuna had Yoshimoto declare herself as shogun to legitimize her march to Kyoto. Is extremely skilled at soccer, but also lazy.

Matsudaira Clan[edit]

松平 元康 Matsudaira Motoyasu (徳川 家康 Tokugawa Ieyasu): She was under Yoshimoto before but when her original master was defeated, she managed to reclaim her home and declare independence. She became an ally of the Oda clan soon after.

服部 半蔵 Hattori Hanzo : A ninja serving Motoyasu. His loyalty causes him to put the welfare of his master above everything else, including other people's lives.

Saitou Clan[edit]

美濃の蝮 Mino's Viper, 斉藤道三 Saitou Dousan: (Retired) daimyo of Mino. In his younger days, he had a relationship with Matsunaga Hisahide. The real father of Saitou Yoshitatsu. Originally, he wanted to wage war with Nobuna, but Yoshiharu convinced him otherwise, so he gave Mino to Nobuna willingly, even becoming Nobuna's godfather.

帰蝶 Kichou: Saitou Dousan's daughter.

斎藤 義龍 Saitou Yoshitatsu: Former daimyo of Mino. Originally thought to be the heir of the Tsuchizaki clan, but in fact was Dousan's real son. He staged a coup to take over Mino, but ultimately lost. Later on, he pretended to ally with the Takeda forces, but was actually helping his father Dousan.

安藤 伊賀 Andou Iga: A retainer of Mino. Part of the Mino Three. He is also known as 竹中 重虎 Takenaka Shigetora, Hanbei's uncle.

氏家 Ujiie : Another retainer of Mino. Part of the Mino Three.

稲葉 Inaba : Another retainer of Mino. Part of the Mino Three.

Asakura Clan[edit]

朝倉 義景 Asakura Yoshikage: daimiyo of Echizen. Wants to start a harem like the tale of Genji. He wants to claim Oda Nobuna as his own.

真柄 直隆・直澄 Magara Naotaka and Naozumi: Twin sister generals of Yoshikage. They use giant Zanbatos in battles.

Azai Clan[edit]

浅井 久政 Azai Hisamasa: Father of Nagamasa. Mediocre in politics and military affairs, unlike Nagamasa or his own father. He gave up the position of head of the clan, but later reclaimed the title to betray Nobuna and join forces with the Asakura clan.

浅井 長政 Azai Nagamasa: Former daimyo of Omi. She pretended to be male for the sake of her ambitions, but fell in love with Tsuda Nobusumi.

Miyoshi Three Faction[edit]

近衛 前久 Konoe Sakihisa: Kampaku to Himiko and the mastermind behind the Miyoshi Three. He despises Oda Nobuna and wants Japan for himself, and thus constantly schemes to get rid of the Oda clan.

津田 宗及 Tsuda Sougyu: A rich merchant from Sakai and a leader of the Miyoshi Three. He joined Sakihisa's conspiracy, hoping to gain a profit from it.

正覚院 豪盛 Shoukakuin Gousei: The Buddhist Head monk of Hiei mountain temple and one of former leaders of the Miyoshi Three. He hated foreigners and joined Sakihisa's conspiracy to expel them from Japan for spreading Christianity. After receiving kindness from Frois, he switched from Buddhism to Christianity, mainly worshipping Frois.

三好 政康・長逸 Miyoshi Masayasu and Nagayasu: Both brothers are part of the figurehead leaders of the Miyoshi Three.

Ashikaga Clan[edit]

足利 義昭 Ashikaga Yoshiaki: The 14th Ashikaga Shogun and Yoshimoto's rival. Yoshiaki is the younger sister of Yoshiteru Ashikaga, the 13th Ashikaga Shogun before the Miyoshi Three launched a coup d'état against him. Fearing for their safety, Yoshiteru and his sister fled to China (Ming Dynasty) in exile and relinquished his title. Upon learning that her cousin Yoshimoto became the new Shogun and the Miyoshi Three were defeated by Oda Nobuna, Yoshiaki, angered that Yoshimoto "stole" the Shogunate, returns to the Japan to claim back what is rightfully hers.

Takeda Clan[edit]

武田 信玄 Takeda Shingen: The daimyo of Kai. She is a powerful leader who's also known as the Tiger of Kai. The rival of Kenshin.

Uesugi Clan[edit]

上杉 謙信 Uesugi Kenshin: The daimyo of Echigo. He/She is a poweful warrior, named 'The Dragon of Echigo' and 'The God of War'. She leads her 'Army of Justice' to fight for those who are oppressed. The rival of Shingen.

Date Clan[edit]

伊達 政宗/梵天丸 Date Masamune/Bontenmaru: The self-proclaimed 'Tyrant of Oshu'. She is very interested in Christianity, particularly the Book of Revelations detailing the 'Beast of Revelation'. Has heterochromatic eyes, which she hides with an eyepatch with the numbers '666' on it. Claiming that an unspeakable power resides beneath her eyepatch, she scared enemy forces into surrendering without a fight.

片倉 小十郎 Katakura Koujuurou: Masamune's subordinate. She is a girl that crossdresses as a boy. She tries to take care of Masamune, but often ends up getting dragged along with her mischief.

Hojo Clan[edit]

北条 氏康 Hojo Ujiyasu: Controls Odawara Castle, which is said to be impenetrable. Loves defensive battles, and as such rarely goes on the offensive. She plans to take over Kantou once Kenshin, Shingen and Nobuna tire themselves out. She has a birthmark on her butt which she keeps a secret, threatening to kill Yoshiharu after he had seen it. Appears to be a sadist.

Christians[edit]

ルイズ・フロイス Louise Fróis: A Portuguese nun and missionary. She is trying to spread Christianity in Japan. Has breasts even larger than Katsuie's, which she originally disliked until Yoshiharu told her it was a good thing to have.

高山 ドン・ジュスト Takayama Don Justo: Lord of Takatsuki, Osaka.

小西 ジョウチン Konishi Joaquim: A Christian merchant and samurai.

Oruga: A missionary from Italy who had inherited Francisco Cabral's ambition. Apparently has an embarrassing 'sin' related to girls. (Full name: Organtino Gnecchi Soldo)

St. John Knights[edit]

山科 勝成 Giovanna L' Ortese: A templar from the St. John Knights, she came with the missionary Oruga. Wears full body Nanban armor that is golden. When not in battle, she is almost constantly eating, which she says is to keep her strength up.

Recurring places[edit]

安土城 Azuchi Castle

琵琶湖 Lake Biwa

菩提山 Mount Bodai

中国 Chuugoku (a region in Japan, not to be confused with China)

越後 Echigo

越前 Echizen

岐阜城/稲葉山城 Gifu Castle/Inabayama Castle

播磨 Harima

比叡山 Mount Hiei

本猫寺 Honbyo Temple

本能寺 Honnouji/Honnou Temple (Because 'Incident at Honnouji' is frequently used, it might be fine to leave it untranslated.)

伊勢 Ise

甲斐 Kai

金ヶ崎 Kanegasaki

京都/京 Kyoto/Kyo

美濃 Mino

三河 Mikawa

水坂岭 Mizusaka Ridge

妙覚寺 Myoukaku Temple

長浜城 Nagahama Castle

小田原城 Odawara Castle

桶狭間 Okehazama

近江 Omi

奥州 Oshu

尾張 Owari

堺 Sakai

駿河 Suruga

墨俣 Sunomata

大和御所 Yamato Gosho