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  2. Minamoto no Yoshitsune - Wikipedia

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    Minamoto no Yoshitsune (源 義経, c. 1159 – June 15, 1189) was a commander of the Minamoto clan of Japan in the late Heian and early Kamakura periods. During the Genpei War, he led a series of battles that toppled the Ise-Heishi branch of the Taira clan, helping his half-brother Yoritomo consolidate power.

  3. List of Drifters characters - Wikipedia

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    A former general and samurai who served under Nobunaga before his betrayal in 1582, resulting in the latter's (historical) death during the Honnō-ji incident. He is eager to kill Nobunaga during the war between the Drifters and the Ends. Minamoto no Yoshitsune (源 義経, Minamoto Yoshitsune) Voiced by: Akira Ishida (Japanese); Greg Ayres [1 ...

  4. The Tale of the Heike - Wikipedia

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    Taira no Noritsune, Kiyomori's nephew and a commander of the Taira, shoots at Minamoto no Yoshitsune, but Tsuginobu, Yoshitsune's retainer, dies protecting him from arrows. In a famous passage, a Taira lady in a boat holds a fan as a challenge to the Minamoto warriors and Nasu no Yoichi , a skillful young Minamoto archer, hits the fan with his ...

  5. Battle of Koromo River - Wikipedia

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    After the destruction of the Heike, Minamoto no Yoshitsune conflicted with his brother Minamoto no Yoritomo, and fled into Hiraizumi, Mutsu Province. He was sheltered by Northern Fujiwara's 3rd ruler Fujiwara no Hidehira. Hidehira appointed Yoshitsune as general to be opposed to Yoritomo, but he died of illness on October 29, 1187.

  6. List of The Tale of the Heike characters - Wikipedia

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    Minamoto no Yoshitsune, also known as Kurô Tayû no Hôgan Yoshitsune. Half-brother to Minamoto no Yoritomo and Minamoto no Noriyori. He led the Minamoto forces during many of the decisive battles against the Taira. Minamoto no Yukiie, uncle to Minamoto no Yoshinaka, Minamoto no Yoritomo, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Minamoto no Noriyori.

  7. Benkei - Wikipedia

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    Not long after the duel, Benkei, frustrated and looking for revenge, waited for Yoshitsune at the Buddhist temple of Kiyomizu, where he lost yet again. [4] Henceforth, he became Yoshitsune's retainer and fought with him in the Genpei War against the Taira clan. [5] From 1185 until his death in 1189, Benkei accompanied Yoshitsune as an outlaw. [6]

  8. Man sentenced to death after deadly Japanese anime studio ...

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    The case centered around the moment a man charged into an animation studio in the city of Kyoto, setting it on fire with about 70 people inside.

  9. Kusa Moeru - Wikipedia

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    The story chronicles the lives of Minamoto no Yoritomo and Hōjō Masako. [5] [1] As the drama producers found it difficult to create a solo female protagonist, they made the drama with dual protagonists in mind. Minamoto no Yoritomo's story ends halfway with his death, then Masako takes over the leading role for the last half.