Yasuke
Yasuke was a 16th-century African samurai who served under Oda Nobunaga, a powerful Japanese warlord. Originally believed to be from Mozambique, Yasuke's arrival in Japan marked him as a figure of fascination due to his unique background and the cultural exchanges that ensued. His life story has been celebrated in various media, including literature and film, and he is often recognized as a symbol of the complex interactions between Africa and Japan during the feudal era.
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Montenegro:
Yasuke is based on a real-life figure who was the first black samurai.
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Peru:
Yasuke is a samurai of African origin and one of the protagonists in 'Assassin’s Creed: Shadows'.
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Estonia:
Yasuke is a black samurai who emphasizes brutal close combat in the game.
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Russia:
The protagonist Yasuke, of African descent, was criticized for being labeled as 'legendary' by the developers.
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Italy:
Yasuke is a samurai of African origins who serves Oda Nobunaga in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
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United Kingdom:
Yasuke was a slave turned samurai under Nobunaga, representing a unique historical figure in Japan's history.
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Paraguay:
Yasuke was a black character in service of the warlord Oda Nobunaga, with the status of samurai.
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France:
Yasuke is a black samurai inspired by a real historical figure, providing a new gameplay experience in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
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United Kingdom:
Yasuke is a principled black samurai based on the real historical figure of the same name.
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United Kingdom:
Yasuke is an African slave turned samurai and a historical figure featured in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
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