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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Yasuke is based on a real-life figure who was the first black samurai.
Uskogruda sa opcijama za igru avanturističkog žanra
Montenegro· 2025-04-25
Yasuke is a samurai of African origin and one of the protagonists in 'Assassin’s Creed: Shadows'.
“Assassin’s Creed Shadows” no rompe la rueda, pero es una excelente entrega en la longeva saga de videojuegos | TECNOLOGIA
Peru· 2025-03-27
Yasuke is a black samurai who emphasizes brutal close combat in the game.
Uus «Assassin's Creed» meelitas kiirelt ligi miljoneid mängureid
Estonia· 2025-03-24
The protagonist Yasuke, of African descent, was criticized for being labeled as 'legendary' by the developers.
что известно о новом Assassin’s Creed — РБК
Russia· 2025-03-22
Yasuke is a samurai of African origins who serves Oda Nobunaga in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Assassin's Creed Shadows, la recensione: luci e ombre del Giappone Feudale nel nuovo videogioco di Ubisoft
Italy· 2025-03-22
Yasuke was a slave turned samurai under Nobunaga, representing a unique historical figure in Japan's history.
Back to the feudal: Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the most beautiful game I’ve ever seen | Games
United Kingdom· 2025-03-19
Yasuke was a black character in service of the warlord Oda Nobunaga, with the status of samurai.
Polémica en torno a nuevo episodio del videojuego “Assassin’s Creed” - Tecnología
Paraguay· 2025-03-19
Yasuke is a black samurai inspired by a real historical figure, providing a new gameplay experience in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Au Japon d’« Assassin’s Creed Shadows », les ninjas réduits à l’ombre d’eux-mêmes
France· 2025-03-18
Yasuke is a principled black samurai based on the real historical figure of the same name.
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – a historic frolic through feudal Japan | GamesUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-18
Yasuke is an African slave turned samurai and a historical figure featured in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
‘It’s been a challenge’: Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the quest to bring feudal Japan to life | GamesUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-17
Yasuke is depicted as a historical character in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, known for being a servant of the warlord Oda Nobunaga in the 16th century.
Le nouveau « Assassin’s Creed » victime d’une fuite majeure, trois semaines avant sa sortieFrance· 2025-02-25
