Tsunayoshi — The Notorious Bored Samurai 3 Character Profile

About Tsunayoshi

The reigning Shogun of Japan, central to the series' political landscape. He navigates succession crises, domain rebellions, and court intrigue, often relying on Shusui's expertise while maintaining strict authority that can lead to friction.

Character Facts

Played by

Hiroyuki Nagato

Appears in

The Notorious Bored Samurai 3 (1989)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Tsunayoshi — Professional Political Investigator — Sawatari Shusui (Kinya Kitaoji)

  Shusui investigates the shogun's succession plans and political maneuvers under Tsunayoshi's authority.

• Tsunayoshi — Family Father — Kotaro (Yoichi Yamamoto)

  Tsunayoshi is the biological father of Kotaro, who is hidden on Hachijo Island.

• Tsunayoshi — Conflict Political Rival — Makino Bizen no Kami (Mikio Narita)

  Makino actively opposes Tsunayoshi's succession plan to appoint Tokugawa Tsunatoyo, seeking to seize real power.

• Tsunayoshi — Social Political Connection — Osode (Junko Sakurada)

  Osode's family lineage is intrinsically tied to Tsunayoshi through her mother's hidden pregnancy.

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More characters from The Notorious Bored Samurai 3

• Sawatari Shusui (Kinya Kitaoji)
• Osode (Junko Sakurada)
• Makino Bizen no Kami (Mikio Narita)
• Kotaro (Yoichi Yamamoto)