Date Masamune
is portrayed in the anime as the energetic and fearless young ruler of
the Date Clan. He is one of the main characters of the series, known by
the nickname Dokuganryū (One-Eyed Dragon). Medium-long brown
hair, a black eye-patch, an uncommon and original blue suit and a
classic helmet with a golden crescent moon at its top is how Masamune
has been drawn in the anime, respecting each detail from the game.
Another curious thing to mention is his horse: it resembles a
motorcycle, because it's equipped with real modern handlebars coming out
from the mane and an exhaust pipe on the back. Whenever he travels on
horseback, he rides leaning back with his arms crossed.
He tends to speak a mixture of English and Japanese and the way he
and his men are shown seems to resemble a Yakuza Clan (due to some
hairstyles, way of talking and other details). Date Masamune is
presented as a cocky and ambitious warlord, usually wielding a single
Katana, though when fighting seriously he can use up to six swords at
once (three in each hand, held between the fingers). His six swords gain
the nickname "Dragon's claws".
While energetic and optimistic on the battlefield, outside of it he is rather quiet, mild, and thoughtful. He discusses plans and difficulties openly with his men and often weighs the counsel of his second in command, Kojūrō Katakura, before making major decisions. This personality contrast adds to his character's appeal, preventing the forming of a single, unchanging personality.
In addition, his loyalty to his men is unmistakable; he has shown more than once to deeply care for all of them, especially for his right hand Kojūrō.
Despite his rivalry with the young Sanada Yukimura, the two have a deep respect for each other and will also form an alliance in order to take down the Devil King Oda Nobunaga.
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