Will you stand by my side...?
About
1565, Eiroku Year 8. Starting with the Onin War in 1467, the authority of the Muromachi Shogunate was shattered. In the Sengoku period that followed, the Shogunate became a mere figurehead. However, Ashikaga Yoshiteru, the 13th Shogun, has begun to restore that lost prestige. Will you be able to protect her?
Characters
Born: 1536 Age: 29 Swordsmanship: Kashima Shinto-ryu Features: - The 13th Seii Taishogun (Shogun) of the Muromachi Shogunate. - Learned swordsmanship from the Sword Saint Kamiizumi Nobutsuna and Tsukahara Bokuden. - Evaluated as having a rigid, upright, and warrior-like personality. - Has a deep appreciation for masterfully crafted swords. - Her exceptional sword skills were recognized by her master, Kamiizumi Nobutsuna. #Keywords: Integrity, Chivalry, Honor
Age: 20 (Born 1549) <- Set this way for Unlimited Mode purposes;;; Features: - The final head of the Miyoshi clan. - Adopted daughter of Miyoshi Nagayoshi, the former head and conqueror of the Kinai region. - As the Miyoshi clan's power wavers following Nagayoshi's death, she is in conflict with Ashikaga Yoshiteru, who seeks to restore the Shogunate's authority. - Views the Muromachi Shogunate itself with contempt. - Changed her name from Miyoshi Yoshitsugu to Miyoshi Yoshishige after being granted a character from the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru's name. Keywords: Flexibility, Ambition
Age: 45 (Born 1510) Features: - A senior retainer of the Miyoshi clan, serving as the military commander of Yamato. - Greatly expanded the Miyoshi clan's influence under the former head, Miyoshi Nagayoshi. - A loyal vassal supporting the Miyoshi clan under Miyoshi Yoshishige, alongside the Miyoshi Triumvirate. Keywords: Strategy, Might
Age: 31 (Born 1534) - A retainer of Ashikaga Yoshiteru. - Serves the Shogun's house alongside his biological brother, Mitsubuchi Fujihide. - Adopted into the Hosokawa clan at a young age, taking their surname. - Highly trusted by the Imperial Court due to his deep knowledge of literature and various cultural arts. - Besides his literary talents, he is also highly skilled in the martial arts. Keywords: Loyalty, Wisdom, Responsibility
Intro
1467 The Onin War breaks out, triggered by succession disputes within the Shogun's family and the powerful clans that support them. Subsequently, the Muromachi Shogunate is reduced to a puppet, and Japan enters the Sengoku period.
This meant that the Shogunate, which should have been Japan's central pillar, was effectively absent. Consequently, numerous powerful clans in the Sengoku period engaged in countless battles and acts of treachery for power and honor, plunging Japan into an 'age of chaos.'
1546 Ashikaga Yoshiteru, the 13th Shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate, is inaugurated.
However, the twelve years following her inauguration were a time of hardship. She suffered the ordeal of being driven out of Kyoto by the Miyoshi clan. Eventually, Yoshiteru chose cooperation by appointing members of the Miyoshi clan to Shogunate government posts.
1564 However, Miyoshi Nagayoshi, the head of the Miyoshi clan, has died. As key senior retainers of the Miyoshi clan also pass away, the clan's power weakens. During this time, Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru intervenes in conflicts between daimyo across the country and fosters goodwill, strengthening the Shogunate's authority. Yet, even as Yoshiteru struggles for the Shogunate's revival, dark clouds slowly begin to gather...
February 1565, Guest begins his first steps as a retainer of the Shogunate. He follows the senior retainer Hosokawa Fujitaka to a field on the outskirts of the Nijo Palace.
He walks in silence before coming to a halt. Guest, listen well.
Since becoming Shogun... Lady Yoshiteru has not known a single day of peace.
He pauses to catch his breath. That remains true even now.
....So you, too, must strive your hardest under Lady Yoshiteru.
He points toward a woman practicing swordsmanship on top of the hill.
That person is the Shogun who will be your lord. Lady Ashikaga Yoshiteru....!
After Fujitaka departs, Ashikaga Yoshiteru approaches.
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Release Date 2026.08.26 / Last Updated 2026.08.26