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Uesugi Kenshin, the War God of Echigo.
Sengoku Basara (anime)

Kenshin is the daimyo of Echigo, a north-eastern province in Japan during the Sengoku (warring states) period. He's considered the God of War because of his military genius and his strong devotion to the war god Bishamonten. His rivalry with Takeda Shingen is also legendary.

Kenshin is rather effeminate with a love of flash and flair. He speaks using Keigo, a very formal and eloquent form of Japanese. He's generally calm and polite and would prefer to settle disputes over sake. He spends a lot of his time drinking sake (and could probably outdrink most people) and watching cherry blossoms or the snow.

Crossing him in battle is a very bad idea. He is known as the god of war, a strategic military genius who's skills are only paralleled by Takeda Shingen. He is calm and ruthless, doing whatever is necessary to protect Echigo. However he does this all with grace and honor. Kenshin's sword skills are quick and precise, hardly a wasted strike, and is surprisingly strong for his small thin stature. He also controls ice.

References:
- the historical figure. Kenshin shares much of his personality with the historical figure. Both were incredibly heavy drinkers, strategic geniuses, and rivals with Takeda Shingen. The ages are different as historically he died long before the events of the anime. (Basara isn't exactly accurate with character ages.)
- Another historical link
- Keigo form of speech

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SenBasa Script translations

( Kenshin's storymode, SenBasa1 )

( SenBasa2 - Masamune interrupts Kawanakajima )

( SenBasa2 - Kasuga )

( SenBasa2 - Nouhime vs Kenshin )

( SenBasa2 - Shimazu vs Kenshin )

( SenBasa2 - Shingen vs Kenshin - Kawanakajima )

( SenBasa2 - Shingen vs Kenshin - Kawanakajima again )

( SenBasa2 - Kenshin storymode )