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| − | Takeda | + | Takeda Kanryûsai joined the [[Shinsengumi]] in [[1863]]. In [[1864]], He captured [[Furutaka Shuntaro]] which led to the [[Ikedaya Affair]]. |
[[Kondo Isami]] treated particularly well because he was an expert of ''Koshu Ryu Gungaku'' (the Takeda clan's military science). However, Kanryûsai was disliked by other members and perceived as a flatterer. | [[Kondo Isami]] treated particularly well because he was an expert of ''Koshu Ryu Gungaku'' (the Takeda clan's military science). However, Kanryûsai was disliked by other members and perceived as a flatterer. | ||
Later, the Shinsengumi adopted a more Western military style and ''Koshu Ryu Gungaku'' was no longer needed. | Later, the Shinsengumi adopted a more Western military style and ''Koshu Ryu Gungaku'' was no longer needed. | ||
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In [[1867]], his request of leaving the Shinsengumi was admitted and | In [[1867]], his request of leaving the Shinsengumi was admitted and | ||
[[Kondo Isami]] held farewell party for him. | [[Kondo Isami]] held farewell party for him. | ||
| − | After the party, Takeda was assassinated by [[Saito Hajime]] | + | After the party, it is believed that Takeda was assassinated by [[Saito Hajime]] on the way to the Satsuma han residence. |
| − | Takeda's comrade [[Kato Higuma|Katô Higuma]] was later ordered to commit [[Seppuku]]. | + | Takeda's comrade [[Kato Higuma|Katô Higuma]] was later ordered to commit [[Seppuku]], possibly due to Kanryûsai's prior actions. |
==Takeda Kanryûsai in Fiction== | ==Takeda Kanryûsai in Fiction== | ||
Revision as of 13:12, 25 December 2006
- Born: ?
- Died: 1867
- Titles: Shinsengumi captain
- Original name: Fukuda Hiroshi (福田 廣)
- Japanese: 武田 観柳斎 (Takeda Kanryuusai)
Takeda Kanryûsai joined the Shinsengumi in 1863. In 1864, He captured Furutaka Shuntaro which led to the Ikedaya Affair.
Kondo Isami treated particularly well because he was an expert of Koshu Ryu Gungaku (the Takeda clan's military science). However, Kanryûsai was disliked by other members and perceived as a flatterer.
Later, the Shinsengumi adopted a more Western military style and Koshu Ryu Gungaku was no longer needed.
He lost his position in the Shinsengumi and contacted Satsuma, which was discovered by Hijikata Toshizo. In 1867, his request of leaving the Shinsengumi was admitted and Kondo Isami held farewell party for him. After the party, it is believed that Takeda was assassinated by Saito Hajime on the way to the Satsuma han residence. Takeda's comrade Katô Higuma was later ordered to commit Seppuku, possibly due to Kanryûsai's prior actions.
Takeda Kanryûsai in Fiction
Books
- Kamogawa zenitoribashi (鴨川銭取橋) Shiba Ryotaro
Takeda Kanryûsai's Sword
- Hitachinokami Kaneue 常陸守兼植
References
- Shinsengumi Taishi Den (新選組隊士伝) Gakken
- Shinsengumi Zentaishi Tettei Guide (新選組全隊士徹底ガイド)
