Yamanami Keisuke

• Born: 1833
• Died: 1865
• Titles:Shinsengumi Vice Commander, General Secretary
• Japanese: 山南敬助(Yamanami Keisuke or Sannan Keisuke)

Shieikan

Yamanami was Ronin from Sendai han who practiced Onoha Itto Ryu (Menkyo) and Hokushin Itto Ryu (Menkyo). He visited Shieikan dojo first time to match with Kondo Isami. He was defeated and became Kondo's pupil. In 1863, Kondo and other 8 Shieikan members joined the Roshigumi.

Shinsengumi

Yamanami is believed to participated the assassination of Serizawa Kamo. On the Ikedaya Affair, Yamanami stayed in the Mibu Roshigumi headquater.

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