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Takeda Kanryusai joined the [[Shinsengumi]] in [[1863]].  In [[1864]], He captured [[Furutaka Shuntaro]] which led to the [[Ikedaya Affair]].

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.

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]](?) on the way to the Satsuma han residence.

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==