Sep 17, 2024 · Who is Yasuke, the real-life Black samurai at the center of the new video game ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’? Japanese history expert explains Yasuke’s inclusion in the next entry in the blockbuster franchise has sparked controversy.

May 17, 2024 · Ubisoft has finally announced its long-awaited Assassin’s Creed game set in feudal Japan. Subtitled Shadows, it follows dual protagonists – a ninja named Naoe and a samurai based on the...

Yasuke (弥助; born c. 1555), also referred to by Portuguese Jesuits under the name " Diogo ", [2] was an African samurai who served the Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga. In 1579, the Portuguese Empire brought him as a slave to the port city of Sakai.

Sep 11, 2024 · It is the game’s other protagonist, a Black samurai named Yasuke. Some gamers erupted over his appearance, convinced that the franchise, known for its immersive recreations of the past, had...

After the brutal invasion of the peaceful province of Iga, a young shinobi embarks on a journey to fulfill an impossible promise while a legendary samurai finds new purpose confronting the demons of his past.

May 15, 2024 · Everything you need to know about Assassin's Creed Shadows' Black samurai character, the legendary warrior Yasuke.

May 22, 2024 · In Japan, Yasuke is known as a slave brought by missionaries who intrigued Nobunaga. Abroad, a fictional narrative of Yasuke as a legendary black samurai, or a worshipped deity has spread. The official Assassin’s Creed X account also refers to Yasuke as a …