Regardless, Toshiie is still considered an average character when maxed out, but is not as bad/good as others. Toshiie Maeda was a loyal vassal to the Oda, serving under Nobunaga with his trusted mentor, Katsuie Shibata. His willingness to communicate with others makes him one of Hideyoshi's closest vassals, often hinted to be more akin to an actual friendship. He laments Katsuie's death until Keiji motivates him to remember his responsibilities in the present. He feels his life has been saved twice by the veteran and Hideyoshi. This is further emphasized when Hideyoshi places him in charge of the entire campaign against the Hōjō. Worried for Ranmaru and his lord, he receives Katsuie's consent to head for Azuchi Castle where the Anti-Oda troops lie in wait. In Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends he becomes a main character and is very loyal to Katsuie Shibata. During his own story in the Xtreme Legends expansion, Toshiie is considered one of Nobunaga's favored generals. Toshiie Maeda is a generic in the first and second installment of the samurai warriors franchise. With Keiji permanently gone, Toshiie feels inadequate of leading his clan or with his new choice in life. He is Keiji's uncle and his wife is Matsu. His spear-based moves however, tend to have notable start-up, often requiring attack speed-based attributes. Niutou as a part of the controlled army which surrounded Guan Suo. He had if for a single fishing trip before he lost it at sea. The sword, not unlike Ginchiyo's blade, is used for normal chain attacks with the spears accenting for charge attacks. The 4-II Ideals Story has him be a hero to Masanori and Kiyomasa at Komaki-Nagakute. His death sparks the internal revolt amongst the Toyotomi retainers at Kyoto. Maeda Toshiie appears as a playable character in Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends, in which he is depicted as an apprentice to Shibata Katsuie and a man that would sacrifice himself in the name of a warrior, one of the common romanticizations that Koei regularly use to individualize their characters. With this in mind, Toshiie in several of his quotes and motifs takes pride in merely being a simple human with much room for his self-improvement and personal potential. In Warriors Orochi 3, Toshiie is an average character at best since all of his other moves are rather overshadowed by his new R1 Type Action, which both parts can activate elements for great sustain and damage. His second weapons are named "Benevolence and Bravery" in Asian ports. Once he hears Hideyoshi will soon face Katsuie in the battle at Shizugatake, Toshiie rides alone to Katsuie's castle and despairingly pleads to join his idol. When she is killed together with her husband, Toshiie wonders if Nagamasa's choice to let her be with him was for the best. New to warfare, he idealistically thrives for fame, believing that he can become well known through effort and valor alone whic… He wants to know if he has become strong and assertive like Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, Katsuie, and Keiji but dies without hearing the answer. They are saved by Xiahou Yuan's timely reinforcements. Toshiie plans to give the leadership back to Keiji yet is unable to voice his wishes upon his nephew's departure. Butai Nobunaga no Yabou Taishi Haru no Jin Tenka Fubu ~Kindei no Kubi Hen~, https://koei.fandom.com/wiki/Toshiie_Maeda?oldid=453326, Dan Jeannotte - Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends (English), Quinton Flynn - Kessen III (English-uncredited), "Hey, Hideyoshi! On the other hand, he was also a stalwart general who possessed unmatched bravery on the field. Despite the praise he receives from the Maeda vassals, he feels unworthy of his new title when they compare him to Keiji. He is seen in many oda campaigns as a loyal frontline unit and often seen with katsuie shibata, although there is no special relation mentioned. Gamecity's Sengoku Musou 3: Empires character popularity poll lists his Samurai Warriors counterpart as thirty-second place with fans. Samurai Warriors Keiji Maeda FAQ ( 5/16/04) by Keiji Maeda - Marco Ongpin Table of Contents I. 1 History 2 Gallery 2.1 Images 3 Trivia Keiji is often portrayed as very cheerful man, he made the elegant things and does not about political traitors. For the Samurai Warriors 4 poll, he placed thirty-sixth. His death also sparks the Toyotomi generals who distrust Mitsunari to openly attack him at Kyoto. Eight games have been released in the series so far: Samurai Warriors, Samurai Warriors: Xtreme Legends, Samurai Warriors 2, Samurai Warriors: State of War, Samurai Warriors 2: Empires, Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends, Samurai Warriors: Katana, and Samurai Warriors 3 most recently. Nobunaga no Yabou 201X Toshiie is traveling with his lord's forces between both eras. He hopes to someday find Toshimasu and prevent him from burdening the future. Every participant is waiting for his own answer, but he doesn't find it until he beats Hideyoshi. When the house of Maeda was passed along to Toshiie Maeda, Keiji took to the road and soon gained honor and fame in various battles. His effort revitalizes the remaining Hashiba army, leading to Katsuie's death. He also seemed to have a … Sengoku Musou 3: Empires features him as the protagonist of Nobunaga's story route which revolves around his ties with Ranmaru. The newly refreshed army manages to gain a victory and capture Da Ji but allow Himiko to escape, much to the disappointment of the two young warriors. Toshiie heard the gossip, dismissed it as rubbish and fearlessly decided to face the real source behind the tales. Yari No Mataza which means " master of the spear". Hideyoshi assures him that, in order to truly become strong, Toshiie has to accept his weaknesses and learn to live with them. Though his older brother was reticent, Ho'ori's wish was granted. He is Hideyoshi's friend who swore to protect the future of the Toyotomi clan with Mitsunari. He gains a respect for Masayuki and his clan during the sieges of Shimoda, Hachigata and Hachoji, where due to their perceptiveness, he emerges victorious and strikes up a friendship with Masayuki. 1 Weapons 1.1 Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends 1.2 Samurai Warriors 3 1.2.1 Fourth Weapon Acquisition 1.3 Sengoku Musou 3: Moushouden 1.3.1 Fifth Weapon Acquisition 1.4 Samurai Warriors Chronicles 1.4.1 Fourth Weapon Acquisition 1.5 Sengoku Musou Chronicle 2nd 1.5.1 Fifth Weapon Acquisition 1.6 Samurai Warriors 4 … Matsu had a reputation for intelligence; she was skilled at both literary and martial arts, she fought alongside her clan. Hearing this, Toshiie accuses him of being heartless and can't find himself to condone Hideyoshi's actions. The old man refuses, saying that his time is already over, and the young man returns to the opposing side. He also serves as Okuni's replacement officer during the Battle of Kanegasaki. Regains his C9 and gains a new Type Action. Disturbed by his lord's callous actions throughout the scenario, it is Ranmaru's nonchalant approach that bothers him most. Years pass and Nobunaga dies at Honnōji. During the battle, both Toshiie and Yoshitsugu intentionally get themselves captured to reveal Mitsunari's wishes to the other humans, and they join the Coalition shortly after. He then appears in Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada where he first makes an appearance for the Oda at the Ishiyama Honganji revolt instigated by Hisahide and Tedorigawa against the Uesugi. Retains the same moveset with the following alterations. ", "We've showed them the pride of the Oda clan. He thinks highly of Katsuie and affectionately calls his mentor, "Old Man" (叔父貴, Ojiki, "old uncle"). Keiji, who has been tagging along with his uncle until this point, decides to abandon his ties to the Maeda clan after seeing his uncle dwell in doubt. After his death, folklore claims he was a fierce and wild giant warrior for the Oda who shared Nobunaga's eccentric behavior during his youth. This remedied in the fourth installment on top of having a much better wave-clearing finisher that racks up a decent amount of damage. The "win" motif is a reference to his rivalry with his elder sister, Amaterasu, and is also referenced in the different English localized names. The original name for his third weapon is named to describe a chivalrous man who has descended from the heavens (one kanji used is an alternate version of Toshiie's second-symbolized kanji mentioned above). Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. In Samurai Warriors 2, at Shizugatake, he is part of the Shibata Army and plays an important role in the western garrison, with Hideyoshi trying to gain his surrender before the all-out offensive against the Shibata occurs. In the Samurai story mode, Nobunaga orders him to extinguish the fire created by Da Ji at Honnoji. He is vexed when Keiji abandons him since he is still unsure of his future and feels he should have needed his support. While they're dealing with the Mori and Chosokabe clans, they hear news of Nobunaga's death at Honnoji. Susano'o prided himself on the birth and granted Ameno'oshihomimi the godly name, Masakatsukachihayahi, which literally translates as "absolute victory in a speedy day". The land is almost united under Hideyoshi's name with only Odawara Castle left for them. Keiji says he has fulfilled his goal and tells his departed uncle to reunite with Katsuie in the afterlife. They both pledge one another to be friends who would die for one another. He tries to teach the way of the Samurai Warrior to Toshiie Maeda whom he treats as a real son throughout his battles. In his personal story, he may be irritated by his nephew's wild behavior but he simultaneously respects his warrior image. His weapons are two gigantic axes. When Hideyoshi dies, Toshiie tries to keep the Toyotomi vassals together but becomes bedridden by illness. His speech in the original Hashiba Shizugatake is also altered to better emphasize his relationship with Katsuie before withdrawing. Although he enjoyed his stay, Hoori felt homesick and returned to land. He placed twentieth in the Nobunaga no Yabou Taishi poll for most favorite father. In turn, he comes to the youth's defense when his blind faith to Nobunaga is disparaged. Legendary weapons for your SAMURAI WARRIORS officers will be added. He is an expert spear man who wears outlandish clothing and dabs of red and white paint under his eyes. In his dream stage, Toshiie is tested by Nobunaga and Katsuie to demonstrate his leadership in a tournament of champions. He vents his anger and sadness on an empathetic Hideyoshi by pummeling him with his fists. Toshiie then places his complete belief for his friend's vision and turns against Katsuie. Toshiie Maeda is one of Nobunaga's famous generals. She fight's alongside Toshiie Maeda who's name is Lark. He was the husband of Maeda Matsu. His defection at Shizugatake is often highlighted within the series. This is a unique version of Shizugatake, where Toshiie is on Hideyoshi's side. Toshiie lives to see Hideyoshi's unification and enjoys the years which follow. He has quick, powerful attacks that cover a good range. For the coalition, Toshiie is more prominent in the side stages than main narrative. While they're dealing with the Chōsokabe clan at Shikoku, they hear news of Nobunaga's death at Honnōji. His normal attack string due to involving his sword and often making him take notable steps forward often requires some range and solid-control in order to connect properly at times. He demands an answer from Katsuie, who barks that he should accept his own answer to their deaths. During such an occasion, he solidified the nickname Nobunaga gave to Nagahide, "Potato Samurai". Through the fourth installment's Chronicle Mode, Toshiie is also shown to be somewhat down-to-earth and aware of his limitations while not preferring to lose his cool over certain matters. For his own story in the expansion, however,he does have a father-son sort of relationship and before Okehazama, toshiie suggests to Katsuie that it is pointless to resist and it is suicide only to be berated by Katsuie. When the bickering between the childhood friends is brought to his attention, he tells the duo to vent their frustrations in earnest as a means of strengthening their friendship. Once Hideyoshi attacks Ares's forces at Wuzhang Plains, Toshiie and Yoshitsugu wipe out Ares's ambush troops and join their lord in fighting the god. His success is up to the player as his path is blocked by several generals, which includes Sun Shang Xiang and others. He was a founder of the Maeda clan, Kaga hanshu (the Lord of the Kaga domain). Toshiie first appeared as a generic in the 1st and 2nd titles. Toshiie also shares a dream stage with Sun Ce and Pang De at Nan Zhong, where they defend the main camp and defeat Da Ji. His name as Ameno'oshihomimi has been interpreted to mean he is a rice god, leading to minor worship in his name for plentiful harvests. Toshiie loyally serves Hideyoshi at Warriors Orochi 4, and aids Ares during his attacks on the Coalition. After much pondering and self-reflection, Toshiie relents from his personal wish to join Katsuie in death. Even then, the original iteration of the said skill is a very handy buff that unlike others, does not give any negative effects to Toshiie himself. During the first game in the series, Toshiie is still a non-playable character for the Samurai army. Once Ujiyasu is routed, Keiji challenges his uncle to a friendly duel. Known as Ninigi's third son, Ho'ori was a skilled hunter who could capture any animal of any size on land. He was the husband of Maeda Matsu. Toshiie later finds himself at an impasse in understanding his comrade when the latter readily accepts their lord's order to slay civilians affiliated with the Miyoshi or Saika. Whilst doing so, Toshiie makes an oath to keep an eye on his lord so that the lives lost for Hideyoshi's goal would not be in vain. Depressed, Ho'ori wandered along the ocean and met Shiotsuchinooji, who allowed him to ride on a dragon's back under the ocean's waters. Despite this, in the original game, he does not make any appearances for the Hashiba past this battle. In Samurai Warriors 3, He was depicted as a Muscular, Arrogant Fighter with a strong sense of joy in fighting and a love for his people. He likes to tricked others, but he will believe that only move on the road. It was originally held by the Ashikaga shogunate until Hideyoshi confiscated it. Geten no Hana briefly mentions Toshiie in passing during Nobunaga's story route. Before the battle, Hideyoshi and Nene personally visit his camp to reminiscence about their past together. He's a rude, tough-as-nails brawler who is a childhood friend of Nagahide Niwa and a good comrade of Katsuie. Encouraged by Hanbei to continue reaching out to Ranmaru, he commends the young page's performance against the Uesugi only to be interrogated for leaving his station without permission. Gains an alternate R1 attack. Samurai Warriors 4 Toshiie begins his story as a rowdy and poor samurai of the Maeda. Variants of the weapon state he is birthed from the earth (Power) and from people (Speed). ", The normal version can not transition to the finisher with an extra tap of. Today many tourists from all over the world come to see this building. This motif is also true for his Mystic Weapon in Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate, only the said chivalrous man is derived from the very hermits themselves. © 1999-2020 Neo Era Media Inc. All rights reserved. During his playable debut, disgusted with the land's wars, Munenori willingly sides with Ieyasu for unification in Sengoku Mu… While he lacks a personal story in Samurai Warriors 3, he plays an important role at early battles in Keiji's story and appears in certain Oda and Hashiba battles, such as Okehazama and Komaki-Nagakute. Each of the weapons also possess the term "ichimonji/hitomonji", a Japanese term for a straight beeline or a single character. https://dynastywarriors.neoseeker.com/w/index.php?title=Toshiie_Maeda&oldid=1652. Toshiie swears to protect his remaining dear friend at Komaki-Nagakute. If his enemy is particularly honorable, for example, he'll try to bargain for their surrender. Toshiie is one of Nobunaga's close retainers in Mouri Motonari: Chikai no Sanshi who is one of his lord's constant yes-men during their meetings. While known to have a sound composure during battle, he changes into a completely different person when Keiji's involved. Hoderi wanted to keep his own tools, however, refusing his brother's offer. He first appears as a constant Oda officer in Samurai Warriors and its sequel fighting amongst the frontlines in battles such as Ise-Nagashima, Nagashino and Tedorigawa. Taught to be a fearless and unthinking weapon, his disinclination for killing worthy opponents shows occasionally in battle. He is already expelled from the Oda clan due to an unexplored incident. Legal Notice/Disclaimer II. Kanazawa is in the northern part of middle Japan and it’s inside the Ishikawa prefecture. "Great State Law Light Age") is historically recognized as one of Toshiie's personal swords. Kanazawa – Birthplace of Samurai Cuisine. In Warriors Orochi 2, Toshiie and Magoichi are leading a failing defense of Ji Castle against Sun Wukong. His plans are dropped when Nobunaga spontaneously grants him Maeda leadership as a reward for his efforts near the capital. He performs well during the battle, granting him an audience with Nobunaga. Ho'ori, also known as Yamasachihiko, is a deity of grain or rice in Japanese mythology. Nobunaga and company spontaneously decide to use his manor to host a party to celebrate the fireflies near their abode. While with Hideyoshi's troops at Shikoku fighting against the Chosokabe, news reaches that Nobunaga was slain at Honnoji. In his version of the battle, Oichi stays loyal to Nagamasa and opposes the Oda army. Vexing his weakened state in his deathbed, a dying Toshiie mistakes a visiting Keiji as his wife and asks if he has properly nurtured the land given to him. However, Toshiie can easily be punished during his landing phase, while the physical slash can easily miss due to the launch from the start not being purely-vertical and thus requiring some strict angling. He is addressed as "Master Maeda" who is absent from the main setting due to his participation in wars elsewhere. In Ultimate however, his new midair Type Action acts as a solid followup. Samurai Warriors Wiki Guide. She is Toshiie's wife and helps him in his battles. Toshiie scolds Keiji for turning his back on his duty, stating that his nephew uses the "wild man" excuse as a means of escaping. On the battlefield, Toshiie meets and befriends Hideyoshi, listening to the monkey's advice for the battle. Type: Lady SamuraiBase Stats:Life: 144Musou: 140Attack: 98Defense: 95Ride: 95Speed: 95Dexterity: 95L His Musou Attack is also very solid when combined with the ice element, since the juggling aspect of it can easily hinder its overall damage with aerial damage penalty. He appears in the main story at Mt.Tenmoku, where he and Katsuie ambush Katsuyori but are forced to fall back. His childhood name was 'Inuchiyo' (犬千代). Toshiie struggles to adjust to his new responsibilities as he fights at Kii Province. When he returned with nothing amiss, Hideyoshi rewarded Toshiie with Ōdenta-Mitsuyo. Toshiie optimistically believes their youth and familiarity with one another can easily mend broken bridges between them, ignorant to the deeper reasons of their current argument.