Masamune Date – Sengoku Basara Character Guide
Spoiler note: this character guide discusses premise, role, and broad story-function details for Sengoku Basara.
Who Is Masamune Date?
The ruler of the Date clan known as the Dokugan Ryū (One-Eyed Dragon). He is a cocky, ambitious warlord who tends to speak in a mixture of English and Japanese. He usually wields a single katana, but can store and fight with six swords at once (three in each hand, held between the fingers). He is also depicted in a rivalry with Sanada Yukimura. Off the battlefield, Date’s demeanor is surprisingly quiet, mild and thoughtful. He discusses plans and difficulties openly with his men and often weighs the counsel of his second in command, Kojuurou Katakura, before making major decisions. This inner personality contrast adds to his character’s appeal. Also, his loyalty to his men is unmistakable.
Role in the Story
Masamune Date is tracked as part of PopRot’s Sengoku Basara coverage through the character’s relationships, goals, conflicts, and how their choices shape the surrounding cast.
Personality, Abilities, and Story Impact
This guide focuses on what makes Masamune Date memorable on screen: personality patterns, practical strengths, recurring conflicts, and the way the character helps define the anime’s emotional or action-driven identity.
Key Things to Know
- Part of the Sengoku Basara character directory at PopRot.
- Linked from episode and guide posts as the section expands.
- Source-checked and rewritten in PopRot wording for this character guide.
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