One of the most distinguished warriors in the Sengoku Era who opposes Tokugawa Ieyasu to the end. Wields two jūmonji-yari. He is very hot-blooded and is fanatically loyal to Takeda Shingen. Is often depicted in a rivalry with Masamune and is a common "punching bag" for Takeda's unnecessary brawls, though he always looks at it as a test of strength.