Sakon Shima

Sakon Shima (島 左近) is one of the new characters in Samurai Warriors 2. He is best known in history for serving Mitsunari Ishida and was reputed to be Mitsunari's powerful and most tactical general at Sekigahara. However, he is wounded by gunfire from Kuroda Nagamasa's battalion. It is unknown whether he lived long enough to escape Sekigahara or died on the field.

Samurai Warriors
Sakon is a samurai who serves the Tsutsui clan. Once he hears that Hideyoshi is racing to avenge his lord's death at Mitsuhide's hands, Sakon takes the prudent action by joining sides with Hideyoshi. After a disagreement with his lord, he became a ronin until he was hired by Mitsunari. From there, he continues to serve the Toyotomi cause. Though he knew Sekigahara was a losing cause, he nevertheless stays loyal to Mitsunari. After their victory, Sakon replies that he doesn't care about a reward as he just wanted to serve a virtuous lord. As he speeds off on his steed, Mitsunari considers Sakon to be his friend.

In his dream mode, he momentarily serves Shingen to learn some tips on strategy and helps capture the fleeing Ieyasu at Mikatagahara.

Kessen
Sakon is Mitsunari's right hand man in Kessen. Like Tadakatsu, Sakon trumps his lord in every military stat but is given a smaller amount of troops to balance himself with the rest of the army. Before the battle at Sekigahara, he laments not slaying Ieyasu at Kusegawa as his personal assassination attempt was stopped by Okatsu. Depending on the actions of the player, he will disappear after Sekigahara or live to see Ieyasu's end.

He also appears as a recruitable general in Kessen III. He joins Nobunaga after he is defeated in battle.

Saihai no Yukue
In Saihai no Yukue, Sakon resumes his role as Mitsunari's vassal. Although the country admires him for his might and intellect, he is often befuddled by his lord's erratic behavior. Though he is rough with his words, his loyalty to Mitsunari is unquestionable. His insults to his lord are used for comic relief, making him more of an observer than an adviser for Mitsunari.

His daughter, Tamaki, appears alongside him. She is an optimistic and energetic girl who helps Mitsunari by being his secret assistant. She swears to protect him in anyway possible. Like her father, she also has a foul mouth and won't hesitate to cuss despite her young age. Her pet is a tiny white mouse.

Development
According to the game's designers, Sakon fills the spot for the "cool old guy" in the cast. They added the scar on his face to add a visual account with his previous near-death experiences. White and black are the two base colors used for his design. His fighting style is considered to be exceptionally balanced with no real weaknesses to it.

Voice Actors

 * Tim Mahlin - Samurai Warriors 2 (English)
 * Steve Kramer - Warriors Orochi series (English)
 * Howard Siegel - Kessen (English)
 * Shinichi Yamada - Samurai Warriors and Warriors Orochi series (Japanese)

Quotes

 * "Sharp as always."
 * "Keep lining 'em up and I'll keep knocking 'em down."
 * "Hmph! Ieyasu! When next we meet, I will have your head!"
 * Sakon after his failed assassination attempt; Kessen