Takamaru

Takamaru  (鷹丸) is the main character of the Nintendo title Nazo no Murasamejō, which takes place during Ietsuna Tokugawa's reign as shogun. He makes a guest appearance in Samurai Warriors 3 in the game's optional mode, Murasamejō Mode. Players can unlock him for other Modes once players have collected 33 tanuki scattered throughout the Murasamejō Mode.

He is symbolized by the characters "samurai" (侍) and "hawk" (鷹); he is voiced by Hiroshi Okamoto in the Japanese dub.

Role In Game
While chasing Murasame, he is sucked with the beast one hundred years into the past. Though he is stuck in an unfamiliar time era, his hunt for Murasame continues and he desires to deliver justice. He is guided at times by a woman named Ayame, who follows him on his travels. Players may chose to clear his adventures with Takamaru or with any of the playable characters in the game. He faces four other castle lords in his way before he battles his greatest adversary. Once he accomplishes his goal, Takamaru returns to his own time and thanks the people who have helped him. If the player slays Murasame with another character, Takamaru will personally thank their character for their help.

Fighting Style
Takamaru's moveset is the same as edit characters sharing his weapon type. He has higher stats to distinguish himself from the player's original characters, as well as his own Musou Kaiden attack, and his own unique Sword design and 4th weapon.

Weapons
Stage to clear for Unique Weapon - Murasamejo Mode: The Mysterious Warriors