Kazumasu Takigawa

Kazumasu Takigawa is loyal Oda retainer who later served under Hideyoshi.

Role in Games
In the Samurai Warriors games, he first appears serving the Oda at Nagashino and Saika Village. Kazumasu also appeares in the battle of Mikatagahara who tries to escape the battlefield. After the incident at Honnōji, he fights for Hideyoshi at Komaki-Nagakute. He will kill fleeing Saika rebels at Kizugawaguchi in Samurai Warriors 3.

Mōri Motonari: Chikai no Sanya has him as one of the brave Oda vassals in the game. Revered for his swiftness and reliability, Kazumasu assists Katsuie's attack on Kennyo's men at Kizugawaguchi. Defeated by Terumoto's reinforcements, he is spared from Nobunaga's scolding back in the capital. After Honnoji, Kazumasu joins forces with Ieyasu to try to avenge his past humiliation and to take back the capital. Defeated at Nōbi Plain, he retreats to someday have his revenge.

Voice Actors

 * Takeshi Kusao - Samurai Warriors 2 (Japanese)

Quotes

 * "The annihilation of the Takeda... Am I truly up for the task?"
 * "Your commands are the same as our Lord Nobunaga's. There is nothing to fear."
 * "But, what if I can't meet those expectations?"
 * "Do not worry. I shall become your shadow and support you wholeheartedly."
 * "It's as your reputation says, The Advancing and Withdrawing Takigawa. Your consolation is reassuring."
 * "Great! Perhaps you can raise my rank after this battle so I can get that tea set I've always wanted! I'll do anything to get it!"
 * "... I'll consider it."
 * Nobutada Oda and Kazumasu; Hyakuman-nin no Sengoku Musou