Kennyo Honganji

Kennyo Honganji (本願寺 顕如) is the 11th head of Honnganji and Chief Abbot of Ishiyama Hongan-ji. He a considerable ally for the Ikko rebels, warrior monks who revolted and then worked with Nobunaga.

Samurai Warriors
Kennyo appears during Magoichi's story mode in Samurai Warriors. He is a reserved yet pacifistic individual who leads the remainder of the Ikko sect to oppose Nobunaga. However, his determination wavers when he sees some of his defenses faltering. In order to prevent more casualties, he decides to surrender to Nobunaga. Due to a previous and bloody experience with the Demon King, Magoichi will try to prevent this. In both story paths, Kennyo will swear loyalty to Nobunaga as a condition of surrender.

Though he personally doesn't appear, the Honganji forces appear once more at Osaka Bay in the second title.

Kessen
Kennyo is depicted as a scheming menace in Kessen III. A corrupt and stubborn man, he leads a long and drawn out rebellion against Nobunaga. Eventually, his revolt is stopped when Nobunaga personally defeats him in battle.

Voice Actors

 * Kirk Thornton - Samurai Warriors (English)
 * Nobuyuki Hiyama - Samurai Warriors (Japanese)
 * Wataru Takagi - Kessen III (Japanese)