Ekei Ankokuji

Ekei Ankokuji is a reputed monk and military advisor during the Battle of Sekigahara. A Mitsunari sympathizer, he acts as one of Hidemoto's vassals.

Samurai Warriors
In Samurai Warriors 2, Ekei is the main reason why Hidemoto and Kikkawa stay loyal to the Western Army. If he is defeated during either scenario of the battle, the two generals will defect immediately. Surrounded by enemies, the players may sometimes receive a mission to rescue him. In the Xtreme Legends expansion, he reinforces Motochika at Shikoku to defeat Hideyoshi.

Kessen
During Kessen, Ekei is Hidemoto's vassal who presses for his lord to attack the Eastern Army immediately. Unlike his comrades, he will follow any orders that Mitsunari will send his way. He will continue to serve the Toyotomi family if Mitsunari wins the battle, praising the commander on his political accomplishments.

Saihai no Yukue
The short and wise Ekei tries to convince Hidemoto to fight in Saihai no Yukue. His efforts are stifled by the giant Kikkawa, making his arguments comparatively inferior. When Kikkawa is no longer present, Ekei tries to keep a calm expression but is actually panicked by the fruitless situation. While Hidemoto agrees to finally join the battle, Ekei has little faith in his lord's efforts and lazily wants to wait for their army's reinforcements. His theory is slightly flawed in that it will take more time for them to come then he expects. Mitsunari eventually reads his mind and learns that Ekei is searching to live and die as a part of a larger whole, believing his time has not yet come. Through a brief interrogation, Mitsunari assures him that Hidemoto is changing for the better and convinces him to also trust in himself and comrades. Inspired, he becomes one of the three generals who changed history.

Voice Actors

 * Brian Dobson - Kessen (English)
 * Yasuhiko Kawazu - Kessen (Japanese)
 * Munehiro Tokida - Samurai Warriors (Japanese)
 * Masaya Takatsuka - Samurai Warriors 2 (Japanese)