Kiyomori Taira

Kiyomori Taira debuted as one of the new characters in Warriors Orochi 2. He led and helped plan Orochi's eventual rebirth.

Historically, he was the ruthless head of the Taira samurai clan, and would stop at nothing to gain power, even subjugating the Imperial Throne itself. His only real opposition was the Minamoto Clan. It was said that when he died, his body burned so hotly with the fires of hell that his vassals had to wait several days to move his body or else risk getting burned.

Role in Games

 * "I cannot believe this was once the great Lord Kiyomori Taira I see before me."
 * "It matters not who I once was. It matters who I am now."
 * -A stunned Ieyasu and Kiyomori Taira at Jia Meng Gate.

Warriors Orochi
Kiyomori Taira acted as the leader Orochi's resurrection in Warriors Orochi 2. He, ironically, was also resurrected by Da Ji before the events of the game. Taira is a half-demon, half-human entity from the Heian period of Japan. However, from what could be put together by various dialogue put in the games, Kiyomori Taira was not always a demon. At the Battle of Jia Meng Gate, Ieyasu is surprised to see the "great Lord Kiyomori Taira" in the form he was then in. The latter comments on how it didn't matter of what he once was, but mattered of what he was now.

Also before the events of Warriors Orochi 2, Kiyomori had held a great rivalry with Yoshitsune Minamoto, a young warrior who also made his first appearance in the game. Yoshitsune seems to pursues him after Kiyomori is brought back to life.

In Warriors Orochi 2, Kiyomori Taira fights for the Orochi Army having been the leader in the resurrection. In game he uses prayer beads as his primary weapon. As he leads the fight for the pro-Orochi forces, he appears in many battles. He is the one who used Himiko as a catalyst for Orochi's rebirth. Orochi, however, has shown a disdain for Kiyomori, or more in general being resurrected.

He can be unlocked by completing the Samurai Warrior story mode.

Ground Moveset

 * undefined, (undefined), (undefined): Taira's beads form a circle in front of him, and make a portal in the gap. On the first undefined, the circle launches a small molten boulder. If the player presses the second undefined, the gap shoots one giant fireball. On the third undefined, Kiyomori shoots five ice balls out of the gap.
 * , undefined, (undefined, undefined): Kiyomori brings his prayer ring upwards to the right, then to the left. On the last hit,he swings his beads all the way back, sprouting a giant red-and-black shockwave.
 * ,, undefined (undefined, undefined): Kiyomori rushes his shoulder to the enemy, followed by a bead swing. He then throws his prayer beads into the air, lifting an enemy if in range, and brings it back down. If an enemy is caught, the beads are magnetized down, starting a red-and-black shockwave. If an enemy is not caught within the attack, the bead only starts a small earthquake.
 * ,, , undefined, (undefined, undefined): Crouches, bringing the beads close then flings his back, shooting a purple laser out of the beads' gap, then does it a second time. Kiyomori then pulls his beads out, breaking the ring. Each bead explodes, making Kiyomori grow a green aura for a small period of time.
 * ,, , : Three spins bringing his beads with him, followed by a red-and-black shockwave.
 * Walks with arms cross, with separated beads flying around.
 * Jump.
 * , : Jump, followed by a right-to-left swing.
 * , undefined: Kiyomori flips over and dives, head first, but catches himself with his hands, creating a small red-and-black shockwave.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: The horse stomps the ground making a small shockwave, if dashing the horse jumps a fairly long distance doing the same on landing.
 * , undefined: Aims his hand towards the ground, creating a small red-and-black shockwave at his right side.
 * ,, undefined: Three purple lightning bolts strike Kiyomori's right side.
 * ,, , undefined: The ring of beads levitates on the right side of Kiyomori, before a molten boulder drops out of the gap.
 * ,, , : Leans to the right and does a series of swings..
 * Attacks repeatedly, while also charging his horse if moving.
 * Mount/Dismount.

Quotes

 * "The netherworld cannot contain me!"
 * "Soon, you will all beg me for mercy!"
 * "You appear to be a man, yet you have the touch of a mystic about you. Interesting."
 * "And you appear to be a man, yet I sense no life. Your time has passed, and you must return to the dust."
 * Kiyomori and Nobunaga Oda at Mikatagahara.