Kiyotsuna Akao

Kiyotsuna Akao is one of the three generals of the Azai alongside Kaihō Tsunachika and Amenomori Kiyosada.

The Nobunaga no Yabou 201X poll for 3-star officers puts him in eighty-nine place.

Role in Games
In Samurai Warriors 2, he tried to prevent Tokugawa Ieyasu's attack but failed. In Samurai Warriors 4, he lost to Ina's attack along with Asakura Yoshikage.

In Oda Nobunaga Den, he is one of the generals of Azai that encouraged his master fighting against Nobunaga.

In Nobunaga's Ambition, he is one of the elders who has experience serving Azai Hisamasa.

Live Action Performer

 * Yoshida Munehiro - Butai Nobunaga no Yabou Taishi Haru no Jin Tenka Fubu ~Kindei no Kubi Hen~

Historical Information
In childhood, he was called Magosaburō (孫三郎). He used to serve Kyōgoku Takakiyo and Kyōgoku Takanobu. Later he joined Azai Sukemasa and became one of three generals of Azai. He was held the title Mimasaka no Kami (美作守) during the reign of Azai Hisamasa. He is the mainstay of the alliance with Asakura and join the battle in Anegawa. When Odani Castle was conquer by Oda army. he tried to escape but was captured and was executed. His son, Kiyofuyu was survived because Nobunaga show mercy for Kiyofuyu by spared life.