Warriors Orochi (series)

Warriors Orochi (無双OROCHI, Musou Orochi) is a crossover series fusing the worlds of Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. Originally, the game Warriors Orochi was supposed to be a parting game for current-gen consoles, namely the PlayStation 2. It was also meant to be a "wish fulfillment" production for both fans and developers alike.

However, due to the success and fan reaction of the first game, Koei made a series out of the concept. They also broadened their range of characters by adding historical and mythical figures from time periods predating the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series.

Characters
In all games prior to the latest installment Dynasty Warriors characters use their Dynasty Warriors 5 looks and the Samurai Warriors characters mainly use their Samurai Warriors 2 appearance (excluding characters cut in this title). The series's latest entry uses character models from Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends and Samurai Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends.

The Warriors Orochi series has added twelve characters to the general Warriors series and redesigned two other warriors. Most of these characters are based on various books and legends, such as Journey to the West, Fengshen Yanyi and The Tale of the Heike. The series allows several cross-era relationships that previously had no chance of happening. The list of new characters:

Musou Orochi Z
These characters were added into the international PSP ports of Warriors Orochi 2.

Character Similarities
Many characters in the three series are very similar to one another. Some examples are:
 * Orochi and Susano'o • Lu Bu • Tadakatsu Honda and Keiji Maeda • Achilles - All of these men are portrayed as the best warriors of their time.
 * Zhao Yun • Yukimura Sanada - "Poster boys" for their respective series. Both are loyal and skilled spear users.
 * Cao Cao • Nobunaga Oda - Brilliant yet ruthless leaders. Both speak and rule in a similar manner.
 * Huang Zhong • Yoshihiro Shimazu - Old war veterans who dare to prove that age does not matter in battle.
 * Zhang He • Kojirō Sasaki - Deadly warriors who have certain aesthetic tastes in battle.
 * Sima Yi • Masamune Date - Scheming yet clever individuals who are very proud of their abilities. Both frequently call their enemies "imbeciles" or "idiots".
 * Wei Yan and Zhou Tai • Hanzō Hattori - Warriors who speak with few words.
 * Ma Chao • Nagamasa Azai and Kanetsugu Naoe - Generals who fight for righteousness, love, and justice, respectively.
 * Himiko • Gracia - Innocent young maidens gifted in magic.
 * Taigong Wang • Zhuge Liang • Hanbei Takenaka - Great geniuses who were considered the best of their respective times.
 * Zhenji • No - Sensual but deadly beauties who share a love for bloodthirst and power.
 * Diaochan • Okuni - Famous dancers renowned for their skill and beauty on the stage.

Games

 * Warriors Orochi
 * Warriors Orochi PSP
 * Warriors Orochi 2
 * Warriors Orochi 2 PSP
 * Warriors Orochi Z
 * Warriors Orochi 3
 * Musou Orochi 2: Special