Nobutada Oda

Nobutada Oda is Nobunaga's eldest son and successor.

Role in Games
In Samurai Warriors 2, Nobutada is often featured during Honnoji. Surrounded at Nijo Castle, the player will be given a mission to either rescue him or kill him depending on which side of the conflict they serve.

Nobutada is seen in the Samurai army during the Warriors Orochi series. If Nobunaga is in the player's party, Nobutada will substitute as leader.

Quotes

 * "I pledge my loyalty to you, Father... And to total domination!"
 * "...Is that so?"
 * Nobutada and his father; Samurai Warriors 2: Empires


 * "Nobutada, you greatly resemble Brother when he was your age."
 * "Is that so? But I'm afraid that's all we have in common. I can't stomach ruling in the same way as Father."
 * "You are so kind and sweet. Try another path to reach Brother's goal. You don't need to become him; you can just be yourself. "
 * "Be myself... Thank you very much for your advice. First, I need to know my own path. And, maybe one day, I'll be able to surpass Father."
 * Oichi and Nobutada; Hyakku-mon nin no Sengoku Musou

Historical Information
Nobutada commanded armies under his father in battles against Matsunaga Hisahide and against the Takeda clan. In 1582, he fled to Azuchi Castle when Mitsuhide killed his father. He was surrounded and forced to commit suicide.