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'''Warriors Orochi''' (無双OROCHI, ''Musou OROCHI'') is a crossover series fusing the worlds of ''[[Dynasty Warriors (series)|Dynasty Warriors]]'' and ''[[Samurai Warriors (series)|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.
'''Warriors Orochi''' (無双OROCHI, ''Musou OROCHI'') is a crossover series fusing the worlds of ''[[Dynasty Warriors (series)|Dynasty Warriors]]'' and ''[[Samurai Warriors (series)|Samurai Warriors]]''. Originally, it was intended 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.
However, due to the success and fan reaction of the [[Warriors Orochi|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. The third game includes guest characters from various IPs owned by the company, though they have since been omitted in the fourth game with only the expansion bringing back a smaller number of them.


The Japanese narration for the series is done by Ryōichi Tanaka.
Ryōichi Tanaka does the Japanese narration for the series while the English dub is done by [[Douglas Lee]].


==Characters==
==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). ''[[Warriors Orochi 3]]'' uses their character models from ''[[Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires]]'' and ''[[Samurai Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends]]''. In ''[[Warriors Orochi 4]]'', All characters use their models from ''[[Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires]]'' and ''[[Samurai Warriors 4-II]]''.
In all games prior to the latest installments, ''Dynasty Warriors'' characters use their [[Dynasty Warriors 5|fifth game]] looks while the ''Samurai Warriors'' characters mainly use their appearance from the [[Samurai Warriors 2|second game]] (excluding characters cut in this title). ''[[Warriors Orochi 3]]'' uses their character models from ''[[Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires]]'' and ''[[Sengoku Musou 3: Moushouden]]''. In ''[[Warriors Orochi 4]]'', character models are taken from ''[[Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires]]'' and ''[[Samurai Warriors 4-II]]''.


The ''Warriors Orochi'' series has added twenty five 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 (novel)|Fengshen Yanyi]]'', and ''[[The Tale of the Heike]]''. The series allows several cross-era relationships that previously had no chance of happening.
The ''Warriors Orochi'' series has added twenty five characters to the general ''Warriors'' series and redesigned two other warriors. Most of them are based on various books and legends, such as ''[[Journey to the West]]'', ''[[Fengshen Yanyi (novel)|Fengshen Yanyi]]'', and ''[[The Tale of the Heike]]''. The series allows cross-era relationships that previously had no chance of happening to take place.


This character list merges the re-releases of particular games together.
Most of these original and guest characters are labeled as "[[Other]]" until the the fourth game.


Most of these original and guest characters are labeled as "[[Other]]" until ''[[Warriors Orochi 4|4]]''.
Characters that made their debut in ''[[Warriors Orochi 2]]'' are merged with the first ''Warriors Orochi'' due to the Japanese title of ''Warriors Orochi 2'' being called ''Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin''.


Characters that debuted in ''Warriors Orochi 2'' are merged with the first ''Warriors Orochi'' due to the Japanese title of ''Warriors Orochi 2'' being called ''Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin''.
===Warriors Orochi 1~2 (Musou Orochi)===
 
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===[[Warriors Orochi|Warriors Orochi 1]][[Warriors Orochi 2|~2]] (Musou Orochi)===
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Orochi - WO Render.png|'''[[Orochi]]'''|link=Orochi
Orochi - WO Render.png|'''[[Orochi]]'''|link=Orochi
DaJi - WO3 Render.png|'''[[Da Ji]]'''|link=Da Ji
DaJi - WO3 Render.png|'''[[Da Ji]]'''|link=Da Ji
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===[[Warriors Orochi 3]] (Musou Orochi 2)===
===Warriors Orochi 3 (Musou Orochi 2)===
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WO3-Kaguya.png|'''[[Kaguya]]'''|link=Kaguya
WO3-Kaguya.png|'''[[Kaguya]]'''|link=Kaguya
WO3-Susanoo.png|'''[[Susano'o]]'''|link=Susano'o
WO3-Susanoo.png|'''[[Susano'o]]'''|link=Susano'o
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|-|Guests=
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WO3-Ryu Hayabusa.png|'''[[Ryu Hayabusa]]'''|link=Ryu Hayabusa
WO3-Ryu Hayabusa.png|'''[[Ryu Hayabusa]]'''|link=Ryu Hayabusa
WO3-Ayane.png|'''[[Ayane]]'''|link=Ayane
WO3-Ayane.png|'''[[Ayane]]'''|link=Ayane
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Sophitia Render (WO3U).jpg|'''[[Sophitia Alexandra]]'''|link=Sophitia Alexandra
Sophitia Render (WO3U).jpg|'''[[Sophitia Alexandra]]'''|link=Sophitia Alexandra
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:Note: ''Not every Guest Character will return for future installments''.
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===[[Warriors Orochi 4]] (Musou Orochi 3)===
===Warriors Orochi 4 (Musou Orochi 3)===
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Zeus (WO4).png|'''[[Zeus]]'''|link=Zeus
Zeus (WO4).png|'''[[Zeus]]'''|link=Zeus
Athena (WO4).png|'''[[Athena]]'''|link=Athena
Athena (WO4).png|'''[[Athena]]'''|link=Athena
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WO4 EN Cover.png|Warriors Orochi 4 EU package art
WO4 EN Cover.png|Warriors Orochi 4 EU package art
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Latest revision as of 21:58, 25 December 2023

Warriors Orochi (無双OROCHI, Musou OROCHI) is a crossover series fusing the worlds of Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. Originally, it was intended 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. The third game includes guest characters from various IPs owned by the company, though they have since been omitted in the fourth game with only the expansion bringing back a smaller number of them.

Ryōichi Tanaka does the Japanese narration for the series while the English dub is done by Douglas Lee.

Characters

In all games prior to the latest installments, Dynasty Warriors characters use their fifth game looks while the Samurai Warriors characters mainly use their appearance from the second game (excluding characters cut in this title). Warriors Orochi 3 uses their character models from Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires and Sengoku Musou 3: Moushouden. In Warriors Orochi 4, character models are taken from Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires and Samurai Warriors 4-II.

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

Most of these original and guest characters are labeled as "Other" until the the fourth game.

Characters that made their debut in Warriors Orochi 2 are merged with the first Warriors Orochi due to the Japanese title of Warriors Orochi 2 being called Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin.

Warriors Orochi 1~2 (Musou Orochi)

Warriors Orochi 3 (Musou Orochi 2)

Warriors Orochi 4 (Musou Orochi 3)

Unique Non-Playable Characters

Games

Gallery

Warriors Orochi
Warriors OrochiWarriors Orochi 2Musou OROCHI ZWarriors Orochi 3Musou OROCHI 2 SpecialWarriors Orochi 3 HyperWarriors Orochi 3 Ultimate100man-nin no Musou OROCHIWarriors Orochi 4Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate
Characters
Warriors Orochi
Da JiOrochi
Warriors Orochi 2
BenkeiDodomekiFu XiGyūkiHimikoKiyomori TairaNuwaOrochi XSanzangSun WukongTaigong WangYoshitsune Minamoto
Warriors Orochi 3
Added Characters
HundunKaguyaKyūbiNezhaSeimei AbeShennongShuten DōjiSusano'oTamamoYinglong
Guest Characters
AchillesAyaneJoan of ArcKasumiMomijiNemeaRachelRyu HayabusaSophitia AlexandraSterkenburg Cranach
Warriors Orochi 4
AthenaAresDiamondbackGaiaHadesLokiOdinPerseusYang JianZeus
Unique NPCs
Heavenly EmperorHydra
Factions
ShuWeiWuSamuraiOrochiMysticsUnaffiliatedCoalition
Series Game Elements
PowerSpeedTechniqueWonderWeapon FusionTeam AbilitiesTeam CombinationsStrategiesPersonal ItemsTreasure GuideMusou BattlefieldsYashio'oriDivine MirrorSacred TreasuresOuroboros Bracelets