0:00 Brief about me 3:33 Trailer reaction section. 4:37 Oda=Bad 6:18 Yasuke?! History Time 9:13 About two protagonists 12:44 Is this a woke lie? 14:40 About the armor 15:05 Oda actually helped many 16:19 Tokugawa Ieyasu Legacy 16:46 The gist/verdict
If you are Asian and you buy this you are a sellout and the reason why we Asians are constantly stepped on in society. Holllywood before crazy rich Asians never NEVER had an Asian man kiss or have sex esp of another race. Asians are used for martial arts but every other race has sex/kissing as a major plot in their movies. Of course the lead writer is an overweight white woman that follows sweet baby inc We have been asking for game in Japan since the start. This is grape of their culture. As Korean man I will not be supporting this and screw Ubisoft.
I remember the historical drama I watched where Nobunaga arrived in a devastated Kyoto for the first time with his army and he saw a man stealing a pot full of coins from a man. He then charged at the thief, drawing his sword, cutting off his head, flicked the blood off the blade then resheated it. He called his vassals and announced that he'll kill anyone who disturbs the people in Kyoto, including his own men. Later on, it was known that Nobunaga pacified Kyoto in a month. I always look at Nobunaga, Hideyoshi and Ieyasu are people who developed their personalities due to the experiences. Yes, Nobunaga exhibited ruthlessness but it wasn't because he was that from the start, his experiences shaped that. I remember the brutality he inflicted on Araki Murashige's family and vassals as a punishment for Murashige's uprising and while I don't condone it, I understood his reasons to do so. When he forced Toyotomi Hidetsugu, his own nephew, to commit seppuku, Hideyoshi executed his nephew's family, including his wives and concubines. One of those concubines is Komahime, the daughter of Mogami Yoshiaki, who just arrived in Osaka and wasn't even presented yet. This tragedy led Yoshiaki to Ieyasu, which killed off any chances of keeping the Date on their toes as the Mogami is the only clan who can challenge the Date in Tohoku. Now, with the Mogami and Date on his side, Ieyasu was able to focus on Mitsunari as the Uesugi, now based on Aizu, cannot put a pressure on Ieyasu's back due to the Mogami and Date. I do see a point in Hideyoshi wanted to protect Hideyori's right to inherit everything he fought to achieve but in doing so, he indirectly caused him not to inherit it. I know Ieyasu was also capable of cruelty and ruthlessness and he's my favorite unifier but again, he is a product of his own time, like Nobunaga and Hideyoshi.
In the first place, the Christians of the time would not have allowed their slaves to have dreadlocks. Especially if it was a long boat trip. The later slaves taken to America would not have been transported with dreadlocks.
Honestly I think the problem isn't that it is using Yasuke as MC, Assassin creed is a work of fiction, the problem stem from lack of Japanese people working on this which would lead to misrepresentation of the Japanese culture and traditions. The timing of this game isn't helping due to all the woke and DEI stuff happening in games and also not helping is the fact that past AC games had MC that are races within the place the game is taking place hence why all this seems like it's DEI involved, who knows maybe DEI is involved but what should have had more attention is the outrageous pricing of the game.
Your sentiment is understandable. AC characteristically creates a fictional character to course through historical periods and events while impacting the game’s original story. I noticed the head writer, if I recall correctly, seems to not be of Japanese descent; she may be an incredibly talented writer whose potential accolades I am ignorant of. I saw on social media Ubisoft is coordinating with some organization focused on expanding representation and whatnot? Nevertheless, pricing could take precedence to some. Even though I teach economics and have business experience being a former co-owner of ALEXANDERAZUSA, as a samurai descendant and Japanese history teacher, I preferred to share some of the legitimate history to dispel fictional elements taken as facts.
I think, watching this trailer, it's likely that the game starts with a brief intro which has a climax at the Honnō-ji incident. Seems likely to me that the majority of the game takes place after Nobunaga's death, and after Mitsuhide supposedly sent Yasuke back to the Jesuits. He leaves historical record then - so they're free to make up a history about him starting there. AC has been rife with very fantastical elements, so there will certainly be a magical Mcguffin that it's all actually about in the end, and several different assassinations performed to get there.
That would be an understandable intro. I go into a bit more of the history and possible ways they could have navigated through the story following a slightly-more historical bent, along with extinguishing quite a bit of misinformation and fallacies in the recently viral TikTok from a Japanese woman (my latest upload as of 5/20/24): th-cam.com/video/SRDRHjd_0dc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3dx8py7m_tM_yIdJ
@@sillymesilly Yasuke DID exist. All we know of him after Nobunaga Oda's death was that Mitsuhide possibly sent him back to the Jesuits. We also know he wasn't killed. But we have no account that he ever actually was sent back to the Jesuits. So him disappearing from history by joining the Assassins would be the retelling.
Ubisoft took pride on their multicultural team and their historians since the first game but they've gone more and more fantasy through the years. Now they're using Yasuke as a pure token calling him a ''legendary samurai'' when anybody with some knowledge would know he was just one of the many ways Nobunaga mocked or tried to piss off the ''traditionalists'' and no daimyō (no matter how progressive) would consider a foreigner his ''equal'' I don't have much problem with the kunoichi, sure they were more on the side of poisoning, stealth night attacks, sabotage, court infiltrations and not face to face combat (even more so than shinobi) but sure. When someone plays a game set on a specific time and place like the sengoku jidai people want to play as a character of that time and place, wich is what they did for every other game on the franchise but not in this one to push a certain political message and that is the problem. EDIT: Making Nobunaga the ''bad guy'' could be well done if well writen depending on the point of view of the protagonists but as you said they're probably going to demonize him and make him an oni, not the first time and won't be the last.
Agree, media often portrays Nobunaga as evil. Maybe because he killed and burned thousands of sohei monks because they're being a pest to Kyoto and Nobunaga wanted to show off. Samurai don't go around in tosei gusoku all the time, same as soldiers aren't in full battle gear all the time.
I see. In the context the story fails in any manner, hopefully there would be another opportunity to exquisitely recreate a thoroughly enjoyable and thrilling sengoku jidai story in a similar AC-story-type vein. A.I., too could do this in the coming decade(s).
@@AlexanderRichmond95 well the only way we can get that to happen is if Sucker punch does ghost of Tsushima 2 or something on another game for mainland japan
@@koreancowboy42 As I understand, Sucker Punch already began the process of GoT2 or some game relating to Japan since they had a job listing for a Japanese historian or the like some time ago.
Bottom line is; AC: Arab in the Levant AC2: Italian in Italy AC3: Native American in colonial America Liberation: French African in French Louisiana AC4: English pirate in colonial Caribbean Unity: French in France Syndicate: British in Britain Freedom Cry: Freed African slave in Haiti Rogue: Irish immigrant in colonial America Origins: Egyptian in Egypt Odyssey: Greek in Greece Valhalla: Norse Viking in England during Viking invasion Mirage: Arab in Iraq Most are angry because we wanted a Japanese Samurai in the setting of Japan. Every other AC game has someone native or a major race in that location at that time.
But there is a native JAPANESE character in this game - Naoue. She doesn't count? Remember the outcry over Nioh? No? I don't either. How about that backlash over Tom Cruise in "The Last Samurai"? Or when the first or second versions of "Shogun" came out? Yeah, I don't either. But now, they dare put a F---en N----r in as a main character in a game where aliens, gods, and monsters are real... and NOW we're clamoring for historicity and appropriate representation! "Every other AC game has someone native or a major race in that location at that time." - You kind of gave yourself away with this statement.
@@poloshirtsamurai Accredited historians believe he was some sort of warrior (bushi). And Yasuke's popularity in Japan has made him a local legend, so who cares if a fictionalized version of him in a freaking video game about ALTERNATIVE history, plays with the details along eh edges. We're only having these discussions, across hundreds of videos on TH-cam, and thousands of posts on Social Media because we're EMBARRASSING OURSELVES again over a Black person in our favorite entertainment. This happened when sports in America were integrated, then movies, then TV, and now it's video games. I'm not concerned. Our kids will deal with this better than you (not me, I'm good).
The prob with this game is that it's completely out of touch with facts. In all of the other titles although not completely accurate all the characters player and NPC alike were fairly accurate to who and what they were in the theme time period and era. They didn't even try and be accurate to be accurate and going with the same half assed excuse they all go with and try and rewrite history.
One of the most eye-catching things to me in this trailer is that Naoe is openly walking around in what I assume is a subjugated village, with armor and weapons shown. Are people mistaking her as a man? The note passing in this particular scene is so open; even while a location is under control, the agents of the controlling faction would be watching around for anything that could be construed as a possible threat to the authority. A bit sloppy.
@@shadow_crne1030 Its definitely better substitute to boring bloated gameplay loop ~ i mean roses are red, Sky is blue, Ass creed is dead, sucks to be "U".
To be fair assassins creed has ALWAYS portrayed the Templars (which oda is likely to be) as “bad guys” that think they are doing what’s best for the people but in the wrong way. That’s how the series is always portrayed Templars. Hence naoe saying “all I know burns in the name of unification”. So it’s not like what nobunaga wants is wrong but his methods are, that’s always been the nuance of ac games . The Templars want peace but they think using force in the name of peace is justified no matter how many you have to kill . I think it fits really well with how they have written ac games in the past
True that; would be a fine and usual fictional take on Oda Nobunaga. Yet, Oda Nobunaga legitimately went against the traditional hierarchy that subjugated commoners and whatnot to lower statuses devoid of any legitimate potential for social mobility. My honors thesis focuses on gekokujō, the supplanting of superiors by inferiors, and Nobunaga’s rule epitomized that ethos. Games like Onimusha that depict him as a Demon King are obviously fantastical depictions of him and understandable to audiences, I infer. We have had him shown in other fantasy titles as well. I am not 100 percent sure in this AC title how much people would be able to separate fact from fiction in a game that may be leanings towards projecting the image of a more-historically accurate; at least the initial AC titles focused on attention to historicity, while still making a game, of course.
As I mentioned to some others: Unfortunately, there are unfortunate false analogies made in reference to his other gaming and media depictions. Posing information as historical when that is more ahistorical can leave people worse off by not separating fact from fiction. I am noticing quite a bit of people believing pieces of information, unrelated to Yasuke as well, that are categorically false. Why are those references to other games not an issue? NiOh 1 and 2 are highly fantastical games about slaying oni and magic; in no way shape or form is that trying to push this is displaying real history. That is almost akin to saying Onimusha, for example, is the same in representing history when it most assuredly does not; instead there are general historical settings or figures mixed with imaginative events and whatnot to make a game. Samurai Warriors is not a golden standard for historical accuracy, either. Yet, the studio tends to include more characters of historical relevance in a dramatic manner. There are numerous fictional elements at play: musou attacks, weapon types, designs, and whole characters and storylines that are pure fantasy. And that’s fine. Japanese gaming companies may also create fictional products. No one is shackled to the history, yet when something is accurate or not, really is best to discern truth. Does it matter that Koei labels Yasuke as a samurai in the game? No. Why? They have labeled numerous characters across the series as samurai and dynasty warriors: think of Mori Ranmaru and more jarringly, Xiao Qiao. Is this negative or wrong? No. This, instead, could be quite fun to play as these characters and see how they uniquely impact a story and how these fictional elements influence some historical points. I did not beat NiOh 1, what an incredibly difficult game. Oda Nobunaga present only highlights the historical discrepancies and clearly confirms how fictional the narrative and representation is. Eighteen years after his murder he (customarily) returns from the grave. My issue is ahistorical information being received as fact. Just like in this case, if people would hilariously believe Oda Nobunaga was like a Jesus Christ figure who arose from death, that would be asinine and silly; if people could identify the glaringly obvious fiction, no issues on my side. I am uninterested in what character is the assassin in AC:Shadows. I am only concerned with how much Ubisoft would bastardize the history that I am so intimately connected with and also teach. I understand and am able to separate the fact from fiction and, therefore, may have fun seeing where westerners tie the story together. Others, unfortunately, may not be able to differentiate. Who knows.
@@AlexanderRichmond95when has assasins creed stayed true to history, hell they have the right to sway history in yasuke,hes a myth, bobody really knows if he was a samurai or not but he was a retainer(he also had a sword) and having a katana givin to you by oda was a high honor at the time. i really dont like the outrage because it feels like they just focus on the fact that hes black when we had other games where samurias where white and hell the last samurai movie was played by a white man(tom cruise)
@@calvinm1866 True, Miura Anjin, who became a sub-daimyo (shared as mic in his dairies), was featured in a fictional take, in a blatantly obvious fantastic world overrun by demons and evil spirits, even in his home country. Distinction is key. Both fictional representations are totally fine; distinguish fact from fiction is necessary, all the same.
? The blade side is pointed upwards as it should be and Samurais and Ninjas swong their sword to shake off the blood on it before puttüng it in the sheath you can look it up there are even videos demonstrating the effectiveness
Hey, great informative video, i just wanted to share to you a bit of more information that we knew about Assassin's creed in japan prior to this trailer via books and other sources. The Assassin's creed order started in Japan 20 years prior to this game. The girl's father was Fujibayashi Nagato, a real ninja so we can presume that, the village that was shown there was really Iga. There are some other historical ninja figures who were Assassin's like Hattori Hanzõ. And for Oda Nobunaga, at least in the begining, he was set to make a partnership with the Assassin's but at some point in the history he gained a piece of Eden (if youve played the other games you know what that does to a person's mind) and we can make an assumption that the templars started to lure him to join their side instead. So my opinion is that Oda Nobunaga isn't a templar himself but is being controlled and influenced by them. Great video tho you got one more subscriber 👍😁
I appreciate the information; very enlightening. Then he is poisoned by a cousin of the ring (LOTR reference). Seriously, though, I am curious how Akechi Mitsuhide would play into this. I dive a bit into the possibilities and more into the historicity of various figures and times that were grossly misrepresented in a recently viral TikTok: th-cam.com/video/SRDRHjd_0dc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3dx8py7m_tM_yIdJ
“I prefer everything to be as accurate as possible”…..you in the wrong franchise then brutha lol . The literal first game has a direct quote stating “nothing is true and everything is permitted” . That’s the devs telling you this series will never be historically accurate
My primary concern is Ubisoft potentially bastardizing Japanese history and its figures in a manner that is received as "true." The AC teams really heralded their attention to historical accuracy, especially in their developer diary videos. Of course, they are making a game, and a fun game about history may require fictional elements for the . . . fun part. Absolutely. I could never enjoy any of the AC, Samurai Warriors, Onimusha, Metal Gear Solid, or whatever other kinds of games if I was stringent on historical accuracy: Fighting the pope at the end of AC2, slaying demons serving Oda Nobunaga, infiltrating the Soviet Union and destroying the Shagohad, etcetera. That is why I said at 8:10 "or pushing the edge of what is accurate to the limit." Allow me to expound a bit: Niccolò Machiavelli, a Renaissance political philosopher and historian, is best known for his work "The Prince," a treatise advising rulers on maintaining power through pragmatic, often ruthless methods. Beyond his writings, Machiavelli held various government positions in Florence, significantly contributing to its political and military affairs. His practical experience in governance and deep understanding of political dynamics greatly influenced his philosophical perspectives. In the context he were to from the onset be depicted as a king or whatever, I would find objection to that in AC team tended to represent historical figures as they were in history with fictional additions. Of course, if Machiavelli came into power as a king from his original, historical position, that would be narrative, creative sense. Fictional elements, I do not detest. I only am a stickler more accurately-to-say regarding people understanding what is legitimately historically accurate and what is not. Is this unreasonable or wrong? I am curious whether I have appropriately responded. Please let me know if there is any confusion or issues.
Her father is nagato its most certainly Iga. Also I’m sure the game will depict the samurai across the board (for the most part) as they are depicting the oda clan here since …..that’s kinda just how samurai were during the sengoku period. They weren’t benevolent or anything like that, let’s be real
Honestly, Assassins Creed as a series has always been *loosely* based on historical events, and has never truly been "Historically Accurate", as Creative Liberties have been taken in every game. So changing Yasuke from a Retainer to a Samurai, isn't that big of a stretch. Far less of one than inventing a secret war between assassins and templars, much less magic cubes and alien overlords. Especially since its plausible, albiet unlikely, that Yasuke *could* have been one. The simple fact is, we dont know for sure, as there is just enough existing documentation to suggest both possibilities, but not enough to completely prove or disprove it either way. It comes down to: -Strict Japanese cultural traditions, distast for foreigners, & preference for pale skin, vs Oda's love of foreign culture, open-mindedness, & progressive meritocracy -the years worth of martial arts and cultural arts training Samurai have to go through starting from childhood, vs the less than 2 years Yasuke was in Japan prior to Oda's death -yes, Oda gave him a house and sword, but that just makes him a Retainer and a Bushi (Warrior). And while Samurai can be considered Bushi & Retainers to their Daimyo, not all retainers & Bushi were Samurai. A Samurai is similar to nobility, so the vast majority of Bushi were not Samurai, most would have been Ashigaru (foot soldiers). -the fact that Oda didn't give him a sir name, and that he didnt commit seppuku upon Oda's death, also makes it unlikely that he became one. -however, the fact that he isn't the only foreigner in history to debatably be granted the title of Samurai, is in his favor. There is also the Englishman, William Adams, who served Tokugawa Ieyasu, and later, during the Boshin War, the Frenchman (not American), Jules Brunet (who the movie the Last Samurai is *loosely* based on) also served the Tokugawa Shogunate during its fall. -More to the above point, the fact that Tokugawa Ieyasu was Oda Nobunagas former retainer, may mean that his decision to promote William Adams, was possibly based on the precedent established by Oda Nobunaga when he promoted Yasuke. Anyways, regardless of whether Yasuke was or wasn't a Samurai, the possibility isn't too far removed from the truth to feel out of place in a Historical Fiction game such as Assassins Creed.
@@sraitama9412 It's obvious those of you playing disingenous about people complaining about it's accuracy intentionally ignore the fact of WHY they did it not so much it's actual accuracy aka (DEI) Every Assassins Creed game was represented by the historic race.. An African does not represent feudal Japan.. no matter how condescending or smug you wanna mock people over it... Japan didn't have an African Batman nor did Samurai run around in full armor in the general public Thanks for playing
I precisely dive into William Adam’s fictional and historical details in NIOH and Shogun, along with other titles often brought up when discussing AC SHADOWS. Feel free to take a look. Be safe!
@user-yg9uq9cb4b Yasuke was tall, strong, and intimidating. His dark complextion was also unusual to most Japanese people of the era, who would have never seen a black man before, and people fear what they don't know. Add the armor and a Kanabo to his height and dark skin, and some people of the time might have even considered him a demon. All that makes for a fearsome warrior.
Somebody else already stated this, but I will restate it: Don't try to judge the story off of a trailer. The only thing we know is, Yasuke was with a force that attacked Naoe's village, then they teamed up at some point. Knowing the general story-telling of Assassin's Creed, it is MOST likely that they discover that the Templars (or whatever similar group is in the area) have created a shadow government. The Oda could be deep into the conspiracy, or they could be pawns. My money is on them being pawns, and Nobunaga gets assassinated when he attempts to break their hold on his clan.
I appreciate the compliment. However, I will say that my first ever official TH-cam reaction and analysis video is a bit more basic. Hopefully you would find my next reaction-analysis more compelling and informative. There is a Japanese person whose TikTok video is making the rounds on social media and somewhat going viral . . . Problem is, this is creating a viral problem; misinformation and straight up falsehoods. Look forward to it in the next few hours!
Im pretty sure the pampas grass and spring cherry are there to show the new mechanic in the game where seasons change. Also you cant really say that yasuke will be fighting for Oda if we know nothing about the story lol.
I will definitely be staying tuned to hear your final thoughts on game after it comes out. TH-camrs Shirrako and MK-Ice&Fire usually have fast uploads of new games if you don't get the game yourself. Cheers!
I mean Templars think of peace through control tho, so I think that he can be an antagonist without being a "villain" yk? Like an anti hero of some sort, if they play the cards right it could be a GREAT story but if they dont it could flop HARD
I personaly would buy the game if the protagonist was some famous fiction character like Kibagami Jubei from ninja scroll (license shouldnt be very pricey) who is developed as ninja/assasin. Or maybe real samurai or ninja like Hatori Hanzo. That would have much better vibe.
That could be in the cards. My latest video covers the easily discernible fact vs fiction in AC:SHADOWS, NIOH, ONIMUSHA, SAMURAI WARRIORS 5, DYNASTY WARRIORS 9, THE LAST SAMURAI, & SHOGUN. Feel free to watch! Let me know your thoughts, criticisms, and whatnot. Have a great day! Be safe.
Kinda funny when people and the claimed to be "Japanese" people at ONLINE get upset about Yasuke depiction as a samurai when there are books such as "Kuro-suke", authored by a native Japanese Kurusu Yoshio that was published in 1968 or "Yasuke: The True Story of the Legendary African Samurai" published in 2019, authored by Thomas Lockley, an Associate Professor at Nihon University College of Law in Tokyo, where he teaches courses about the international and multicultural history of Japan and East Asia along with Geoffrey Girard, also an author and teaches about nonfiction, thrillers, historicals, and speculative fiction. Animes such as "Yasuke", a Japanese-American original net animation (ONA) series and animated by Japanese own animation studio MAPPA aired in 2021. Or games such as "Nioh 2" or "Samurai Warriors 5" developed by Japanese own Koei Tecma and released in 2020 and 2021 respectably; In which ALL of them depicted Yasuke as a Samurai either as an MC, secondary character or NPC and was released BEFORE AC Shadows but NOBODY get upset about those materials at all... 😅😅😅 There's a representative for Japan in AC Shadows, and her name is Naoe, the other main character, a fictional Ninjutsu that has a father who is actually a real historical person. If AC Shadows considered as "wokeness" Or even "racist", then I can say the same thing about AC Black Flag. Can I? Because the Caribbean is home to an extraordinary mix of cultures, unique history and heritage since the area has islands, coast lines and would be countries spread around it. There are many real life person or even legendary ones who are originated and operated in those area. We could have a man who called himself Black Caesar as the main character, a pirate captain who occasionally ran with Blackbeard, or Henri Caesar, a Haitian pirate captain who raided small villages and lone vessels near Cuba and the Bahamas along with Spanish ships for nearly a decade. And then there's Diego el Mulato Martín, a former slave from Havana, Cuba, who picked up pirate's trade and terrorized the Gulf of Mexico in the 1630s. Why not Andresote? The son of an indigenous mother and African father and the leader of some runaway slaves and Indians; who plundered, murdered along the coast of Venezuela and beyond during the era of Spanish colonial slavery. Diego Grillo, a pirate made his base on Tortuga, an island near Haiti, who once made an engagement in the Old Bahama Channel where he defeated three armed ships that attempted to capture him and killed all the Spaniards in the crew. Maybe Peter Cloise, a former slave, became a pirate after Edward Davis took him from his owner in 1679. They became close friends and went pirating in the Caribbean and along South America’s Pacific coast? But instead we get a white guy name Edward Kenway. Why a pure construct character? And I didn't saw people or even the Carribeans ruffled their feathers when Ubisoft introduced Edward Kenway as the main protagonist in AC Black Flag way back in 2013... And here I thought AC is a series that painted itself as FICTIONAL action/role playing game based on historical events from the get go.
The assertion that Yasuke was a samurai as we traditional understand them is not validated by primary historical sources. Primary sources from the Sengoku period, such as contemporary records and writings, do not explicitly confirm Yasuke's status as a samurai. Here’s an analysis: Primary Sources and Yasuke’s Status 1. Lack of Primary Evidence: - Contemporary Records: The most detailed accounts of Yasuke come from the Jesuit records and the writings of Oda Nobunaga’s chroniclers. These sources describe Yasuke as a foreign retainer and bodyguard to Nobunaga but do not explicitly label him as a samurai. - Samurai Criteria: Becoming a samurai in feudal Japan involved specific rituals, training, and social status, typically reserved for those born into samurai families or granted the title through significant military achievements and official recognition. 2. Jesuit and Japanese Chronicles: - Jesuit Accounts: The Jesuits, who brought Yasuke to Japan, documented his presence and service under Nobunaga. Their records focus on his unique appearance and the novelty of an African man in Japan rather than his military status. - Japanese Chronicles: Writings by Nobunaga’s contemporaries mention Yasuke’s service and his close proximity to Nobunaga but do not confer the title of samurai upon him. Secondary Sources and Conjecture 1. Interpretation and Inference: - Secondary Historians: Many modern historians and writers infer Yasuke’s samurai status based on his role and duties, such as bearing arms and serving a powerful lord. These inferences are not based on direct evidence but on interpretations of his function and treatment by Nobunaga. - Conjecture: Statements in secondary sources often rely on the assumption that Yasuke’s duties were equivalent to those of a samurai. This is speculative, as the primary sources do not provide clear evidence of Yasuke undergoing the necessary formalities to be recognized as a samurai. 2. Romanticization and Media Representations: - Modern Media: Contemporary portrayals in media and fiction frequently depict Yasuke as a samurai, contributing to the popularization of this idea. These representations are driven more by narrative appeal and dramatic storytelling than by historical accuracy. - Historical Romanticization: The romanticized image of Yasuke as a samurai fits well into modern narratives but diverges from the more nuanced and less definitive historical reality. Conclusion The lack of primary source confirmation means that the claim of Yasuke being a samurai is not substantiated by direct historical evidence. Secondary sources that infer or state he was a samurai are engaging in conjecture, filling gaps with interpretations rather than relying on solid documentary proof. This highlights the importance of distinguishing between historical fact and the speculative embellishments that often appear in modern retellings and interpretations.
There are many people throwing this idea around that Edward’s inclusion in AC4 was devoid of reason and was arbitrarily done when natives in the Caribbean could have been examined and whatnot. However, if we examine the state of affairs historically and in the game, his character makes all the sense in the world. You would be right to say that AC titles have traditionally included characters who are ethnically from the region featured, however, there are also characters whose ethnicity may have been preponderant there at the time; of course, this also in contingent on whether or not a character is exploring like Ezio in AC 2 Revelations. Diving into Edward Kenway in particular: 1. Familial Lineage: "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag" fits well within the series' emphasis on familial lineage and connections between generations of Assassins and Templars. Edward Kenway, as the father of Haytham Kenway and grandfather of Connor Kenway, links directly to the protagonists of "Assassin's Creed III," establishing a multi-generational narrative. - Family Connections: By focusing on Edward, the game explores the origins of the Kenway family's involvement in the Assassin-Templar conflict. This deepens the player’s understanding of Haytham and Connor's motivations and backgrounds. 2. Historical Context: The Age of Exploration, particularly the Golden Age of Piracy (roughly 1650-1730), was dominated by European maritime powers. This era saw significant European exploration and colonization in the Caribbean, making Edward Kenway, a Welshman turned pirate, a logical choice for the protagonist. - European Influence in the Caribbean: The Caribbean during this period was a hotbed of piracy, with pirates like Blackbeard and Charles Vane, many of whom were of European origin, playing key roles in the region’s history. Edward's background as a European pirate aligns with historical facts about the demographics of piracy in the Caribbean. 3. Maritime and Piracy Themes: The game’s emphasis on naval exploration and piracy necessitated a protagonist who could credibly navigate and command ships, engage in pirate activities, and interact with historical pirate figures. - Naval Expertise: Edward’s character as an adept sailor and pirate captain aligns with the game’s mechanics, which heavily feature ship combat, exploration, and maritime trade. His European origin is typical of many pirates who were former sailors from European navies or merchant ships. Historical Accuracy of Maritime Demographics European Maritimers and Pirates: - European Dominance: During the Age of Exploration, the Caribbean saw a substantial presence of European explorers, traders, and pirates. European powers like Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands were heavily involved in Caribbean colonization and trade. - Pirates: Many notable pirates, including Edward Teach (Blackbeard), Bartholomew Roberts, and Henry Morgan, were of European origin, reflecting the historical reality that piracy in the Caribbean was largely conducted by Europeans. - Naval Technology and Ships: The larger ships and advanced naval technology of the period were predominantly European, further reinforcing the setting’s historical accuracy when featuring European characters in maritime roles. Primary Sources - Pirate Demographics: Historical records, such as those of Captain Charles Johnson (often attributed to Daniel Defoe) in "A General History of the Pyrates," detail the European origins of many pirates. - Naval History: Sources like "The Pirate Hunter: The True Story of Captain Kidd" by Richard Zacks and "Villains of All Nations: Atlantic Pirates in the Golden Age" by Marcus Rediker provide comprehensive insights into the European-dominated piracy in the Caribbean. Conclusion Choosing Edward Kenway as the protagonist in "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag" aligns well with the series' themes of familial lineage, the historical context of European exploration and piracy, and the gameplay mechanics focused on naval combat and piracy. His background as a European pirate captain is historically accurate and enhances the game's immersive experience in the Golden Age of Piracy.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 do you think Yasuke was more likely used as a sumo for entertainment? Looking at how Oda liked that sports and the tournament in February 1578. Since there is an image of a black dude wrestling with a Japanese sumo.
@@snowshock8958 That could be a possibility, however, any definitive claim is all conjecture, inference, etcetera. Furthermore, 1578 precedes Yasuke’s arrival to Japan by a year. Furthermore, the data suggests he started service around 1581 or so. There is nothing wrong with fictional and creative liberties in art; as long as people don’t misunderstand and conflate them. Well, back to work!
@@AlexanderRichmond95 It's wild to me how frequently I've seen the Caribbean argument at this point. It's nonsensical, but his is the worst iteration. Why does he think Black Flag is "woke" for doing the opposite to Shadows and how has he understood it otherwise? Why is he requesting a non-fictional character near equally as not representative of the era as Yasuke, to justify diverging from the general demographic? Out of curiousity, did you have AI write your responses to him?
Funny enough, I always thought Nobunaga was a good guy based on Yasuke's story. It could've been A LOT worse for him but Nobunaga saved him from that grim fate and all but made him noble. Definitely better than other black slaves that weren't considered human that's for sure.
He definitely may have been more likely to be treated respectfully and fairly, since Oda Nobunaga historically erected a meritocratic society and his actions and policies expanded that in numerous societal sectors. Regarding destroying the Iga ninja and whatnot, this was a natural military response to their being a constant thorn on his side when he was on the road to ousting the flames of war and chaos. In the context he is evil, I hope westerners do not believe this is who he really was. He was an incredible trailblazer of gekokujō.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Lol I can see why they might want to make Nobunaga the villain... "Nobunaga historically erected a meritocratic society" Meritocractic being the key word here. These people don't believe in meritocracy.
@@ejc83 Would be incredibly unfortunate in that case. The sad reality of affairs at that time is, if there was not meritocratic initiatives pushed, the folk would have been shackled to the whims of the ruling and wealthy classes, ironically (regarding the people you have alluded to who oppose meritocracy, as it were. The alternative would have also been what they may oppose, even more diametrically if these goal is an extreme left, communistic manner of governance and whatnot. Who knows.)
Like kick the incense or whatever. Yes. He was a bit of a wild horse, unfortunately. Thereafter, one of the long-serving retainers committed seppuku as a condemnation of Nobunaga’s uncultured and disrespectful conduct. That one of a few reasons why there was such a large gap in support and quite a bit went to his younger brother.
To be honest the fact that they're making the obunaka the enemy isn't entirely new, they usually do this to some degree in every title. They'll bend facts just enough to make the game. So that you'll have a main enemy to focus on and the other characters or nations won't be as bad even if in reality they were just as bad if not worse.
True; I mentioned that in my reaction+analysis & following, a rather stereotypical and unoriginal take on his character, in the context AC:S turns out this way.
Its kind of annoying that they're going to portray the Samurai and Nobunaga as this evil entity that did no good to humans also yeah I agree that Hideyoshi would've been a better choice for the role of mc, though I like that they atleast made Naoe's father Fujibayashi Nagato. Do you think they'll be able to incorporate Miyamoto Musashi somehow? (even with Miyamoto being born a decade after Odas reign)
Miyamoto’s inclusion is contingent on how far this game goes regarding timeline. Musashi would be born a few years after Honnōji, and since prior AC titles could span decades in a single title, a teenage, greatest swordsman of Japan could be seen. Albeit, this could just be a nice, little Easter egg of a sort. Maybe the Yagyu would be more intriguing of an addition, however.
Yasuke’s status as a samurai is contestable and I personally believe he was more likely a bodyguard as well as a weapons retainer. Because that man was super strong and super tall (especially for the time period and the average height of a Japanese person from the sengoku era).
So if you google is a Samurai a bodyguard this comes up. At that time, there were many "warriors" who fought with a single sword, but only a handful of them were called "Samurai." Among the warriors, only those who served people of high rank and guarded their personal belongings were called Samurai. In other words, Samurai were what we call bodyguards
Is true that the primary sources are not explicitly clear. I go into more detail regarding what he specifically could have been in my response and rebuttal of that popular TikTok video going around unfortunately (and maybe unintentionally) spreading misinformation and lies about Japanese history. Fun fact regarding height. There is an “INSANE” height gap between Sanada Yukimura and Sanada Nobuyuki (the Sanada Brothers). What, by maybe a 50 centimeter difference or so? Has been a while since I looked at that data, however, the differential is stark.
@@hoodrich902 also lots of historians discuss suggest that there is a possibility of Yasuke being samurai but due to records and the fact that the word only came in use after the Sengoku period means it’s hard to say certainly if he was in fact a samurai.
@@indianruckus6412 im sorry a Samurai is a bodyguard and a Samurai working without a lord is a Ronin. He wanst for hire so Yasuke working as Nobu Nagas bodyguard means he was a Samurai.
TLDW WARNING i started typing and forgot to stop. A little history about recent AC tittles if you are interested(it may give some insights on why i believe "shadows" will have woke elements) It all starts with ORIGINS. Change the traditional formula to stat based RPG format (due to the success of rival game series THE WITCHER, 3 in particular). It's all cool and dandy up until 95% of the game Aya gives a speach about how the work is more important than family ( in a franchise where you relive the actions of your ancestors and pretty much the theme song of the franchise is "Ezios Family") most likely to mimic the female empowerment movement popular at the time of development. Next ODYSSEY : Worst offender in my opinion, lacked the courage to make a female protagonists game, so they opted for a dual option (Later in VALHALLA it's revealed Cassandra was the true protagonist) making the NPC's interactions and dialogue to be 10x more generic than usual both accounting(laziness aligning with convineant political views) and disregarding the male/female differences in interaction that male and female protagonists would have had interacting with people in classical Greece. It was also filled with: homosexual, bisexual, polygamy, implied beastiality, "cuckery" and all types of sexual devience. Ubisoft tried to portray ancient Greece like this bastion of acceptance for the LGBT people while in reality they would have been shunned from society at best. While there are cases that odd sexual behaviour it was reserved (neglected by the authorities ) for the extremely rich and powerful OR people with valuable skill sets (mathematics, philosophy, craftsmanship etc, etc.) and the moment these people outlived their usefulness they were shunned, banished or worse. That too was inspired by the prominence of the LGBT movement at the time of development. UBISOFT has a "broken phone" problem , one person says to a second"There was recorded cases of X happening once or twice" that person conveys the message slightly altered a bit , and when you reach the 5-6th person " X happened twice" became " X happened all the time". And i don't know if they are willingly creating this echo chamber or they don't realise it's happening, but it's surely there. And this broken phone echo chamber is true for all modern AC games. AC VALHALLA next. The usual "broken phone" problem, "There were records of female warriors(shield maidens and such)" turned to near 50/50 male to female soldiers and leaders, LGBT sprinkled here and there overall not as bad as ODYSSEY, but still kinda woke. Main woke messages imo was that the Danes were portrayed as just settlers of a sort instead of a invading force (some were settlers) and the Saxons were in the wrong for defending their territory. That game massage was inspired by the migrant /refuge situation in Europe and US at the time of development. And to give credit where credit is due, it is the least woke imo, the Danes were not portrayed as 100% good and Saxons 100% bad. MIRAGE i haven't played, but the only thing i noticed from the things i saw was a female leader of a sort in 9th century Baghdad. So i can't really confirm or deny woke messaging or what it reflects from current time. Could be alot, could be none, i just don't know. So thats why im concerned about SHADOWS , they knew that the black samurai will generate buzz, but the konoichi may be the actual woke element. I think people just dislike Ubisoft at this point, people noticed the agenda pushing, the greed, the hate towards the consumers and are just hyper vigilant to anything Ubisoft does. And thats what happens when you push propaganda too hard without the authority or power to force the consumer to consume your propaganda, the rubber snaps back and hits you. Everything they do or say will be considered politically motivated by default, even if it isn't. Trully a "digging your own grave" or "sawing the branch you sit on" situation. Ubisoft made their bed, now they have to sleep in it.
Yeah that’s a very valid point! While this is a sign of woke-ness I think people are getting more riled up because Ubisoft as you said has been failing and not listening to fans and putting out diminishing quality thus the hate would only intensify.
@@indianruckus6412 it's weird because AC liberation exist and no one had problem with Aveline, a black wealthy woman trying to free her people and land from the Spanish foothold in the area. I even daresay the game introduced the best social stealth in the franchise also the story seemed organic rather than manifactured to spite the fans as much as humanly possible. She moved slowly in her high class dress, but could lure guards away or seduce people to fight for her, her rags attire was basically a free pass in to guarded areas, in her normal clothes she could move, fight and parkour freely and her assassin robes gave her all the gadgets and tools, but it's an instant fight if a guard spots her. And all of that made sense, but the game was a bit glitchy, and fairly short for standalone game so the reception was mixed. So if the game studios and journalists try to imply that the AC players are more racist/misogynistic now than 10 years ago i would respectfully disagree. Considering the only problem Liberation had was it's shortness and rough edges we were fairly accepting back then even more so nowadays. The only thing we are less and less acceptable of is Ubisofts BS. They keep blowing my ears with this woke bs, even if i agreed with some of it at the start by now im thinking that they are indirectly accusing me by not shutting up abot it. It's like "I get it there are some ists and phobes, but why am i getting the earful nonstop propaganda."
If you're going to do an assassin, you should use shadow clans like the Imbe clan, the Kamo clan, or the Hata clan, rather than Yasuke. The Hata clan = Ancient Israelites theory would be perfect for Assassin's Creed, as it ties in with the story of Assassin's Creed 1! It would make sense if Nobunaga was connected to the Imbe clan and you were building on that story.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 The Hata clan 「秦氏」 is a group of people who migrated to Japan. They are the clan that founded the Inari Shrine and the Hachiman Shrine. The shrines created by the Hata clan are different from traditional Japanese shrines. In the shrines built by the Hata clan, there are clear influences of ancient Judaism or Christianity mixed with traditional Japanese elements. Please come to Japan and visit these shrines. The character "秦" (Hata) is related to the ancient Chinese "秦" Qin dynasty, and if traced back further, it leads to the Yuzuki kingdom in Kazakhstan. Before coming to Kazakhstan, they were a clan that lived even further west. Please search for "Hata clan,"「秦氏」 "Yuzuki no Kimi,"「弓月の君」 and "Yuzuki kingdom."「弓月国」 Let's explore more about the Hata clan together.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 th-cam.com/video/llAL_X8foDg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kdCgOAtR80MJOaT1 This video is an edited TV program, so it is exaggerated, but it's easy to understand, so you can watch it with the understanding that it's half true. When you mention Israel or Jews, some people immediately think of conspiracy theories, but I am not talking about modern Israel or Jews. I'm referring to much older times. What I'm saying is that there were indeed people with roots in Israel, Egypt, and the Arab regions who came to Japan. This migration happened over many generations, not just over a month or a year. They came not only for trade but also to escape many wars.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 th-cam.com/video/opbryiIc9D4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AT9aYhu9D9gEdTiM This video is easier to understand than the one I uploaded earlier. It provides a clearer comparison between the Suwa Taisha Ontou Festival "御頭祭," rituals and the story of Isaac in the Bible. Since this video is edited from a TV program, it is exaggerated, so you should view it with some skepticism. Some people immediately jump to conspiracy theories when they see the words "Israel" or "Jewish," but I'm not talking about the current Israel or Jewish people; I'm referring to ancient times. What I'm saying is that people with roots in Israel, Egypt, and the Arab region also came to Japan. This migration didn't happen over a month or a year, but over many generations. They came not only for trade but also to escape many wars.
I respect everything that you said. You’re are one of the people that acknowledge that Yasuke was a samurai. For that alone you have my respect. Most of us that study Japanese history and culture know Yasuke didn’t do much in his short time. A lot of those naysayers don’t even know how Oda ran his clan and they disrespect Yasuke who was a part of though, a very small part of Japanese history. Was a shame. He could have been a more epic legend with his own surname. Like you I also hope they don’t make Oda out to be evil. We’ll see when the game comes out. I got the 🐒猿 reference. That was a nice touch.
Ha. Thank you. Cute. I laughed a bit when I read you understood the 猿 reference. 嬉しい。 I appreciate your sentiment. Yes, there are nuances and grays. I would prefer for people to be able to understand and identify the two; something being fiction does not have to make the story and representation any less enjoyable! Hopefully that team could create a spectacular iteration. Time will tell, ね。
Japanese shrines retain many influences from ancient Israelites and Mesopotamians. In particular, the story of Isaac's sacrifice in the Bible is very similar to the sacrificial story of the Onbashira Festival at Suwa Taisha. Many clans fled from the volcanic eruption in Japan 7,000 years ago, moved to the area around Egypt, and then returned to Japan after many generations.
Unfortunately, the claim that Japanese shrines retain influences from ancient Israelites and Mesopotamians, and that the Onbashira Festival parallels the biblical story of Isaac’s sacrifice, blends speculative theories with historical inaccuracies. Here’s a detailed evaluation: 1. Influences from Ancient Israelites and Mesopotamians Historical Context: • Ancient Israelite and Mesopotamian Cultures: These civilizations thrived in the Near East, leaving extensive records in texts, artifacts, and architecture. They are geographically and temporally distant from ancient Japan. • Japanese Shinto Shrines: Shintoism, Japan’s indigenous religion, evolved over millennia, influenced primarily by local animist beliefs and later Buddhism. Scholarly Consensus: • There is no credible historical or archaeological evidence to support the theory that Japanese Shinto shrines retain influences from ancient Israelites or Mesopotamians. • Shinto practices and shrine architecture developed independently in Japan, influenced by local culture, nature worship, and syncretism with Buddhism and Taoism. 2. Story of Isaac’s Sacrifice and the Onbashira Festival Isaac’s Sacrifice (Aqedah) in the Bible: • Found in Genesis 22, this story involves God commanding Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, only to intervene at the last moment, sparing Isaac and providing a ram as a substitute. Onbashira Festival: • The Onbashira Festival at Suwa Taisha involves the symbolic renewal of the shrine’s sacred pillars. Participants cut and ride large logs down steep slopes, rooted in local Shinto beliefs and practices related to the renewal of life and nature. Comparative Analysis: • The Onbashira Festival bears no direct link or thematic resemblance to the story of Isaac’s sacrifice. The festival is rooted in agricultural and seasonal cycles, whereas Isaac’s story is a test of faith and divine obedience. • Similarity Claims: Any perceived similarity is likely coincidental or a result of over-interpretation, as there are no textual or cultural connections between the two traditions. 3. Migration Due to Volcanic Eruption and Return Japanese History: • Japan’s prehistoric periods, such as the Jomon period (c. 14,000-300 BCE), saw developments in local culture, pottery, and early agricultural practices. • While volcanic activity has influenced Japanese history, there is no evidence of a mass migration to Egypt or the Near East followed by a return to Japan. Ancient Migration Theories: l• Fringe theories suggest ancient migrations connecting disparate ancient civilizations, but these lack support from mainstream archaeology and genetics. • Genetic Studies: Genetic studies of Japanese populations show continuity with ancient Jomon and Yayoi peoples, with influences primarily from East Asia rather than the Near East. Conclusion The statement lacks veracity based on historical, archaeological, and genetic evidence. The theories it presents are speculative and not supported by credible scholarly research. Japanese religious practices and cultural development have distinct local origins, with no substantial connections to ancient Israelites or Mesopotamians.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Are you familiar with the Silk Road, which facilitated trade from Japan to Central Asia? Japan and Central Asia have a long history of trade. It's known from the wooden tablets of the Nara period that Persian people served as officials in Japan. Various ethnic groups migrated to ancient Japan, and it's likely that they brought with them technologies and stories. Though forgotten, there are still traces of the influences they left behind. In Japanese mythology, there's a tale of Izanagi journeying to the underworld to retrieve his deceased wife, which bears resemblance to the Greek myth of Orpheus descending to the underworld to retrieve his wife. Similarly, in Japan, there's the story of the revered figure Prince Shōtoku being born in a horse stable. Also, the tale of Ōkuninushi being bullied by his brothers but eventually returning stronger to become a king parallels stories found in Egypt. Clearly, narratives have been transmitted from regions like Greece, Egypt, and Central Asia to Japan. In modern Japan, people visit shrines when they are born, go to shrines for the New Year, visit temples to pay respects to ancestors in the summer, dress up for Halloween, eat cake for Christmas, and hold funerals at temples when they pass away. Both modern and ancient Japanese have been a people of assimilation, blending various traditions and customs.
@@ねるさん-c1kJapan is an island & wasn't ever on the Silk Road so any connection to the Indo-European world like Buddhism would have been transmitted through Korea and China at the time before contact with Latin Europeans. So we might as well be applying the same garbage universalist pseudo-history onto those other East Asian nations simultaneously. Korea and China is more "central Asian" having been conquered by the Mongols, Japan is about as East as it gets geographically and culturally the survivors of older, more Eastern Tang/Song Chinese civilization. Linguistically JP belongs to its own language family, true the Indo-European world shares a lot like you are describing (vocabulary etc) but doesn't apply past India and into East Asia. The term "Indo-European" civilization exists for a reason and it is even geographically definitive
Im at 4:00 in the morning video and I am dying to see if this Japanese teacher is going to speak on the Chinese architecture. It has already been proven that a lot of “Japanese” set pieces are really Chinese like paper lanterns
In my opinion. My idea for the game consists based on Assassin creed lore: Italian jesuit missionaries, used Yasuke as a bodyguard since they couldn't use weapons. They go to Japan.(Game lore would be for an artifact of power) once in Japan, Oda takes interest in Yasuke, gives him his name, sword and armor. Tutorial starts. (1st or 2nd Faction side) he works for Oda, Ends up meeting Naoe the shinobi during a mission or what not. (2nd or 3rd faction) over the course of the game you are learnng the shinobi ways from Naoe and more. Maybe for the answers that were asked during the trailer before "we will find them together." Eventually oda, or someone else may be the boss. Like someone realizes he is on the wrong path and he switches sides, his subordinate ends up realizing he switched sides and his job was to kill him if he decided to go rogue, jealousy or for the artifact that ends up in oda nobunagas hands or different person. This would end up later causing a sequel for Yasuke return home as an assassin and another sequel for japan with better overall performance. People want accuracies however this is definitely not the game for that. They take events in history, along with people and turn it into a whole new story with added in fictious elements. Involving that history. Like other people have said they could make Oda Nobunaga a templar or a different faction they may exist in the lore. I don't remember much since i haven't played much of the last 3 games. However i am very interested in the game regardless. I like fleshed out stories.
That opening could definitely be a possibility. I really enjoyed the novelty of AC3's Connor's childhood explored in the initial game. That would be an "INSANE" and unequivocally wonderful fictional and creative addition to further flesh out Yasuke's character. Maybe even for Naoe. Anyways, the historical accuracy contention is really intriguing as the data and evidence suggests earlier AC titles, at least, were about 70 percent-plus accurate. Of course, a game has to be made, so gaming elements that could be fun may be more-so fictional, understandably. I am glad you are "very interested in the game."
then yasuke being from jesuits is a villain, and the fake japanese girl is more zainichi, fake japanese and more korean looking, just like the subersive dude on this channel is not japanese either, but a crypto jew misleading people
This is a massive fear I have for this I was a massive fan of Yasuke back when I was ten I studied his story and his Time at a under surface level degree, so I understand how bad it would be for not only this game but representing history in general and worse Yasuke’s story if they make Oda the “bad guy” I worry for this game will just be a one sided black and white bad VS good. I’ve wanted this a game or film/show that can capture this story in way akin to Red Dead Redemption 2 and Blue Eye Samurai, were they show the not so pretty underbelly of living in this time opposed to the fantasy people think it was, the problems people living there had, the influence governments had and what they did, in a normal and organic way to people seeing. But after seeing these new perspectives I’m worried this will end up lazy small and unimpressive I hope and pray this game is not good but great
@@sillymesilly I’m not saying he was good guy as our history teacher says things are gray but I’m not denying he did some horrible things but that was just Japan then
@@sillymesilly further still I won’t deny Yasuke was not important in the overall war but he was still a as far my research has unanimously told me a decorated soldier however insignificant his contribution may be he still did his part and his story lends a undeniably unique perspective of Sengoku era Japan and it’s war
@@sillymesilly This is contingent on what you consider a "good guy." Oda Nobunaga objectively pushed social mobility forward, expanded equality of access based on merit, and really spearheaded gekokujou, among other things. So, what are your sources for your assertions, especially that "Yasuke was a parody for Oda to piss off Japanese aristocracy?" I am not 100 percent sure whether you are a fan of scientific articles and honors theses, however, I would gladly send you mine so some more in-depth and not-widely-known information in the West (due to being shelved in old texts) could be available to you. Let me know whether you would be interested. Good day!
I keep getting conflicted information so was he not lower than a slave, a grunt, someone lower than animal that was just a court jester that may have only held oda his swords and made him sumo wrestle I keep seeing in the comments. I also see comments that when he s a retainer that had different classfications back then due to the time period which could include samurai like duties so i mean which is it or is none of it true there was no inbetween for black people back then
The Smithsonian refers to him as a retainer during that time period. A retainer, according to the Smithsonian, was considered a samurai of that time period.
@@bryannmitchell he was not a samurai. Samurai status takes years to train and one has to born into it. Yasuke became retainer as a FU to other clans. Yasuke was a slave all his life.
@@sillymesilly so you are arguing with the facts of the Smithsonian. I think I’ll take their word for it, and not some guy/gal that apparently has no idea of what they are talking about.
@@sillymesilly you didnt have to be born into the role of a samurai, especially not in that time period or with nobunaga as an employer. During the same time when yasuke was a samurai, nobunaga saw a sumo wrestler and enjoyed his matches and win streaks so much he made him a samurai and employed him. There was never a formalized requirement of a "samurai-ing" ceremony. At this point in time a samurai was basically anyone who 1) went to war armed and ready to fight and 2) either a) awarded/inherited an estate with enough income capable of supporting at least a family plus hire follower(s) for war, b) paid a stipend which was "permanent" (as in not just for the duration of the task) of about that value, or c) had enough property to be some sort of community leader so could be called upon for war often with follower(s). In the mid-sixteenth century the legal privileges of using his family name on official documentations and wearing two swords in public and having these be inheritable would be formalized. But that was many decades past Yasuke's time, and even then things were a lot more fluid than most people realize. In the context of yasuke according to historians and historical texts, He has the stipend, carried Nobunaga's weapons which was a job of a samurai, fought with a katana at Nijō, he was mobilized and followed Nobunaga on the Takeda campaign of 1582 and remained by Nobunaga's side even after Nobunaga dismissed all his "ordinary soldiers".
That terminology started was nascently employed from Heian era of Japan. I go into the specific descriptions of relevant positions regarding Yasuke while comparing to Mori Ranmaru. I recommend you to check out my last video!
Samurai as a cast class has been in effect for more than 300 years at that point, you afro centrists are just plain racist. yasuke was a token prize nothing more.
I hope this game is a beast. Because i want to see how many people play it 🤔 especially the ones who hate the trailer. Im playing this game, ngl. Can't wait.
If only this game is great, even better, if only people play this game and do not leave it understanding more faux-history than real history. I would love the narrative and fictional narratives to ascend to the highest echelons of Japanese storytelling. And, legitimately, Yasuke's potential is so great that this may be a bit frustrating in the context this becomes a miss.
@AlexanderRichmond95 mf have you EVER played ANY assassin's creed game??? Who tf leaves this game thinking it's HISTORICALY ACCURATE?? Mf we faught the Pope in the second one.....WTF are you talking about??? Oh...you wanted to make content and you have no working knowledge of this franchise. Tf does it matter if people pull anything from this game ANYWAY...your entire motivation to make this video was shit from the start.
I thought there were no written proof of yasuke? Wasn’t he a slave that was used to entertain nobunaga’s clients? Like a jester? He carried swords, right? Never saw the battlefield
I dive into more of Yasuke's historicity in response to a viral TikTok from a Japanese woman who is parroting quite a bit of misinformation and lies, unfortunately. Find here: th-cam.com/video/SRDRHjd_0dc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3dx8py7m_tM_yIdJ
I am unfamiliar regarding what IGN discerned as historically accurate. This may be a proof surrogate and anecdotal fallacy, however, there are some of my brothers and sisters in Japan who are criticizing the mistakes in combat and whatnot shown in the trailer. Honestly, for a general representation of a samurai, Yasuke’s is relatively dope. However, as I stated in the video, he would not have had that. We are in the dark about his life, which does allow for some playing around by Ubisoft. I could tell you with full confidence he was not a samurai as people may be comparing him with the heroes of the time. Otherwise, there would be more depictions of him in art. However, this may be an assumption on my part regarding him being more of a samurai would equal to more illustrating him on scrolls and whatnot.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Formally he was (or at least could be) a samurai (a retainer with a stipend and his own house wielding a wakizashi), but he wasn't a samurai in a way which people are used to see a samurai. He most certainly couldn't wear this armor, wouldn't charge in the battle with other samurai or foot soldiers etc. He wasn't a "heroic type of samurai". No achievements and no famous feats. And yes, I hate the way he uses his sword. It's so... unconventional.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Oh, and I would also like to add some facts: 1) Naoe, a female protagonist, seems to be the fictional daughter of Fujibayashi Nagato (famous ninja of the Iga clan). He is the person shown in the trailer together with her. It seems her clan as a whole are ninja assassins and Oda's forces annihilate them just like they did during Tenshō Iga War in 1579-1581 (the game starts in 1579). So it seems that Nobunaga is indeed portrayed as a villain, and Naoe would certainly join forces with Yasuke, who will... betray Oda (while still wearing his armor?)? Seems kinda strange and ridiculous, but I wouldn't be surprised of Ubisoft pulling such a shitty move. AC Shadows' climax may very well be the Honnō-ji incident. 2) So Nobunaga likely historically contacted the templar order and most likely it was their representatives (Jesuits) who brought Yasuke in the country. Fans have already noticed a european ship with a templar symbol on its sails. 3) Oh, I hate that everyone ignores it, but a female shinobi is as unbelievable as Yasuke if not more. The girl protagonist in this game is basically a stereotypical japanese male ninja shoved into a female skin. Japanese female ninjas, kunoichi, were extremely different and didn't do the same things male shinobis did. There is also a reddit post on a famous subreddit, where historians tried to prove (now it is pretty much a fact for them) that he indeed was a samurai. The only argument they use though is that the japanese word for stipend (in historical chronicles) which was used in relation to real samurai was also used in relation to Yasuke. Personally I think that this is not enough, but who am I to argue with reddit professors (I would be claimed a racist and an idiot). Here is the link if you are interested, check ParallelPain comments: www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1css0ye/was_yasuke_a_samurai/
@@dgomezzzzzIntriguing. I would recommend you to check out my new upload diving deeper into hammering down on what samurai are and what they are not, among other topics concerning Yasuke and the history. One female Japanese TikToker has a viral video unfortunately plagued by a lot of fallacies and misinformation. I debunk some.
The enemy will be the Japanese Templars, not Oda himself, otherwise they just spoiled the entire game…not gonna happen! It’ll be interesting to see Yasuke split his loyalties to Oda and the Assassin’s, especially if both have conflicting agendas!!
Hopefully there would be quite a bit more to the story, yes. Please correct my ignorance, however, in AC BROTHERHOOD, for example, was Cesare Borgia, the main antagonist, not shown in the premiere trailer?
@@AlexanderRichmond95 yes, and we all know historically he was an evil guy, so no shock there…yet there was Aelfred in Valhalla’s cinematic trailer…yet he wasn’t the actual main villain (same with Caesar in Origins), which were both made by another studio. Odyssey kept everything close to their chest, and I would think the same is happening in these trailers too, for as we know *nothing is true, everything is permitted*
Which I’m surprised more people aren’t pointing out the historical inaccuracy of a Female Ninja from the time period as well. They have super woke writers and consultants on the game so even if I could get past the main characters, the story will be trash anyway.
Female ninjas were real, but not in the sense we see ninjas as today. They werent combatants they were informants, spies and occasionally do assassination(but would usually result in their own death). They were ladies of the night using sex/seduction to get information.
@@ejc83yeah your right poison and seduction since it would be impossible to physically take a warrior. Edit... They definitely took them other ways lol
@@rippedtidegaming1349 In Japanese history and culture we do have some popular figure such as Mochizuki Chiyome functioning as creator of a kunoichi (female ninja) group for the Takeda clan. Whether or not she existed is debated. We could not say for sure, similarly to how a person could not say for sure how far Yasuke ascended from kosho, household attendant and in-training vassal to potentially become an official samurai. Fictionally, again, sky is the limit and may reap great rewards if done excellently.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 I don't disagree if it was done with the right intent, if this wasn't the 1st Japanese Assassin's Creed game, if "Straight White or 'white adjacent' (yeah that's how these weirdos view Asians) Male Character" wasn't a 4-letter word to Western Game Developers and if Ubisoft wasn't a woke company focused on DEI/ESG and hiring the most weirdo consultants (look up Sachi Schmidt-Hori, who's a "Fujoshi extremist..." amongst other things. Take a look at some of her published works....) In a vacuum, it's not a big deal and could be cool. With the state of everything and the reasons I mentioned above, it's complete BS trash and shouldn't be worth any honest consumer's money.
Knowledge from the Japanese Black man given the name Yasuke No last name, so he wasn't a samurai. He was kept alive during the Honnoji Incident because it was a pity to cut down innocent animals.
That is how mitstuhide viewed him, his view on him doesn't change the fact that nobunaga made him a retainer which is considered by many samurai status
@@LionRVC1987 he was not a samurai he was a token prize of Nobunaga, he was just for show he never fought if owning a sword and armor makes one a Samurai, then owning a scalpel and scrubs makes me a surgeon
I would not say he was a samurai i would say he's more likely to be a bushi due to his tall stature and most likely a retainer/bodyguard to a extent but the fact that samurai have a reputation to keep and being that japan during that time was extremely xenophobic and a classed based system the idea of them allowing a foreigner who is a servant to a lord to become a samurai is rather far fetch if you ask me. As it would give the impression to other nobles to look down on those who allowed such a thing to happen especially when skin purity is a thing in japan that those who look pale are often viewed as being attractive. That and there are no records of him being a samurai when samurai are quite notable as it was considered a high honour to be a samurai the idea of no records existing specially being the fact he's a black guy something extremely rare in japan at that time period too who is under a famous lord there would clearly be some record of him being a samurai. So unless information comes out that is concrete i am going to say the highest title he would have been given would be a bushi.
As I have mentioned to others on social media, Oda Nobunaga was a trailblazer who fundamentally changed the culture and challenged traditional norms. He adorned himself in western garbs here and there and was intrigued by reality across the sea. I explain the nuances and differences between, bushi, kosho, and samurai in my upcoming video (should be uploaded in a few hours; recently finished the first round of teaching). The xenophobia and attention to skin purity (to be as close to snow as possible) is devoid in Oda Nobunaga’s ranks. He took advantage of this discrepancy across the warring states and valued ability, merit, and initiative more than superficial insignificances, as other daimyo may have done. You are exactly correct. And that also is detailed in my next video.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Oaky so the first part of him being a trailblazer as you call it was not so true but also not so false. He was a lord and most lords back then had a big ego he was also known for having a obsession with rare and unusual things this was because if its rare and unusual that must mean most people don't have them as for people well black people in japan was very uncommon especially of the height of yasuke judging by historical text he would be viewed as if he was a giant. I would say ode would be equal to a westerner who is obsessed with anime to the point of having a katana collection i cant remember what the japanese equivalent of a person who is obsessed with western culture. Oh i am very aware he did value things having a distinctive usefulness it was also recorded that was very resourceful hence his utilization on rank and file with Ashigaru that gave him quite the edge in combat.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Also i did some more digging and found out he was only ever in japan for less than 2 years do of course correct me if i am wrong as its the only information i could locate. If this is true it would simply be impossible for him to become a samurai within that time frame due to one being a african servant so he would have very limited linguistics in understanding japanese due to a servant is kinda pointless if he can not understand commands. Secondly would be the sheer length of time for someone to become a samurai as well as all officials registry of acknowledgement leading up to the point of someone becoming a samurai. Thirdly if he was a samurai he would have been ordered to do seppuku for giving up to the enemy dishonoring himself because he did not fight to the death to protect his master. Yet no record of this ever happening the only record i could think of is he was put back into slavery after his lord's death. Finally his name due to much like chinese names have meaning and well his name was done in jest as a form of mockery because the name "yasuke" meaning is "the black one" no one would ever view such a name as being respected. If anything the name is to point him out as a freak show or a oddity.
@@kaligath6616 What the evidence seems to suggest, at least according to most historians is that he was given a house, armor, a sword and possessions, and was made a retainer by Oda Nobunaga, at a time when 1 - retainers would very often just be regular samurai. and 2 - The pseudo-ritualistic and social exclusivity of the Samurai as we know today didn't exist and it emerged much later during the Edo period. And that's why most historians say is tha despite his short period serving under Nobunaga, "he might very well have been one, given the social position he got in such a short time, he simply couldn't have been that noteworthy in that regard". In adition, the records don't seem to suggest that he was mocked or disrespected wherever he's mentioned. And even if his name really meant "the black one" (as it doesn't seem to be, cuz at least currently it's written as 弥 (extreme or increasing) and 助 (help)), it could simply literaly be refering to a physical charactetistic, as Japanese names can do sometimes. My point is, it's probably not wise to assume either way.
@@yannickoliveira4649 Okay so you don't seem to understand how wealth works in the eyes of others if a lord could provide for his servants by giving them such things it makes the lord look much more wealthy because he can afford to give those below him wealth making him look as if he has enough to just throw away. For a lord with poorly kept servants would look as if the lord was poor and only kept wealth for himself because he had none to spare. As for reasons why he could never be a samurai first his name has meaning the name "Yasuke" stands for "the black one" they was literally calling him the equivalent of the N word. Secondly he was a slave to rise a slave to the position of nobility would be looked down upon as it removes the divide from the elite and the peasantry something that a lot of nobles during that era would be very annoyed by and would result in them scheming against those who allowed this to happen to the point of possibly assassination. Thirdly if he was a samurai he would have been made to do seppuku because if a samurai fails to protect his lord when he had the capacity to do so he would be deemed dishonored as he would have betrayed the 7 virtues he swore to uphold as a samurai and to regain such honour would require seppuku. Fourth at no point in history or any record has he ever been depicted as anything other than a servant.
Tbh, AC shadows so far was ubisoft best try at being accurate, I found absolutely hilarious how so much people deliberately choose to ignore the existence of the girl(because Yasuke is there), who is japanese and an assassin. And claiming AC should be more historicaly accurate...AC!? The franchise where George Washington and the Pope used an alien magic apple? The franchise that made Maquiavel an assassin? Bruh at this point just say you are a bigot it would be way less embarassing. (Oh but the Japanese peopl-Yeah AC shadows it's already the most purchased game on JP amazon so stfu)
I am curious whether you watched the entirety of my reaction and light analysis? I mentioned Yasuke’s inclusion makes sense, particularly regarding his void note post-Honnōji: Sky is the limit. What is your evidence that AC:Shadows is Ubisoft’s “best try at being accurate” when there could be some clear discrepancies and whatnot architecturally, katana-usage, etcetera. Regarding a general understanding of AC “being accurate,” as it were: “Ubisoft and Historical Accuracy in Assassin’s Creed Ubisoft has consistently promoted the "Assassin’s Creed" series as a blend of historical accuracy and fictional narrative. They have often highlighted their dedication to recreating historical settings, events, and figures with a high degree of authenticity. Here are some key points illustrating their commitment to historical accuracy: Developer Statements and Efforts 1. **Developer Diaries and Interviews**: - **Research and Consulting**: Ubisoft has frequently mentioned in developer diaries and interviews that they employ historians and experts to ensure the historical settings, architecture, costumes, and major events are as accurate as possible. For example, in "Assassin's Creed II," the game's creative director, Patrice Désilets, emphasized the extensive research conducted to recreate Renaissance Italy authentically . - **Assassin’s Creed III**: Ubisoft engaged historians to accurately depict the American Revolutionary War, including significant battles, locations, and historical figures like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. The developers stated their intent to provide an immersive and educational experience while maintaining the game's entertainment value . 2. **Ubisoft's Historical Accuracy Marketing**: - **Promotional Material**: Ubisoft's marketing often stresses the educational potential of their games. The series' tagline, "History is our playground," reflects their approach of using historical contexts as the backdrop for their stories. This marketing strategy positions the games as both entertaining and informative . - **Discovery Tour Mode**: Introduced in "Assassin’s Creed Origins" and continued in later titles, this mode allows players to explore the game world without combat or storyline constraints, focusing purely on historical education. It includes guided tours and in-depth information about ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and Viking-era England, demonstrating Ubisoft's commitment to historical education . Balance of Historical Accuracy and Fiction Despite their efforts, Ubisoft acknowledges that the games are not purely historical simulations but blend historical facts with fictional elements to enhance gameplay and narrative: - **Creative Liberties**: The series incorporates significant fictional elements, such as the ongoing conflict between the Assassins and Templars, and the use of advanced technology like the Animus. Historical figures often play roles that are dramatized or entirely fictionalized for narrative purposes . - **Historical Setting vs. Narrative**: While the settings, architecture, and general historical context are often meticulously researched, the actions and interactions of historical figures are sometimes altered to fit the game's storyline. For instance, Leonardo da Vinci in "Assassin’s Creed II" is portrayed not just as an artist and inventor but also as an ally to the protagonist, aiding in the development of various gadgets. Percentage of Historical Accuracy Evaluating the historical accuracy of the "Assassin’s Creed" series as a whole involves considering both the accurate representation of historical settings and the fictional elements introduced for narrative purposes: - **Environmental and Visual Accuracy**: Approximately 80-90%. Ubisoft’s attention to detail in recreating cities, landscapes, and cultural artifacts is generally praised for its authenticity . - **Events and Historical Figures**: Approximately 60-70%. While key events and figures are often included, their portrayal and the context in which they are placed frequently involve significant fictionalization to fit the game's narrative . Conclusion Ubisoft does herald the historical accuracy of the "Assassin’s Creed" series, emphasizing their extensive research and use of historical consultants. However, they balance this with creative liberties necessary for engaging gameplay and storytelling. Overall, the series can be considered approximately 70-80% historically accurate, with the understanding that while the settings and general context are often faithfully recreated, the narratives and character actions are fictionalized. This approach allows them to provide both an immersive historical experience and an entertaining game.”
Alright then let’s suppose an AC Africa comes out with an Indian snake charmer as the central protagonist. If your argument: ‘who gives af about historical accuracy because George Washington etc..’ then you’d be fine with that I suppose?
Notice it's just mostly a bunch of white boys going crazy? The Japanese are hyped. I remember playing guilty gear. They had a black samurai. All the white folks were freaking out about him then. An actual Japanese person told me that he was based off of yasuke, a legendary samurai. I was shocked about a black samurai back in those days lol. My teacher was hella cool and let us play the video game during lunch break. He saw the character and gave us a history lesson on his country. You're 100% right about their racism putting the blinders on. 1 black historical figure in Japanese history. Made the other main character and 99.9% of the cast vanish😂 1 black guy just ruined everything. Oh yeah, on the Japanese version of the trailer. Actual Japanese people in the comment section were calling out white people. Posing as Japanese people using Google translate. Apparently, they can tell by the way they say certain things. W supremacist go out of their way to be racist. They care more about this than actual Japanese people do. This literally has nothing to do with white people and they are raging! They're literally arguing with Japanese people, trying to tell them about their history. Then they get mad at black people for being interested in yasuke's story and saying he was real. There's been a bunch of Japanese people basically telling them to shut up in a nice way. But they refuse to accept a black samurai. They're calling Japanese people "woke". They're even going to wiki and messing with yasuke's page. They are only cool when black people are slaves or servants in history. Other than that, we don't exist. Wait till they discover that the original depiction of Buddha is BLACK. Their heads are gonna explode😂 Don't you find it funny how they NEVER have this issue. Whenever Japanese history/culture gets white washed? The last samurai, the great wall, that movie with Keanu reeves, this new popular series called shogun, etc etc. I can go on and on. There's actually a popular game that dropped not too long ago. A white samurai is the main character. Assassins creed 4 was a Welsh pirate in the CARIBBEANS. Most pirates and people in that area were/are not white. But where was the outrage? I used to get mad at this crap. But now I just laugh. It's comical at this point. Even this youtuber is hilarious. He's clearly a white boy. But he claims he's 25% Japanese lol. Reminds me of all these white native Americans running around.
@@charlesnorm4883 If there were records of an Indian snake charmer in "Africa" (quick question, where in Africa? It's a continent, not a country), why not?
nothing,about this make sense, the battle in the thriller,is the fall of the iga in 1581 ,2 years after yasuki supposedly appeared in Japan,1579, so yasuki become a samurai in 2 years time slaughtered some iga warriors, and team up with an iga survivor, and I'm supposed to follow his story that will last only a year after.
As I understand, Yasuke purportedly meets Oda Nobunaga around February of 1581. Post-Honnōji, he is devoid of note and, therefore, has an open-ended what-if narrative they could further weave.
This is the first time they said the main character is a real person, but he wasn't a samurai in real life, and EVERY other game the main character was true to the setting.
@@lowlygrinder2977In my latest video, I cover the easily discernible fictions and facts as represented in AC SHADOWS, NIOH, ONIMUSHA, SAMURAI WARRIORS 5, DYNASTY WARRIORS 9, THE LAST SAMURAI, and SHOGUN. Feel free to check the video out and let me know any of your comments, criticisms, or recommendations!
@@AlexanderRichmond95 People say white people are mad the main character isn't white, but that is a lie, they're mad he's not Japanese. I was looking forward to an AC set in Japan, Fuedal OR modern day, I didn't want a gimmick main character, Nioh had a white main character, but Nioh was a japanese game, and also not part of a main series of games set in different cultures, if it was and finally one was set in Japan arrives and you play a white guy I'd be pretty dissapointed and annoyed. Nioh also had Yasuke in the sequel and no one cared, hell if you'd played him as the main character in Nioh 1 no one would have cared, but if every AC had a main character that fitted the setting and the the fuedal Japanese one comes out and the MC is black, that makes me wonder . They can so easily set an AC in Africa, Africa is rich in pre-colonial history, though they'd probably just make it about fighting the EVIL colonials and they'd really overdo how EVIL the colonials are, but imagine if they did and main character was a white guy who spent a small time amongst the Zulus, and they made if a full on Zulu warrior who's better then actual Zulu warriors. That's just insulting, especially when it's made by a French Canadian company.
If you're looking for historical accuracy, then why the hell would you be critiquing Assassin's Creed??? There's literally NOTHING historically accurate in ANY of these games. Why would they start now. Stop with the fake outrage, and keep it moving. Smfh.
As I mentioned to another: My primary concern is Ubisoft potentially bastardizing Japanese history and its figures in a manner that is received as "true." The AC teams really heralded their attention to historical accuracy, especially in their developer diary videos. Of course, they are making a game, and a fun game about history may require fictional elements for the . . . fun part. Absolutely. I could never enjoy any of the AC, Samurai Warriors, Onimusha, Metal Gear Solid, or whatever other kinds of games if I was stringent on historical accuracy: Fighting the pope at the end of AC2, slaying demons serving Oda Nobunaga, infiltrating the Soviet Union and destroying the Shagohad, etcetera. That is why I said at 8:10 "or pushing the edge of what is accurate to the limit." Allow me to expound a bit: Niccolò Machiavelli, a Renaissance political philosopher and historian, is best known for his work "The Prince," a treatise advising rulers on maintaining power through pragmatic, often ruthless methods. Beyond his writings, Machiavelli held various government positions in Florence, significantly contributing to its political and military affairs. His practical experience in governance and deep understanding of political dynamics greatly influenced his philosophical perspectives. In the context he were to from the onset be depicted as a king or whatever, I would find objection to that in AC team tended to represent historical figures as they were in history with fictional additions. Of course, if Machiavelli came into power as a king from his original, historical position, that would be narrative, creative sense. Fictional elements, I do not detest. I only am a stickler more accurately-to-say regarding people understanding what is legitimately historically accurate and what is not. Is this unreasonable or wrong? I am curious whether I have appropriately responded. Please let me know if there is any confusion or issues.
Pertaining to historical accuracy specifically: Ubisoft and Historical Accuracy in Assassin’s Creed Ubisoft has consistently promoted the "Assassin’s Creed" series as a blend of historical accuracy and fictional narrative. They have often highlighted their dedication to recreating historical settings, events, and figures with a high degree of authenticity. Here are some key points illustrating their commitment to historical accuracy: Developer Statements and Efforts 1. **Developer Diaries and Interviews**: - **Research and Consulting**: Ubisoft has frequently mentioned in developer diaries and interviews that they employ historians and experts to ensure the historical settings, architecture, costumes, and major events are as accurate as possible. For example, in "Assassin's Creed II," the game's creative director, Patrice Désilets, emphasized the extensive research conducted to recreate Renaissance Italy authentically. - **Assassin’s Creed III**: Ubisoft engaged historians to accurately depict the American Revolutionary War, including significant battles, locations, and historical figures like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. The developers stated their intent to provide an immersive and educational experience while maintaining the game's entertainment value. 2. **Ubisoft's Historical Accuracy Marketing**: - **Promotional Material**: Ubisoft's marketing often stresses the educational potential of their games. The series' tagline, "History is our playground," reflects their approach of using historical contexts as the backdrop for their stories. This marketing strategy positions the games as both entertaining and informative. - **Discovery Tour Mode**: Introduced in "Assassin’s Creed Origins" and continued in later titles, this mode allows players to explore the game world without combat or storyline constraints, focusing purely on historical education. It includes guided tours and in-depth information about ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and Viking-era England, demonstrating Ubisoft's commitment to historical education. Balance of Historical Accuracy and Fiction Despite their efforts, Ubisoft acknowledges that the games are not purely historical simulations but blend historical facts with fictional elements to enhance gameplay and narrative: - **Creative Liberties**: The series incorporates significant fictional elements, such as the ongoing conflict between the Assassins and Templars, and the use of advanced technology like the Animus. Historical figures often play roles that are dramatized or entirely fictionalized for narrative purposes. - **Historical Setting vs. Narrative**: While the settings, architecture, and general historical context are often meticulously researched, the actions and interactions of historical figures are sometimes altered to fit the game's storyline. For instance, Leonardo da Vinci in "Assassin’s Creed II" is portrayed not just as an artist and inventor but also as an ally to the protagonist, aiding in the development of various gadgets. Percentage of Historical Accuracy Evaluating the historical accuracy of the "Assassin’s Creed" series as a whole involves considering both the accurate representation of historical settings and the fictional elements introduced for narrative purposes: - **Environmental and Visual Accuracy**: Approximately 80-90%. Ubisoft’s attention to detail in recreating cities, landscapes, and cultural artifacts is generally praised for its authenticity. - **Events and Historical Figures**: Approximately 60-70%. While key events and figures are often included, their portrayal and the context in which they are placed frequently involve significant fictionalization to fit the game's narrative. Conclusion Ubisoft does herald the historical accuracy of the "Assassin’s Creed" series, emphasizing their extensive research and use of historical consultants. However, they balance this with creative liberties necessary for engaging gameplay and storytelling. Overall, the series can be considered approximately 70-80% historically accurate, with the understanding that while the settings and general context are often faithfully recreated, the narratives and character actions are fictionalized. This approach allows them to provide both an immersive historical experience and an entertaining game.
@AlexanderRichmond95 How about doing a video on Tom Cruise being the Last Samurai. Or on that fake Tom Hardy wannabe in the Shogun series being historically accurate. Bring this same energy to those projects, and then I might take your criticisms seriously. But playing up to the concerns of the anti-woke crybabies, should be beneath you. Don't lower yourself to their level, and let them shed their tears over this game's main characters.
@@Watcher40000Tom Cruise wasn't The Last Samurai. The Last Samurai referred to the Samurai clan he was hanging with in the movie. Tom Cruise just played dress up and wore the Samurai outfit of the guy he killed and fought for fun at the end. Basically Tom Cruise was like a America journalist who liked to kill in the movie. You completely miss understand the title and the movie bro.
Get over acknowledging including Yasuke could be dope since he is of no particular note, especially post-Honnōji and therefore could be rife with creative fictional storytelling and whatnot? Posing information as historical when that is more ahistorical can leave people worse off by not separating fact from fiction. I am noticing quite a bit of people believing pieces of information, unrelated to Yasuke as well, that are categorically false. My issue is ahistorical information being received as fact. Just like in this case, if people would hilariously believe Oda Nobunaga was like a Jesus Christ figure who arose from death, that would be asinine and silly; if people could identify the glaringly obvious fiction, no issues on my side. I am uninterested in what character is the assassin in AC:Shadows. I am only concerned with how much Ubisoft would bastardize the history that I am so intimately connected with and also teach. I understand and am able to separate the fact from fiction and, therefore, may have fun seeing where westerners tie the story together. Others, unfortunately, may not be able to differentiate. Who knows. Concerning historical accuracy inherent in some AC titles: Evaluating the historical accuracy of the "lAssassin’s Creed series as a whole involves considering both the accurate representation of historical settings and the fictional elements introduced for narrative purposes: - Environmental and Visual Accuracy: Approximately 80-90%. Ubisoft’s attention to detail in recreating cities, landscapes, and cultural artifacts is generally praised for its authenticity. - Events and Historical Figures: Approximately 60-70%. While key events and figures are often included, their portrayal and the context in which they are placed frequently involve significant fictionalization to fit the game’s narrative. Ubisoft does herald the historical accuracy of the Assassin’s Creed series, emphasizing their extensive research and use of historical consultants. However, they balance this with creative liberties necessary for engaging gameplay and storytelling. Overall, the series can be considered approximately 70-80% historically accurate, with the understanding that while the settings and general context are often faithfully recreated, the narratives and character actions are fictionalized. This approach allows them to provide both an immersive historical experience and an entertaining game.
@@AlexanderRichmond95Well obviously u are really good at History but not so much on analyzing a fiction from history and separate the 2. I think u should really watch the 2 explanatory videos Ubisoft made about this trailer I think it should resolve a lot of misunderstandings. And I hope reassure u a bit. Even on Oda.
@@sagattaruok google trad is my friend. Well yes honestly a japanese character in western would be dope especialy when we know their History in this area at this time
That is understandable. The Ubisoft + Premium subscription ($17.99) seems a reasonable way to play the game without splurging unnecessarily. Who knows.
Interestingly, the Assassin's Creed series already has lore for the Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins. It's lore that has existed for years from books. To sum up the lore we have for this games time period, Nobunaga was not originally a villain. When the Brotherhood first arrived in Japan, they attempted to form an alliance with Nobunaga, which he said he would agree to once he unified Japan. The Brotherhood then formed an Alliance with Tokugawa Ieyasu in secret, with his vassal Hattori Hanzō becoming a Master Assassin. The Brotherhood helps the Tokugawa during their unification of Japan, aiding him in killing Mōri Motonari and Takeda Shingen, who was in possession of a Sword of Eden which later ended up in the hands of Nobunaga. 5 years later, Hanzō killed Uesugi Kenshin. Later, the Assassin's kill Nobunaga to retrieve the Sword of Eden, and go on to serve the Tokugawa for the entirety of the Tokugawa Shogunate's reign. Im not sure if they will be portraying the Oda as villians, but I know the Oda weren't part of the Templar Order in the original lore, and they were actually allied with the Assassins. The only reason the Assassin turned on Nobunaga is because they didn't want the Sword of Eden to end up in Templar hands so they killed Nobunaga and took it before Akechi Mitsuhide could get it.
I understand. Thank you for this information update. Damn shame that they make Tokugawa Ieyasu part of the brotherhood when he was historically quite villainous and dishonorable. Furthermore, that doesn’t explain the years of gap between Toyotomi’s reign and Tokugawa’s betrayal leading to him to steal rule from the lord he served and child ruler he was entrusted as number one mentor to advise. Regarding Mōri Motonari, I am intrigued when he was assassinated to aid Ieyasu, because he was too far away to be relevant to Ieyasu, really. Oda Nobunaga really expanded rights and access to many in the territories he reigned over. So, for the assassins to kill someone who was pushing for more freedoms for average people, what a turn of events. I mean, also regarding Ieyasu, they really ignore how he killed his wife and son?
I appreciate your take and I understand many of arguments that people are trying to make. That Yasuke is somehow a perfect choice because of his unknown history or that Assassins Creed games have never been fully historical. The issue imo is how far do these creative liberties go. They are already depicting him as a high status warrior with what looks like years of training in the Japanese art of swordsman ship. Yet if he barely got any years of training, he simply would NOT have the skill of most notable Samurai even if he was a bigger built and tough man. When it comes to historical accuracy. Yeah its true that these game have always been historical fiction. No doubt about that, but for the most part they've usually blended their versions of history with respects to the real historical events and characters. Their motives may have been for the templar cause or the assassins but it was still also accurate to their real life counter parts 90% of the time. From what it sounds like they're just trying to make a fictional evil Nobunaga and Yasuke the savoir in the shadows. For me this game is mainly a disappointment because I wanted a true Assassins Creed Ninja game. I would have liked to be able to fully customize the look of my playable character since customization has been ever evolving in these games but it doesn't look like that will be the case sadly.
Proper Knowledge from the Japanese Black man given the name Yasuke No last name, so he wasn't a samurai. He was kept alive during the Honnoji Incident because it was a pity to cut down innocent animals.
When the character asked "who do you work for?"" I think he was speaking to the girl and not Yasuke And from what I've heard, Nobunaga isn't the antagonist of the story
You are precisely correct. During editing, I noticed that distinctions however, kept that because that was my stream of consciousness after watching for the first and only time.
Without spoiling the recent titles, even if Oda is a Templar it does not mean that he will be a villain or evil there have recently been a handful of good Templars
Good to know. However, how Yasuke narrates part of the trailer showing Oda Nobunaga with the greed and negative elements articulated paints a relatively damning impression on who he could be for those unfamiliar with the history and the person. Oda Nobunaga is a trailblazer. As long as Ubisoft treats the era and figures honestly and fairly, I am game. Of course, using artistic license and whatnot makes a game a game. We’ll see what happens.
So you're ok with this representation over having an actual Japanese man as an original character? I'm personally upset with the entire game, I know I don't speak for everyone, just interested to know how you really feel about it.
It's Ubisoft so yeah it is kinda woke if you're not familiar about the company's policies since these recent past years. Because they hired a VP of DEI they implemented a regulation that forces the agenda into their employees to work on, some are obviously reluctant about it and pretend to care because it's hard to find jobs. Choosing Yasuke is a fair choice to check that box because of his mysterious history and well because he's black but it coud've been a whole lot worse.
". . . they all come from the same river. Greed." Thereafter, a direct close-up on Oda Nobunaga's face. Followed by, "Power." This again is stated against the backdrop of Oda Nobunaga and his soldiers. In the very initial throws of this official trailer, Oda soldiers are shown terrorizing defenseless civilians. Harming and slaughtering innocent people is usually considered, "bad," no?
First, I think I would caution on making assumptions based on a trailer and judge the final product. This is for everyone. Second, people losing their minds over a black samurai when it's based on a real person mystifies me. All this "he was this" or "he wasn't that" doesn't mean anything as this isn't a documentary, it's a FICTIONAL video game. This is not for the video maker as I enjoyed your point of view, but more for everyone else. I get that it's popular to make snap judgements on something without knowing a fraction of the facts about said thing, but man, is that exhausting. I think it's a cool concept and the fact that this is the studio that made two of the best AC games in Syndicate and Odyssey, I'm making the educated guess that their going to do right by this.
I concur and understand your frustration regarding all the ignorance, hysteria, and vitriol plaguing social media waves since this reveal. Hopefully people could enjoy the fictional takes on the historical figure, who is devoid of note, particularly post-Honnōji; sky is the limit. Hopefully people would not misunderstand fictional parts from the historical areas.
this guy isn't a true samurai descendent, he's more jewish then japanese, he's alike zainichi's, abrahamic korean-japanese of jesuit infiltration trying to propagate the scam of abrahamic religions
Stating that you need accuracy and assassin, Creed means you missed the boat by almost 10 years. The part where the pope had the alien apple should’ve been the hint to folks if it took that long.
0:00 Brief about me
3:33 Trailer reaction section.
4:37 Oda=Bad
6:18 Yasuke?! History Time
9:13 About two protagonists
12:44 Is this a woke lie?
14:40 About the armor
15:05 Oda actually helped many
16:19 Tokugawa Ieyasu Legacy
16:46 The gist/verdict
If you are Asian and you buy this you are a sellout and the reason why we Asians are constantly stepped on in society.
Holllywood before crazy rich Asians never NEVER had an Asian man kiss or have sex esp of another race.
Asians are used for martial arts but every other race has sex/kissing as a major plot in their movies.
Of course the lead writer is an overweight white woman that follows sweet baby inc
We have been asking for game in Japan since the start. This is grape of their culture.
As Korean man I will not be supporting this and screw Ubisoft.
@@Spanluver Haven't bought a Ubisoft game after Black Flag and don't regret it.
Do blue eye samurai next
コメント欄を見ると海外では「弥助が凄い侍だった」と改竄されてるんだね…本当に恐ろしい
歴史的な事実は「信長に仕えて身分だけ与えられ、荷物持ちであったのみ、目立つ存在にも関わらず特に大きな活躍は記録されてない」だよ
弥助なんて日本でも最近になって少し有名になったくらいで、日本人はほぼ知らないか、知ってても「そういう人がいたらしいね」くらいだよ
That happened to most great black men when the world was racist against them
弥助が侍だった記録は日本にはない。
そもそも侍であれば名前だけでなく名字があるはずなので「弥助」だけの侍なんてありえない。
私は肌の色で差別をする習慣なんてありませんが、
黒人至上主義を語る前に、世界をもう少し勉強して下さい。
Acting like you’re Japanese when you’re not i see these translations everywhere it’s annoying and embarrassing and disrespectful 🤦🏽♀️
The term black supremacy is absolutely laughable, but then again the equality to others looks like oppression to those who have the upper hand
@@_invinciScribe_24 日本人ではないとどうして思うんだ？日本人ならここにあるコメントは翻訳機を使っていないとすぐわかる。
つまり日本人が弥助を尊敬しているという夢に浸りたいお前の願望だろ？日本人が皆、弥助を偉大な侍と思っていて文句なんかつけない。日本語で書かれている文章はすべて翻訳機を使った偽日本人の工作だと思いたいんだろ？
しかし残念ながら唯の荷物持ちである弥助を尊敬する日本人など存在しないぞww
歴代アサクリシリーズの通例が絡むと微妙かもしれませんが、フィクションの範疇であれば弥助を侍として描くのは日本人の創作もたくさんあるので問題は無かったと思います。ただ今回はゲームの枠を超え史実の弥助が本当に侍だった、日本に弥助の銅像があって日本人から敬われている、侍には黒人の血が流れているという諺が日本には存在している、日本の有名武将が色黒だったからという理由で彼は黒人だったに違いないなどというフェイクが広がっており、日本に弥助の資料がほぼ存在しないと伝えると何故日本人は黒人侍の存在を隠すんだと差別主義者呼ばわりされたり、ウィキペディアの改竄などの経緯があり現実の歴史に影響が出てきた結果、多くの日本人が声を上げ始めた側面がありました。どちらかと言えば後半に書いたことに危機感を持っている状況です。私は弥助が元々好きだったので今回の一件が非常に残念でなりません。また擁護している日本人の多くは上記のこうした背景を知らず、ゲームの中の話のみを見てフィクションだから別に構わないと言っている方が多く見受けられます。
海外の方に説明しようとしても日本語だと翻訳を使っての工作扱いをされてしまいもどかしい気持ちです。
またAmazonでこの作品が1位になっていますが、2位以下より予約本数が少ないという不思議な現象が起きています😂
それは非常に残念なことです。人々が歴史を誤解し、ゲームの架空の表現を現実と混同するのは哀れです。
自分に当てはまらないことで恥じる必要はありません。あなたが自分の気持ちを共有し、正当な歴史を伝えているのは、差別主義者だからではありません。あなたがそれを行うのは、関心があるからです。
素晴らしい週末をお過ごしください。
I remember the historical drama I watched where Nobunaga arrived in a devastated Kyoto for the first time with his army and he saw a man stealing a pot full of coins from a man. He then charged at the thief, drawing his sword, cutting off his head, flicked the blood off the blade then resheated it. He called his vassals and announced that he'll kill anyone who disturbs the people in Kyoto, including his own men. Later on, it was known that Nobunaga pacified Kyoto in a month.
I always look at Nobunaga, Hideyoshi and Ieyasu are people who developed their personalities due to the experiences. Yes, Nobunaga exhibited ruthlessness but it wasn't because he was that from the start, his experiences shaped that. I remember the brutality he inflicted on Araki Murashige's family and vassals as a punishment for Murashige's uprising and while I don't condone it, I understood his reasons to do so. When he forced Toyotomi Hidetsugu, his own nephew, to commit seppuku, Hideyoshi executed his nephew's family, including his wives and concubines. One of those concubines is Komahime, the daughter of Mogami Yoshiaki, who just arrived in Osaka and wasn't even presented yet. This tragedy led Yoshiaki to Ieyasu, which killed off any chances of keeping the Date on their toes as the Mogami is the only clan who can challenge the Date in Tohoku. Now, with the Mogami and Date on his side, Ieyasu was able to focus on Mitsunari as the Uesugi, now based on Aizu, cannot put a pressure on Ieyasu's back due to the Mogami and Date. I do see a point in Hideyoshi wanted to protect Hideyori's right to inherit everything he fought to achieve but in doing so, he indirectly caused him not to inherit it.
I know Ieyasu was also capable of cruelty and ruthlessness and he's my favorite unifier but again, he is a product of his own time, like Nobunaga and Hideyoshi.
In the first place, the Christians of the time would not have allowed their slaves to have dreadlocks. Especially if it was a long boat trip.
The later slaves taken to America would not have been transported with dreadlocks.
Honestly I think the problem isn't that it is using Yasuke as MC, Assassin creed is a work of fiction, the problem stem from lack of Japanese people working on this which would lead to misrepresentation of the Japanese culture and traditions.
The timing of this game isn't helping due to all the woke and DEI stuff happening in games and also not helping is the fact that past AC games had MC that are races within the place the game is taking place hence why all this seems like it's DEI involved, who knows maybe DEI is involved but what should have had more attention is the outrageous pricing of the game.
Your sentiment is understandable. AC characteristically creates a fictional character to course through historical periods and events while impacting the game’s original story. I noticed the head writer, if I recall correctly, seems to not be of Japanese descent; she may be an incredibly talented writer whose potential accolades I am ignorant of. I saw on social media Ubisoft is coordinating with some organization focused on expanding representation and whatnot?
Nevertheless, pricing could take precedence to some. Even though I teach economics and have business experience being a former co-owner of ALEXANDERAZUSA, as a samurai descendant and Japanese history teacher, I preferred to share some of the legitimate history to dispel fictional elements taken as facts.
日本人です。あなたの歴史の考察はすばらしいです。
アサシンクリードは日本では人気がありません。
では、なぜ日本でも炎上しているのかというと
開発者が「伝説の黒人侍」「日本で尊敬されている黒人侍」などど嘘をついているからです。
事実は黒人侍などいないので日本人は弥助のことを知らない。
彼がただの雑用係であったため、なんの活躍もしていないからです。
また、いくら私たち日本人が黒人侍などいないと訂正しても「白人が日本人になりすまして書いている」と認めない人が多すぎる。
wikiの書き換え、歴史の書き換えは日本への文化盗用であり日本への差別です。
新しいビデオを作ったから、時間があれば、見てください❗️
このような正しい歴史の動画をあげてくださってありがとうございます。今、弥助＝偉大な侍という事以外にも坂上田村麻呂も黒人だったという話まで広めようとしている人がいるようです。今回のUBI会社もこのゲームを「史実に基づく」と言ってしまっていて、日本人が批判の声を上げても訂正しようとしてくれません。海外のSNSで訂正しても、日本人になりすました差別者だと決めつけられます。そんな中で、このような動画を上げてくださっているのを観て、とても嬉しかったです。心から感謝を申し上げます。
ありがとう御座います。
,,„oparta jest na faktach historycznych”'' more like > ,,historical legends'' they said it on main vebsite so
I think, watching this trailer, it's likely that the game starts with a brief intro which has a climax at the Honnō-ji incident.
Seems likely to me that the majority of the game takes place after Nobunaga's death, and after Mitsuhide supposedly sent Yasuke back to the Jesuits. He leaves historical record then - so they're free to make up a history about him starting there.
AC has been rife with very fantastical elements, so there will certainly be a magical Mcguffin that it's all actually about in the end, and several different assassinations performed to get there.
That would be an understandable intro. I go into a bit more of the history and possible ways they could have navigated through the story following a slightly-more historical bent, along with extinguishing quite a bit of misinformation and fallacies in the recently viral TikTok from a Japanese woman (my latest upload as of 5/20/24): th-cam.com/video/SRDRHjd_0dc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3dx8py7m_tM_yIdJ
If it takes place after his death, Yasuke cannot exist no one else liked him in Japan
@@sillymesilly Yasuke DID exist.
All we know of him after Nobunaga Oda's death was that Mitsuhide possibly sent him back to the Jesuits. We also know he wasn't killed. But we have no account that he ever actually was sent back to the Jesuits. So him disappearing from history by joining the Assassins would be the retelling.
Ubisoft took pride on their multicultural team and their historians since the first game but they've gone more and more fantasy through the years. Now they're using Yasuke as a pure token calling him a ''legendary samurai'' when anybody with some knowledge would know he was just one of the many ways Nobunaga mocked or tried to piss off the ''traditionalists'' and no daimyō (no matter how progressive) would consider a foreigner his ''equal''
I don't have much problem with the kunoichi, sure they were more on the side of poisoning, stealth night attacks, sabotage, court infiltrations and not face to face combat (even more so than shinobi) but sure. When someone plays a game set on a specific time and place like the sengoku jidai people want to play as a character of that time and place, wich is what they did for every other game on the franchise but not in this one to push a certain political message and that is the problem.
EDIT: Making Nobunaga the ''bad guy'' could be well done if well writen depending on the point of view of the protagonists but as you said they're probably going to demonize him and make him an oni, not the first time and won't be the last.
Nice video. It's always good to see people who knows a lot about the subject.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed this. My very first ever. Learning.
Agree, media often portrays Nobunaga as evil. Maybe because he killed and burned thousands of sohei monks because they're being a pest to Kyoto and Nobunaga wanted to show off.
Samurai don't go around in tosei gusoku all the time, same as soldiers aren't in full battle gear all the time.
The lead writer is very involved with Sweey Baby, so yes it is absolutely bound to woke and considering how much Ubi has used them on their products.
I see. In the context the story fails in any manner, hopefully there would be another opportunity to exquisitely recreate a thoroughly enjoyable and thrilling sengoku jidai story in a similar AC-story-type vein. A.I., too could do this in the coming decade(s).
@@AlexanderRichmond95 well the only way we can get that to happen is if Sucker punch does ghost of Tsushima 2 or something on another game for mainland japan
@@koreancowboy42 As I understand, Sucker Punch already began the process of GoT2 or some game relating to Japan since they had a job listing for a Japanese historian or the like some time ago.
Bottom line is;
AC: Arab in the Levant
AC2: Italian in Italy
AC3: Native American in colonial America
Liberation: French African in French Louisiana
AC4: English pirate in colonial Caribbean
Unity: French in France
Syndicate: British in Britain
Freedom Cry: Freed African slave in Haiti
Rogue: Irish immigrant in colonial America
Origins: Egyptian in Egypt
Odyssey: Greek in Greece
Valhalla: Norse Viking in England during Viking invasion
Mirage: Arab in Iraq
Most are angry because we wanted a Japanese Samurai in the setting of Japan. Every other AC game has someone native or a major race in that location at that time.
But there is a native JAPANESE character in this game - Naoue. She doesn't count? Remember the outcry over Nioh? No? I don't either. How about that backlash over Tom Cruise in "The Last Samurai"? Or when the first or second versions of "Shogun" came out? Yeah, I don't either. But now, they dare put a F---en N----r in as a main character in a game where aliens, gods, and monsters are real... and NOW we're clamoring for historicity and appropriate representation!
"Every other AC game has someone native or a major race in that location at that time." - You kind of gave yourself away with this statement.
Yo Japanese people are online saying this is histroicallly accurate literally white people are crying over another peoples culture damn
@@BePatient888 Yeah, Yasuke being a warrior is consistent in a game where aliens, gods, and monsters exists.
@@poloshirtsamurai Accredited historians believe he was some sort of warrior (bushi). And Yasuke's popularity in Japan has made him a local legend, so who cares if a fictionalized version of him in a freaking video game about ALTERNATIVE history, plays with the details along eh edges. We're only having these discussions, across hundreds of videos on TH-cam, and thousands of posts on Social Media because we're EMBARRASSING OURSELVES again over a Black person in our favorite entertainment. This happened when sports in America were integrated, then movies, then TV, and now it's video games. I'm not concerned. Our kids will deal with this better than you (not me, I'm good).
For some reason you forgot to mention revelations: Italian in turkey
The prob with this game is that it's completely out of touch with facts. In all of the other titles although not completely accurate all the characters player and NPC alike were fairly accurate to who and what they were in the theme time period and era. They didn't even try and be accurate to be accurate and going with the same half assed excuse they all go with and try and rewrite history.
One of the most eye-catching things to me in this trailer is that Naoe is openly walking around in what I assume is a subjugated village, with armor and weapons shown. Are people mistaking her as a man? The note passing in this particular scene is so open; even while a location is under control, the agents of the controlling faction would be watching around for anything that could be construed as a possible threat to the authority. A bit sloppy.
ever since Origins , logic and common sense is not included in AC universe
We already had got AC Japan , its called Ghost of Tsushima
I have seen this tired ass comment at least 100 times from different people. Are yall bots, NPC's, or just lame?
@@dnaglitchgaming6565 and if so? What's your reason to get so annoyed at a TH-cam comment
....... but Ghost of Tsushima has no parkour. It's not the same.
@@shadow_crne1030 Its definitely better substitute to boring bloated gameplay loop ~ i mean roses are red, Sky is blue, Ass creed is dead, sucks to be "U".
@@SpadeApeiron I know AC is dead. Could you please stop rubbing it in.
To be fair assassins creed has ALWAYS portrayed the Templars (which oda is likely to be) as “bad guys” that think they are doing what’s best for the people but in the wrong way. That’s how the series is always portrayed Templars. Hence naoe saying “all I know burns in the name of unification”. So it’s not like what nobunaga wants is wrong but his methods are, that’s always been the nuance of ac games . The Templars want peace but they think using force in the name of peace is justified no matter how many you have to kill . I think it fits really well with how they have written ac games in the past
True that; would be a fine and usual fictional take on Oda Nobunaga. Yet, Oda Nobunaga legitimately went against the traditional hierarchy that subjugated commoners and whatnot to lower statuses devoid of any legitimate potential for social mobility. My honors thesis focuses on gekokujō, the supplanting of superiors by inferiors, and Nobunaga’s rule epitomized that ethos. Games like Onimusha that depict him as a Demon King are obviously fantastical depictions of him and understandable to audiences, I infer. We have had him shown in other fantasy titles as well. I am not 100 percent sure in this AC title how much people would be able to separate fact from fiction in a game that may be leanings towards projecting the image of a more-historically accurate; at least the initial AC titles focused on attention to historicity, while still making a game, of course.
After watching Jackie Chan Adventures, I assumed "AIYA!" was Chinese.
Shared between some countries, yes. Okinawa was a separate polity until the later 19th century.
Why didn't people have the same energy an smoke for nioh?
As I mentioned to some others: Unfortunately, there are unfortunate false analogies made in reference to his other gaming and media depictions. Posing information as historical when that is more ahistorical can leave people worse off by not separating fact from fiction. I am noticing quite a bit of people believing pieces of information, unrelated to Yasuke as well, that are categorically false.
Why are those references to other games not an issue? NiOh 1 and 2 are highly fantastical games about slaying oni and magic; in no way shape or form is that trying to push this is displaying real history. That is almost akin to saying Onimusha, for example, is the same in representing history when it most assuredly does not; instead there are general historical settings or figures mixed with imaginative events and whatnot to make a game.
Samurai Warriors is not a golden standard for historical accuracy, either. Yet, the studio tends to include more characters of historical relevance in a dramatic manner. There are numerous fictional elements at play: musou attacks, weapon types, designs, and whole characters and storylines that are pure fantasy. And that’s fine. Japanese gaming companies may also create fictional products. No one is shackled to the history, yet when something is accurate or not, really is best to discern truth.
Does it matter that Koei labels Yasuke as a samurai in the game? No. Why? They have labeled numerous characters across the series as samurai and dynasty warriors: think of Mori Ranmaru and more jarringly, Xiao Qiao. Is this negative or wrong? No. This, instead, could be quite fun to play as these characters and see how they uniquely impact a story and how these fictional elements influence some historical points.
I did not beat NiOh 1, what an incredibly difficult game. Oda Nobunaga present only highlights the historical discrepancies and clearly confirms how fictional the narrative and representation is. Eighteen years after his murder he (customarily) returns from the grave. My issue is ahistorical information being received as fact. Just like in this case, if people would hilariously believe Oda Nobunaga was like a Jesus Christ figure who arose from death, that would be asinine and silly; if people could identify the glaringly obvious fiction, no issues on my side.
I am uninterested in what character is the assassin in AC:Shadows. I am only concerned with how much Ubisoft would bastardize the history that I am so intimately connected with and also teach. I understand and am able to separate the fact from fiction and, therefore, may have fun seeing where westerners tie the story together. Others, unfortunately, may not be able to differentiate. Who knows.
@@AlexanderRichmond95when has assasins creed stayed true to history, hell they have the right to sway history in yasuke,hes a myth, bobody really knows if he was a samurai or not but he was a retainer(he also had a sword) and having a katana givin to you by oda was a high honor at the time. i really dont like the outrage because it feels like they just focus on the fact that hes black when we had other games where samurias where white and hell the last samurai movie was played by a white man(tom cruise)
No one complained about Afro samurai either
Because they are hypocrites. There's a possibility that Yasuke actually fought. William Adams didn't fight and he still got his own game.
@@calvinm1866 True, Miura Anjin, who became a sub-daimyo (shared as mic in his dairies), was featured in a fictional take, in a blatantly obvious fantastic world overrun by demons and evil spirits, even in his home country. Distinction is key. Both fictional representations are totally fine; distinguish fact from fiction is necessary, all the same.
The way he sheathed his sword at 9:00.. NOOOOO. BAD. BAD YASUKE.
Didn't they always wipe their sword down after use to maintain? I could be wrong lol
@@Beechylily65 True, but also slamming your sword into the sheathe like that will absolutely damage it.
@@garethlewis1984 ....in the video game where you fly off of buildings and land in hay piles..get up and walk away ....THIS is the thing for you...?
@@rcdotson4433 Yes. It is one of the minor details that slightly bothers me. Now off you pop. Bye bye. 👋
? The blade side is pointed upwards as it should be and Samurais and Ninjas swong their sword to shake off the blood on it before puttüng it in the sheath you can look it up there are even videos demonstrating the effectiveness
Hey, great informative video, i just wanted to share to you a bit of more information that we knew about Assassin's creed in japan prior to this trailer via books and other sources.
The Assassin's creed order started in Japan 20 years prior to this game.
The girl's father was Fujibayashi Nagato, a real ninja so we can presume that, the village that was shown there was really Iga. There are some other historical ninja figures who were Assassin's like Hattori Hanzõ.
And for Oda Nobunaga, at least in the begining, he was set to make a partnership with the Assassin's but at some point in the history he gained a piece of Eden (if youve played the other games you know what that does to a person's mind) and we can make an assumption that the templars started to lure him to join their side instead.
So my opinion is that Oda Nobunaga isn't a templar himself but is being controlled and influenced by them. Great video tho you got one more subscriber 👍😁
I appreciate the information; very enlightening. Then he is poisoned by a cousin of the ring (LOTR reference). Seriously, though, I am curious how Akechi Mitsuhide would play into this. I dive a bit into the possibilities and more into the historicity of various figures and times that were grossly misrepresented in a recently viral TikTok: th-cam.com/video/SRDRHjd_0dc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3dx8py7m_tM_yIdJ
“I prefer everything to be as accurate as possible”…..you in the wrong franchise then brutha lol . The literal first game has a direct quote stating “nothing is true and everything is permitted” . That’s the devs telling you this series will never be historically accurate
My primary concern is Ubisoft potentially bastardizing Japanese history and its figures in a manner that is received as "true."
The AC teams really heralded their attention to historical accuracy, especially in their developer diary videos. Of course, they are making a game, and a fun game about history may require fictional elements for the . . . fun part. Absolutely. I could never enjoy any of the AC, Samurai Warriors, Onimusha, Metal Gear Solid, or whatever other kinds of games if I was stringent on historical accuracy: Fighting the pope at the end of AC2, slaying demons serving Oda Nobunaga, infiltrating the Soviet Union and destroying the Shagohad, etcetera.
That is why I said at 8:10 "or pushing the edge of what is accurate to the limit."
Allow me to expound a bit: Niccolò Machiavelli, a Renaissance political philosopher and historian, is best known for his work "The Prince," a treatise advising rulers on maintaining power through pragmatic, often ruthless methods. Beyond his writings, Machiavelli held various government positions in Florence, significantly contributing to its political and military affairs. His practical experience in governance and deep understanding of political dynamics greatly influenced his philosophical perspectives. In the context he were to from the onset be depicted as a king or whatever, I would find objection to that in AC team tended to represent historical figures as they were in history with fictional additions. Of course, if Machiavelli came into power as a king from his original, historical position, that would be narrative, creative sense. Fictional elements, I do not detest. I only am a stickler more accurately-to-say regarding people understanding what is legitimately historically accurate and what is not. Is this unreasonable or wrong? I am curious whether I have appropriately responded. Please let me know if there is any confusion or issues.
Her father is nagato its most certainly Iga. Also I’m sure the game will depict the samurai across the board (for the most part) as they are depicting the oda clan here since …..that’s kinda just how samurai were during the sengoku period. They weren’t benevolent or anything like that, let’s be real
True. I have learned this about her father over the last few days. Exactly as I mentioned regarding typical samurai. Yes.
Honestly, Assassins Creed as a series has always been *loosely* based on historical events, and has never truly been "Historically Accurate", as Creative Liberties have been taken in every game. So changing Yasuke from a Retainer to a Samurai, isn't that big of a stretch. Far less of one than inventing a secret war between assassins and templars, much less magic cubes and alien overlords.
Especially since its plausible, albiet unlikely, that Yasuke *could* have been one. The simple fact is, we dont know for sure, as there is just enough existing documentation to suggest both possibilities, but not enough to completely prove or disprove it either way.
It comes down to:
-Strict Japanese cultural traditions, distast for foreigners, & preference for pale skin, vs Oda's love of foreign culture, open-mindedness, & progressive meritocracy
-the years worth of martial arts and cultural arts training Samurai have to go through starting from childhood, vs the less than 2 years Yasuke was in Japan prior to Oda's death
-yes, Oda gave him a house and sword, but that just makes him a Retainer and a Bushi (Warrior). And while Samurai can be considered Bushi & Retainers to their Daimyo, not all retainers & Bushi were Samurai. A Samurai is similar to nobility, so the vast majority of Bushi were not Samurai, most would have been Ashigaru (foot soldiers).
-the fact that Oda didn't give him a sir name, and that he didnt commit seppuku upon Oda's death, also makes it unlikely that he became one.
-however, the fact that he isn't the only foreigner in history to debatably be granted the title of Samurai, is in his favor. There is also the Englishman, William Adams, who served Tokugawa Ieyasu, and later, during the Boshin War, the Frenchman (not American), Jules Brunet (who the movie the Last Samurai is *loosely* based on) also served the Tokugawa Shogunate during its fall.
-More to the above point, the fact that Tokugawa Ieyasu was Oda Nobunagas former retainer, may mean that his decision to promote William Adams, was possibly based on the precedent established by Oda Nobunaga when he promoted Yasuke.
Anyways, regardless of whether Yasuke was or wasn't a Samurai, the possibility isn't too far removed from the truth to feel out of place in a Historical Fiction game such as Assassins Creed.
it's obviouse xd everyone who crying it isn't accurate, never played those games or understand them
William was a trader and was successful in shipbuilding and trade. Yasuke was a slave and had no such ability.
@@sraitama9412 It's obvious those of you playing disingenous about people complaining about it's accuracy intentionally ignore the fact of WHY they did it not so much it's actual accuracy aka (DEI)
Every Assassins Creed game was represented by the historic race..
An African does not represent feudal Japan.. no matter how condescending or smug you wanna mock people over it... Japan didn't have an African Batman nor did Samurai run around in full armor in the general public
Thanks for playing
I precisely dive into William Adam’s fictional and historical details in NIOH and Shogun, along with other titles often brought up when discussing AC SHADOWS. Feel free to take a look. Be safe!
@user-yg9uq9cb4b Yasuke was tall, strong, and intimidating. His dark complextion was also unusual to most Japanese people of the era, who would have never seen a black man before, and people fear what they don't know. Add the armor and a Kanabo to his height and dark skin, and some people of the time might have even considered him a demon. All that makes for a fearsome warrior.
Somebody else already stated this, but I will restate it: Don't try to judge the story off of a trailer. The only thing we know is, Yasuke was with a force that attacked Naoe's village, then they teamed up at some point. Knowing the general story-telling of Assassin's Creed, it is MOST likely that they discover that the Templars (or whatever similar group is in the area) have created a shadow government. The Oda could be deep into the conspiracy, or they could be pawns. My money is on them being pawns, and Nobunaga gets assassinated when he attempts to break their hold on his clan.
You sound more qualified than the "historian" ubi hired for the game who's specialized in gay literature in Japanese history.
I appreciate the compliment. However, I will say that my first ever official TH-cam reaction and analysis video is a bit more basic. Hopefully you would find my next reaction-analysis more compelling and informative. There is a Japanese person whose TikTok video is making the rounds on social media and somewhat going viral . . . Problem is, this is creating a viral problem; misinformation and straight up falsehoods. Look forward to it in the next few hours!
このゲームのコレクターズエディションに付属する弥助のフィギュアは
豊臣家の旗を背負ってる
これだけでこのゲームの日本と黒人侍はよく調べもしないで作ったとわかるだろ。
秋のススキの穂と春の桜の花が同時に見られる世界で、豊臣の旗を背負って織田のために奔走するベリークールな黒人侍を楽しみなよ。
Im pretty sure the pampas grass and spring cherry are there to show the new mechanic in the game where seasons change. Also you cant really say that yasuke will be fighting for Oda if we know nothing about the story lol.
@@afonsoalmeida4975 意味わかって言ってんのか？
第二次大戦時のアメリカの戦闘機にハーケンクロイツが貼ってある模型で喜んでるレベルなんだぞ？
ストーリー以前の問題やぞ？
ちょっと冷静になれよ？
I will definitely be staying tuned to hear your final thoughts on game after it comes out.
TH-camrs Shirrako and MK-Ice&Fire usually have fast uploads of new games if you don't get the game yourself. Cheers!
I mean Templars think of peace through control tho, so I think that he can be an antagonist without being a "villain" yk? Like an anti hero of some sort, if they play the cards right it could be a GREAT story but if they dont it could flop HARD
One hundred percent understandable.
I just hope they do it like this if they're doing Nobunaga as the main antagonist cuz if not I'm gonna be let down
I personaly would buy the game if the protagonist was some famous fiction character like Kibagami Jubei from ninja scroll (license shouldnt be very pricey) who is developed as ninja/assasin. Or maybe real samurai or ninja like Hatori Hanzo. That would have much better vibe.
That's make sense
Who cares! Get over it crybaby. He's in the game, and your dreams😭🖕🏾🤣🤣
Do blue eye samurai next
That could be in the cards. My latest video covers the easily discernible fact vs fiction in AC:SHADOWS, NIOH, ONIMUSHA, SAMURAI WARRIORS 5, DYNASTY WARRIORS 9, THE LAST SAMURAI, & SHOGUN. Feel free to watch! Let me know your thoughts, criticisms, and whatnot.
Have a great day! Be safe.
Kinda funny when people and the claimed to be "Japanese" people at ONLINE get upset about Yasuke depiction as a samurai when there are books such as "Kuro-suke", authored by a native Japanese Kurusu Yoshio that was published in 1968 or "Yasuke: The True Story of the Legendary African Samurai" published in 2019, authored by Thomas Lockley, an Associate Professor at Nihon University College of Law in Tokyo, where he teaches courses about the international and multicultural history of Japan and East Asia along with Geoffrey Girard, also an author and teaches about nonfiction, thrillers, historicals, and speculative fiction. Animes such as "Yasuke", a Japanese-American original net animation (ONA) series and animated by Japanese own animation studio MAPPA aired in 2021. Or games such as "Nioh 2" or "Samurai Warriors 5" developed by Japanese own Koei Tecma and released in 2020 and 2021 respectably; In which ALL of them depicted Yasuke as a Samurai either as an MC, secondary character or NPC and was released BEFORE AC Shadows but NOBODY get upset about those materials at all... 😅😅😅
There's a representative for Japan in AC Shadows, and her name is Naoe, the other main character, a fictional Ninjutsu that has a father who is actually a real historical person.
If AC Shadows considered as "wokeness" Or even "racist", then I can say the same thing about AC Black Flag. Can I? Because the Caribbean is home to an extraordinary mix of cultures, unique history and heritage since the area has islands, coast lines and would be countries spread around it. There are many real life person or even legendary ones who are originated and operated in those area.
We could have a man who called himself Black Caesar as the main character, a pirate captain who occasionally ran with Blackbeard, or Henri Caesar, a Haitian pirate captain who raided small villages and lone vessels near Cuba and the Bahamas along with Spanish ships for nearly a decade.
And then there's Diego el Mulato Martín, a former slave from Havana, Cuba, who picked up pirate's trade and terrorized the Gulf of Mexico in the 1630s.
Why not Andresote? The son of an indigenous mother and African father and the leader of some runaway slaves and Indians; who plundered, murdered along the coast of Venezuela and beyond during the era of Spanish colonial slavery.
Diego Grillo, a pirate made his base on Tortuga, an island near Haiti, who once made an engagement in the Old Bahama Channel where he defeated three armed ships that attempted to capture him and killed all the Spaniards in the crew.
Maybe Peter Cloise, a former slave, became a pirate after Edward Davis took him from his owner in 1679. They became close friends and went pirating in the Caribbean and along South America’s Pacific coast?
But instead we get a white guy name Edward Kenway. Why a pure construct character? And I didn't saw people or even the Carribeans ruffled their feathers when Ubisoft introduced Edward Kenway as the main protagonist in AC Black Flag way back in 2013...
And here I thought AC is a series that painted itself as FICTIONAL action/role playing game based on historical events from the get go.
The assertion that Yasuke was a samurai as we traditional understand them is not validated by primary historical sources. Primary sources from the Sengoku period, such as contemporary records and writings, do not explicitly confirm Yasuke's status as a samurai. Here’s an analysis:
Primary Sources and Yasuke’s Status
1. Lack of Primary Evidence:
- Contemporary Records: The most detailed accounts of Yasuke come from the Jesuit records and the writings of Oda Nobunaga’s chroniclers. These sources describe Yasuke as a foreign retainer and bodyguard to Nobunaga but do not explicitly label him as a samurai.
- Samurai Criteria: Becoming a samurai in feudal Japan involved specific rituals, training, and social status, typically reserved for those born into samurai families or granted the title through significant military achievements and official recognition.
2. Jesuit and Japanese Chronicles:
- Jesuit Accounts: The Jesuits, who brought Yasuke to Japan, documented his presence and service under Nobunaga. Their records focus on his unique appearance and the novelty of an African man in Japan rather than his military status.
- Japanese Chronicles: Writings by Nobunaga’s contemporaries mention Yasuke’s service and his close proximity to Nobunaga but do not confer the title of samurai upon him.
Secondary Sources and Conjecture
1. Interpretation and Inference:
- Secondary Historians: Many modern historians and writers infer Yasuke’s samurai status based on his role and duties, such as bearing arms and serving a powerful lord. These inferences are not based on direct evidence but on interpretations of his function and treatment by Nobunaga.
- Conjecture: Statements in secondary sources often rely on the assumption that Yasuke’s duties were equivalent to those of a samurai. This is speculative, as the primary sources do not provide clear evidence of Yasuke undergoing the necessary formalities to be recognized as a samurai.
2. Romanticization and Media Representations:
- Modern Media: Contemporary portrayals in media and fiction frequently depict Yasuke as a samurai, contributing to the popularization of this idea. These representations are driven more by narrative appeal and dramatic storytelling than by historical accuracy.
- Historical Romanticization: The romanticized image of Yasuke as a samurai fits well into modern narratives but diverges from the more nuanced and less definitive historical reality.
Conclusion
The lack of primary source confirmation means that the claim of Yasuke being a samurai is not substantiated by direct historical evidence. Secondary sources that infer or state he was a samurai are engaging in conjecture, filling gaps with interpretations rather than relying on solid documentary proof. This highlights the importance of distinguishing between historical fact and the speculative embellishments that often appear in modern retellings and interpretations.
There are many people throwing this idea around that Edward’s inclusion in AC4 was devoid of reason and was arbitrarily done when natives in the Caribbean could have been examined and whatnot. However, if we examine the state of affairs historically and in the game, his character makes all the sense in the world. You would be right to say that AC titles have traditionally included characters who are ethnically from the region featured, however, there are also characters whose ethnicity may have been preponderant there at the time; of course, this also in contingent on whether or not a character is exploring like Ezio in AC 2 Revelations.
Diving into Edward Kenway in particular:
1. Familial Lineage:
"Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag" fits well within the series' emphasis on familial lineage and connections between generations of Assassins and Templars. Edward Kenway, as the father of Haytham Kenway and grandfather of Connor Kenway, links directly to the protagonists of "Assassin's Creed III," establishing a multi-generational narrative.
- Family Connections: By focusing on Edward, the game explores the origins of the Kenway family's involvement in the Assassin-Templar conflict. This deepens the player’s understanding of Haytham and Connor's motivations and backgrounds.
2. Historical Context:
The Age of Exploration, particularly the Golden Age of Piracy (roughly 1650-1730), was dominated by European maritime powers. This era saw significant European exploration and colonization in the Caribbean, making Edward Kenway, a Welshman turned pirate, a logical choice for the protagonist.
- European Influence in the Caribbean: The Caribbean during this period was a hotbed of piracy, with pirates like Blackbeard and Charles Vane, many of whom were of European origin, playing key roles in the region’s history. Edward's background as a European pirate aligns with historical facts about the demographics of piracy in the Caribbean.
3. Maritime and Piracy Themes:
The game’s emphasis on naval exploration and piracy necessitated a protagonist who could credibly navigate and command ships, engage in pirate activities, and interact with historical pirate figures.
- Naval Expertise: Edward’s character as an adept sailor and pirate captain aligns with the game’s mechanics, which heavily feature ship combat, exploration, and maritime trade. His European origin is typical of many pirates who were former sailors from European navies or merchant ships.
Historical Accuracy of Maritime Demographics
European Maritimers and Pirates:
- European Dominance: During the Age of Exploration, the Caribbean saw a substantial presence of European explorers, traders, and pirates. European powers like Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands were heavily involved in Caribbean colonization and trade.
- Pirates: Many notable pirates, including Edward Teach (Blackbeard), Bartholomew Roberts, and Henry Morgan, were of European origin, reflecting the historical reality that piracy in the Caribbean was largely conducted by Europeans.
- Naval Technology and Ships: The larger ships and advanced naval technology of the period were predominantly European, further reinforcing the setting’s historical accuracy when featuring European characters in maritime roles.
Primary Sources
- Pirate Demographics: Historical records, such as those of Captain Charles Johnson (often attributed to Daniel Defoe) in "A General History of the Pyrates," detail the European origins of many pirates.
- Naval History: Sources like "The Pirate Hunter: The True Story of Captain Kidd" by Richard Zacks and "Villains of All Nations: Atlantic Pirates in the Golden Age" by Marcus Rediker provide comprehensive insights into the European-dominated piracy in the Caribbean.
Conclusion
Choosing Edward Kenway as the protagonist in "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag" aligns well with the series' themes of familial lineage, the historical context of European exploration and piracy, and the gameplay mechanics focused on naval combat and piracy. His background as a European pirate captain is historically accurate and enhances the game's immersive experience in the Golden Age of Piracy.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 do you think Yasuke was more likely used as a sumo for entertainment? Looking at how Oda liked that sports and the tournament in February 1578. Since there is an image of a black dude wrestling with a Japanese sumo.
@@snowshock8958 That could be a possibility, however, any definitive claim is all conjecture, inference, etcetera. Furthermore, 1578 precedes Yasuke’s arrival to Japan by a year. Furthermore, the data suggests he started service around 1581 or so. There is nothing wrong with fictional and creative liberties in art; as long as people don’t misunderstand and conflate them. Well, back to work!
@@AlexanderRichmond95 It's wild to me how frequently I've seen the Caribbean argument at this point. It's nonsensical, but his is the worst iteration. Why does he think Black Flag is "woke" for doing the opposite to Shadows and how has he understood it otherwise? Why is he requesting a non-fictional character near equally as not representative of the era as Yasuke, to justify diverging from the general demographic?
Out of curiousity, did you have AI write your responses to him?
poor man *pat pat* i feel your pain
Thank you for your sincere consideration. However, I feel no pain or whatever on this front.
Please have a wonderful day and be safe.
Funny enough, I always thought Nobunaga was a good guy based on Yasuke's story. It could've been A LOT worse for him but Nobunaga saved him from that grim fate and all but made him noble. Definitely better than other black slaves that weren't considered human that's for sure.
He definitely may have been more likely to be treated respectfully and fairly, since Oda Nobunaga historically erected a meritocratic society and his actions and policies expanded that in numerous societal sectors. Regarding destroying the Iga ninja and whatnot, this was a natural military response to their being a constant thorn on his side when he was on the road to ousting the flames of war and chaos. In the context he is evil, I hope westerners do not believe this is who he really was. He was an incredible trailblazer of gekokujō.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Lol I can see why they might want to make Nobunaga the villain... "Nobunaga historically erected a meritocratic society" Meritocractic being the key word here. These people don't believe in meritocracy.
@@ejc83 Would be incredibly unfortunate in that case. The sad reality of affairs at that time is, if there was not meritocratic initiatives pushed, the folk would have been shackled to the whims of the ruling and wealthy classes, ironically (regarding the people you have alluded to who oppose meritocracy, as it were. The alternative would have also been what they may oppose, even more diametrically if these goal is an extreme left, communistic manner of governance and whatnot. Who knows.)
Didn't nobunaga do some blatantly disrespectful stuff at his fathers funeral??
Like kick the incense or whatever. Yes. He was a bit of a wild horse, unfortunately. Thereafter, one of the long-serving retainers committed seppuku as a condemnation of Nobunaga’s uncultured and disrespectful conduct. That one of a few reasons why there was such a large gap in support and quite a bit went to his younger brother.
To be honest the fact that they're making the obunaka the enemy isn't entirely new, they usually do this to some degree in every title. They'll bend facts just enough to make the game. So that you'll have a main enemy to focus on and the other characters or nations won't be as bad even if in reality they were just as bad if not worse.
True; I mentioned that in my reaction+analysis & following, a rather stereotypical and unoriginal take on his character, in the context AC:S turns out this way.
No one asked yasuke who he works for. The guy asked naoe and then backed up into yasuke. He never asked that question after seeing yasuke
You're correct. He did not continue commenting after seeing Yasuke and then charged to quickly be killed by Naoe.
Its kind of annoying that they're going to portray the Samurai and Nobunaga as this evil entity that did no good to humans also yeah I agree that Hideyoshi would've been a better choice for the role of mc, though I like that they atleast made Naoe's father Fujibayashi Nagato.
Do you think they'll be able to incorporate Miyamoto Musashi somehow? (even with Miyamoto being born a decade after Odas reign)
Miyamoto’s inclusion is contingent on how far this game goes regarding timeline. Musashi would be born a few years after Honnōji, and since prior AC titles could span decades in a single title, a teenage, greatest swordsman of Japan could be seen. Albeit, this could just be a nice, little Easter egg of a sort. Maybe the Yagyu would be more intriguing of an addition, however.
Imma sub now
Thank you!
Yasuke’s status as a samurai is contestable and I personally believe he was more likely a bodyguard as well as a weapons retainer. Because that man was super strong and super tall (especially for the time period and the average height of a Japanese person from the sengoku era).
So if you google is a Samurai a bodyguard this comes up.
At that time, there were many "warriors" who fought with a single sword, but only a handful of them were called "Samurai." Among the warriors, only those who served people of high rank and guarded their personal belongings were called Samurai. In other words, Samurai were what we call bodyguards
Is true that the primary sources are not explicitly clear. I go into more detail regarding what he specifically could have been in my response and rebuttal of that popular TikTok video going around unfortunately (and maybe unintentionally) spreading misinformation and lies about Japanese history.
Fun fact regarding height. There is an “INSANE” height gap between Sanada Yukimura and Sanada Nobuyuki (the Sanada Brothers). What, by maybe a 50 centimeter difference or so? Has been a while since I looked at that data, however, the differential is stark.
@@hoodrich902 also lots of historians discuss suggest that there is a possibility of Yasuke being samurai but due to records and the fact that the word only came in use after the Sengoku period means it’s hard to say certainly if he was in fact a samurai.
@@indianruckus6412 im sorry a Samurai is a bodyguard and a Samurai working without a lord is a Ronin. He wanst for hire so Yasuke working as Nobu Nagas bodyguard means he was a Samurai.
if he was given the honor of a samurai, was he given the honor of seppuku?
Teach us more.
Working on another video.
New video is uploaded. Feel free to check it out!
TLDW WARNING i started typing and forgot to stop.
A little history about recent AC tittles if you are interested(it may give some insights on why i believe "shadows" will have woke elements)
It all starts with ORIGINS.
Change the traditional formula to stat based RPG format (due to the success of rival game series THE WITCHER, 3 in particular). It's all cool and dandy up until 95% of the game Aya gives a speach about how the work is more important than family ( in a franchise where you relive the actions of your ancestors and pretty much the theme song of the franchise is "Ezios Family") most likely to mimic the female empowerment movement popular at the time of development.
Next ODYSSEY :
Worst offender in my opinion, lacked the courage to make a female protagonists game, so they opted for a dual option (Later in VALHALLA it's revealed Cassandra was the true protagonist) making the NPC's interactions and dialogue to be 10x more generic than usual both accounting(laziness aligning with convineant political views) and disregarding the male/female differences in interaction that male and female protagonists would have had interacting with people in classical Greece. It was also filled with: homosexual, bisexual, polygamy, implied beastiality, "cuckery" and all types of sexual devience. Ubisoft tried to portray ancient Greece like this bastion of acceptance for the LGBT people while in reality they would have been shunned from society at best. While there are cases that odd sexual behaviour it was reserved (neglected by the authorities ) for the extremely rich and powerful OR people with valuable skill sets (mathematics, philosophy, craftsmanship etc, etc.) and the moment these people outlived their usefulness they were shunned, banished or worse. That too was inspired by the prominence of the LGBT movement at the time of development.
UBISOFT has a "broken phone" problem , one person says to a second"There was recorded cases of X happening once or twice" that person conveys the message slightly altered a bit , and when you reach the 5-6th person " X happened twice" became " X happened all the time". And i don't know if they are willingly creating this echo chamber or they don't realise it's happening, but it's surely there. And this broken phone echo chamber is true for all modern AC games.
AC VALHALLA next. The usual "broken phone" problem, "There were records of female warriors(shield maidens and such)" turned to near 50/50 male to female soldiers and leaders, LGBT sprinkled here and there overall not as bad as ODYSSEY, but still kinda woke. Main woke messages imo was that the Danes were portrayed as just settlers of a sort instead of a invading force (some were settlers) and the Saxons were in the wrong for defending their territory. That game massage was inspired by the migrant /refuge situation in Europe and US at the time of development. And to give credit where credit is due, it is the least woke imo, the Danes were not portrayed as 100% good and Saxons 100% bad.
MIRAGE i haven't played, but the only thing i noticed from the things i saw was a female leader of a sort in 9th century Baghdad. So i can't really confirm or deny woke messaging or what it reflects from current time. Could be alot, could be none, i just don't know.
So thats why im concerned about SHADOWS , they knew that the black samurai will generate buzz, but the konoichi may be the actual woke element.
I think people just dislike Ubisoft at this point, people noticed the agenda pushing, the greed, the hate towards the consumers and are just hyper vigilant to anything Ubisoft does. And thats what happens when you push propaganda too hard without the authority or power to force the consumer to consume your propaganda, the rubber snaps back and hits you. Everything they do or say will be considered politically motivated by default, even if it isn't. Trully a "digging your own grave" or "sawing the branch you sit on" situation.
Ubisoft made their bed, now they have to sleep in it.
Yeah that’s a very valid point! While this is a sign of woke-ness I think people are getting more riled up because Ubisoft as you said has been failing and not listening to fans and putting out diminishing quality thus the hate would only intensify.
@@indianruckus6412 it's weird because AC liberation exist and no one had problem with Aveline, a black wealthy woman trying to free her people and land from the Spanish foothold in the area. I even daresay the game introduced the best social stealth in the franchise also the story seemed organic rather than manifactured to spite the fans as much as humanly possible. She moved slowly in her high class dress, but could lure guards away or seduce people to fight for her, her rags attire was basically a free pass in to guarded areas, in her normal clothes she could move, fight and parkour freely and her assassin robes gave her all the gadgets and tools, but it's an instant fight if a guard spots her. And all of that made sense, but the game was a bit glitchy, and fairly short for standalone game so the reception was mixed.
So if the game studios and journalists try to imply that the AC players are more racist/misogynistic now than 10 years ago i would respectfully disagree. Considering the only problem Liberation had was it's shortness and rough edges we were fairly accepting back then even more so nowadays. The only thing we are less and less acceptable of is Ubisofts BS.
They keep blowing my ears with this woke bs, even if i agreed with some of it at the start by now im thinking that they are indirectly accusing me by not shutting up abot it. It's like
"I get it there are some ists and phobes, but why am i getting the earful nonstop propaganda."
If you're going to do an assassin, you should use shadow clans like the Imbe clan, the Kamo clan, or the Hata clan, rather than Yasuke.
The Hata clan = Ancient Israelites theory would be perfect for Assassin's Creed, as it ties in with the story of Assassin's Creed 1!
It would make sense if Nobunaga was connected to the Imbe clan and you were building on that story.
I am curious what you specifically mean by “the Ancient Israelites theory?”
@@AlexanderRichmond95 The Hata clan 「秦氏」 is a group of people who migrated to Japan. They are the clan that founded the Inari Shrine and the Hachiman Shrine. The shrines created by the Hata clan are different from traditional Japanese shrines. In the shrines built by the Hata clan, there are clear influences of ancient Judaism or Christianity mixed with traditional Japanese elements. Please come to Japan and visit these shrines.
The character "秦" (Hata) is related to the ancient Chinese "秦" Qin dynasty, and if traced back further, it leads to the Yuzuki kingdom in Kazakhstan. Before coming to Kazakhstan, they were a clan that lived even further west. Please search for "Hata clan,"「秦氏」 "Yuzuki no Kimi,"「弓月の君」 and "Yuzuki kingdom."「弓月国」 Let's explore more about the Hata clan together.
@@AlexanderRichmond95
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This video is an edited TV program, so it is exaggerated, but it's easy to understand, so you can watch it with the understanding that it's half true. When you mention Israel or Jews, some people immediately think of conspiracy theories, but I am not talking about modern Israel or Jews. I'm referring to much older times. What I'm saying is that there were indeed people with roots in Israel, Egypt, and the Arab regions who came to Japan. This migration happened over many generations, not just over a month or a year. They came not only for trade but also to escape many wars.
@@AlexanderRichmond95
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This video is easier to understand than the one I uploaded earlier. It provides a clearer comparison between the Suwa Taisha Ontou Festival "御頭祭," rituals and the story of Isaac in the Bible. Since this video is edited from a TV program, it is exaggerated, so you should view it with some skepticism.
Some people immediately jump to conspiracy theories when they see the words "Israel" or "Jewish," but I'm not talking about the current Israel or Jewish people; I'm referring to ancient times. What I'm saying is that people with roots in Israel, Egypt, and the Arab region also came to Japan. This migration didn't happen over a month or a year, but over many generations. They came not only for trade but also to escape many wars.
I respect everything that you said. You’re are one of the people that acknowledge that Yasuke was a samurai. For that alone you have my respect. Most of us that study Japanese history and culture know Yasuke didn’t do much in his short time. A lot of those naysayers don’t even know how Oda ran his clan and they disrespect Yasuke who was a part of though, a very small part of Japanese history. Was a shame. He could have been a more epic legend with his own surname. Like you I also hope they don’t make Oda out to be evil. We’ll see when the game comes out. I got the 🐒猿 reference. That was a nice touch.
Ha. Thank you. Cute. I laughed a bit when I read you understood the 猿 reference. 嬉しい。
I appreciate your sentiment. Yes, there are nuances and grays. I would prefer for people to be able to understand and identify the two; something being fiction does not have to make the story and representation any less enjoyable! Hopefully that team could create a spectacular iteration. Time will tell, ね。
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Yes! At the end of the day I just want a good game.
Japanese shrines retain many influences from ancient Israelites and Mesopotamians. In particular, the story of Isaac's sacrifice in the Bible is very similar to the sacrificial story of the Onbashira Festival at Suwa Taisha. Many clans fled from the volcanic eruption in Japan 7,000 years ago, moved to the area around Egypt, and then returned to Japan after many generations.
Unfortunately, the claim that Japanese shrines retain influences from ancient Israelites and Mesopotamians, and that the Onbashira Festival parallels the biblical story of Isaac’s sacrifice, blends speculative theories with historical inaccuracies. Here’s a detailed evaluation:
1. Influences from Ancient Israelites and Mesopotamians
Historical Context:
• Ancient Israelite and Mesopotamian Cultures: These civilizations thrived in the Near East, leaving extensive records in texts, artifacts, and architecture. They are geographically and temporally distant from ancient Japan.
• Japanese Shinto Shrines: Shintoism, Japan’s indigenous religion, evolved over millennia, influenced primarily by local animist beliefs and later Buddhism.
Scholarly Consensus:
• There is no credible historical or archaeological evidence to support the theory that Japanese Shinto shrines retain influences from ancient Israelites or Mesopotamians.
• Shinto practices and shrine architecture developed independently in Japan, influenced by local culture, nature worship, and syncretism with Buddhism and Taoism.
2. Story of Isaac’s Sacrifice and the Onbashira Festival
Isaac’s Sacrifice (Aqedah) in the Bible:
• Found in Genesis 22, this story involves God commanding Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, only to intervene at the last moment, sparing Isaac and providing a ram as a substitute.
Onbashira Festival:
• The Onbashira Festival at Suwa Taisha involves the symbolic renewal of the shrine’s sacred pillars. Participants cut and ride large logs down steep slopes, rooted in local Shinto beliefs and practices related to the renewal of life and nature.
Comparative Analysis:
• The Onbashira Festival bears no direct link or thematic resemblance to the story of Isaac’s sacrifice. The festival is rooted in agricultural and seasonal cycles, whereas Isaac’s story is a test of faith and divine obedience.
• Similarity Claims: Any perceived similarity is likely coincidental or a result of over-interpretation, as there are no textual or cultural connections between the two traditions.
3. Migration Due to Volcanic Eruption and Return
Japanese History:
• Japan’s prehistoric periods, such as the Jomon period (c. 14,000-300 BCE), saw developments in local culture, pottery, and early agricultural practices.
• While volcanic activity has influenced Japanese history, there is no evidence of a mass migration to Egypt or the Near East followed by a return to Japan.
Ancient Migration Theories:
l• Fringe theories suggest ancient migrations connecting disparate ancient civilizations, but these lack support from mainstream archaeology and genetics.
• Genetic Studies: Genetic studies of Japanese populations show continuity with ancient Jomon and Yayoi peoples, with influences primarily from East Asia rather than the Near East.
Conclusion
The statement lacks veracity based on historical, archaeological, and genetic evidence. The theories it presents are speculative and not supported by credible scholarly research. Japanese religious practices and cultural development have distinct local origins, with no substantial connections to ancient Israelites or Mesopotamians.
And were aliens involved?
そういう陰謀古代史を海外で語るのやめようや…
マジで恥ずかしいわ
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Are you familiar with the Silk Road, which facilitated trade from Japan to Central Asia? Japan and Central Asia have a long history of trade. It's known from the wooden tablets of the Nara period that Persian people served as officials in Japan. Various ethnic groups migrated to ancient Japan, and it's likely that they brought with them technologies and stories. Though forgotten, there are still traces of the influences they left behind. In Japanese mythology, there's a tale of Izanagi journeying to the underworld to retrieve his deceased wife, which bears resemblance to the Greek myth of Orpheus descending to the underworld to retrieve his wife. Similarly, in Japan, there's the story of the revered figure Prince Shōtoku being born in a horse stable. Also, the tale of Ōkuninushi being bullied by his brothers but eventually returning stronger to become a king parallels stories found in Egypt. Clearly, narratives have been transmitted from regions like Greece, Egypt, and Central Asia to Japan. In modern Japan, people visit shrines when they are born, go to shrines for the New Year, visit temples to pay respects to ancestors in the summer, dress up for Halloween, eat cake for Christmas, and hold funerals at temples when they pass away. Both modern and ancient Japanese have been a people of assimilation, blending various traditions and customs.
@@ねるさん-c1kJapan is an island & wasn't ever on the Silk Road so any connection to the Indo-European world like Buddhism would have been transmitted through Korea and China at the time before contact with Latin Europeans. So we might as well be applying the same garbage universalist pseudo-history onto those other East Asian nations simultaneously. Korea and China is more "central Asian" having been conquered by the Mongols, Japan is about as East as it gets geographically and culturally the survivors of older, more Eastern Tang/Song Chinese civilization. Linguistically JP belongs to its own language family, true the Indo-European world shares a lot like you are describing (vocabulary etc) but doesn't apply past India and into East Asia. The term "Indo-European" civilization exists for a reason and it is even geographically definitive
Im at 4:00 in the morning video and I am dying to see if this Japanese teacher is going to speak on the Chinese architecture.
It has already been proven that a lot of “Japanese” set pieces are really Chinese like paper lanterns
It's as if the people working at ubisoft have no god damn clue what they are doing and are merely pushing as much DEI garbage as they can.
In my opinion. My idea for the game consists based on Assassin creed lore: Italian jesuit missionaries, used Yasuke as a bodyguard since they couldn't use weapons. They go to Japan.(Game lore would be for an artifact of power) once in Japan, Oda takes interest in Yasuke, gives him his name, sword and armor. Tutorial starts. (1st or 2nd Faction side) he works for Oda, Ends up meeting Naoe the shinobi during a mission or what not. (2nd or 3rd faction) over the course of the game you are learnng the shinobi ways from Naoe and more. Maybe for the answers that were asked during the trailer before "we will find them together." Eventually oda, or someone else may be the boss. Like someone realizes he is on the wrong path and he switches sides, his subordinate ends up realizing he switched sides and his job was to kill him if he decided to go rogue, jealousy or for the artifact that ends up in oda nobunagas hands or different person. This would end up later causing a sequel for Yasuke return home as an assassin and another sequel for japan with better overall performance.
People want accuracies however this is definitely not the game for that. They take events in history, along with people and turn it into a whole new story with added in fictious elements. Involving that history. Like other people have said they could make Oda Nobunaga a templar or a different faction they may exist in the lore. I don't remember much since i haven't played much of the last 3 games. However i am very interested in the game regardless. I like fleshed out stories.
That opening could definitely be a possibility. I really enjoyed the novelty of AC3's Connor's childhood explored in the initial game. That would be an "INSANE" and unequivocally wonderful fictional and creative addition to further flesh out Yasuke's character. Maybe even for Naoe.
Anyways, the historical accuracy contention is really intriguing as the data and evidence suggests earlier AC titles, at least, were about 70 percent-plus accurate. Of course, a game has to be made, so gaming elements that could be fun may be more-so fictional, understandably.
I am glad you are "very interested in the game."
Oda is probably the templar leader.
That would make stereotypical sense.
then yasuke being from jesuits is a villain, and the fake japanese girl is more zainichi, fake japanese and more korean looking, just like the subersive dude on this channel is not japanese either, but a crypto jew misleading people
This is a massive fear I have for this I was a massive fan of Yasuke back when I was ten I studied his story and his Time at a under surface level degree, so I understand how bad it would be for not only this game but representing history in general and worse Yasuke’s story if they make Oda the “bad guy” I worry for this game will just be a one sided black and white bad VS good.
I’ve wanted this a game or film/show that can capture this story in way akin to Red Dead Redemption 2 and Blue Eye Samurai, were they show the not so pretty underbelly of living in this time opposed to the fantasy people think it was, the problems people living there had, the influence governments had and what they did, in a normal and organic way to people seeing.
But after seeing these new perspectives I’m worried this will end up lazy small and unimpressive I hope and pray this game is not good but great
One could only hope the material is done justice and this game recaptures the greatness of AC2:s trilogy.
Oda was never a good guy. Yasuke was a parody for Oda to piss off Japanese aristocracy
@@sillymesilly I’m not saying he was good guy as our history teacher says things are gray but I’m not denying he did some horrible things but that was just Japan then
@@sillymesilly further still I won’t deny Yasuke was not important in the overall war but he was still a as far my research has unanimously told me a decorated soldier however insignificant his contribution may be he still did his part and his story lends a undeniably unique perspective of Sengoku era Japan and it’s war
@@sillymesilly This is contingent on what you consider a "good guy." Oda Nobunaga objectively pushed social mobility forward, expanded equality of access based on merit, and really spearheaded gekokujou, among other things. So, what are your sources for your assertions, especially that "Yasuke was a parody for Oda to piss off Japanese aristocracy?" I am not 100 percent sure whether you are a fan of scientific articles and honors theses, however, I would gladly send you mine so some more in-depth and not-widely-known information in the West (due to being shelved in old texts) could be available to you. Let me know whether you would be interested. Good day!
I keep getting conflicted information so was he not lower than a slave, a grunt, someone lower than animal that was just a court jester that may have only held oda his swords and made him sumo wrestle I keep seeing in the comments. I also see comments that when he s a retainer that had different classfications back then due to the time period which could include samurai like duties so i mean which is it or is none of it true there was no inbetween for black people back then
The Smithsonian refers to him as a retainer during that time period. A retainer, according to the Smithsonian, was considered a samurai of that time period.
@@bryannmitchell he was not a samurai. Samurai status takes years to train and one has to born into it. Yasuke became retainer as a FU to other clans. Yasuke was a slave all his life.
@@sillymesilly born into it was edo period
@@sillymesilly so you are arguing with the facts of the Smithsonian. I think I’ll take their word for it, and not some guy/gal that apparently has no idea of what they are talking about.
@@sillymesilly you didnt have to be born into the role of a samurai, especially not in that time period or with nobunaga as an employer. During the same time when yasuke was a samurai, nobunaga saw a sumo wrestler and enjoyed his matches and win streaks so much he made him a samurai and employed him. There was never a formalized requirement of a "samurai-ing" ceremony. At this point in time a samurai was basically anyone who 1) went to war armed and ready to fight and 2) either a) awarded/inherited an estate with enough income capable of supporting at least a family plus hire follower(s) for war, b) paid a stipend which was "permanent" (as in not just for the duration of the task) of about that value, or c) had enough property to be some sort of community leader so could be called upon for war often with follower(s). In the mid-sixteenth century the legal privileges of using his family name on official documentations and wearing two swords in public and having these be inheritable would be formalized. But that was many decades past Yasuke's time, and even then things were a lot more fluid than most people realize. In the context of yasuke according to historians and historical texts, He has the stipend, carried Nobunaga's weapons which was a job of a samurai, fought with a katana at Nijō, he was mobilized and followed Nobunaga on the Takeda campaign of 1582 and remained by Nobunaga's side even after Nobunaga dismissed all his "ordinary soldiers".
All evidence leads to it being proper to call Yasuke samurai and not that big of a deal. It wasn't even a word in active use by contemporaries.
That terminology started was nascently employed from Heian era of Japan. I go into the specific descriptions of relevant positions regarding Yasuke while comparing to Mori Ranmaru. I recommend you to check out my last video!
Samurai as a cast class has been in effect for more than 300 years at that point, you afro centrists are just plain racist. yasuke was a token prize nothing more.
I hope this game is a beast. Because i want to see how many people play it 🤔 especially the ones who hate the trailer. Im playing this game, ngl. Can't wait.
If only this game is great, even better, if only people play this game and do not leave it understanding more faux-history than real history. I would love the narrative and fictional narratives to ascend to the highest echelons of Japanese storytelling. And, legitimately, Yasuke's potential is so great that this may be a bit frustrating in the context this becomes a miss.
@AlexanderRichmond95 mf have you EVER played ANY assassin's creed game??? Who tf leaves this game thinking it's HISTORICALY ACCURATE??
Mf we faught the Pope in the second one.....WTF are you talking about???
Oh...you wanted to make content and you have no working knowledge of this franchise. Tf does it matter if people pull anything from this game ANYWAY...your entire motivation to make this video was shit from the start.
I thought there were no written proof of yasuke? Wasn’t he a slave that was used to entertain nobunaga’s clients? Like a jester? He carried swords, right? Never saw the battlefield
as of 2024 he is now japan and japan is him he is the making of the samurai
Dude he’s clearly the savior of japan, look up the wiki info just ignore that it was edited the day the trailer came out😏
My thoughts as well lol
@@davwes8594 they missed out where he was a black trans lesbo
I dive into more of Yasuke's historicity in response to a viral TikTok from a Japanese woman who is parroting quite a bit of misinformation and lies, unfortunately. Find here: th-cam.com/video/SRDRHjd_0dc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3dx8py7m_tM_yIdJ
切腹自殺日本武士嘅浪漫,在這個刺客信條系列入面第一個切腹自殺嘅黑人男主角🎉🎉🎉
Yeah, well. They made him a historically accurate Samurai! It is written as such by IGN.
I am unfamiliar regarding what IGN discerned as historically accurate. This may be a proof surrogate and anecdotal fallacy, however, there are some of my brothers and sisters in Japan who are criticizing the mistakes in combat and whatnot shown in the trailer. Honestly, for a general representation of a samurai, Yasuke’s is relatively dope. However, as I stated in the video, he would not have had that. We are in the dark about his life, which does allow for some playing around by Ubisoft. I could tell you with full confidence he was not a samurai as people may be comparing him with the heroes of the time. Otherwise, there would be more depictions of him in art. However, this may be an assumption on my part regarding him being more of a samurai would equal to more illustrating him on scrolls and whatnot.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Formally he was (or at least could be) a samurai (a retainer with a stipend and his own house wielding a wakizashi), but he wasn't a samurai in a way which people are used to see a samurai. He most certainly couldn't wear this armor, wouldn't charge in the battle with other samurai or foot soldiers etc.
He wasn't a "heroic type of samurai". No achievements and no famous feats.
And yes, I hate the way he uses his sword. It's so... unconventional.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Oh, and I would also like to add some facts:
1) Naoe, a female protagonist, seems to be the fictional daughter of Fujibayashi Nagato (famous ninja of the Iga clan). He is the person shown in the trailer together with her. It seems her clan as a whole are ninja assassins and Oda's forces annihilate them just like they did during Tenshō Iga War in 1579-1581 (the game starts in 1579).
So it seems that Nobunaga is indeed portrayed as a villain, and Naoe would certainly join forces with Yasuke, who will... betray Oda (while still wearing his armor?)? Seems kinda strange and ridiculous, but I wouldn't be surprised of Ubisoft pulling such a shitty move. AC Shadows' climax may very well be the Honnō-ji incident.
2) So Nobunaga likely historically contacted the templar order and most likely it was their representatives (Jesuits) who brought Yasuke in the country. Fans have already noticed a european ship with a templar symbol on its sails.
3) Oh, I hate that everyone ignores it, but a female shinobi is as unbelievable as Yasuke if not more. The girl protagonist in this game is basically a stereotypical japanese male ninja shoved into a female skin. Japanese female ninjas, kunoichi, were extremely different and didn't do the same things male shinobis did.
There is also a reddit post on a famous subreddit, where historians tried to prove (now it is pretty much a fact for them) that he indeed was a samurai. The only argument they use though is that the japanese word for stipend (in historical chronicles) which was used in relation to real samurai was also used in relation to Yasuke. Personally I think that this is not enough, but who am I to argue with reddit professors (I would be claimed a racist and an idiot). Here is the link if you are interested, check ParallelPain comments: www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1css0ye/was_yasuke_a_samurai/
@@dgomezzzzzIntriguing. I would recommend you to check out my new upload diving deeper into hammering down on what samurai are and what they are not, among other topics concerning Yasuke and the history. One female Japanese TikToker has a viral video unfortunately plagued by a lot of fallacies and misinformation. I debunk some.
Imagine being a great warrior and this is your future generation
Expound, please.
It will be something somethings "we wuz kingz" that's their only response.
The enemy will be the Japanese Templars, not Oda himself, otherwise they just spoiled the entire game…not gonna happen!
It’ll be interesting to see Yasuke split his loyalties to Oda and the Assassin’s, especially if both have conflicting agendas!!
Hopefully there would be quite a bit more to the story, yes.
Please correct my ignorance, however, in AC BROTHERHOOD, for example, was Cesare Borgia, the main antagonist, not shown in the premiere trailer?
@@AlexanderRichmond95 yes, and we all know historically he was an evil guy, so no shock there…yet there was Aelfred in Valhalla’s cinematic trailer…yet he wasn’t the actual main villain (same with Caesar in Origins), which were both made by another studio. Odyssey kept everything close to their chest, and I would think the same is happening in these trailers too, for as we know *nothing is true, everything is permitted*
@@collegebro85 True.
Female ninja and black samurai. Both are fiction.
Which I’m surprised more people aren’t pointing out the historical inaccuracy of a Female Ninja from the time period as well.
They have super woke writers and consultants on the game so even if I could get past the main characters, the story will be trash anyway.
Female ninjas were real, but not in the sense we see ninjas as today. They werent combatants they were informants, spies and occasionally do assassination(but would usually result in their own death). They were ladies of the night using sex/seduction to get information.
@@ejc83yeah your right poison and seduction since it would be impossible to physically take a warrior.
Edit... They definitely took them other ways lol
@@rippedtidegaming1349 In Japanese history and culture we do have some popular figure such as Mochizuki Chiyome functioning as creator of a kunoichi (female ninja) group for the Takeda clan. Whether or not she existed is debated. We could not say for sure, similarly to how a person could not say for sure how far Yasuke ascended from kosho, household attendant and in-training vassal to potentially become an official samurai. Fictionally, again, sky is the limit and may reap great rewards if done excellently.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 I don't disagree if it was done with the right intent, if this wasn't the 1st Japanese Assassin's Creed game, if "Straight White or 'white adjacent' (yeah that's how these weirdos view Asians) Male Character" wasn't a 4-letter word to Western Game Developers and if Ubisoft wasn't a woke company focused on DEI/ESG and hiring the most weirdo consultants (look up Sachi Schmidt-Hori, who's a "Fujoshi extremist..." amongst other things. Take a look at some of her published works....)
In a vacuum, it's not a big deal and could be cool. With the state of everything and the reasons I mentioned above, it's complete BS trash and shouldn't be worth any honest consumer's money.
people please donyour research on yasuke before claiming he was nothing.
Knowledge from the Japanese
Black man given the name Yasuke
No last name, so he wasn't a samurai. He was kept alive during the Honnoji Incident because it was a pity to cut down innocent animals.
If you ask me what they are, they are black men.
That is how mitstuhide viewed him, his view on him doesn't change the fact that nobunaga made him a retainer which is considered by many samurai status
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Yeah right.
A samurai without proper family name.
they should have chosen a white guy for ac origins
Its a video game people most of them are fictional, it may have some nonfictional facts,
Agreed this Karen takes it to seriously! Also there is proof that there was a black Samurai existed, there is even a book on the subject.
@@LionRVC1987 he was not a samurai he was a token prize of Nobunaga, he was just for show he never fought
if owning a sword and armor makes one a Samurai, then owning a scalpel and scrubs makes me a surgeon
@@LionRVC1987 No There wasn't, there has never been a black samurai. The guy they're race swapping was never a samurai either.
Ubisoft literally said this was the first AC to have a real life main character.
@@lowlygrinder2977 Then went on to fuck that first real person up.
I would not say he was a samurai i would say he's more likely to be a bushi due to his tall stature and most likely a retainer/bodyguard to a extent but the fact that samurai have a reputation to keep and being that japan during that time was extremely xenophobic and a classed based system the idea of them allowing a foreigner who is a servant to a lord to become a samurai is rather far fetch if you ask me. As it would give the impression to other nobles to look down on those who allowed such a thing to happen especially when skin purity is a thing in japan that those who look pale are often viewed as being attractive.
That and there are no records of him being a samurai when samurai are quite notable as it was considered a high honour to be a samurai the idea of no records existing specially being the fact he's a black guy something extremely rare in japan at that time period too who is under a famous lord there would clearly be some record of him being a samurai.
So unless information comes out that is concrete i am going to say the highest title he would have been given would be a bushi.
As I have mentioned to others on social media, Oda Nobunaga was a trailblazer who fundamentally changed the culture and challenged traditional norms. He adorned himself in western garbs here and there and was intrigued by reality across the sea. I explain the nuances and differences between, bushi, kosho, and samurai in my upcoming video (should be uploaded in a few hours; recently finished the first round of teaching).
The xenophobia and attention to skin purity (to be as close to snow as possible) is devoid in Oda Nobunaga’s ranks. He took advantage of this discrepancy across the warring states and valued ability, merit, and initiative more than superficial insignificances, as other daimyo may have done.
You are exactly correct. And that also is detailed in my next video.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Oaky so the first part of him being a trailblazer as you call it was not so true but also not so false.
He was a lord and most lords back then had a big ego he was also known for having a obsession with rare and unusual things this was because if its rare and unusual that must mean most people don't have them as for people well black people in japan was very uncommon especially of the height of yasuke judging by historical text he would be viewed as if he was a giant.
I would say ode would be equal to a westerner who is obsessed with anime to the point of having a katana collection i cant remember what the japanese equivalent of a person who is obsessed with western culture.
Oh i am very aware he did value things having a distinctive usefulness it was also recorded that was very resourceful hence his utilization on rank and file with Ashigaru that gave him quite the edge in combat.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 Also i did some more digging and found out he was only ever in japan for less than 2 years do of course correct me if i am wrong as its the only information i could locate.
If this is true it would simply be impossible for him to become a samurai within that time frame due to one being a african servant so he would have very limited linguistics in understanding japanese due to a servant is kinda pointless if he can not understand commands.
Secondly would be the sheer length of time for someone to become a samurai as well as all officials registry of acknowledgement leading up to the point of someone becoming a samurai.
Thirdly if he was a samurai he would have been ordered to do seppuku for giving up to the enemy dishonoring himself because he did not fight to the death to protect his master. Yet no record of this ever happening the only record i could think of is he was put back into slavery after his lord's death.
Finally his name due to much like chinese names have meaning and well his name was done in jest as a form of mockery because the name "yasuke" meaning is "the black one" no one would ever view such a name as being respected.
If anything the name is to point him out as a freak show or a oddity.
@@kaligath6616 What the evidence seems to suggest, at least according to most historians is that he was given a house, armor, a sword and possessions, and was made a retainer by Oda Nobunaga, at a time when 1 - retainers would very often just be regular samurai. and 2 - The pseudo-ritualistic and social exclusivity of the Samurai as we know today didn't exist and it emerged much later during the Edo period.
And that's why most historians say is tha despite his short period serving under Nobunaga, "he might very well have been one, given the social position he got in such a short time, he simply couldn't have been that noteworthy in that regard".
In adition, the records don't seem to suggest that he was mocked or disrespected wherever he's mentioned. And even if his name really meant "the black one" (as it doesn't seem to be, cuz at least currently it's written as 弥 (extreme or increasing) and 助 (help)), it could simply literaly be refering to a physical charactetistic, as Japanese names can do sometimes. My point is, it's probably not wise to assume either way.
@@yannickoliveira4649 Okay so you don't seem to understand how wealth works in the eyes of others if a lord could provide for his servants by giving them such things it makes the lord look much more wealthy because he can afford to give those below him wealth making him look as if he has enough to just throw away.
For a lord with poorly kept servants would look as if the lord was poor and only kept wealth for himself because he had none to spare.
As for reasons why he could never be a samurai first his name has meaning the name "Yasuke" stands for "the black one" they was literally calling him the equivalent of the N word.
Secondly he was a slave to rise a slave to the position of nobility would be looked down upon as it removes the divide from the elite and the peasantry something that a lot of nobles during that era would be very annoyed by and would result in them scheming against those who allowed this to happen to the point of possibly assassination.
Thirdly if he was a samurai he would have been made to do seppuku because if a samurai fails to protect his lord when he had the capacity to do so he would be deemed dishonored as he would have betrayed the 7 virtues he swore to uphold as a samurai and to regain such honour would require seppuku.
Fourth at no point in history or any record has he ever been depicted as anything other than a servant.
Tbh, AC shadows so far was ubisoft best try at being accurate, I found absolutely hilarious how so much people deliberately choose to ignore the existence of the girl(because Yasuke is there), who is japanese and an assassin. And claiming AC should be more historicaly accurate...AC!? The franchise where George Washington and the Pope used an alien magic apple? The franchise that made Maquiavel an assassin? Bruh at this point just say you are a bigot it would be way less embarassing.
(Oh but the Japanese peopl-Yeah AC shadows it's already the most purchased game on JP amazon so stfu)
I am curious whether you watched the entirety of my reaction and light analysis? I mentioned Yasuke’s inclusion makes sense, particularly regarding his void note post-Honnōji: Sky is the limit.
What is your evidence that AC:Shadows is Ubisoft’s “best try at being accurate” when there could be some clear discrepancies and whatnot architecturally, katana-usage, etcetera.
Regarding a general understanding of AC “being accurate,” as it were:
“Ubisoft and Historical Accuracy in Assassin’s Creed
Ubisoft has consistently promoted the "Assassin’s Creed" series as a blend of historical accuracy and fictional narrative. They have often highlighted their dedication to recreating historical settings, events, and figures with a high degree of authenticity. Here are some key points illustrating their commitment to historical accuracy:
Developer Statements and Efforts
1. **Developer Diaries and Interviews**:
- **Research and Consulting**: Ubisoft has frequently mentioned in developer diaries and interviews that they employ historians and experts to ensure the historical settings, architecture, costumes, and major events are as accurate as possible. For example, in "Assassin's Creed II," the game's creative director, Patrice Désilets, emphasized the extensive research conducted to recreate Renaissance Italy authentically .
- **Assassin’s Creed III**: Ubisoft engaged historians to accurately depict the American Revolutionary War, including significant battles, locations, and historical figures like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. The developers stated their intent to provide an immersive and educational experience while maintaining the game's entertainment value .
2. **Ubisoft's Historical Accuracy Marketing**:
- **Promotional Material**: Ubisoft's marketing often stresses the educational potential of their games. The series' tagline, "History is our playground," reflects their approach of using historical contexts as the backdrop for their stories. This marketing strategy positions the games as both entertaining and informative .
- **Discovery Tour Mode**: Introduced in "Assassin’s Creed Origins" and continued in later titles, this mode allows players to explore the game world without combat or storyline constraints, focusing purely on historical education. It includes guided tours and in-depth information about ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and Viking-era England, demonstrating Ubisoft's commitment to historical education .
Balance of Historical Accuracy and Fiction
Despite their efforts, Ubisoft acknowledges that the games are not purely historical simulations but blend historical facts with fictional elements to enhance gameplay and narrative:
- **Creative Liberties**: The series incorporates significant fictional elements, such as the ongoing conflict between the Assassins and Templars, and the use of advanced technology like the Animus. Historical figures often play roles that are dramatized or entirely fictionalized for narrative purposes .
- **Historical Setting vs. Narrative**: While the settings, architecture, and general historical context are often meticulously researched, the actions and interactions of historical figures are sometimes altered to fit the game's storyline. For instance, Leonardo da Vinci in "Assassin’s Creed II" is portrayed not just as an artist and inventor but also as an ally to the protagonist, aiding in the development of various gadgets.
Percentage of Historical Accuracy
Evaluating the historical accuracy of the "Assassin’s Creed" series as a whole involves considering both the accurate representation of historical settings and the fictional elements introduced for narrative purposes:
- **Environmental and Visual Accuracy**: Approximately 80-90%. Ubisoft’s attention to detail in recreating cities, landscapes, and cultural artifacts is generally praised for its authenticity .
- **Events and Historical Figures**: Approximately 60-70%. While key events and figures are often included, their portrayal and the context in which they are placed frequently involve significant fictionalization to fit the game's narrative .
Conclusion
Ubisoft does herald the historical accuracy of the "Assassin’s Creed" series, emphasizing their extensive research and use of historical consultants. However, they balance this with creative liberties necessary for engaging gameplay and storytelling. Overall, the series can be considered approximately 70-80% historically accurate, with the understanding that while the settings and general context are often faithfully recreated, the narratives and character actions are fictionalized. This approach allows them to provide both an immersive historical experience and an entertaining game.”
Alright then let’s suppose an AC Africa comes out with an Indian snake charmer as the central protagonist. If your argument: ‘who gives af about historical accuracy because George Washington etc..’ then you’d be fine with that I suppose?
There most accurate was black flag and even that one wasn't accurate. This one's closer to being an insult on an entire culture.
Notice it's just mostly a bunch of white boys going crazy? The Japanese are hyped. I remember playing guilty gear. They had a black samurai. All the white folks were freaking out about him then. An actual Japanese person told me that he was based off of yasuke, a legendary samurai. I was shocked about a black samurai back in those days lol. My teacher was hella cool and let us play the video game during lunch break. He saw the character and gave us a history lesson on his country.
You're 100% right about their racism putting the blinders on. 1 black historical figure in Japanese history. Made the other main character and 99.9% of the cast vanish😂 1 black guy just ruined everything. Oh yeah, on the Japanese version of the trailer. Actual Japanese people in the comment section were calling out white people. Posing as Japanese people using Google translate. Apparently, they can tell by the way they say certain things. W supremacist go out of their way to be racist. They care more about this than actual Japanese people do. This literally has nothing to do with white people and they are raging! They're literally arguing with Japanese people, trying to tell them about their history. Then they get mad at black people for being interested in yasuke's story and saying he was real.
There's been a bunch of Japanese people basically telling them to shut up in a nice way. But they refuse to accept a black samurai. They're calling Japanese people "woke". They're even going to wiki and messing with yasuke's page. They are only cool when black people are slaves or servants in history. Other than that, we don't exist. Wait till they discover that the original depiction of Buddha is BLACK. Their heads are gonna explode😂 Don't you find it funny how they NEVER have this issue. Whenever Japanese history/culture gets white washed? The last samurai, the great wall, that movie with Keanu reeves, this new popular series called shogun, etc etc. I can go on and on. There's actually a popular game that dropped not too long ago. A white samurai is the main character. Assassins creed 4 was a Welsh pirate in the CARIBBEANS. Most pirates and people in that area were/are not white. But where was the outrage? I used to get mad at this crap. But now I just laugh. It's comical at this point. Even this youtuber is hilarious. He's clearly a white boy. But he claims he's 25% Japanese lol. Reminds me of all these white native Americans running around.
@@charlesnorm4883 If there were records of an Indian snake charmer in "Africa" (quick question, where in Africa? It's a continent, not a country), why not?
nothing,about this make sense, the battle in the thriller,is the fall of the iga in 1581 ,2 years after yasuki supposedly appeared in Japan,1579, so yasuki become a samurai in 2 years time slaughtered some iga warriors, and team up with an iga survivor, and I'm supposed to follow his story that will last only a year after.
As I understand, Yasuke purportedly meets Oda Nobunaga around February of 1581. Post-Honnōji, he is devoid of note and, therefore, has an open-ended what-if narrative they could further weave.
@@AlexanderRichmond95Thank you! That's what I've been saying there is so much unknown it's perfect for Ubisoft to take some creative liberties with.
I find it ridiculous for there to be so much drama over a game about inaccurate fictional history (- ^ ) The franchise has been the same since day 1.
This is the first time they said the main character is a real person, but he wasn't a samurai in real life, and EVERY other game the main character was true to the setting.
@@lowlygrinder2977 that's the surface argument. The genuine outrage is the immoral actions behind it. Lines must be drawn.
@@lowlygrinder2977In my latest video, I cover the easily discernible fictions and facts as represented in AC SHADOWS, NIOH, ONIMUSHA, SAMURAI WARRIORS 5, DYNASTY WARRIORS 9, THE LAST SAMURAI, and SHOGUN. Feel free to check the video out and let me know any of your comments, criticisms, or recommendations!
Whites Only Games
Problem solved.
I understand your sarcasm.
For anyone actually thinking this way, that would be asinine and despicable; very backwards.
@@AlexanderRichmond95 People say white people are mad the main character isn't white, but that is a lie, they're mad he's not Japanese. I was looking forward to an AC set in Japan, Fuedal OR modern day, I didn't want a gimmick main character, Nioh had a white main character, but Nioh was a japanese game, and also not part of a main series of games set in different cultures, if it was and finally one was set in Japan arrives and you play a white guy I'd be pretty dissapointed and annoyed. Nioh also had Yasuke in the sequel and no one cared, hell if you'd played him as the main character in Nioh 1 no one would have cared, but if every AC had a main character that fitted the setting and the the fuedal Japanese one comes out and the MC is black, that makes me wonder . They can so easily set an AC in Africa, Africa is rich in pre-colonial history, though they'd probably just make it about fighting the EVIL colonials and they'd really overdo how EVIL the colonials are, but imagine if they did and main character was a white guy who spent a small time amongst the Zulus, and they made if a full on Zulu warrior who's better then actual Zulu warriors. That's just insulting, especially when it's made by a French Canadian company.
If you're looking for historical accuracy, then why the hell would you be critiquing Assassin's Creed???
There's literally NOTHING historically accurate in ANY of these games. Why would they start now. Stop with the fake outrage, and keep it moving. Smfh.
As I mentioned to another:
My primary concern is Ubisoft potentially bastardizing Japanese history and its figures in a manner that is received as "true."
The AC teams really heralded their attention to historical accuracy, especially in their developer diary videos. Of course, they are making a game, and a fun game about history may require fictional elements for the . . . fun part. Absolutely. I could never enjoy any of the AC, Samurai Warriors, Onimusha, Metal Gear Solid, or whatever other kinds of games if I was stringent on historical accuracy: Fighting the pope at the end of AC2, slaying demons serving Oda Nobunaga, infiltrating the Soviet Union and destroying the Shagohad, etcetera.
That is why I said at 8:10 "or pushing the edge of what is accurate to the limit."
Allow me to expound a bit: Niccolò Machiavelli, a Renaissance political philosopher and historian, is best known for his work "The Prince," a treatise advising rulers on maintaining power through pragmatic, often ruthless methods. Beyond his writings, Machiavelli held various government positions in Florence, significantly contributing to its political and military affairs. His practical experience in governance and deep understanding of political dynamics greatly influenced his philosophical perspectives. In the context he were to from the onset be depicted as a king or whatever, I would find objection to that in AC team tended to represent historical figures as they were in history with fictional additions. Of course, if Machiavelli came into power as a king from his original, historical position, that would be narrative, creative sense. Fictional elements, I do not detest. I only am a stickler more accurately-to-say regarding people understanding what is legitimately historically accurate and what is not. Is this unreasonable or wrong? I am curious whether I have appropriately responded. Please let me know if there is any confusion or issues.
Pertaining to historical accuracy specifically:
Ubisoft and Historical Accuracy in Assassin’s Creed
Ubisoft has consistently promoted the "Assassin’s Creed" series as a blend of historical accuracy and fictional narrative. They have often highlighted their dedication to recreating historical settings, events, and figures with a high degree of authenticity. Here are some key points illustrating their commitment to historical accuracy:
Developer Statements and Efforts
1. **Developer Diaries and Interviews**:
- **Research and Consulting**: Ubisoft has frequently mentioned in developer diaries and interviews that they employ historians and experts to ensure the historical settings, architecture, costumes, and major events are as accurate as possible. For example, in "Assassin's Creed II," the game's creative director, Patrice Désilets, emphasized the extensive research conducted to recreate Renaissance Italy authentically.
- **Assassin’s Creed III**: Ubisoft engaged historians to accurately depict the American Revolutionary War, including significant battles, locations, and historical figures like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. The developers stated their intent to provide an immersive and educational experience while maintaining the game's entertainment value.
2. **Ubisoft's Historical Accuracy Marketing**:
- **Promotional Material**: Ubisoft's marketing often stresses the educational potential of their games. The series' tagline, "History is our playground," reflects their approach of using historical contexts as the backdrop for their stories. This marketing strategy positions the games as both entertaining and informative.
- **Discovery Tour Mode**: Introduced in "Assassin’s Creed Origins" and continued in later titles, this mode allows players to explore the game world without combat or storyline constraints, focusing purely on historical education. It includes guided tours and in-depth information about ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and Viking-era England, demonstrating Ubisoft's commitment to historical education.
Balance of Historical Accuracy and Fiction
Despite their efforts, Ubisoft acknowledges that the games are not purely historical simulations but blend historical facts with fictional elements to enhance gameplay and narrative:
- **Creative Liberties**: The series incorporates significant fictional elements, such as the ongoing conflict between the Assassins and Templars, and the use of advanced technology like the Animus. Historical figures often play roles that are dramatized or entirely fictionalized for narrative purposes.
- **Historical Setting vs. Narrative**: While the settings, architecture, and general historical context are often meticulously researched, the actions and interactions of historical figures are sometimes altered to fit the game's storyline. For instance, Leonardo da Vinci in "Assassin’s Creed II" is portrayed not just as an artist and inventor but also as an ally to the protagonist, aiding in the development of various gadgets.
Percentage of Historical Accuracy
Evaluating the historical accuracy of the "Assassin’s Creed" series as a whole involves considering both the accurate representation of historical settings and the fictional elements introduced for narrative purposes:
- **Environmental and Visual Accuracy**: Approximately 80-90%. Ubisoft’s attention to detail in recreating cities, landscapes, and cultural artifacts is generally praised for its authenticity.
- **Events and Historical Figures**: Approximately 60-70%. While key events and figures are often included, their portrayal and the context in which they are placed frequently involve significant fictionalization to fit the game's narrative.
Conclusion
Ubisoft does herald the historical accuracy of the "Assassin’s Creed" series, emphasizing their extensive research and use of historical consultants. However, they balance this with creative liberties necessary for engaging gameplay and storytelling. Overall, the series can be considered approximately 70-80% historically accurate, with the understanding that while the settings and general context are often faithfully recreated, the narratives and character actions are fictionalized. This approach allows them to provide both an immersive historical experience and an entertaining game.
@AlexanderRichmond95 How about doing a video on Tom Cruise being the Last Samurai. Or on that fake Tom Hardy wannabe in the Shogun series being historically accurate. Bring this same energy to those projects, and then I might take your criticisms seriously.
But playing up to the concerns of the anti-woke crybabies, should be beneath you. Don't lower yourself to their level, and let them shed their tears over this game's main characters.
@@Watcher40000 That video is in the works. 😊
@@Watcher40000Tom Cruise wasn't The Last Samurai. The Last Samurai referred to the Samurai clan he was hanging with in the movie. Tom Cruise just played dress up and wore the Samurai outfit of the guy he killed and fought for fun at the end. Basically Tom Cruise was like a America journalist who liked to kill in the movie. You completely miss understand the title and the movie bro.
This is assassins creed they do not ever make their entire games accurate they include some accurate historical information and that’s it get over it
Get over acknowledging including Yasuke could be dope since he is of no particular note, especially post-Honnōji and therefore could be rife with creative fictional storytelling and whatnot?
Posing information as historical when that is more ahistorical can leave people worse off by not separating fact from fiction. I am noticing quite a bit of people believing pieces of information, unrelated to Yasuke as well, that are categorically false.
My issue is ahistorical information being received as fact. Just like in this case, if people would hilariously believe Oda Nobunaga was like a Jesus Christ figure who arose from death, that would be asinine and silly; if people could identify the glaringly obvious fiction, no issues on my side.
I am uninterested in what character is the assassin in AC:Shadows. I am only concerned with how much Ubisoft would bastardize the history that I am so intimately connected with and also teach. I understand and am able to separate the fact from fiction and, therefore, may have fun seeing where westerners tie the story together. Others, unfortunately, may not be able to differentiate. Who knows.
Concerning historical accuracy inherent in some AC titles:
Evaluating the historical accuracy of the "lAssassin’s Creed series as a whole involves considering both the accurate representation of historical settings and the fictional elements introduced for narrative purposes:
- Environmental and Visual Accuracy: Approximately 80-90%. Ubisoft’s attention to detail in recreating cities, landscapes, and cultural artifacts is generally praised for its authenticity.
- Events and Historical Figures: Approximately 60-70%. While key events and figures are often included, their portrayal and the context in which they are placed frequently involve significant fictionalization to fit the game’s narrative.
Ubisoft does herald the historical accuracy of the Assassin’s Creed series, emphasizing their extensive research and use of historical consultants. However, they balance this with creative liberties necessary for engaging gameplay and storytelling. Overall, the series can be considered approximately 70-80% historically accurate, with the understanding that while the settings and general context are often faithfully recreated, the narratives and character actions are fictionalized. This approach allows them to provide both an immersive historical experience and an entertaining game.
@@AlexanderRichmond95Well obviously u are really good at History but not so much on analyzing a fiction from history and separate the 2. I think u should really watch the 2 explanatory videos Ubisoft made about this trailer I think it should resolve a lot of misunderstandings. And I hope reassure u a bit. Even on Oda.
@@cap8588日本人としてはこのゲームの開発者が「歴史に忠実に作られており日本史を勉強する教材になる」と発言したことを容認できないよ？
あなたは、日本人目線の日本人主人公が西部開拓時代に大活躍する「歴史」を描いたレッドデッドリデンプションの新作があったらフィクションだからと楽しめますか？
@@sagattaru Im sorry but... I don't speak japanese
@@sagattaruok google trad is my friend.
Well yes honestly a japanese character in western would be dope especialy when we know their History in this area at this time
The real bullshit about this game is the price tag.
That is understandable. The Ubisoft + Premium subscription ($17.99) seems a reasonable way to play the game without splurging unnecessarily. Who knows.
アーサー王は黒人だったし
クレオパトラも黒人だったし
人魚も黒人だった
今更何だと言うのか
何も持っていない者は誰よりも欲深いというのは当然の事だ
@@BayouReaperzpeople crazy Will be believe it when fiction is real historical
Interestingly, the Assassin's Creed series already has lore for the Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins. It's lore that has existed for years from books.
To sum up the lore we have for this games time period, Nobunaga was not originally a villain. When the Brotherhood first arrived in Japan, they attempted to form an alliance with Nobunaga, which he said he would agree to once he unified Japan. The Brotherhood then formed an Alliance with Tokugawa Ieyasu in secret, with his vassal Hattori Hanzō becoming a Master Assassin. The Brotherhood helps the Tokugawa during their unification of Japan, aiding him in killing Mōri Motonari and Takeda Shingen, who was in possession of a Sword of Eden which later ended up in the hands of Nobunaga. 5 years later, Hanzō killed Uesugi Kenshin. Later, the Assassin's kill Nobunaga to retrieve the Sword of Eden, and go on to serve the Tokugawa for the entirety of the Tokugawa Shogunate's reign.
Im not sure if they will be portraying the Oda as villians, but I know the Oda weren't part of the Templar Order in the original lore, and they were actually allied with the Assassins. The only reason the Assassin turned on Nobunaga is because they didn't want the Sword of Eden to end up in Templar hands so they killed Nobunaga and took it before Akechi Mitsuhide could get it.
I understand. Thank you for this information update. Damn shame that they make Tokugawa Ieyasu part of the brotherhood when he was historically quite villainous and dishonorable. Furthermore, that doesn’t explain the years of gap between Toyotomi’s reign and Tokugawa’s betrayal leading to him to steal rule from the lord he served and child ruler he was entrusted as number one mentor to advise. Regarding Mōri Motonari, I am intrigued when he was assassinated to aid Ieyasu, because he was too far away to be relevant to Ieyasu, really. Oda Nobunaga really expanded rights and access to many in the territories he reigned over. So, for the assassins to kill someone who was pushing for more freedoms for average people, what a turn of events. I mean, also regarding Ieyasu, they really ignore how he killed his wife and son?
I appreciate your take and I understand many of arguments that people are trying to make. That Yasuke is somehow a perfect choice because of his unknown history or that Assassins Creed games have never been fully historical.
The issue imo is how far do these creative liberties go. They are already depicting him as a high status warrior with what looks like years of training in the Japanese art of swordsman ship. Yet if he barely got any years of training, he simply would NOT have the skill of most notable Samurai even if he was a bigger built and tough man.
When it comes to historical accuracy. Yeah its true that these game have always been historical fiction. No doubt about that, but for the most part they've usually blended their versions of history with respects to the real historical events and characters. Their motives may have been for the templar cause or the assassins but it was still also accurate to their real life counter parts 90% of the time. From what it sounds like they're just trying to make a fictional evil Nobunaga and Yasuke the savoir in the shadows.
For me this game is mainly a disappointment because I wanted a true Assassins Creed Ninja game. I would have liked to be able to fully customize the look of my playable character since customization has been ever evolving in these games but it doesn't look like that will be the case sadly.
I potentially express your point thoroughly in my subsequent reaction+analysis video of TikTok’s @phie_hardison. I reccomend you to check that out!
blackie Shows up in golden armor "We are the shadows."
Proper Knowledge from the Japanese
Black man given the name Yasuke
No last name, so he wasn't a samurai. He was kept alive during the Honnoji Incident because it was a pity to cut down innocent animals.
🧂🤡
Proper knowledge some racist white man came up with the term black. Black people don't exist we got tribes and continents we originate from.
When the character asked "who do you work for?""
I think he was speaking to the girl and not Yasuke
And from what I've heard, Nobunaga isn't the antagonist of the story
You are precisely correct. During editing, I noticed that distinctions however, kept that because that was my stream of consciousness after watching for the first and only time.
Without spoiling the recent titles, even if Oda is a Templar it does not mean that he will be a villain or evil there have recently been a handful of good Templars
Good to know. However, how Yasuke narrates part of the trailer showing Oda Nobunaga with the greed and negative elements articulated paints a relatively damning impression on who he could be for those unfamiliar with the history and the person. Oda Nobunaga is a trailblazer. As long as Ubisoft treats the era and figures honestly and fairly, I am game. Of course, using artistic license and whatnot makes a game a game. We’ll see what happens.
So you're ok with this representation over having an actual Japanese man as an original character? I'm personally upset with the entire game, I know I don't speak for everyone, just interested to know how you really feel about it.
Go cry a river he really existed
@@Lyrikyleyes everyone knows he exists the problem is should he be a playable character instead of a Japanese man or not.
You have an actual Japanese woman. Women are as Japanese as men are.
@@nomisunrider6472 No one wants to be forced to play as a female
@@Lyrikyle But he wasn't Samurai, so you go cry a river.
It's Ubisoft so yeah it is kinda woke if you're not familiar about the company's policies since these recent past years. Because they hired a VP of DEI they implemented a regulation that forces the agenda into their employees to work on, some are obviously reluctant about it and pretend to care because it's hard to find jobs.
Choosing Yasuke is a fair choice to check that box because of his mysterious history and well because he's black but it coud've been a whole lot worse.
No one insinuated oda was bad
". . . they all come from the same river. Greed." Thereafter, a direct close-up on Oda Nobunaga's face. Followed by, "Power." This again is stated against the backdrop of Oda Nobunaga and his soldiers. In the very initial throws of this official trailer, Oda soldiers are shown terrorizing defenseless civilians. Harming and slaughtering innocent people is usually considered, "bad," no?
First, I think I would caution on making assumptions based on a trailer and judge the final product. This is for everyone. Second, people losing their minds over a black samurai when it's based on a real person mystifies me. All this "he was this" or "he wasn't that" doesn't mean anything as this isn't a documentary, it's a FICTIONAL video game.
This is not for the video maker as I enjoyed your point of view, but more for everyone else. I get that it's popular to make snap judgements on something without knowing a fraction of the facts about said thing, but man, is that exhausting. I think it's a cool concept and the fact that this is the studio that made two of the best AC games in Syndicate and Odyssey, I'm making the educated guess that their going to do right by this.
I concur and understand your frustration regarding all the ignorance, hysteria, and vitriol plaguing social media waves since this reveal.
Hopefully people could enjoy the fictional takes on the historical figure, who is devoid of note, particularly post-Honnōji; sky is the limit. Hopefully people would not misunderstand fictional parts from the historical areas.
this guy isn't a true samurai descendent, he's more jewish then japanese, he's alike zainichi's, abrahamic korean-japanese of jesuit infiltration trying to propagate the scam of abrahamic religions
Stating that you need accuracy and assassin, Creed means you missed the boat by almost 10 years. The part where the pope had the alien apple should’ve been the hint to folks if it took that long.
However, UBI soft officially said this game is historically accurate.