Kenshin manages to defeat Sano and breaks the Zanbato. specialized in using a humongous weapon/sword called Zanbato. [4], At one time he was accused (by former Shinsengumi officer Itō Kashitarō) as the assassin of the famous Sakamoto Ryōma. February 1860. Compared to historical zanbatō, the one Sanosuke wields is unrealistically oversized, with a full length nearly twice his height and a blade several times wider than normal. Harada became a hatamoto, together with the rest of Shinsengumi, in 1867. 179 cm. This article uses material from the “Sanosuke Sagara” article on the Rurouni Kenshin Wiki at FANDOM is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License. Weapon . In the wake of this defeat, Harada and Nagakura left the old Shinsengumi, after disagreements with Kondō and Hijikata. and afterwards, focuses in weaponless fighting. Danny suggested me the subject, so here I am doing it. Due to wear the blade no longer has an edge. Sano is a very manly guy who respect people's rights and can't stand people bullying the weak. Sagara Sanosuke (相楽 左之助?) Name: Sagara Sanosuke Aliases: Zanza, Zanza the Gangster, Chicken boy, and Sanza Age: 19 Birthdate: February 1859 Kenjutsu: Futae no Kiwami Weapon: Zanbatou then bare fists.

With its long, spear-like handle and even longer double-edged blade, a zanbatō was designed to take down a samurai on horseback - along with his horse - in a single swing, but due to its unwieldy size and a weight decidedly greater than any other katana, it is said that no one has even been able to brandish this unusual blade to its full capacity. Due to the blade's complete lack of an edge, it can no longer cut and can only be used to smash or crush opponents and objects, however, it is shown cutting Hiruma Gohei's cheek when thrown. [3] In the classic manga Kozure Ōkami , known in the west as Lone Wolf and Cub , the main character Ogami Ittō employs a swordsmanship technique called Sui'ō-ryū Zanbatō as one of his most lethal attacks, although using a dōtanuki to perform it. For my birthday (this past M... MADE BY NEOTENDAR Well well, hallou people of the Underworld, Crimson Nightmare Ricardo here.

The biggest difference they hold would be in the fact that Zanbatō can be wielded by a more average man and can be damaged. Luckily Sanosuke was saved by Souzou but in return Souzu was shot to death. Seiyu: Yuji Ueda. Harada Sanosuke (原田 左之助?, 1840 – July 6, 1868) was a Japanese warrior (samurai) who lived in the late Edo period. Sagara Sanosuke is one of my favourite characters.

Harada, together with the rest of the Shinsengumi, fought at the Battle of Toba-Fushimi. Can you imagine Sanosuke fighting against Ruy, Ken, M. Bison, and the others?! Yeah I know I wasn't active at all in the past weeks, but my computer..... mmm let's say its dying. However, this unique weapon is the trademark armament of Sagara Sanosuke. Since then he has dedicated to fighting (Sanosuke for Street Fighter? Specialty . Contents

71 kg. These scene's really build Sanosukes character and are some of the most interesting scene's to see. To combat Kujiranami's cannon, Sano has refastened the pieces of the zanbatō's blade with iron bolts, but the blade breaks in two again when Sano successfully uses it to deflect a cannon shell. A paradise for otakus: videogames, manga/animé, comics, TCG and much more... Ciaossu to all our readers, since I decided not to make a post about Yu-gi-oh right now, rather to say that making the one of the Legendary ... Hey what’s up people? THe Sekihoutai was a volunteer rmy that wanted to help bring an era of freedom and ideas.

Weight . Someday - and that day may never come - I'll call upon you to do a service for me. History: When Sanosuke was a child he was a part of the Sekihoutai. Weight . Pretty awesome, huh?). He defeats him with a new version of the attack, which now includes a third blow extending the fingers.

From then on, he became a Kenkaya buying fights in Japan. Though tall and lean, Sanosuke possesses immense strength and his superior endurance. When the Ishin Shishi felt that the Sekihoutai were not needed anymore, they killed all of them (except Sanosuke obviously) and cut the head of Souzo :(. He was the 10th unit captain of the Shinsengumi, and died during the Boshin War. ), taking the second character from the shogun Iemochi (家茂? [2] Harada, wishing to prove the man wrong, immediately drew his sword and attempted to commit seppuku; however, the wound was shallow, and he survived. Background . Pérez reporting for duty. Ag... Hi guys! Harada Sanosuke appears in Shiba Ryoutarou's novels Moeyo Ken and Shinsengumi Keppuroku. Birthplace : Naganoken. He came from a humble background and was a member of the Sekihoutai (a group of countrymen under the commands of Souzo Sagara) that supported the Ishin Shishi. 71 kg. A more accurate and wieldy has also been featured in production stills for the Rurouni Kenshin (Live-Action Film).

Full of anger and bitterness, Sanosuke made a living as a fighter-for-hire who bore the nickname "Zanza" derived from his weapon, the zanbatō. His fighting style is similar to boxing, though he occasionally uses his legs (kickboxing?
He believes in other people's rights and can't stand it when people are bullied.

However, this unique weapon is the trademark armament of Sagara Sanosuke. It would be pretty awesome!!!!!) , 1840 – July 6, 1868) was a Japanese warrior (samurai) who lived in the late Edo period. He hates them because of the death of his comrades and his mentor, Souzo Sagara. It... As I promised in my last post, here’s my post about Sanosuke Sagara! Super Smash Bros.?

Sanosuke Sagara (19) Birthdate . [2] During his time in Matsuyama, he was once ridiculed by a Matsuyama retainer as being a peon who was unfamiliar with how to properly commit seppuku. Okay before getting to work(finally) on my Top 5 Anime Endings I want to dedicate a post to our dear friend Lisa who is today having her bir... As I promised in my last post, here’s my post about Sanosuke Sagara! Weapon . Sanosuke adopts Souzo’s last name, and becomes SANOSUKE SAGARA!!!!!! The fictional interpretation of the weapon consists of a large, wide blade attached to an extended, pole-like hilt. (played by Yamamoto Taro. Birthday: August 6, 1860 (HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANOSUKE!!!!!

1 Background 2 Personality 3 … Ex member of the Sekihoutai or "Red report army" is one of the leading characters in story. He is voiced by Lex Lang best known voicing as WarGreymon from Digimon Adventure/02, Rapidmon from Digimon: The Movie and Cyberdramon from Digimon Tamers in English Version. QUICK FACTS Birthday: August 6, 1860 (HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANOSUKE!!!!!) When the Sekihoutai was eliminated by the Meiji goverment and Souzou (Sanosuke�s captain) killed, Sano totally hated the Meiji government and the Ishinshishi. [1], Zhanmadao, a Chinese anti-cavalry weapon that originated during the Han Dynasty 206 BCE- 220 CE and became especially common during the Song Dynasty written also as 斬馬刀 (zhǎn mǎ dāo) is of similar proportion to a Zanbatō, although some variants differs in form. Although Sanosuke is a main character in the series, Watsuki felt that he could not write everything he wanted about him, and thought that making him the title character of a series would prove interesting.

Sano's past is a tragic past that helps develop him as a turly great character. Mental recuperation: 6 months :P. Mongolia (in Danny’s post about Samurai X you can see the end of the manga, so check it out later!).

After that they become the best friends (a cliché?). Personality: A natural born fighter, Sanosuke possesses unusual physical strength and endurance. Sagara Sanosuke, born Higashidani Sanosuke, is a main character in the Rurouni Kenshin series. Height . In the kanzenban version of the manga released in July 2006, Watsuki included a possible redesign for Sanosuke, in which he wielded a more historically accurate - and, therefore, smaller - zanbatō.

UFC? Colonel Pérez reporting for duty! ), Occupation: Mercenary (I suppose that’s the correct term for his job), Important Family Members and Friends: Souzo Sagara. Sanosuke's sword, the heaviest katana ever made in the Rurouni Kenshin universe, originates from the Ōnin Struggle.

), Harada appeared in flashback sequences in Rurouni Kenshin and also served as an inspiration for the character Sagara Sanosuke.[13].

Tekken? Sano's great strength allows him to wield his zanbatō with relative ease but its size limits it to simple vertical and lateral attacks, making it easy to read.

Without the experience of his tragic past Sanosuke would not be who he is today. These interpretations often simply depict the weapon as an oversized sword or being imbued with magical properties. Appearance: Wears the Chinese character for 'Evil' on his back and has bird nest hair. This page was last edited on 22 August 2020, at 22:47. In those days, Sano (that’s how Kenshin tells him in the Latin American version of the animé, I don’t know if he gets called the same around the world) was a street fighter (not a member of the awesome game. Compared to historical zanbatō, the one Sanosuke wields is unrealistically oversized, with a full length nearly twice his height and a blade several times wider than normal. One day the Sekihouti was told to spread false information to gain support of the Ishinshishi the army used this to betray them. After Seiheitai's departure from Edo, Harada, wishing to be with his wife and child, returned to the city. He was involved in many of the crucial missions the group faced and was very likely involved in the Serizawa Kamo (original commander of the Shinsengumi) assassination. After he leaves Japan and goes to the mainland at the end of the series, Sanosuke lets his already wild image grow wilder by allowing his hair to lengthen to a shoulder-length mane while growing a chinstrap beard.
The Sekihoutai were betrayed by the higher ups and elimainated on the spot.

Watsuki created him to be Kenshin's best friend, who is willing to punch him when he is sad to make him "wake up" from his sadness.

[2] Harada was very trusted by vice-commander Hijikata. As you may have seen, Danny and Ricardo have made a few Top posts, so I’ve decided to make m... Hey people! Carrying a zanbatou (horse cutting sword), Sano was soon nicknamed Kenkaya Zanza by the people.