Once a martyr, now a menace—Amakusa returns from the grave with sorcery, spite, and a floating orb full of unresolved issues.

Name:	Shiro Tokisada Amakusa
First Appearance:	Samurai Shodown (1993)
Affiliation:	Servant of Ambrosia (I, II); wandering spirit (III, IV)
Weapon:	Gadamer Gem — a cursed floating orb of dark energy
Fighting Style:	Mystic sorcery and teleportation
Birthplace:	Shimabara, Higo Province, Japan
Death:	Circa 1638 (executed after the Shimabara Rebellion)
Hair Color:	Silver
Eye Color:	Red
Personality:	Vengeful, eloquent, theatrical; driven by a warped sense of justice
Notable Traits:	Possessed the body of Shinzo Hattori, speaks in archaiclanguage, accompanied by ominous music
Goal:	SamSho I–II: Resurrect Ambrosia and remake the world SamSho III–IV: Reclaim his autonomy and confront his evil half through destruction

Short Bio: Amakusa

Amakusa led a rebellion against the Tokugawa Shogunate, lost, and was executed. Known for his narcissism, he couldn’t bear the sting of defeat. In death, his pride curdled into vengeance. After stewing in the void for a century, he made a pact with the dark goddess Ambrosia: in exchange for stealing the Palenke Stone—a relic that would grant Ambrosia access to the mortal realm—she would help him return.

With her power, Amakusa possessed the body of Shinzo Hattori (son of Hanzo Hattori, another warrior in the series). After stealing the stone, he plunged the world into chaos. A group of heroes rises to stop him—these become the playable fighters of the first game, with Amakusa as the final boss. In the climax, the samurai Haohmaru defeats him, splitting his soul in half.

Later in the series, the good half of Amakusa seeks reconciliation with his evil side. But evil Amakusa has manipulated a young wizard, Hazuki, to build a magical castle and resurrect the brutal warrior Zankuro. Hazuki’s brother Kazuki ultimately defeats Zankuro. Now freed from Amakusa’s control, Zankuro destroys evil Amakusa once and for all.

Good Amakusa tries to atone—but Rashoujin, a vengeful agent of Ambrosia, punishes his betrayal by sealing him away. Amakusa eventually breaks free and joins forces with the other heroes to stop Rashoujin. In a final act of redemption, he is destroyed, his soul finally forced to leave Shinzo’s body forever