Check out Samurai headwear videos accompanying this one: -"What are Samurai Helmet Crests" by Samurai and Ninja History ua-cam.com/video/tCtd3UmOmjM/v-deo.html -"Some Meanings of Maedate (and other datemono) Helmet Decoration" by Sengoku Studies ua-cam.com/video/AyWeBFY28l4/v-deo.html
Not just Sekigahara, you can recognize use most of the big names in just about any media by looking at their helmets (Date Masamune probably being the easiest to recognize, though he also has only one eye to further seal the ID) Also, shame your helmet isn’t on this list…
Honestly it wouldn't be that out of place, I mean some the more weird European designs came from that, be it for actual battlefield or for tournaments.
I played of a lot of Nioh 1 & 2 and I always thought the helmets were dramatized for the sake of uniqueness but I guess they stayed very true to the original artworks
Usually the wearers themselves also participated in the making of the helmet, since it’s easier to personalise it when you are involved in the process of creating it
Since I have experience in wearing helmets in combat, here are my thoughts. First basic step is weight. About the most you can go with is 5-7 kg (if your helmet is partially supported by shoulders or straps to the chest it's 7, otherwise 5, varies by individual), and if you aren't conditioned to wear that, it will give you a killer migraine after about 30 minutes. The data I found on sengoku jidai helmets without decorations puts them at 3-4 kg with facemask (i.e. weight on your shoulders), so you have the room for about 2-3 kg of decoration. That's... quite a lot of spare weight, especially if you make the decorative pieces out of things that aren't metal. Next is shape. Anything but the bare essentials for functionality is bad, but the question is how bad. Sure, the feathers can be grabbed and will brush against ceilings, but that is a price you may well be willing to accept for clear recognition by your own troops (and therefore, easier command). And the decoration serving as handles is a problem, sure, but it requires you to be in grappling range - if you are commanding shock cavalry or ranged troops, you may well decide that the increased recognition is worth the risk, because the chances of you ending up in close melee aren't great. Sure, someone could hook them with a polearm, but they could also hook any other part of you with a polearm, so again, increased risk, but not necessarily a dealbreaker. Next is... extravagant shape. The Takatora helmet *looks like* it would have a lot of air resistance when you turn your head. However, 1) we will not know if that's a problem until someone tries it, and 2) you can't turn your head as quickly or as well in helmets anyway. The ears would get in the way of people standing next to you in a very close infantry formation, but if your position on the battlefield isn't one where that will come up... I've also looket at Takatora helmet specifically, and it looks like the ears are inserted and pinned into short, stubby slots on the side, so it was probably possible to quickly remove them, if necessary. That's... kind of a necessity, either have the decorations removable or have a second helmet, or you will be very unpleasantly surprised by the exsistence of low-ceilinged spaces in sieges/fights in villages/fights in forests. In conclusion, I think the Takatora helmet isn't any worse than both (slope and horns) Nagamasa versions - and all three of them are much worse than Yoshitaka and Tadaoki helmets. Well, from a practical "I want to stab people" point of view, I don't feel qualified to comment on snegoku jidai swag.
The decorations on the helmet are made of paper or light wood such as paulownia, and are coated with lacquer. It's light. It will come off if there is a shock.
I think each Kabuto represents something personal for the daimyo. For Nagamasa, it was inspired by the Ichi-no-tani battle even though some people say it looks like a snow shovel which is quite hilarious as an observation for someone who doesn't know whom it belongs to and it's significance. Sad though that I've never seen Ukita Hideies Kabuto or any armor examples and honestly, I wonder what he would've wrote down in a diary while he was in prison due to the fact that he was the last of all the major Sekigahara participants to die and the last sengoku Daimyo by the time Tokugawa Ietsuna reigned as Shogun. One thing is for sure, I think we've seen more personalized armor in the Sengoku-jidai and Edo period than in earlier periods especially when the Hoshi and Akoda-nari Kabuto were still widely used by the Samurai.
I'm glad you mentioned Mori Yoshinari, was one of the important figures to change Nobunagas plans. Yoshinari prevented the Asai and Asakura from passing Mt.Usa at a cost also Kuro Oda, Nobunagas younger brother died with Mori, instead of surrender they striked back. Yoshinari Mori was father of two famous samurai Mori Nagayoshi and Mori Ranmaru, who was the page of Oda Nobunaga.
Nice video. Commanders wanted to standout on the battlefield both to their troops and the enemy. Course once highly accurate long distance firearms were developed that changed the leaders from inspiration and rally points, to targets.
Now I can imagine bloopers in the past showing Japanese men walking through doors and getting stuck with helmets like at 6:50. Would have he had to slant his head to enter some rooms.
Thanks again for these, I'm very happy you are continuing this series on kabuto Just one note on Yoshitaka/Kanbei's. One angle pushed for by the 2014 drama *Gunshi Kanbei* about this helmet, if I remember correctly, was the idea that the Kuroda rose from the ranks and made themselves rich by being very frugal in normal times, but sharing and spending well when it matters most. The bowl is apparently supposed to be a rice-bowl--referring to how rice is the measure of wealth--which is basically Kanbei flexing how much his family saved and gained. Nagamasa of course went for the more 'heroically samurai themed one'
I’ll be honest I’ve never been interested in Japanese warrior history, as a kid I thought samurai were the coolest kind of soldiers, but actually watching you explain the history and showing these awesome helmets really makes me interested in samurai history
Personally, I think most famous samurai lords and warriors wore practical kabutos, the big strange one with alot of horns and decoration was probably only worn during war meetings or at their camp while they sit and give orders. Sorta like Toyotomi Hideyoshi Kabuto that looks like sun rays, he was wearing it after he become a Kampaku and only wore his armor as ceremonial purpose at his camp. He probably worn a normal helmet during his younger years like in Inabayama. Some of the strange kabutos has some sign of "wear and tear"... so probably it was used in battles
the ears on the helmets might share their origins in some other eastern headware, namely from India. some of their headgear have little flanges described to be for "hearing the voices of the gods" seeing as buddhism traveled from india, it is possible that there was an overlap
Excellent video as usual. The use of feathers seems to have been a Hosokawa tradition by Tadaoki's day, although I am not sure when it started. As for Todo Takatora, I am not totally sure I would use the wording of "crown" as some think it was modeled after one of the types of hats worn by various Chinese scholars and officials (which granted, one form of the imperial crown was an extremely elaborate variation of) . Although, that is probably just a difference in preference for wording, not saying you are wrong. And thank you for the shout out.
Mori Yoshinari's and Maeda Toshinaga's kabutos should be considered weapons in there own right. No one would expect them whacking enemies with them. 😂 "And then Toshinaga came and hit him with a comically large kabuto"
I hate how the stereotypical Vikings is portrayed using a Helmet with Horns when in reality they never did and the ones who actually used wacky weird helmets with the purpose of intimidate were the Samurais
Would certainly have come as a shock to Admiral Yi if he could (Takatora was the enemy commander he defeated at the Battle of Myeongnyang). And yes, he really is called a helicopter as a joke nowadays in Korea.
I guess sengoku komachi kuroutan has actual reference for mori yoshinari's helmet. I had assumed yoshinari's helmet was among the lost helmets along with oda nabunaga.
I'm pretty new to East Asian history, but I have a suggestion on the ears! In pre modern Europe, it was believed many animals and places held a significant spiritual power. Not so much the bear will spit fire balls, but they might be so strong as a blessing from a spirit. A fairy takes form of a bird to watch you (not always nice reasons). Cumans are said to have killed dogs when a meeting occurs. Further West, Mesoamerica would have people not just dress up and play as a God, but would in a literal sense become the God, live among them a year before being sacrificed. Swords held an inherent spiritual being that could accompany someone to the afterlife. I don't understand Shinto too well, I know Buddhism okay, but it could be SOME head ornaments were supposed to have a power to bestow? I know the fox, rabbit and tanuki are said to have a very real spiritual power, maybe a different version of animism I see from the West? I'd really like to know more, but I don't yet. Anyone reading, take this with a fat rock of salt
This was a good video thanks. I said something about the helmets on Antony's video. I can appreciate the level of detail and style of the really ornate helmets the quality of craftsmanship is amazing. Now some of them are a little bit over the top for my particular taste. However you have to think that's how they showed their status of their culture which I completely understand.
The helmet at 6:30 seems to resemble the Chinese traditional Futuo official's hat with its statched wings and box on top for the traditionally uncut hair to be bound up in.
Im interested with the armor of Sakakibara Yasumasa, which believed to be European style I believe many Samurais during Sengoku era incorporate many ingluences of their armory with exotic design, but only few has adequately preserved and well recorded particularly those who are close with Tokugawa, the ruling regime, like Sakakibara
Just out of curiosity I heard that the famous duelist Miyamoto Musashi fought during the wars of the sengoku jidai on the losing side...is there anywhere to read about which battles he was in and under which clan he fought...and any details on his feats during that time. Since we know he was a truly great fighter baseed on the fact he fought many duels to the death and lived to tell the tale.
Armor maker : may I ask you something my lord ? Why did you want your helmet looking like thins Samurai : ho i just thind it funny to think about people in the future speculate about what i attended by wearing a funny looking helmet
If Todo Takatora’s kabuki is supposed to be a Chinese crown style kabuto, the the giant “ears” are an embellishment found on the back of the court hats (futou/putou) worn by emperors & high government officials in Tang, Song, and Ming China and influencing styles in Japan, Vietnam, and Korea. The fact that these are so long suggests they mimic the Song dynasty style zhanjiao putou that could get very long and stiff.
Hm I didn’t know Hideyoshi banned the lower classes from being able to rise through the ranks just as he had done. Quite cowardly. What about Takedas helmet? I heard it was unique with a crescent 🌙 shape? @TheShogunate
@@SengokuStudies I had wondered about that since there's a suit significantly more subdued that's credited to him as well. I always expected a degree of style over combat functionality due to his role more as a civil official and later commander than someone on the Frontline. It's somewhat regrettable there's not more documentation on him.
I imagine the people wearing these silly things to show off their wealth wouldn't be putting themselves anywhere near real danger. Real soldiers likely wore cheaper simple rounded helmets (if any) more likely to make blades and arrows skim off them.
3:18 You mentioned that Kuroda Yoshitaka was a Christian. It could probably be highly possible, that the cup helmet, could be interpreted as his show of devotion of his Christian Faith, by modeling his helmet after communioun cups, a representation of the Holy Grail used by Jesus in the Last Supper. Since the Toyotomi administration was also hostile towards Christians as well, it's also likely that the cup design was made to less conspicuous and function like an Ichthys of sorts for Kuroda Yoshitaka instead of outright decorating his helmet with overt Christian Symbolism.
Todo Takatora’s helmet really gives me goosebumps, as he was Admiral Yi’s most often-fought opponent during the Imjin War (Yi fought him 3 times and won all 3 battles, including the first Korean victory of the war and later, the legendary Battle of Myeongnyang). Given that Takatora actually ended up being severely wounded at Myeongnyang (though he survived), I can just imagine him wearing that ridiculous thing on his flagship right as the tide turns and the Korean counterattack begins against the now overcrowded and immobilized Japanese fleet. That was one time where he actually did end up on the front lines even as a samurai.
Check out Samurai headwear videos accompanying this one:
-"What are Samurai Helmet Crests" by Samurai and Ninja History ua-cam.com/video/tCtd3UmOmjM/v-deo.html
-"Some Meanings of Maedate (and other datemono) Helmet Decoration" by Sengoku Studies ua-cam.com/video/AyWeBFY28l4/v-deo.html
@The Shogunate Hi. Can you make videos use on the armor & weapons used by the Japanese Emperor's, Imperial Princes and Court Nobles?
These helmets are really good because whenever Sekigahara is shown in any movie/drama, you know who is who even if there are no subtitles :D
Not just Sekigahara, you can recognize use most of the big names in just about any media by looking at their helmets (Date Masamune probably being the easiest to recognize, though he also has only one eye to further seal the ID)
Also, shame your helmet isn’t on this list…
Oh, the bunny helmet XD Although sometimes they give Mitsuhide one with a crescent or just a giant kikyo. @@bkjeong4302
I like to think this was straight up a bling contest between these warriors. Showing up on the battlefield looking the freshest lol
Absolutely hahaha
@@TheShogunate Hi. Can you make videos use on the armor & weapons used by the Japanese Emperor's, Imperial Princes and Court Nobles?
Honestly it wouldn't be that out of place, I mean some the more weird European designs came from that, be it for actual battlefield or for tournaments.
@@SampoPaalanen even going into during the Napoleonic period soldiers still wear eye catching uniforms for a variety of reasons
Dying without drip is dishonourable. Shamefu .
I played of a lot of Nioh 1 & 2 and I always thought the helmets were dramatized for the sake of uniqueness but I guess they stayed very true to the original artworks
Yeah they were actually pretty accurate for a lot of helmets
Props to the blacksmiths/weavers of these helmets.
They are works of art.
Usually the wearers themselves also participated in the making of the helmet, since it’s easier to personalise it when you are involved in the process of creating it
Kanbei and Nagamasa's kabuto are surely useful during winter storms
Since I have experience in wearing helmets in combat, here are my thoughts.
First basic step is weight. About the most you can go with is 5-7 kg (if your helmet is partially supported by shoulders or straps to the chest it's 7, otherwise 5, varies by individual), and if you aren't conditioned to wear that, it will give you a killer migraine after about 30 minutes. The data I found on sengoku jidai helmets without decorations puts them at 3-4 kg with facemask (i.e. weight on your shoulders), so you have the room for about 2-3 kg of decoration. That's... quite a lot of spare weight, especially if you make the decorative pieces out of things that aren't metal.
Next is shape. Anything but the bare essentials for functionality is bad, but the question is how bad. Sure, the feathers can be grabbed and will brush against ceilings, but that is a price you may well be willing to accept for clear recognition by your own troops (and therefore, easier command). And the decoration serving as handles is a problem, sure, but it requires you to be in grappling range - if you are commanding shock cavalry or ranged troops, you may well decide that the increased recognition is worth the risk, because the chances of you ending up in close melee aren't great. Sure, someone could hook them with a polearm, but they could also hook any other part of you with a polearm, so again, increased risk, but not necessarily a dealbreaker.
Next is... extravagant shape. The Takatora helmet *looks like* it would have a lot of air resistance when you turn your head. However, 1) we will not know if that's a problem until someone tries it, and 2) you can't turn your head as quickly or as well in helmets anyway. The ears would get in the way of people standing next to you in a very close infantry formation, but if your position on the battlefield isn't one where that will come up... I've also looket at Takatora helmet specifically, and it looks like the ears are inserted and pinned into short, stubby slots on the side, so it was probably possible to quickly remove them, if necessary. That's... kind of a necessity, either have the decorations removable or have a second helmet, or you will be very unpleasantly surprised by the exsistence of low-ceilinged spaces in sieges/fights in villages/fights in forests.
In conclusion, I think the Takatora helmet isn't any worse than both (slope and horns) Nagamasa versions - and all three of them are much worse than Yoshitaka and Tadaoki helmets. Well, from a practical "I want to stab people" point of view, I don't feel qualified to comment on snegoku jidai swag.
The decorations on the helmet are made of paper or light wood such as paulownia, and are coated with lacquer. It's light. It will come off if there is a shock.
I think each Kabuto represents something personal for the daimyo. For Nagamasa, it was inspired by the Ichi-no-tani battle even though some people say it looks like a snow shovel which is quite hilarious as an observation for someone who doesn't know whom it belongs to and it's significance.
Sad though that I've never seen Ukita Hideies Kabuto or any armor examples and honestly, I wonder what he would've wrote down in a diary while he was in prison due to the fact that he was the last of all the major Sekigahara participants to die and the last sengoku Daimyo by the time Tokugawa Ietsuna reigned as Shogun.
One thing is for sure, I think we've seen more personalized armor in the Sengoku-jidai and Edo period than in earlier periods especially when the Hoshi and Akoda-nari Kabuto were still widely used by the Samurai.
I'm glad you mentioned Mori Yoshinari, was one of the important figures to change Nobunagas plans. Yoshinari prevented the Asai and Asakura from passing Mt.Usa at a cost also Kuro Oda, Nobunagas younger brother died with Mori, instead of surrender they striked back. Yoshinari Mori was father of two famous samurai Mori Nagayoshi and Mori Ranmaru, who was the page of Oda Nobunaga.
Nice video. Commanders wanted to standout on the battlefield both to their troops and the enemy. Course once highly accurate long distance firearms were developed that changed the leaders from inspiration and rally points, to targets.
Now I can imagine bloopers in the past showing Japanese men walking through doors and getting stuck with helmets like at 6:50. Would have he had to slant his head to enter some rooms.
My personal favorite "weird" kabuto's are Date Shigezane's caterpillar helmet and Ryuzoji Tadanobu's bear helmet. So many interesting animal motives.
At first I thought a centipede was weird until I learned the meaning behind it.
If worn by a known commander, these crazy designs would be useful to spot that commander on the battlefield by anyone.
I’m guessing the Brits would’ve loved that teacup helmet
I loved the teacups at the fair when I was 5
Englishman here, you are correct!
Thanks again for these, I'm very happy you are continuing this series on kabuto
Just one note on Yoshitaka/Kanbei's. One angle pushed for by the 2014 drama *Gunshi Kanbei* about this helmet, if I remember correctly, was the idea that the Kuroda rose from the ranks and made themselves rich by being very frugal in normal times, but sharing and spending well when it matters most. The bowl is apparently supposed to be a rice-bowl--referring to how rice is the measure of wealth--which is basically Kanbei flexing how much his family saved and gained. Nagamasa of course went for the more 'heroically samurai themed one'
I’ll be honest I’ve never been interested in Japanese warrior history, as a kid I thought samurai were the coolest kind of soldiers, but actually watching you explain the history and showing these awesome helmets really makes me interested in samurai history
Personally, I think most famous samurai lords and warriors wore practical kabutos, the big strange one with alot of horns and decoration was probably only worn during war meetings or at their camp while they sit and give orders. Sorta like Toyotomi Hideyoshi Kabuto that looks like sun rays, he was wearing it after he become a Kampaku and only wore his armor as ceremonial purpose at his camp. He probably worn a normal helmet during his younger years like in Inabayama.
Some of the strange kabutos has some sign of "wear and tear"... so probably it was used in battles
Ornate armour serves a purpose. It allows troops to easily identify their commander.
They could also bring many sets of armour on campaign
the ears on the helmets might share their origins in some other eastern headware, namely from India. some of their headgear have little flanges described to be for "hearing the voices of the gods"
seeing as buddhism traveled from india, it is possible that there was an overlap
Loving the recent crossovers between you, sengoku studies, and Antony Cummins. I would love to see Japan at war featured as well!
Nagamasa and Kanbei/Yoshitaka Kabuto's have always been favorites of mine.
Excellent video as usual. The use of feathers seems to have been a Hosokawa tradition by Tadaoki's day, although I am not sure when it started. As for Todo Takatora, I am not totally sure I would use the wording of "crown" as some think it was modeled after one of the types of hats worn by various Chinese scholars and officials (which granted, one form of the imperial crown was an extremely elaborate variation of) . Although, that is probably just a difference in preference for wording, not saying you are wrong. And thank you for the shout out.
the rabbit helmets look so cute
Mori Yoshinari's and Maeda Toshinaga's kabutos should be considered weapons in there own right. No one would expect them whacking enemies with them. 😂
"And then Toshinaga came and hit him with a comically large kabuto"
Right haha
I hate how the stereotypical Vikings is portrayed using a Helmet with Horns when in reality they never did and
the ones who actually used wacky weird helmets with the purpose of intimidate were the Samurais
The 'Tea Cup' helmet looks like it would deflect blows rather well.
todo takatora's helmet is showing his inside helicopter.
scary imagine him taking off while fighting
Would certainly have come as a shock to Admiral Yi if he could (Takatora was the enemy commander he defeated at the Battle of Myeongnyang).
And yes, he really is called a helicopter as a joke nowadays in Korea.
I guess sengoku komachi kuroutan has actual reference for mori yoshinari's helmet. I had assumed yoshinari's helmet was among the lost helmets along with oda nabunaga.
Idk. If i saw a madman riding to battle with a giant tea cup on his head, I may assume he's crazy and be terrified.
When Maeda Toshinaga puts on the butterknife helmet his opponents are toast.
I'm pretty new to East Asian history, but I have a suggestion on the ears! In pre modern Europe, it was believed many animals and places held a significant spiritual power. Not so much the bear will spit fire balls, but they might be so strong as a blessing from a spirit. A fairy takes form of a bird to watch you (not always nice reasons). Cumans are said to have killed dogs when a meeting occurs. Further West, Mesoamerica would have people not just dress up and play as a God, but would in a literal sense become the God, live among them a year before being sacrificed. Swords held an inherent spiritual being that could accompany someone to the afterlife. I don't understand Shinto too well, I know Buddhism okay, but it could be SOME head ornaments were supposed to have a power to bestow? I know the fox, rabbit and tanuki are said to have a very real spiritual power, maybe a different version of animism I see from the West?
I'd really like to know more, but I don't yet. Anyone reading, take this with a fat rock of salt
This was a good video thanks. I said something about the helmets on Antony's video. I can appreciate the level of detail and style of the really ornate helmets the quality of craftsmanship is amazing. Now some of them are a little bit over the top for my particular taste. However you have to think that's how they showed their status of their culture which I completely understand.
The helmet at 6:30 seems to resemble the Chinese traditional Futuo official's hat with its statched wings and box on top for the traditionally uncut hair to be bound up in.
THE BEST SAMURAI HELMET FOR ME IS THE ONE USED BY TOYOTOMI HIDEYOSHI THAT RESEMBLES "RISING SUN"
Im interested with the armor of Sakakibara Yasumasa, which believed to be European style
I believe many Samurais during Sengoku era incorporate many ingluences of their armory with exotic design, but only few has adequately preserved and well recorded particularly those who are close with Tokugawa, the ruling regime, like Sakakibara
8:59 The hat of discipline's roots run deep.
3:40 . Mans coming out here looking like lord buckethead the anime version.
Lord Buckethead helmet is pretty normal in comparison to these kabuto designs lol
I can’t wait to get to a museum to lay eyes on this stuff in real life.
Hope you make a video where you find all the weird helmets
Just out of curiosity I heard that the famous duelist Miyamoto Musashi fought during the wars of the sengoku jidai on the losing side...is there anywhere to read about which battles he was in and under which clan he fought...and any details on his feats during that time. Since we know he was a truly great fighter baseed on the fact he fought many duels to the death and lived to tell the tale.
Musashi theoretically fought only in sekigahara, it is said that under the command of the Ukita clan. by that time he would be 16 years old
@@joaquincardozo455 and finally they might be evidence he would have fought with his dad under the daimyo Kuroda Yoshitaka in Kyushu
I will say this about the Feathers and Fur Kabuto, if I saw that on the battlefield, I'd be scared.
the ears on the helmet based o the Chinese Crown actually look like the ties you would see on the back and sides of the same crown.
Yeah, the Futuo, also known as the wushamao official's hat. Glad someone else noticed.
imagine being a ashigaru and your general appear wearing that teacup helmet.. and you can not laugh.. the biggest challenge of the battle.
茶では無くて酒を飲む器の形なんだよ
Nice history of Samurai helmet 👍😎
Can you tell about history of chosokabe clan
You misunderstood, Nagamasa's helmet was the first rudimentary touchscreen.
He was playing episodes of his men's favourite anime, very progressive.
strange pigeon, weird bird, young Kabuthar.
The samurai led the way in both armor and memes
Armor maker : may I ask you something my lord ? Why did you want your helmet looking like thins
Samurai : ho i just thind it funny to think about people in the future speculate about what i attended by wearing a funny looking helmet
If Todo Takatora’s kabuki is supposed to be a Chinese crown style kabuto, the the giant “ears” are an embellishment found on the back of the court hats (futou/putou) worn by emperors & high government officials in Tang, Song, and Ming China and influencing styles in Japan, Vietnam, and Korea. The fact that these are so long suggests they mimic the Song dynasty style zhanjiao putou that could get very long and stiff.
So I have a question. Some of these designs are rlly big and ornate. Would these actually be worn in combat or more so ceremonial?
Both because if your gonna die at least die in style.
@@KOISAMURAI-y2y lol
@@bullet6177 I’d figured they would use it if the situation needs it to be, i e they got ambushed and forced to fight using the comically large helmet
Kuroda Yoshitaka is the long lost ancestor of our hero from Slap Mountain, Red Solo Cup
Muito bom.
do a video about japanes gambeson
Hm I didn’t know Hideyoshi banned the lower classes from being able to rise through the ranks just as he had done. Quite cowardly.
What about Takedas helmet? I heard it was unique with a crescent 🌙 shape? @TheShogunate
Kuroda Yoshitaka’s helmet are also good for a makeshift stove to heat up his miso soup.
just saying
I bet Shovel Head is on here.
What about the kabuto worn by the famous "dark" Samurai Lord - Darth Vader?
What about the helmet of Ishida Mitsunari? The large golden fin horns and the fur covering of the main helmet?
There is debate, but serious doubt if he ever actually owned such a helmet.
@@SengokuStudies I had wondered about that since there's a suit significantly more subdued that's credited to him as well.
I always expected a degree of style over combat functionality due to his role more as a civil official and later commander than someone on the Frontline.
It's somewhat regrettable there's not more documentation on him.
3:20 no way its miso soup bowl samurai (real)
Are you telling me that Oda Nobunaga didn't look like a superhero from the 16th century?
imagine how many people would get whacked by those rabbit ears whenever the guy turned his head or walked past...
When is the next "in defense of" video coming (please respond)
Its in the upcoming lineup
Which samurai is it about ?? Have you decided that yet (Please respond)
Kabuto of mitsunari and hideyoshi
You wouldn't want to wear some of these helmets on a windy day.
4:15 dude looks embarassed ngl
Kuroda Nagamasa was the best samurai for snow combat.
cool
His voice reminds me of kinemon from one piece🤔
Me going band to Mon with a samurai warrior and he pulls out one of these
Haha!! Samurai Bunny Helmets!!!
Yamamoto kansuke kabuto
Letsss goo :D
Whens your nioh review
Good question
Was these elaborate helmets really used in battle or were they only for display?
I imagine the people wearing these silly things to show off their wealth wouldn't be putting themselves anywhere near real danger. Real soldiers likely wore cheaper simple rounded helmets (if any) more likely to make blades and arrows skim off them.
@@partoutatix5057 I would not disregard the samurai.
3:18 You mentioned that Kuroda Yoshitaka was a Christian. It could probably be highly possible, that the cup helmet, could be interpreted as his show of devotion of his Christian Faith, by modeling his helmet after communioun cups, a representation of the Holy Grail used by Jesus in the Last Supper.
Since the Toyotomi administration was also hostile towards Christians as well, it's also likely that the cup design was made to less conspicuous and function like an Ichthys of sorts for Kuroda Yoshitaka instead of outright decorating his helmet with overt Christian Symbolism.
That long kabuto probably can be useful for jausting against an european knight, maybe even win.
100年もの間、親兄弟も含めて延々と殺し合いをする世の中で生きるストレスは想像を絶するものだろう。兜のデザインに命をかけているかのようなデザインはそのような心象風景も反映しているのではないだろうか。ユニクロのデザインで満足している現代日本人は平和を生きているそのものだ。
Total war Shogun 2 brrr
Thry are not ears, they sre wings, dragon fly wings
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Todo Takatora’s helmet really gives me goosebumps, as he was Admiral Yi’s most often-fought opponent during the Imjin War (Yi fought him 3 times and won all 3 battles, including the first Korean victory of the war and later, the legendary Battle of Myeongnyang).
Given that Takatora actually ended up being severely wounded at Myeongnyang (though he survived), I can just imagine him wearing that ridiculous thing on his flagship right as the tide turns and the Korean counterattack begins against the now overcrowded and immobilized Japanese fleet. That was one time where he actually did end up on the front lines even as a samurai.
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gene mobeen.
Bosuzoku samurai, shit
Legit skipped most of the rad ones in first video....
Wat to get their leader? Look for the goofiest most ridiculous helmet...
Maybe some of these designs were intended to be comical?
excellent keep at it
Some of those helmets are just ornamental and probably not used in battle