About Obu Toramasa
Lived 1504 – 1565 (aged 60–61). Obu Toramasa was a Japanese samurai.
, known as the "Wild Tiger of Kai", was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period, who served the Takeda clan. He was known as one of the "Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen". His younger brother was Yamagata Masakage.
He was the tutor of Takeda Shingen's younger brother Takeda Nobushige. He later betrayed Shingen with Shingen's eldest child, the rebellious Takeda Yoshinobu. A historically accurate account of his life is in the novel The Samurai's Tale written by Erik Christian Haugaard.
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People in Obu Toramasa's life
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Obu Toramasa?
Samurai who served Takeda clan
When was Obu Toramasa born?
Obu Toramasa was born in 1504.
When did Obu Toramasa die?
Obu Toramasa died on 11 November 1565.
What was Obu Toramasa's occupation?
Obu Toramasa was a samurai.
What nationality was Obu Toramasa?
Obu Toramasa was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Obu Toramasa. https://biography.guide/obu-toramasa/
MLA: "Obu Toramasa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/obu-toramasa/.
Chicago: "Obu Toramasa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/obu-toramasa/.
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