Identity: Public · Race: Human (Corrupted by Ambrosia) · Affiliation: Self (Servant of Ambrosia)
Aku Amakusa, originally Shiro Tokisada Amakusa, is one of the central villains of the Samurai Shodown series. A once-human revolutionary, he was resurrected and corrupted by the dark god Ambrosia, becoming a sorcerer of immense power. Wielding a cursed orb and dark sorcery, Amakusa seeks to spread chaos and bring about Ambrosia’s reign. His legacy as a recurring final boss and embodiment of corruption cements him as a formidable foe against the series’ heroes.
Amakusa is manipulative, charismatic, and consumed by ambition. His once-noble ideals have been twisted into tyranny, making him ruthless and unrelenting.
Amakusa is remembered as Samurai Shodown’s iconic dark sorcerer villain, feared yet respected.
"Ambrosia’s power flows through me!"
"Bow before the darkness I command!"
"Your struggle is meaningless against destiny."
"I was chosen to bring forth chaos!"
"Ambrosia’s will is absolute!"
Studying forbidden magic, Manipulating human ambition
Shiro Tokisada Amakusa was a revolutionary figure executed in the 17th century.
Resurrected centuries later by the dark deity Ambrosia, corrupted into Aku Amakusa.
Appeared as the first game’s final boss, attempting to summon Ambrosia’s power.
Returned in multiple games as a recurring antagonist, symbolizing corruption and sorcery.
Fueled resentment and opened him to Ambrosia’s corruption.
Manifestation: Obsessive desire to leave an eternal mark.
Dialect: Archaic Japanese
Catchphrases: Ambrosia demands your soul!, Bow to my darkness!
Speech Patterns: Formal, ritualistic incantations
Ambrosia, the dark god who resurrected him.
Haohmaru, his consistent rival and enemy.
Images represent character appearances.
A resurrected sorcerer corrupted by Ambrosia, serving as a recurring villain in Samurai Shodown.
He wields a cursed orb channeling dark sorcery.
He is one of the main final bosses, opposing Haohmaru and other heroes.
Yes, he is inspired by the historical Amakusa Shirō Tokisada, a Japanese rebel leader.