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Sasaki Kojirō (佐々木 小次郎, also known as Ganryū Kojirō; c. 1585 – April 13, 1612) was a Japanese swordsman who may have lived during the Azuchi–Momoyama and early Edo periods and is known primarily for the story of his duel with Miyamoto Musashi in 1612, where Sasaki was killed.
Nov 28, 2022 · Many believe that Musashi’s actions that mild morning were designed to enrage Kojiro, to make him lose control. If so, it worked. Kojiro attacked first, and it was a fatal move. Avoiding the blow, Musashi countered with a fatal strike. Sasaki Kojiro died.
Jun 28, 2013 · Title: Sasaki kojiro. Date: c. 1815. Artist: Ashihiro Harukawa. Infomation: This painting depicts the Kabuki actor Ohtani Tomoemon, playing the role of samurai warrior Sasaki Kojiro who meet his end in his famous ill-fated duel with Miyamoto Musashi on Ganryu Island.
Jan 26, 2015 · When he finally arrived, the officials of the duel as well as Sasaki Kojiro were extremely irritated; Kojiro was full of rage. On drawing his katana, he threw his scabbard aside, prompting Musashi to further enrage him by commenting, “If you have no more use for your sheath, you are already dead.”
Jun 6, 2024 · Kojirō’s duel with Musashi epitomizes the ultimate clash of two master swordsmen. Although the duel ended in Kojirō’s death, it immortalized him as a warrior of unparalleled skill and bravery. His legacy as a master swordsman, a dedicated teacher, and a symbol of the samurai spirit endures.
Sasaki Kojiro’s only real legacy remains his famous duel with Musashi. As it no longer exists, we can only theorize what his famed Tsubame Gaeshi technique was. The Ganryu style created by Kojiro, died with Kojiro.
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Koun then fights Kojiro and during the fight Kojiro pinches his cheek: showing Kojiro's playful side even during such grim events. Koun eventually is killed. As Ittosai and Gonnosuke continue on their journey, Ittosai tells Gonnosuke to go home stating 'Become me.
