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CAPSCR Bible II Aidan Cole Nov 30 20 1 “Right or wrong, I will finish this war.” ODA NOBUHIRO AIDAN COLE 2 INTRODUCTION Oda Nobuhiro is a historical fiction and character driven show about the survival of the Oda family during the Sengoku Period (meaning Country at War). Japan is a power vacuum, with samurai clans frantically establishing alliances, in a weak attempt to form their own independent governments. Oda Nobunaga was a great samurai, known for leading the war for the unification of Japan and ending the Sengoku Period. This series focuses on Oda Nobuhiro (Hiro), Nobunaga’s older, illegitimate brother, and their family as they lead the Oda Clan in the war effort. Standing in their way is Saito Yoshitatsu, (Lady Butterfly), a powerful and conniving samurai maiden who seeks revenge on the Oda Clan for the dishonor its Shugo (protector) cursed her with. It’s up to Hiro and Nobunaga to unify Japan before she builds a force strong enough to eliminate them. Hiro and Nobunaga will face all manner of dangers, such as the Ikko-ikki, a group of anarchists who want to destroy all forms of the samurai and organized government. They will face rival clans who want the Oda Clan destroyed. This series will blend the badass violence of samurai culture with the intriguing political planning of war. It will bring a magical element within the samurai religion and character drama as they make uncertain moral decisions with major consequences (good and bad). This series will explore the moral ambiguity that comes with fighting in a war. These characters will suffer as they are pushed to the breaking point, with every episode leaving you wanting more. LOGLINES SERIES Oda Nobuhiro, eldest of three siblings, must overcome the demon within him to help his clan unite Japan. PILOT Oda Nobuhiro must choose to either remain with the family he was raised with or abandon his clan and join a mysterious woman from his past. His choice will send him on a dangerous journey of self discovery. 3 CHARACTERS Oda Nobuhiro/Hiro Eldest son of the Oda Family. Short tempered and sometimes cocky. Jealous of his brother, Nobunaga, for being his father’s favorite. His attempts to honor his father are always in vain. His father’s hatred of him has cursed him with a demon of self- hatred, causing him to act on emotion. After finding his true blood origin, he sets off on a journey to find purpose. Will he re-join his siblings in the fight to unify Japan, or will he stand against them? That’s a choice only he can make. Once freed of expectation, he is able to be himself: a strong honorable warrior, who fights for the innocent. He knows the world is cruel and believes the only person who can change it is himself. His drive to win is unmatched. His fear of failure is so great that for each one, he brandishes scars on his chest. The friends he makes throughout his journey will give him something he has never had and unknowingly longs for: faith in someone else. He learns that he is never alone in this world. His relationship with Nobunaga will change between loving brother to hateful adversary depending on their situation throughout the series. His greatest want is for his country and his family to be united. They both want peace, but differ in how it is achieved. “Honor isn’t something one can give to you, it’s something you earn by choosing to do what’s right.” “I will never fight as your ally, but I will fight as your brother. 4 Oda Nobunaga/Naga Samurai prince and eventual leader of the Oda clan. Second oldest of four siblings. Cares deeply about his family and his clan. Wants his family united in these dark times of war. Is seen as unusual by his family because he is the only nobleman who actively socializes with the common folk, gaining their trust and respect over time. He’s quick to trust peopled because of his caring personality. His greatest desire is to fulfill his promise to his father: keep the family safe, and unite the country. His greatest fear is failing to protect his loved ones. Will sacrifice himself to save any Oda Clan member. “We are not losing this. Right or wrong, will finish this war.” Oda Nobuhidé/Shugo Head of the Oda clan and family. Shugo, meaning “Protector,” of the Owari Province. Will do anything to keep his family and clan safe. Trains his sons in preparation for the war they will inherit. Is a loving father to everyone except Hiro. Fearful that Hiro will follow the same path as his mother, Lady Butterfly, he alienates him, sealing both his and Hiro's fates. His time in war hardens him, but never forgets why he’s fighting: to protect his people. “If today I must draw my last breath, it will be at the sight of your corpse.” 5 Saito Yoshitatsu/Lady Butterfly A powerful daiymō (feudal lord) of the Saito Clan and Hiro's biological mother. Named Lady Butterfly for her skillful use of shurikens (ninja stars) in battle. Banished from the Owari Province and dishonored by Shugo for conspiring against him with rival clans and making deals with the Ikkō-ikki. Lady Butterfly wants revenge for the dishonor that Nobuhidé cursed her with, by destroying his family and the Oda Clan. She believes in taking what you can, when you can. She doesn’t care about making Japan a better place, as long as her family and the Saito Clan are in positions of power. She loves her children most of all, and hopes to convince Hiro to join her. “Revenge is the only thing left for me.” Tsuchida Gozen The Shugo's wife and Nobunaga’s mother. Well loved among the commoners because of her practices in medicine and healing rituals. What drives her is the love for her family. Like her husband, she will do anything to protect them, but does not share his hatred for Hiro. She tries her best to calm his anger to protect Hiro, but is also understanding of Shugo’s suffering. She is the moral center of the family. She inspires her children to be honorable warriors, not just for themselves, but for the entire nation. However, her love can be a flaw when it comes to being truthful. She will sometimes lie to her loved ones if she believes it will spare them pain, causing untold sorrow for them. “I won’t allow any barrier, not even blood, to withhold me from loving my son. 6 Hirate Masahíde/Master Masahíde Sword master to the Oda children. Best friend to Shugo (saved his life in past battles). Well respected among the Oda clan. Like a second father to his students. He wants nothing more than to serve the Oda family and retire peacefully. The only samurai master who teaches the importance of standing down, making him a controversial one. He shares Masu’s desire to save life through forgiveness, but is never naive. He has a special gift of reading people; knowing their thoughts before they act on them, making him a strong ally to Shugo and the Oda Clan. If all hope is lost, he will perform seppuku, a suicide ritual. “I applaud anyone who has the courage to stand up and face their enemies. However, the samurai who are the most courageous, of those exceptional few, who know when to stand down.” Oda Oichi/Shinobi Oichi/The Gentle Blade Nobunaga’s younger and only sister. Earned her title, The Gentle Blade, by developing her own fighting style, meant to take down warriors ten times her size. Shinobi (ninjas) are covert agents or mercenaries. After demonstrating her stealth skills, Shugo made her Shinobi of the Owari Province. Wants this war to end, and to stop the suffering of the innocent. Hated Hiro growing up, but in young adulthood, loves him like her other brothers. Inherited her father’s stubbornness and her mother’s kindness. She makes sure her kills are swift and painless. She believes people want to be kind, but will be cruel if it suites them. Outside the Oda Clan, what makes her so dangerous is her acting ability. She acts as an important political figure when it comes to forming diplomatic relationships 7 with other clans. She will act as a loyal concubine or servant to lure enemies in a false sense of security. She is the best at infiltrating the enemy and gathering information. As a result she is not trusting of anyone outside the Oda Clan. While she is always honest and honorable around her family, enemies will fear the Shinobi of the Owari Province, The Gentle Blade. “Be careful who you trust. Honorable people are hard to find.” Oda Nagamasu/Masu/John, The Loving Warrior Youngest warrior in the Oda family. Conflicted within himself because his calm mind allows him to be the best archer in the clan, yet he hates killing. He will always save an enemy’s life if he believes he can without consequence. He is the only samurai who will spare a life on a battlefield. He meditates and loves writing poetry. His open heart allows him to speak directly to animals of all kinds, including spiritual ones. After an encounter with British Christian monks, he converts to Christianity, changing his name to John, dishonoring the family and the Samurai Spirit. He keeps a generally loving relationship with his family. His exposure to Christianity will send him on his own self-discovering journey in season 2, but he will always fight for his loved ones.
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