Sanada Yukimura [Last Stand at Osaka Castle]

Samurai Art Statue - SANADA YUKIMURA, the Great Samurai

Sanada Yukimura stands as one of the most iconic samurai of Japan’s Sengoku period.
Known for his tactical brilliance, he famously defeated Date Masamune and became the fiercest adversary Tokugawa Ieyasu faced during the Siege of Osaka.
Historical accounts portray him as a quiet, reserved, and deeply sensitive individual, adding complexity to his legendary warrior status.

Yukimura inherited the wisdom and strategic prowess of a commander from his grandfather and father, coming from a distinguished samurai lineage.
However, his life was far from easy. As a child, he spent many years as a hostage, and later, as an adult, endured 14 years of confinement alongside his father, Masayuki, due to the turbulent circumstances of the era.

Stuck to his belief to the end

l though widely regarded as a great samurai, Yukimura truly cemented his legacy during the Siege of Osaka.
This pivotal conflict pitted Tokugawa Ieyasu’s Eastern Army against the Western Army of the Toyotomi clan, with fierce battles unfolding in both winter and summer campaigns.
In this final major chapter of his life, Yukimura showcased the unmatched skill and valor that solidified his place in history.

Yukimura chose to side with the Western Army, despite it being at a disadvantage during the Siege of Osaka.
Various factors influenced his decision, but one key reason was the Sanada family’s strained relationship with Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Past conflicts had led to their neglect by the Tokugawa regime, ultimately contributing to their years of confinement.

While many samurai were eventually released, Yukimura’s father passed away without ever receiving Ieyasu’s forgiveness.
Fueled by a desire to avenge his father’s grievances, Yukimura saw the Siege of Osaka as his final chance to strike back at Tokugawa and embody the true spirit of a samurai - a spirit long stifled by years of forced confinement.
After enduring such oppression, his thoughts and determination must have been profoundly intense.

Great strategic skills

Despite being outnumbered, Yukimura, siding with the Western Army, achieved a remarkable victory against Date Masamune’s forces - who were equipped with the latest weapons and highly trained soldiers.
Understanding that a direct confrontation would be futile, he masterfully used the terrain to his advantage.
By luring the enemy into the hills, he neutralized their archers and, with precise timing, struck when Date’s cavalry advanced uphill, exposing their horses' vulnerable underbellies.

In the following summer campaign, Yukimura led a desperate charge against Tokugawa Ieyasu's main camp, nearly driving Ieyasu to defeat.
At one point, Ieyasu, believing all was lost, even attempted to commit suicide, only to be stopped by his retainers.
Due to his relentless bravery and exceptional valor, Yukimura earned the title of “the greatest warrior in Japan.”

Yukimura’s family crest, known as the “Rokumonsen,” symbolizes the fare for crossing the Sanzu River, a concept rooted in Japanese Buddhist belief that separates the world of the living from the afterlife.
For samurai, this crest carried a profound significance, representing “determined resolve,” although various interpretations exist regarding its meaning.

Ultimately, the Siege of Osaka provided Yukimura with the opportunity to showcase his strategic brilliance, solidifying the Sanada name in history.
His remarkable achievements in battle preserved the legacy of the Sanada family, passed down from his grandfather and father.
This sculpture seeks to capture the charm and essence of Yukimura for future generations, depicting him as a poised and commanding figure on horseback - an embodiment of the ‘wise commander’ at the battlefield of the Siege of Osaka, where he fought with unwavering valor.

Detials

Sanada’s armor has been replicated down to the finest detail, and the colors meticulously reproduced down to the smallest variation.
With its delicate and color representation, the detail modeling gives the statue a vibrant realism that almost bestows it a life of its own.

For the last 20 years', KENSIN Co. LTD has continually led the way in researching and recreation of samurai warrior figures from the Sengoku Period of Warring States.
We are the only company with the specialist knowhow to excel in creating products to these exacting quality standards.

	Helmet The distinct and strongly colored helmet is accentuated with deer antlers that have been reproduced as close to the realthing as possible. Facial "Expression" Working with a head part a width of less than 10mm, our craftsmen have created a facial expression using skilled coloring techniques. Particularly, we trained our artisans to carefully paint each.
	The helmet and sleeves are painted in a red color that results in a metallic look. The gauntlet and the mesh of the chain have also been authentically replicated. Every individual in this series has been meticulously painted to give it that grimy realistic "battlefield" look
	Elegant gold is decorated on top of the red chest armor. The thigh and shin armor pieces are painted in minute detail to emphasize the difference between them. Overall, the great care and thoroughness taken in the molding and painting processes exudes the feeling of real armor.
	Atop his steed, Sanada Yukimura holds the cross-shaped spear. The weight of this historic battle bears down on him.

The historical figure is the elaboration of the three dimensional images.
All the items started to get popular among adults as "King of Hobby" in Europe. It was spread in Europe as of great royalty and titled nobility.
On 2007, for the first time in Japan, Kensin Co., Ltd developed and offers the first historical figure and armor customes.
All the molding and the repainting is done one by one by our craftsman. There is also a strict supervision molding and color painting of the item.

Artist-Unnou Souhaku

Born in 1962.

Since 1990,
He started to research and focus on the production of the original armors creation, helmets, kimono, own production of lacquerware from the time of “Azuchi Momoyama Period” and “Sengoku Period” of Japan.

In 1997,
Unnou Souhaku requested “Mr. Hiromichi Miura”, to develop the 1/4 scale real armor of “Samurai Warrior – Oda Nobunaga”, who is the only person associated with the preservation of Japanese helmets and armor in Japan.

Continuosly, there was development of other real armors of 1/4 scale of Samurai Warriors of “Sanada Yukimura” & “Uesugi Kensin”.
Under the watchful eye of artist and creative producer, Unno Souhaku, many professionals engaged in developing high accolades for its authentic reproduction of Sengoku period statues based on historical documents from the time.
The final result is a product made of the highest quality.

*The images are for illustrative purposes only.
*The prices shown in the past product are only those of those days and cannot be sold at the same price due to price hikes, including raw material costs.
*The coloring may differ from the image due to the handwork of the artisans.
*Sizes are prototype measurements and may differ slightly from the actual product.
*Colors may appear different depending on the display device used.