Have you heard of the manga "Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga" that has been gaining attention recently? The famous general Oda Nobunaga is reincarnated as a dog!? Other characters also appear in the story, such as Takeda Shingen, Date Masamune, and Kuroda Kanbei, in adorable dog form. It's truly adorable to see these famous generals living as dogs, enjoying their daily lives despite the gap between their past lives and their current lives. It's also set to be made into an anime in January 2020, so it's sure to get even more exciting. The original story of "Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga" actually contains a parody of the popular game "Touken Ranbu."

What is "Touken Ranbu"?

Touken Ranbu

It's such a famous game that everyone knows about it! The "Touken Danshi," handsome swords personified as men, fight to protect history. This game has now expanded into various media, including not only games but also anime, 2.5D stage plays, and musicals, and is gaining popularity worldwide. The term "Touken Girls" has also become a hot topic. Players recruit the Touken Danshi that appear in the game, train them, and advance in battle. The game itself is very simple.

Beautiful and Cool "Touken Danshi"!

Touken Ranbu

"Mikazuki Munechika," "Tsurumaru Kuninaga," "Uguisumaru," "Shokudaikiri Mitsutada," and more... these "Touken Danshi" are cool swords transformed into cool men. Play the game and you're sure to find your favorite Touken Danshi!

"Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga" is an unexpected "Touken Ranbu" parody!

Touken Ranbu

The unexpected parody of "Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga" in "Touken Ranbu" likely caused quite a stir among Touken Ranbu fans. Episode 9, "A Maiden's Mannerism!? Sword Games and Sniffing," featured a game called "Kento Enbu," which is very similar to "Touken Ranbu"!

"Rare Tachi," "Uchigatana," "Wakizashi"...

Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga's owner, Ichiko Oda, was enjoying playing "Kento Enbu" on her computer with her friends. They happily exchange comments like, "How lucky to suddenly get a rare tachi!" and "A katana would be nice, too." "Tachi," "utachi," and "wakizashi" are all types of sword. Thinking that girls are collecting swords, Nobunaga is impressed, noting that today's women are quite brave "mononofu" (samurai warriors).

Nobunaga is surprised by the human form of the sword...

Touken Ranbu

It seems Ichiko and her friends are engaged in something called a "sword hunt." The two girls, excited about finding a rare tachi, are actually looking at a character named "Juzumaru." Seeing Juzumaru greet him on screen with "Yoroshiku!", Nobunaga wonders, "Is this a sword?" "Are you fooling me, young ladies?!" he says, seemingly panicking. "A tachi is a blade! It's a sword!" Incidentally, Juzumaru is one of the "Five Great Swords of Japan," along with Dojigiri, Onimaru, Mikazuki, and Odenta. It's said to have been crafted by Aoe Tsunetsugu, a swordsmith from the Heian period.

What about Juzumaru in "Touken Ranbu"?

Juzumaru Tsunetsugu

By the way, Juzumaru also appears in "Touken Ranbu"! Juzumaru Tsunetsugu also appears as a rare sword in Touken Ranbu. Voiced by Hikaru Midorikawa, he's a calm-looking swordsman. He always has his eyes closed, giving him a different image from Juzumaru, who appeared in "Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga."

The sword Oda Nobunaga wielded was...

Yoshimoto Samonji

By the way, Yoshimoto Samonji, who appeared in the "Sword and Sword Performance," said, "Oda Nobunaga is dead!" Cinnamon himself was surprised when he saw it, but Yoshimoto Samonji was actually a sword once owned by Oda Nobunaga. "I definitely had Samonji!" Nobunaga recalled. However, when Yoshimoto passed the sword to Nobunaga, it was polished short and engraved with various inscriptions. Nobunaga must have been very happy about this, so he was probably referring to this occasion.

Yoshimoto Samonji in Touken Ranbu

Muneza Samonji

Yoshimoto Samonji changed its name, such as "Muneza Samonji," as it passed through different owners. In Touken Ranbu, he appears as "Munezo Samonji," but he still seems fed up with Oda Nobunaga. It was a treasure that Oda Nobunaga treasured deeply, and it's said he had it in his possession even during the Honnoji Incident. However, he seems to lament its fate, remaining a mere ornament without being used.

Oda Nobunaga, whose swords complain...

Touken Ranbu

Nobunaga is angry, saying he doesn't understand why they're telling him to "die." However, it turns out he hated being turned into a katana for his own convenience. Dojigiri and Onimaru also boo him, calling him "evil" and "your feet stink." "How can a sword smell like that?" he exclaims angrily. Ichiko and the others are happily chatting away, unaware that the person in question is actually there, saying things like, "Oh, Nobunaga's feet must have smelled bad," and "He looks like that."

How will this episode be told in the anime?

Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga

This episode was well-received by fans of "Touken Ranbu"! We can't wait to see how it's told in the anime adaptation, scheduled for January 2020! Incidentally, the anime's voice actors are known for being quite impressive. "Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga" is sure to be a hit with voice actor fans, history buffs, dog fans, and even sword fans. I can't wait for it to air!

[Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga] Touken Ranbu Parody Compilation!

Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga

That concludes the Touken Ranbu parodies featured in "Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga"! "Touken Ranbu" is a hot topic, so it's surprising to see a parody of "Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga" as well. Other swords related to the Oda clan appear in "Touken Ranbu," so there may be more parodies like this in the future. With an anime adaptation and a steady stream of events, things are only getting more exciting. We can't wait to see what happens next!

 

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