Akihiro Shimazu

Akihiro Shimazu (, Shimazu Akihiro) is an heir of the Shimazu Bushi, which is part of the Uesugi Alliance. He is the leader of the platoon, in which Musashi was put.

Appearance
Akihiro is a tall, lean-muscled young man. He has a slightly wavy, orange coloured short hair with an undercut and stern-looking eyes. He has a lip piercing, which is a distinctive feature of the members of Shimazu Band of Bushi.

History
Akihiro is one of the seven heir candidates to the Shimazu Clan. He and his siblings were sent to Awaji Island on the promise that they would succeed as leader of the clan if one of them break the horn of Orochi. Akihiro's father was aware of the sever danger of the mission on Awaji Island, but sent Akihiro and siblings there anyway. Akihiro explains to Kuroko that such coldness and cruelty is accepted in the Shimazu Clan.

Kitetsu Sword

 * He has an unnamed Kitetsu Sword which is attached to the sole of his footwear.

Trivia

 * Akihiro's character was probably inspired by the real life samurai, Shimazu Yoshihiro.