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.

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.