Isshinsai Ogata/Misc.

==Trivia==
*Ogata has killed everyone that practiced Tenchi Mushin Ryuu.
*The method Ogata came down the bridge to save Tanimoto was similar to Mallakhamba which is an exercise method as well as a sport in India that aims to build the body up which is considered an ancient exercise method that Ogata incorporates in to his and his disciples training.
*Out of everyone in the series who called Kenichi Shirahama talent-less, Ogata sees Kenichi as someone who possess talent and even called him a large block of potential of martial art as mentioned by Shō Kanō.
*Ogata uses the medicine he carries in his side pouch to help injured animals he finds.
*Miu Fūrinji has mentioned that she has no memory of Ogata being at Ryōzanpaku, this might be due to the circumstances that the Elder and Miu had a tendency to go on world travel while Akisame Kōetsuji and Kensei Ma took care of the house. During this time, Ogata may have started his training with Akisame and Kensei Ma.
* Both Ogata and Kenichi seem to be a tribute to real life shoot boxer named Kenichi Ogata who happens to fight in kickboxing and shootboxing (kickboxing with throws) as well as being a 2nd dan in judo. The comparison has never been confirmed but it should be noted that Isshinsai and Shirahama are both mixed martial artists much like Kenichi Ogata who has fought in various combat sports.
* Ogata has carved several hundreds of buddha statues, which means that he has killed just as many people.HSDK Guidebook, page 151.
* In his fight with Kenichi in chapter 516, Ogata uses Gyaku-zuki which is also called reverse punch which is considered a basic karate technique in all styles of karate including older styles. It is possible that Ogata studied karate prior to joining Ryozanpaku. 
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