Shuten Doji

This young man wears the "Oni (Ogre)" armor and is the strongest of the four Masho. He is one of the four Tennou (Heavenly Kings) with a heart of "Chu (Loyalty)". Because of his abilities and what happened to him during the course of the TV series, we all remember Shuten the best.

Shuten Doji was voiced by Yanada Kiyoyuki.

## Appearance and Personality

This character that started out as a villain certainly stood out when he was one of the Masho. He believed in straight forward fighting, no sneak or surprise attacks. He hates the mediocre, being merely adequate or ordinary. Before waking up and freeing himself from the control of the Jiryoshu, he was already marked by his outrageous behavior. Making him stand apart from the others.

## Biography

### History provided by Animate

> It is not wholly clear how "official" the history provided in this audio drama is, however, the wealth of information felt important to include here. - Irenka039, wiki editor (May 22, 2022)
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This is the story of Toshitada Koma. The boy who later became Oni Masho Shuten Doji.

A young samurai is born into a world full of war. However, he wishes for a world without war. His hope for a better world, as well as his body, are burned and scarred with war. He feels death and helplessness on the battlefield. Toshitada Koma shouted to the heavens, wanting a strong power. He was then taken into the Youja World, a world of evil, grudge-filled spirits. There, he threw away what it meant to be human in order to become the Oni Masho Shuten. During the invasion of the Human World, Shuten met a boy there. This is a sad story of fate. He shouts, fights, and prays. Another piece of armor, finally complete.

### Early History

On Earth, in the Warring States era of Japan, Shuten was born and raised with the name of "Koma (first name) Toshitada (last name / family name)". He was a young local lord in his region. However, because of the era he lived in, he wanted the power to protect his territory from the aggression of other nearby places wanting to attack, conquer, or destroy his home and land. He was aiming for the unification of the world 400 years ago. The kanji for "strict adherence to the rules" are written on the nobori (Japanese banner)

Arago sensed these strong feelings within the teenager and decided to take advantage of it. The boy's anger making Arago's own Youja stronger. This is how he became one of the four Tennou (Heavenly Kings) (basically, what they were called before being called 'Masho'), and considered to be the main portion of Arago's Youja army.

### The War on the Mortal World

He lost the position of leader of the Mashou because of his repeated failures. Whether he was conscious or unconscious, his true self was sealed away. What was left behind was being manipulated by the Jiryoshu (the spirits that served Badamon). However, with Kaos's guidance, Shuten's true heart was revealed and he was freed. After being freed from Arago, he chose to follow the path of Kaos. During this time, he, along with Nasutei and Jun, searched for the "Inochi no Magatama (Jewel of Life)". It was one of the three sacred objects necessary to compete against, and that eventually led to the defeat of Arago. During this time, he became good friends with the Troopers. He had became an essential part of the group when they had to face Arago. Thanks to him having retrieved the Inochi no Magatama and sacrificing himself in order to free Kayura, he managed to become a true warrior, and to achieve a sense of nostalgia whenever the fans think about him.

## Armor and Powers

### Weapon

Yokoshima Oni Kama (邪鬼鎌) Evil Ogre Sickle

The kusari gama is a chain with claws attached to its weight. This is a horrible attachment when handled by a well-trained warrior like Shuten. Its special move, the Ko Rai Sen (Crimson Lightning Flash), is said to be a deadly shot that takes advantage of such chain characteristics.

### Ballistic Attack

Ko Rai Sen (紅雷閃) Crimson Lightning Flash

When he uses his attack, a flash of red lightning can be seen. This special lightning arrives with a flash and instills fear. This is different than the attacks of the other Masho.

## Gallery

Shuten, Nasutei, and Jun search for the Inochi no MagatamaShuten's pastShuten looks over his armyShuten leads his army in battle
## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, 30th Anniversary Book, Tatsumi Publication. Fan translation by The URWWS.
2. ↑ "Ki Ko Ku: The wailings of a restless ghost. Youroiden Samurai Troopers book about the four Masho." Tsukiko Arata Presents. ISBN4-943966-97-7. Fan translation provided by The URWWS.