Character profile
Kambei Shimada
カンベイBiography
Kambei Shimada is the wisest of the seven samurai and takes the leadership role in planning the village's defense. A veteran of many battles, he is brave, strong, highly experienced, and burdened by a painful history of fighting for losing sides.
Story spoilers
Although he initially dismisses Katsushiro and Kikuchiyo as too inexperienced, Kambei eventually recognizes both as full samurai and accepts them among the seven.
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