Kagemusha Timeline ( Real )

biography
March 23, 1910

Birth of Akira Kurosawa

Akira Kurosawa, the acclaimed Japanese filmmaker and director of Kagemusha, was born.

film_career
August 25, 1950

Release of Rashomon

Akira Kurosawa's film Rashomon was released, gaining international acclaim and establishing Kurosawa's reputation worldwide.

film_production
1980

Filming of Kagemusha

The production of Kagemusha began, marked by significant investment and elaborate sets to depict Sengoku period Japan.

film_release
May 31, 1980

Release of Kagemusha

Kagemusha was released in Japan, later gaining international recognition and winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

award
May 24, 1980

Kagemusha wins Palme d'Or

Kagemusha won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, boosting Kurosawa's international status.

Kagemusha Timeline ( Fictional )

character_introduction
Spring, Year of the Dragon

Takeda Shingen appoints Kagemusha

The powerful warlord Takeda Shingen recruits a thief who closely resembles him to act as his kagemusha, or shadow warrior, to protect the clan’s secrets and authority.

military_event
Early Summer, Year of the Dragon

Takeda Shingen leads battle against Uesugi Kenshin

Takeda Shingen personally leads his army into a fierce battle against his rival, Uesugi Kenshin, at the plains of Kawanakajima.

character_death
Mid Summer, Year of the Dragon

Takeda Shingen is mortally wounded

During the battle at Kawanakajima, Takeda Shingen is gravely injured and later dies in secret to prevent weakening clan morale.

identity_assumption
Late Summer, Year of the Dragon

Kagemusha assumes Takeda Shingen's identity

Following Shingen's death, the kagemusha takes on Shingen's identity to maintain the facade of leadership and keep the Takeda clan intact against enemies.

political_intrigue
Autumn, Year of the Dragon

Takeda clan faces internal and external challenges

As the kagemusha leads, doubts arise among retainers and enemies sense weakness, leading to increased treachery and attacks against the Takeda clan.

internal_conflict
Late Autumn, Year of the Dragon

Retainers suspect deception

Some of Takeda’s generals become suspicious of the kagemusha’s true identity, causing tension and distrust within the clan leadership.

military_event
Winter, Year of the Dragon

Final battle against Oda Nobunaga's forces

The Takeda clan, led by the kagemusha, confronts the invading forces of Oda Nobunaga in a decisive conflict.

climax
Late Winter, Year of the Dragon

Death of the kagemusha and fall of Takeda clan

The kagemusha is killed in battle, and with the loss of leadership, the Takeda clan collapses under Nobunaga's assault.