"History of Japan" written by Luis Frois depicts Mitsuhide as a person who "likes betrayal and secret assignation... pronounces atrocious punishments... is extremely patient... skillful in schemes and tactics... excellent in building castles... uses experienced soldiers successfully," and so on.
ルイス・フロイスの『日本史』に「裏切りや密会を好む」「刑を科するに残酷」「忍耐力に富む」「計略と策略の達人」「築城技術に長ける」「戦いに熟練の士を使いこなす」等の光秀評がある。