However, "Azuma Kagami" elaborated by the Kamakura bakufu is extremely sympathetic with Yoshitsune, and even if he must have been a traitor, the book contains many descriptions touching on his sentiments, showing a strong sympathy 'Hogan-biiki' for the underdog.
ところが幕府編纂の『吾妻鏡』は、反逆者であるはずの義経に対して非常に同情的であり、義経の心情に立ち入っている記述が多く見られ、「判官贔屓」の度合いが強い。