Seppuku In the absence of a kaishakunin, the samurai would then remove the blade, and stab himself in the throat, or fall (from a standing position) with the blade positioned against his heart. During the Edo Period (1600–1867), carrying out seppuku came to involve a detailed ritual. This was usually performed in front of spectators if it was a planned seppuku, not one performed on a battlefield. A samurai was bathed, dressed in white robes, and served his favorite foods for a last meal. When he had finished, the knife and cloth were placed on another sanbo and given to the
Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada different incarnations of the main characters, who are aged up accordingly. The game features the entire cast of "Samurai Warriors 4" and its expansions and adds three new playable officers. There are also several different incarnations of the existing ones to fit the game's timeline. Altogether, the cast amounts to 61, not including the different incarnations. The new characters are: (*) = Available in child, and young and older adult incarnations Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada, known in Japan as is a hack and slash game by Koei Tecmo through their development subsidiary, Omega Force.