Amari Torayasu (甘利 虎泰, 1498 – March 23, 1548) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period, and served the Takeda clan under Takeda Nobutora and Shingen. [1] Amari was a shukurō, or clan elder, following Shingen's accession to family headship and was one of " Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen". [2]
He was killed in action at the battle of Uedahara in 1548, together with Itagaki Nobukata. The two were fighting side by side on the frontlines when suddenly a volley of arrows shot them down. [1]
Amari was succeeded by his son Amari Masatada.
Japanese Politician Akira Amari is a descendant of Torayasu. [3]
In NHK's 2007 Taiga drama Fūrinkazan, Amari is played by Raita Ryū.
Amari Torayasu (甘利 虎泰, 1498 – March 23, 1548) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period, and served the Takeda clan under Takeda Nobutora and Shingen. [1] Amari was a shukurō, or clan elder, following Shingen's accession to family headship and was one of " Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen". [2]
He was killed in action at the battle of Uedahara in 1548, together with Itagaki Nobukata. The two were fighting side by side on the frontlines when suddenly a volley of arrows shot them down. [1]
Amari was succeeded by his son Amari Masatada.
Japanese Politician Akira Amari is a descendant of Torayasu. [3]
In NHK's 2007 Taiga drama Fūrinkazan, Amari is played by Raita Ryū.