[Info] 47 Ronin Stars series [2] - Tadanobu Asano

 

Episode 2: This time, let's present:

Episode 2: Tadanobu Asano

Quick Facts:
Name: Tadanobu Asano
Birth Name: Tadanobu Satou
Birthdate: November 27, 1973
Birthplace: Minami-ku. Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Height: 179cm
Blood Type: A
Family: Chara (ex-wife)



More facts:
Grandfather is native American - Jim Owens.
His father, Yukihisa Sato, derived the first part of Asano's first name - Tada - in honor of Japanese pop-art maestro Tadanori Yokoo.
Tadanobu Asano got his ears pierced at the age of 13 by his mother.
Tadanobu Asano's brother Kujun is a musician, playing ambient/electro music.

Tadanobu Asano (L) and a portrait of Lord Kira

Tadanobu Asano as Lord Kira:
 In 1701, Kira was assigned the task of tutoring Asano Naganori in matters of protocol in preparation for an upcoming visit by representatives of the Emperor. According to the stories, Kira was corrupt and demanded bribes for the tutoring, which Asano refused to pay. Kira then began to publicly insult Asano, calling him an ignorant and unmannered rural boor. On the day when the envoys were scheduled to meet the shogun at Edo Castle, Asano drew his short sword and attempted to kill Kira in retaliation for the insults. For this, Asano was sentenced to commit seppuku and his house abolished, while Kira went unpunished.

On January 30, 1703, Asano's retainers broke into Kira's mansion and killed him in revenge. They then surrendered themselves to the shogunate authorities and were ordered to commit seppuku for the murder.


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