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Religious Figure

The Resume

    (1155-1189)
    Companion of Minamoto no Yoshitsune
    Fought in the Gempei War

Why he might be annoying:

    So much of his life was embellished and distorted by Kabuki and Noh drama.
    There are various stories about his birth ranging from his father raping his mother to being the demon child of a God.
    As a youth, he was called Oniwaka (??) - the 'devil's child.'
    After the Gempei War, Minamoto Yoritomo turned against him and Minamoto no Yoshitsune.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He's regarded as a man of strength, loyalty, and honor.
    He's a favorite subject of Japanese folklore.
    He was trained in warfare.
    He became Minamoto no Yoshitsune's companion after he lost his 1000th duel to him.
    He fought alongside him against the Taira Clan.
    According to legend, he made a last stand and fought bravely to a bloody end despite having arrows impaled in his skin.

Credit: Jeff


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Year In Review:

    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 324 Votes: 49.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 686 Votes: 35.86% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 394 Votes: 32.49% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 3175 Votes: 43.59% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 2902 Votes: 39.59% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 165 Votes: 46.67% Annoying