Kagemusha Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai plays Shingen Takeda / Kagemusha, the thief who is tasked with impersonating the warlord to prevent clan upheaval.

Tsutomu Yamazaki portrays Nobukado Takeda, Shingen's brother who orchestrates the plan to use the thief as the warlord's double.

Kenichi Hagiwara takes on the role of Katsuyori Takeda, Shingen's son who becomes a key figure in the power struggle within the clan.

Jinpachi Nezu plays Sohachiro Tsuchiya, a loyal retainer of the Takeda clan who is suspicious of the Kagemusha's true identity.

Hideji Ōtaki portrays Masakage Yamagata, a senior retainer in the Takeda clan who plays a significant role in the unfolding events.

Daisuke Ryū appears as Nobunaga Oda, a rival warlord whose actions have a significant impact on the Takeda clan's fortunes.

Masayuki Yui is cast as Ieyasu Tokugawa, another powerful daimyo who becomes entangled in the political machinations of the Takeda clan.

Kaori Momoi plays Otsuyanokata, Shingen's wife who is deeply affected by the events surrounding the Kagemusha.

Mitsuko Baisho takes on the role of Oyunokata, another key figure in the Takeda clan who is wary of the Kagemusha's influence.

Hideo Murota portrays Nobufusa Baba, a retainer in the Takeda clan who plays a crucial role in the power struggles within the clan.

Takayuki Shiho is cast as Masatoyo Naito, a loyal retainer of the Takeda clan who becomes embroiled in the clan's internal conflicts.

Kōji Shimizu appears as Katsusuke Atobe, a key figure in the Takeda clan who is impacted by the presence of the Kagemusha.