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Shizu and Haohmaru from Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden.

Shizu Wakisaka (脇坂 静, Wakisaka Shizu), better known by her first name alone, is a secondary character in the Samurai Shodown series. She is the lover of Haohmaru and is affectionately called, "O-Shizu" (おしず), alternatively spelled "Oshizu", by him. In return, she addresses him as "Haohmaru-sama". He left her behind so that she wouldn't be faced with the dangers of his journey. Though left alone, she has faith in Haohmaru and prays for his safety. She is 16 years old in Samurai Shodown. Her overall character is similar to Otsū from Eiji Yoshikawa's novel Musashi.

She is voiced by Kikue Nishiyama.

Appearances[]

  • In Samurai Shodown, during Haohmaru's ending, she will appear to him, having followed him to Shimabara. He dismisses her, telling her that he can't choose between his sword and his woman and leaves.
  • In Samurai Shodown II, she will run to the wounded Haohmaru's side. She will plead with Genjuro to not kill him and to fight him when he has recovered, which spared his life. He will then kiss her and apologize to her, as he still wants to dedicate himself to his swordplay. 
    • Oshizu is also seen in Charlotte's ending. As Charlotte (who also has feelings for Haohmaru) arrives to check on his well being, she sees Oshizu tending to him and realizes that they love one another. She leaves before they can see her and cuts her long hair short to signify how she must get over her heartbreak.
  • In Samurai Shodown IV, Haohmaru will shout out her name if he's defeated.
  • In Samurai Shodown 64, When you fight on Haohmaru's stage, she is seen walking away as part of stage's intro. Haohmaru will also mention her name during battle.
  • In Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden, a special cutscene will occur if Haohmaru is the main hero in the second chapter. They will meet by coincidence in Kyoto, both being surprised at seeing the other. They spend the rest of the day together, Shizu pouring Haohmaru his sake in a red sakazuki (large serving cup). He promises to someday tell her his tales about the world, leaving her on a happier note than other meetings.
  • In Samurai Shodown VI, during Haohmaru's ending, he repeats his words to her from the second game and leaves her. In Rasetsumaru's ending, when his demon half announces his plans to replace him, Haohmaru protectively demands that he leaves Shizu alone.
  • In the third title of Days of Memories, she will sometimes appear to ask the protagonist about Haohmaru's whereabouts.

Etymology[]

  • The name Shizu means "quiet" (静).
  • Shizu's surname Wakizaka means "side, armpit, the other way, another place, flank, supporting role" (脇) (waki) and "slope, hill" (坂) (saka/zaka).

Sprites[]

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Samurai Shodown characters
SamSho I Logo Sprite HaohmaruNakoruruMamahahaUkyo TachibanaWan-FuTam TamCharlotte Christine de ColdeGalford D. WellerPoppyKyoshiro SenryoEarthquakeHanzo HattoriJubei YagyuGenan ShiranuiShiro Tokisada AmakusaPurple NakoruruKurokoHikyaku
SamSho II Logo Sprite Genjuro KibagamiCham ChamPaku PakuNeinhalt SiegerNicotine CaffeineMizuki Rashojin
SamSho III Logo Sprite Shizumaru HisameRimururuBasaraGaira CaffeineKim Ung CheZankuro MinazukiShikuru
SamSho IV Logo Sprite Kazuki KazamaSogetsu KazamaAku Amakusa
SamSho 64 Logo ShikiHanma YagyuGandaraDeku & DekuinaYuga the Destroyer
SamSho 64-2 Logo AsuraShadow AsuraHalf-Shaded Shiki‎‎Taizan MorozumiKarakuri HanmaEnja KazukiSuija Sogetsu
SamSho Warriors Rage Seishiro KukiJin-Emon HanafusaJushiro SakakiRinka YoshinoSayaHaito KanakuraYaci IzanagiGaryo the WhirlwindRan PoMikotoTohma KukiTashon MaoDarumaMintoMugenjiYudaSamuraiHanzo HattoriIga NinjaBruteOboro's AmazonsKunou SeishiroOboro
Nakoruru ADV Logo MikatoHokuteYantamuManariOutadaHibabaUbabaMibabaRera
SamSho V Logo Sprite Yoshitora TokugawaMina MajikinaChampleRasetsumaruEnjaSuijaLiu YunfeiYoukai KusaregedoTam TamPoppySankuro YorozuYumeji KurokouchiGaoh
SamSho VI Logo AndrewIrohaSugoroku MatsuribayashiOcha-Maro KarakuriDemon Gaoh
SamSho EOD Logo SuzuhimeAngelicaTakechiyoGarrosJ.Kim Hae-RyeongWalterJinbei SugamataBlack HawkKirianClaudeDracoGolba
SamSho 2019 Logo Yashamaru KuramaDarli DaggerWu-RuixiangShizuka GozenHibiki TakaneWardenGongsun LiBaiken
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