Akai Naomasa (赤井 直正, 1529 – April 8, 1578) was a Japanese samurai leader of the Sengoku period.[1] He was known for his bravery and skill as a warrior, so his nickname became 'red Oni (demon) of Tamba Province'.[2]

Akai Naomasa
Birth date1529
Death dateApril 8, 1578(1578-04-08) (aged 48–49)
Other name(s)"Red Demon of Tamba Province"
Domain(s)Tamba province

Naomasa is known for his defense of Kuroi Castle in Tamba Province. In 1578, during the siege of Kuroi Castle, he died of disease; and the responsibility for defending the castle passed to his nephew, Akai Tadaie.[1]

After the death of Akai Naomasa, some members of the Akai clan became retainers under Tōdō Takatora.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Ōta, Gyūichi et al. (2011). The Chronicle of Lord Nobunaga, p. 323 n32.
  2. ^ "黒井城" (in Japanese). 城旅. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  3. ^ "SamuraiWiki". Samurai Archives. Archived from the original on 2019-03-16. Retrieved 2012-07-15.