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{{characterInfobox
|name = Zankuro
|image = Image:Zankuro-sstenka.png
|caption = ''[[Samurai Shodown VI]]'' artwork by [[Takkun]]
|Full Name = Zankuro Minazuki
|Birthdate = September 6, 1743; 45 years old (''SSIII'')
|Birthplace = {{Flagdeco|Japan}} [[wikipedia:Kyoto|Kyoto]], [[wikipedia:Yamashiro Province|Yamashiro Province]], [[wikipedia:Tokugawa shogunate|Japan]]
|Height = 252 cm (7'11") <ref name=SamSho>[http://samuraianiv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/character/zankuro/index.php Official character profile] from ''Samurai Shodown anniversary website.''</ref>
|Weight = 148 kg (326 lbs) <ref name=SamSho>[http://samuraianiv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/character/zankuro/index.php Official character profile] from ''Samurai Shodown anniversary website.''</ref>
|Blood Type = A
|Family/Relatives = Misuzu (wife, deceased), Kakunoshin (son, deceased?), Shiori (daughter)
|Job/Occupation = "The Demon"
|Likes = A duel that goes to the extremes
|Dislikes = His weak spirit
|Hobbies = Dueling against powerful swordsmen
|Favorite Food =
|Forte in Sports =
|Special Skill =
|Most Unpleasant = Being unable to conquer the "demon" and becoming one himself
|Favorite Music =
|Measurements (Bust, Waist, Hip) =
|Weapon = Akahagane Ongokumaru (紅鋼怨獄丸, ''Hellrage of Crimson Steel''; a katana-styled zanbatou)
|Fighting Style = Mugen Ittou-Ryuu (無限一刀流, ''Unlimited One Blade-Style'')
}}'''Zankuro Minazuki''' (壬無月斬紅郎, ''Minazuki Zankurō'') is the final boss in ''[[Samurai Shodown III]]''. He continues to appear as a boss character throughout the series.

According to Gamest Mook, he was one of the potential candidates for the ''[[Samurai Shodown 64]]'' lineup but was taken out due to time and modeling constraints.

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==Story==
He is a fearsome warrior who once traveled from village to village slaughtering people with no regard or disambiguation. During this time, he earns the title "the demon" in testament to his terrifying skill and battle prowess. He encounters a young girl who he couldn't bring himself to kill and realizes the error of his ways. He retires his massacring and enters hermitage, only drawing his blade to kill worthy opponents in duels. <ref name=Story>SNK Playmore. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120204232557/http://samurai-zero.jp/keif.html "Samurai Spirits Genealogy".] ''Samurai Shodown V.'' </ref> The survivor, a woman named Shiori, was actually Zankuro's daughter, forgotten by him due to her father's killing intent. She meets the wandering [[Haohmaru]] and asks him to kill the "demon". <ref>[http://samuraianiv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/title/samurai-shodown3/character.php Samurai Shodown III] ''character profiles from the anniversary website.''</ref>

Eventually, he is defeated by [[Shizumaru Hisame|Shizumaru]] and his body is buried and sealed later by [[Gaira Caffeine]]. <ref name=Story>SNK Playmore. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120204232557/http://samurai-zero.jp/keif.html "Samurai Spirits Genealogy".] ''Samurai Shodown V.'' </ref> In [[Samurai Shodown IV]] it's revealed that the dead body was carried away by [[Aku Amakusa|Amakusa]] who revives him as an implement for destruction. In order to keep Zankuro's bloodlust under control, Amakusa kidnaps [[Hazuki Kazama|Hazuki]] from the Kazama ninja clan and used her ki and special life force to control Zankuro. <ref name=Story>SNK Playmore. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120204232557/http://samurai-zero.jp/keif.html "Samurai Spirits Genealogy".] ''Samurai Shodown V.'' </ref> Zankuro would later be killed by [[Sogetsu Kazama]] while his [[Kazuki Kazama|brother]] confronts Amakusa. <ref name=Story>SNK Playmore. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120204232557/http://samurai-zero.jp/keif.html "Samurai Spirits Genealogy".] ''Samurai Shodown V.'' </ref> His appearances after Samurai Shodown III continue to revive him as an un-lockable boss for the players to defeat.

In ''[[Samurai Shodown VI]]'', his ending has Shizumaru bring Shiori to him with Haohmaru encouraging the estranged family to reconcile. Feeling himself beyond redemption, he refuses until Shizumaru convinces him not to submit to his inner demon. Realizing the value of life, Zankuro decides to live on for his daughter. He abandons the way of the sword and the two embark on a journey where he hopes to repent for his sins.

==Personality==
Zankuro was once a kind man who lived happily with his family. He eventually went blind with blood lust and started to slay others to compensate, unintentionally killing his wife in the process. When he regains his senses, he is a stern and honorable warrior. He is ashamed of his actions and willing to accept any punishment that will suffice for his crimes. His repeated deaths forged him to be a death bringer to the living, only creating enough havoc so a strong warrior will stop him.

==Powers==
* '''Energy Projectile''' - Zankuro can fire a projectile of energy from his sword. Said projectiles often have a wind motif.
* '''Energy Attacks''' - Zankuro can fuel his sword with ki energy.
*'''Sense''': Zankuro can sense the presence of people nearby

==Fighting Style==
Unlike [[Shiro Tokisada Amakusa|Amakusa]] and [[Mizuki Rashojin|Mizuki]], Zankuro doesn't rely on sorcery or the dark powers of [[Ambrosia]], being the first boss character to do so in the series. He wields a [[wikipedia:Zanbatō|zanbatou]] fashioned in the style of a large katana fit for his frame which he uses to attack with amazing speed and strength. His skill revolves around focused singular strokes, including various other types of techniques such as a brute-strength focused punch and counter triggered by catching any slash attacks during one of his special animations.

In his first boss appearance, he could easily defeat his foe in three strikes. In ''Samurai Shodown IV'', his strongest slash can take away half a lifebar. His strikes and grabs have a high priority, often overriding other characters in both range, strength, and counter percentage. He also has the ability to counter incoming attacks with powerful accuracy, an ability that his AI often abused in his first appearance more so than others. His main weakness lies in his recovery speed -though this is less noticeable in the third game- as wise players can evade or circle around his attacks to their advantage.

==Music==
*'''Demon's Challenge''' - Samurai Shodown III
*'''Saigo no Yaiba (Final Edge)''' - Samurai Shodown III
*'''Mugen (Infinity)''' - Samurai Shodown III
*'''Tranquility to Movement''' - Samurai Shodown IV

==Voice Actors==
*[[Hiroyuki Arita]] - Samurai Shodown III
*[[Enma Itō]] - Samurai Shodown IV
*[[Wikipedia:Kazuhiro_Nakata|Kazuhiro Nakata]] - Samurai Shodown V Special
*[[Akio Ohtsuka]] - Samurai Shodown VI

==Game Appearances==
* [[Samurai Shodown III]] - final boss
* [[Samurai Shodown IV]] - final boss
* [[Samurai Shodown!]]
* [[Samurai Shodown V Special]] - possible boss
* [[Samurai Shodown V Perfect]]
* [[Samurai Shodown VI]]
* Samurai Spirits ~Kengou Hachiban Shoubu~

===Mobile Appearances===
* Samurai Shodown Online
* Kingdom Story

===Cameo Appearances===
* [[Samurai Shodown 64]] - passing mention in [[Genjuro Kibagami|Genjuro's]] ending
* [[Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden]] (Neo-Geo CD version only)
* [[Nakoruru: Ano Hito kara no Okurimono]] - passing mention
* [[Samurai Shodown (2019)]] - in Shizumaru's ending; also mentioned in some winquotes

==See Also==
* [[Zankuro Minazuki/Gallery]]

==Trivia==
*When asked "The path of the sword is?", Zankuro's response is "My slashes can rend the very heavens." <ref name=SamSho>[http://samuraianiv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/character/zankuro/index.php Official character profile] from ''Samurai Shodown anniversary website.''</ref>

==Cards==
[[Image:Zankurocfc1.gif|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash]] [[Image:Zankurocfc2.gif|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash 2 Expand Edition]] [[Image:Zankurominazuki.png|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters DS]]

==Sprites==
[[Image:Zankurongpcss.gif|Samurai Shodown!]] [[Image:Zankuross3.gif|Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood]] [[Image:Zankuross6doll.gif|Samurai Shodown VI (Doll Transformation)]]

==Gallery==
<gallery spacing="small" widths="150" bordersize="none">
Image:Zankuro Minazuki-3.jpg|''Samurai Shodown III'' artwork
SamuraiShodown3-ShiroiEiji2.jpg|Samurai Shodown III: Promotional art by [[Shiroi Eiji]]
Character13.png|Zankuro in ''[[Samurai Shodown V Special]]''
SSOL Boss Characters.jpg|Samurai Shodown Online: ''Boss characters artwork.''
</gallery>

==References==
<references />[[es:Zankuro Minazuki]]
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[[Category:Characters born in September]]
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[[Category:Playable Bosses]]
[[Category:Kenjutsu practitioners]]
[[Category:Deceased]]
[[Category:Villains]]
[[Category:Samurai]]

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