ローグワンに窺える戦国武将 Samurai Traces in Rogue One

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「フォースの覚醒」が公開された2015年はある意味で「スターウォーズの年」でもあって、世界中にそのワクワク感が繰り広げられました。この日本でも多岐に渡るスターウォーズ関連の企画が展開され、その一つは日刊スポーツが手掛けた「スターウォーズ新聞」でした。日本の独特のスポーツ新聞の形式を用いて、新作に関する情報を4号に渡って発信しました。2016年のローグワンの公開の前に日刊がその新聞を復刊して、数多くの興味深い記事も掲載しました。その記事の中で特に目に留まったのはローグワンのキャラクターを戦国武将に例えるものでした。完全に一致しないものもありますが、意外にも納得できる類似点が多いです。

The world was seized by a wave of excitement ahead of the release of The Force Awakens in 2015. In a certain respect, 2015 was “the Star Wars year.” Here in Japan, there were a number of Star Wars-related events and programs, one of which was the Star Wars Newspaper put out by the Japanese sports newspaper company Nikkan Sports. Four issues of the paper were released that year, with each issue introducing information about the new film through Japan’s own unique format for sports news periodicals. Nikkan Sports brought the paper back for a special issue in 2016 ahead of the release of Rogue One, and it featured a number of interesting articles. One that really caught my attention was a piece that paired Rogue One characters with famous warriors/warlords from the Sengoku (Warring States) Period that shared similar personality traits. Although some of the comparisons are a little off, it is interesting to see how many similarities there actually are. Here is my translation of the article.    

 

帝国軍
Galactic Empire

 

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ダースベイダー:徳川家康

Darth Vader→Tokugawa Ieyasu

 

強大な帝国軍の司令官として銀河に名を轟かすシスの暗黒卿。並外れたフォースを持つ若きジェダイ騎士だったが、ダークサイドに落ち、皇帝の右腕になった。

Dark Sith Lord and Supreme Commander of the Grand Imperial Army known all throughout the Galaxy. Once a young Jedi Knight with exceptional Force abilities who fell to the Dark Side and became the Emperor's enforcer.

家康的ポイント=フォース
Ieyasu trait: The Force

 

信長、秀吉の下で力を蓄えた虎視耽々。天下統一までの「最強のNo. 2」的立ち位置は家康ベイダー共通。人の弱点を見抜き人心掌握。洞察力はまさに「フォース」。

Ieyasu was a great warlord who built up his power under Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, waiting for his opportunity to seize control. The ultimate "No. 2" who ultimately unified Japan, Ieyasu's standing very much resembles that of Vader. His ability to see through people and identify their weaknesses resembles the perception one gains through the Force.

 

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オーソンクレニック:本田正信

Orson Krennic→Honda Masanobu

 

デストルーパー部隊を率いる帝国軍の高階級将校。ダースベイダーの忠誠を装いながらも、陰で皇帝に取り入ろうと企んでいるらしい。

High ranking Imperial officer with his own squadron of Death Troopers. Feigns loyalty to Vader while attempting to scheme his way into the Emperor's graces.

 

正信的ポイント:嫌われ者

Masanobu trait: Loathed by all

 

家康の参謀として知略を尽くし県政をふるった。家康を裏切って敵対した過去があり仲間内から「腸(はらわた)の腐ったやつ」と嫌われた。嫌われ度はクレニック並みかも。

Staff officer to Ieyasu who used his intellect and wit to wield influence. Comrades who had once betrayed and fought against Ieyasu in the past claimed he was "rotten to the core." He may have been despised just as much as Krennic.

 

反乱軍

Rebel Alliance

 

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ジンアーソ:真田幸村

Jyn Erso→ Sanada Yukimura

 

本作のヒロイン。有名な科学者の娘だが15歳の頃から1人で暮らす孤独なアウトロー。過去に犯した罪を帳消しにすべく、反乱軍に加入した。97.6%生還不可能なデススター設計図強奪計画に命を懸ける。

The heroine of this particular Star Wars tale. The daughter of a renowned scientist, she's a bit of an outlaw who has been on her own since the age of 15. Joins the Rebellion because she believes she needs to atone for her past sins. Ready to stake her life on a mission with only a 2.4% chance of success to steal the Death Star plans.

 

幸村的ポイント=強大な敵への超困難ミッション

Yukimura trait: Proclivity to tackle nearly impossible missions against imposing foes

 

九度山での孤独な幽閉生活から立ち上がり、大坂の陣で総数20万余徳川軍に挑んだ幸村。「何もかもなくしたゼロの状態→強大過ぎる敵に不可能に近い命掛懸けの戦い」という熱い運命がジンと重なる。「有名な父」という設定も似ている。

Yukimura began his life in solitary confinement on Mt. Kudo, and then went out with a bang in 1615 when he rose against Ieyasu and his grand army of 200,000 strong during the Osaka Castle summer campaign. Yukimura lost everything countless times in his life, yet always rose back up and gave his all to take on seemingly impossible odds. Jin's own life journey mirrors Yukimura's path and experience. Both of them also share the distinction of having a famous father.

 

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キャシアンアンド―:直江兼続

Cassian Andor→Naoe Kanetsugu

 

ジンのお目付け役に任命され行動を共にし支える反乱軍の将校。実戦経験、情報戦ともに秀でるリーダー。自分でプログラミングしたK-2SOとは強い絆で結ばれている。

Rebel officer tasked with keeping an eye on Jyn and supporting their mission to find Galen. A true leader seasoned in combat and intelligence activities. Enjoys a tight bond with K-2SO, the Imperial droid he re-programmed.

 

兼続的ポイント=参謀

Kanetsugu trait: Strategist


上杉景勝を生涯にわたり支えた。外交を得意としあ資質も情報戦に秀でるキャシアンと重なる。石田光成と気脈を通じたと言われK-2SOとの関係に似ていなくもない。

Kanetsugu devoted his entire life to being the staunch rock for his lord Uesugi Kagekatsu. His outstanding acumen in diplomacy and counter-intelligence resemble those of Cassian. His rapport with Ishida Mitsunari also brings to mind the relationship Cassian shares with K-2SO.

 

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K-2SO: 石田光成

K-2SO→Ishida Mitsunari

ジンたちに同行する警備ドロイド。帝国軍の監視ロボットだったかキャシアンが再プログラミング。瞬時に状況分析。自信家で独善的。C-3POと逆で人にかしずかない。
Security droid that accompanies Jyn and her "rogues" on their mission. Once a surveillance droid, he has been reprogrammed by Cassian to fight for the "good" guys. Able to analyze any situation nearly instantaneously, but a bit full of himself and self-righteous. The polar opposite to C-3PO, he doesn't wait on people.

 

光成的ポイント:分析力
Mitsunari trait: Analytical prowess

状況分析に優れた官僚として、秀吉政権を支えた光成。上にも下にも傲慢な態度をとったと言われ、人にかしずかない性格はK-2SOに似ているかも。
Mitsunari applied his superb ability to analyze any situation to support Toyotomi Hideyoshi's rule over Japan. Both his superiors and subordinates reportedly viewed him as haughty, and he was never one to wait on or cozy up to people. That seems to describe K-2SO to a "T".

 

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ボーディールック:雑賀孫市
Bodhi Rook→Saika Magoichi

ある時は帝国軍の運び屋。ある時は反乱軍のエースパイロット。帝国軍のやり方に疑問を覚え反乱軍に加入。飛行技術は誰にも負けない。ひとたび操縦桿を握ればヒーローに。
Imperial cargo pilot one day, ace Rebel pilot the next. Decided to cast his lot with the Rebellion after doubting the methods and intentions of the Empire. Piloting abilities are second to none, transforming him into a hero the second he takes hold of the controls.

 

孫市的ポイント:芸
Magoichi trait: True specialist

無敵を誇った鉄砲隊を束ねる。報酬次第でどんな大名にも雇われるフットワーク。鉄砲という「一芸」を武器に信長を苦しめ、権力に屈しなかった。ボーディーと重なる。
Magoichi led a band of nearly invincible musketeers, willing to ply their trade for whichever warlord was willing to pay them the right price. A persistent thorn in Nobunaga's side with their deadly skill behind the trigger, never surrendering to any form of authority. Bodhi's character brings to mind these characteristics.

 

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チアルートイムウェ:加藤清正
Chirrut Imwe→Kato Kiyomasa

ジェダイがほろんでしまった時代に、フォースの力を信じるスピリチュアルな盲目の僧侶。強じんな精神力で棒術の達人になった。明友ベイズと常に一緒にいる。

Fervent blind monk who continues to believe in the Force despite living in a post-Jedi galaxy. Drew upon his incredible spiritual power to become a master wielder of the bow staff. Always travels together with this trusted friend and ally Baze.

 

清正的ポイント=達人
Kiyomasa trait: Master warrior

秀吉豊臣下最強の武将。「七本槍」「虎退治 (文禄、慶長の役)」などで知られる槍の達人。築城の達人としても知られる。熱心な法華経信者でスピリチュアルなところもチアルートと共通する。
Kiyomasa was one of the most accomplished warriors to serve under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. One of the renowned "seven spearmen" and fierce tiger slayer (during the invasions of Korea in the 1590s). In addition to his skills in combat, he was also an expert castle architect. His fervent devotion and practice of the Lotus Sutra (Buddhism) reveals a devout spiritualism much akin to Chirrut's own faith in the Force.

 

注釈:初めてチアルートが一心に唱える「フォースは我と共にあり、我はフォースと共にある」と聞いたとき、すぐに思い浮かんだのは戦国時代の戦場で敵に襲い掛かるときにある仏教宗派の宗徒が唱えた念仏のことでした。それは浄土真宗から派生した一向宗という宗派であり、その宗派の総本山は現在の大阪府にあった本願寺でした。「南無阿弥陀仏」と唱え、仏に身を任せれば、戦死しても極楽土へと成仏すると信じていました。その念仏を意訳すると「南無阿弥陀は我の救済」という意味になります。この念仏の唱えはあまりにも滑らかであることから、繰り返して唱えると集中力を高めると同時に不安を一蹴する効果もあるという説もあります。その意味でこの南無阿弥陀仏の念仏はチアルートが唱える「フォースの祈り」と見事に連想するとも言えます。「南無阿弥陀から見ると皆は平等であり(無階級)」という宗教思想を布教する一向宗は、織田信長を始め当時の戦国大名がこの教団を強大を脅威と見ていました。

**Footnote: Chirrut's chanting of "I am one with the Force, and the Force is with me" instantly reminded me of a Buddhist chant from one sect that was commonly chanted by followers as they went into battle during this period. They were an offshoot of the Josdo-shin (True Pure Land) Buddhism, and their head temple was at Honganji (in present day Osaka). They believed that chanting "Namu Amida Butsu" would enable them to enter paradise should they perish in battle. One way to interpret this chant is "I take refuge in Amida Buddha". Some claim that the smooth manner in which the chant rolls off the tongue helps to remove anxiety and focus your concentration, so in that respect it is fitting that Chirrut mutters his own chant when entering the fray. Incidentally, rulers such as Nobunaga viewed this sect as extremely dangerous because they proclaimed all people were equal in the eyes of Amida Butsu (Amidtha Buddha), or literally "none above, none below".

 

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ベイズマルバス:福島正則
Baze Malbus→Fukushima Masanori

相模で親友のチアルートのためなら命を惜しまない重装備兵士。後先を顧みない無鉄砲な性格。チアルートと対照的にスピリチュアルな力より巨大ブラスターを信じる。
Heavy weapons expert willing to lay down his life for his friend and sidekick Chirrut. A reckless character who doesn't think twice about the consequences of his actions. Not the spiritualist Chirrut is, he places his faith in the massive blaster he wields to deadly effect.

 

正則的ポイント=盟友
Masanori trait: Devoted ally

秀吉の小姓時代から加藤清正と仲が良く共に「賤ケ岳(しずがたけ)の七本槍」に数えられた。ベイズとチアルートの盟友関係と重なる。「無鉄砲な乱暴者」な逸話多数。これもベイズ的。
Masanori was another one of the "seven spearmen" under Hideyoshi at the Battle of Shizugatake against Tokugawa Ieyasu. He was close friends with Kato Kiyomasa, and both of them served Hideyoshi from a young age, displaying a strong bond that Baze and Chirrut mirror in the film. A reckless man that loved a fight, much like Baze in Rogue One.

 

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ソウゲレラ:後藤又兵衛
Saw Gerrera→Goto Matabei

帝国軍の圧政の中でパルチザンを率いて権力に対抗する。その戦いぶりは過激で向こう見ず。あまりに苛烈なため見方からも恐れられる。
A leader of a partisan group that fights back against the oppressive rule and authority of the Empire. A rather extreme fighter that is sometimes more reckless than he is brave. His proclivity to go to the edge has made him feared even among allies.

 

又兵衛的ポイント=苛烈
Matabei trait: Hard core

戦国時代きっての猛将。大坂の陣で劣勢の豊臣方につき牢人達を率いて徳川勢に対抗。大軍勢に囲まれ壮絶に打ち死に。反権力と苛烈さがソウゲレラを想起。
Fierce warrior that lived through the thick of the Sengoku Period. Cast his lot with the outnumbered Toyotomi forces in the Osaka campaigns (1614-1615) and led a band of ronin (masterless samurai) against the Tokugawa army. Met a heroic death surrounded by enemy forces. His hard-core, borderline extreme resistance to authority conjures up images of Saw Gerrera.