Nanbu Takeda is a Japanese historical figure known for his role as a samurai and military leader during the late 16th century. He was a prominent member of the Takeda clan, which was influential in the Sengoku period, a time of social upheaval and constant military conflict in Japan. Takeda is often recognized for his strategic skills in battle and his efforts to unify various territories. His leadership contributed to the clan's reputation, and he played a significant part in the power struggles that characterized the era, particularly against rival clans like the Uesugi and Tokugawa.