Sanada Yukimura was a prominent Japanese samurai and military commander during the late Sengoku period. Born in 1567, he was a key figure in the Sanada clan and is best known for his loyalty to Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his fierce resistance against the Tokugawa shogunate. Yukimura gained fame for his role in the Siege of Osaka (1614-1615), where he led his troops with remarkable bravery. He is often celebrated as a symbol of loyalty and valor in Japanese history, and his legacy continues to be honored in various forms of media, including literature and film.