Sengoku Basara is a popular video game series developed by Capcom, set during Japan's Sengoku period, a time of social upheaval and military conflict in the 15th to 17th centuries. The series features exaggerated, action-packed battles where players control historical figures, such as Date Masamune and Sanada Yukimura, who are reimagined with unique abilities and personalities. The franchise has expanded beyond video games to include anime, manga, and novels, all of which explore the intense rivalries and alliances among samurai and warlords. Its distinctive art style and fast-paced gameplay have garnered a dedicated fanbase, making Sengoku Basara a significant part of Japanese pop culture.