47 Ronin

The 47 Rōnin – Table of Roles, Actions, and Legacy

Name (English)	Name (Japanese)	Role / Rank	In Hiding	Legacy
Ōishi Kuranosuke Yoshio	大石 内蔵助 良雄	Chief retainer, leader	Feigned dissipation in Kyoto (drinking, women) to deceive Kira’s spies	Master strategist, symbol of cunning loyalty
Ōishi Chikara Yoshikane	大石 主税 良金	Son of Kuranosuke (15 yrs)	Stayed with father, quietly trained	Youthful devotion, died with honor
Horibe Yasubee Taketsune	堀部 安兵衛 武庸	Master swordsman	Lived in Edo, trained discreetly	Folk hero, fencing legend
Onodera Jūnai Hidetomi	小野寺 十内 秀富	Senior retainer	Kept group disciplined with Confucian teachings	Symbol of moral guidance
Kataoka Gengoemon Takafusa	片岡 源五右衛門 高房	Mid-ranking samurai	Organized supplies, weapons	Example of loyalty in hardship
Fuwa Kazuemon Masatane	不破 数右衛門 正種	Hot-tempered warrior	Waited impatiently, urged for swift action	Admired for martial zeal
Hara Sōemon Taketoshi	原 惣右衛門 武俊	Strong fighter	Hid as a commoner in Edo	Remembered for physical bravery
Yoshida Chūzaemon Kanesada	吉田 忠左衛門 兼貞	Mid-ranking retainer	Helped recruit wavering comrades	Symbol of steadfastness
Kayano Sanpei Masanaga	茅野 三平 政永	Younger retainer	Collected intelligence on Kira’s residence	Known as a spy-like figure
Okano Kin’emon Kanehide	岡野 金右衛門 包秀	Junior retainer	Broke off engagement to focus on vendetta	Tragic-romantic hero
Masayoshi Tomomori	間瀬 久太夫 正明	Mid-ranking	Worked in trades to cover identity	Example of endurance
Okuda Magodayū Shigemori	奥田 孫太夫 重盛	Mid-ranking	Disguised as merchant	Loyalty through disguise
Yokogawa Kanpei Hisayasu	横川 勘平 久保	Younger retainer	Lived as a servant in Edo	Symbol of humble sacrifice
Maehara Isuke Yukitaka	前原 伊助 幸隆	Go-between	Traveled often, kept communications secret	Facilitator of the vendetta
Hazama Jūjirō Mitsunobu	間 十次郎 光延	Younger samurai	Worked menial jobs in Edo	Patience and endurance
Harada Matasuke Mitsunobu	原田 又右衛門 光直	Younger samurai	Disguised as craftsman near Kira’s mansion	Key scout
Muramatsu Sandayū Takanao	村松 三太夫 高直	Senior retainer	Retired quietly but rejoined for raid	Elders’ loyalty
Sugaya Hachirōzaemon Mitsushige	菅谷 半之丞 正利	Mid-ranking	Maintained contact with supporters in Ako	Link between Edo and home
Oishi Sezaemon Nobukiyo	大石 瀬左衛門 信清	Cousin of Ōishi	Disguised as laborer in Edo	Family loyalty
Matsumura Sōjirō Kaneyasu	松村 宗十郎 兼安	Younger samurai	Hid as a clerk in Edo	Example of blending into common life
Ōishi Yataemon Nobufusa	大石 弥太右衛門 信房	Family retainer	Stayed near Kuranosuke	Familial loyalty
Nishimura Kan’emon	西村 金右衛門	Younger retainer	Disguised as peddler	Symbol of persistence
Sugino Jūrōzaemon	杉野 十郎左衛門	Younger samurai	Worked in trades to earn living	Loyalty in obscurity
Kurahashi Sannosuke Takeyuki	倉橋 三之助 武行	Younger samurai	Took work as artisan	Died young in the raid
Takebayashi Tadashichi Masashige	竹林 唯七 正恒	Younger samurai	Hid as commoner	Quiet perseverance
Tomimori Densuke	富森 伝右衛門 正直	Retainer	Posed as servant in Edo	Remembered for stealth role
Yoshida Senzō Jirōemon	吉田 仙蔵 次郎右衛門	Junior retainer	Worked as errand boy	Loyal in menial disguise
Kataoka Jūjirō Tadanobu	片岡 十三郎 忠正	Junior retainer	Lived disguised in Edo	Persevered until attack
Muramatsu Shigenobu	村松 茂信	Junior retainer	Took lowly jobs	Example of loyalty despite hardship
Okuda Shigeyuki	奥田 重之	Junior retainer	Hid in Edo as tradesman	Died with comrades
Mase Kyūdai	間瀬 久大夫	Mid-ranking	Disguised as shop worker	Kept surveillance role
Kuranaga Rihei	倉永 理兵衛	Junior retainer	Worked as craftsman	Humble but faithful
Maehara Tōzaemon	前原 桃左衛門	Junior retainer	Hid in Edo	Died loyally
Teraoka Nobuyuki	寺岡 信行	Retainer	Lived as servant	Disguise loyalty
Hazama Jūshirō	間 十四郎	Retainer	Blended into townsfolk	Perseverance
Yokogawa Hisayasu	横川 久安	Retainer	Hid as farmer	Symbol of persistence
Horibe Taketsune (same family)	堀部 武庸	Retainer	Trained discreetly	Family line loyalty
Ōishi Yoshitaka	大石 良隆	Retainer	Hid with other Oishi relatives	Clan loyalty
Yoshida Kanesada	吉田 兼貞	Retainer	Took low-level jobs	Loyalty remembered
Kayano Masanaga	茅野 政永	Retainer	Hid as townsman	Enduring loyalty
Okano Kanehide	岡野 包秀	Retainer	Broke off engagement (folk tale)	Romantic figure
Terasaka Kichiemon Nobuyuki	寺坂 吉右衛門 信行	Messenger	Spared seppuku to spread news	Only survivor, testified later

Names so far

#	Rōnin	Beer Name	Style / Notes	Story / Reason
1	Ōishi Kuranosuke	Ōishi Kuronosake	Black IPA	Leader of the 47; pretended to be a drunken fool to deceive Kira while plotting revenge. The dark-but-crisp Black IPA mirrors his “black disguise” and hidden sharpness.
3	Kataoka Gengo	Kataoka Gengose	Fruited gose	One of the younger warriors; the playful sour style fits his energy. You liked the natural pun on his name.
5	Onodera Jūnai	Onodera Brew-nai	Pale ale	Loyal, dependable, educated retainer; a balanced, approachable pale suits his steadiness.
6	Hara Sōemon	Hara Sourmon	Fruited sour	A fierce fighter during the raid; the “sour bite” echoes his edge and courage.
8	Hazama Jūjirō	Hazama Juicy-ro	Hazy IPA	Young, energetic ronin; the “juicy” haze captures his fresh boldness.
9	Yokogawa Kanpei	—	Double IPA	Described as large and strong; a high-gravity, double IPA matches his size and power.
10	Horibe Yasubee	Horibe Yasubeer	—	A famous swordsman and duelist; quick, confident, instantly recognizable—hence the clean pun that stands on its own.
11	Ōishi Chikara	Oishi Chikara Stout	—	Ōishi Kuranosuke’s son; “Chikara” means strength—perfect for a bold stout.
12	Muramatsu Sandayū	Muramaltsu Lager	Classic lager	Quiet, steadfast, utterly reliable; a simple, traditional lager reflects that loyalty.
13	Ōtaka Gengo	Ōtaka Gengolden Ale	Golden ale	Veteran samurai noted for composure; a golden ale’s balance suits his dignity.
14	Sugino Juheiji	Sugino Juicy Hazy	Juicy Hazy IPA	Modern, fruit-forward haze to match his bright, friendly image.
15	Maebara Bunshichi	Maebara Bunch-Saison (Libushi collab)	Saison	Collab call-out you specified; saison fits his rural Akō background and Libushi’s farmhouse focus.
16	Ōishi Sezaemon	Ōishi Saison-mon	Saison	Relative of the leader; shares the Ōishi loyalty theme, mirrored by the shared farmhouse style.
17	Kimura Okaemon	Kimura Osakemon	Ale with sake yeast	Famous for his love of sake; the sake-yeast ale honors that directly.
19	Okuda Magodayū	—	Bitter IPA	You chose this because he was especially vengeful in the raid; bitterness mirrors that fury.
21	Hara Mototoki	—	German Pils (early in story)	One of the planners; careful and precise. A crisp, meticulous pils suits his temperament.
22	Ōishi Yoshitaka	—	Session IPA / brother beer	Younger brother of the leader; a lighter “session” version to pair with #1’s flagship.
23	Yoshida Tokihisa	—	Barrel-aged strong ale (before attack)	“Toki” = time; he’s remembered for patience. Aging over time fits his symbolism and release timing.
25	Kayano Sanpei	—	Bright IPA (style)	Cheerful, youthful spirit; bright, fruit-forward IPA captures that optimism.
28	Okano Jūemon	Okano Juicy-mon	—	You linked him to #14 (Juicy Hazy); same juicy hop character to keep the family feel.
33	Tomomori Suke’emon	Momo-mori	Peach beer	You made it a peach beer; “momo” (peach) plus his name’s “protect/friend” meaning fits the gentle tone.
38	Hazama Yōsuke	Hazyma Yosuke	Hazy IPA	The wordplay Hazy + Hazama; smooth hazy matches his calm loyalty.
40	Hara Heizaemon	Hara Hazy-mon	Session Hazy IPA	Keeps the hazy family line; “-mon” keeps the rhythm of his name.
44	Kimura Jūemon	Kimura Juicy-man Lager	—	You said “yes juicy man”; dry-hopped lager plays off the juicy motif.
46	Mase Yagorō	Mase Golden (ゴールデン)	Golden ale	“Kane/metal/gold” associations and your note to show ゴールデン in katakana.