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{{Character
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'''Genshu''' (ゲンシュウ, ''Genshuu'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. Genshu is a wandering swordsman who lent his strength to the [[New State Army]].
'''Genshu''' (ゲンシュウ, ''Genshuu'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. Genshu is a wandering swordsman who lent his strength to the [[New State Army]].
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===Foolish Sibling===
===Foolish Sibling===
[[File:Genshu draws his sword on Liu Mei.png|165px|thumb|left|Lesson #1: Don't let the enemy put your sword up to your neck.]]
[[File:Genshu draws his sword on Liu Mei.png|165px|thumb|left|Lesson #1: Don't let the enemy put your sword up to your neck.]]
Genshu was a swordsman obsessed with swords. Genshu was born into the warrior caste in his homeland, along with his younger brother, [[Tesshu]]. Together they trained, with Genshu being judged the less talented of the two.
Genshu was a swordsman born into the warrior caste in his [[Katana|homeland]], along with his younger brother [[Tesshu]]. In their village, they were known as "The Wise and Foolish Siblings," with Tesshu being recognized as the more talented and humble of the two, while Genshu's obsession with swords and relentless pursuit of victory earned him a reputation for recklessness.


Diving ahead with reckless abandon in an attempt to bridge the gap, the two become known as ''The Wise and Foolish Siblings'' due to Tesshu's natural talent and humility and Genshu's wild hotheaded drive to win at any cost. His inferiority complex made him rude and surly, although he always loved and respected his brother.
Driven by an inferiority complex, Genshu left his home village to seek strength through life-and-death duels, leaving a trail of defeated opponents behind. Even when opponents refused to duel, Genshu was known to force the matter.


Eventually, Genshu would leave his home village, following a path of increasing his strength by fighting in life-and-death duels, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. Even when his opponents would refuse to duel, Genshu was said to sometimes force the matter.
His path took a turn when Tesshu, disguised, challenged and lost to Genshu before revealing his identity. The duel left Genshu wounded but also opened his eyes to the ruthless killer he had become. Distraught and wandering, he ended up in [[Ling Hua Town]] during the time of the [[Gate Rune War]], where he trained [[Liu Mei]] in swordplay to seek revenge for her [[Liu Shao|father]]'s murder.


Vowing to make him see the error of his ways, Tesshu left his village and challenged Genshu while masked. Genshu would win the duel, despite being wounded himself, only for his brother to reveal himself and open Genshu's eyes to the killer he had become.
However, Genshu's life changed when Liu Mei spared her [[Hong Long|foe]] despite Genshu's urging to finish him off. Her act reminded him of his brother's plea for peace. From that moment, Genshu kept his sword sheathed.  
 
Distraught, Genshu continued to wander, ending up as a sellsword in [[Ling Hua Town]] around the time of the [[Gate Rune War]]. He would come to tutor [[Liu Mei]] in the way of swordplay, training her to gain revenge on the man who murdered [[Liu Shao|her father]].
 
It was not until Liu Mei refused to kill [[Hong Long|her foe]] after defeating him, despite Genshu's urging, that he shook himself out of his despondency and took to heart his brother's plea for peace, leaving Ling Hua Town.


===Wise Swordsman===
===Wise Swordsman===
{{Quote| Your strength also has been forged through hard battle. I would be pleased to walk along the same path as you. | Genshu}}
{{Quote| Your strength also has been forged through hard battle. I would be pleased to walk along the same path as you. | Genshu}}


[[File:Genshu is impressed by your weapon.png|220px|thumb|right|Hard battle. Wanton murder. Same deal.]]Since that time, Genshu had kept his sword sheathed, though he kept it at his side as he was always a swordsman at heart. He encountered [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the leader]] of the [[New State Army]] during the [[Dunan Unification War]] in [[Coronet Town]]. Impressed with his sharpened weapon, Genshu joined the New State Army, feeling they shared similar ideals. Genshu had decided to follow the way of the sword again by serving the hero.
[[File:Genshu is impressed by your weapon.png|220px|thumb|right|Hard battle. Wanton murder. Same deal.]]
Though he kept his sword sheathed, Genshu also kept it sharpened, remaining a swordsman at heart. During the [[Dunan Unification War]], he encountered the [[Hero (Suikoden)|leader]] of the [[New State Army]] in [[Coronet Town]] and and found they had a shared ideal due to the hero's well-maintained weapon.


Although now a quite man who focused a lot on his meditations, Genshu still held a passion for swords. He particularly enjoyed being close to the [[Star Dragon Sword]], which he was said to almost worship. In fact, he was enamored by stories about any famous swords, spending much time talking with [[Shin]] about the subject.
Resolving to follow the path of the sword once more, he would join the New State Army. Though he had become a quiet man who meditated often, Genshu maintained his passion for swords. He developed a particular fondness for the [[Star Dragon Sword]], almost worshipping it, and enjoyed discussing famous swords with [[Shin]].


After the war, Genshu returned to his wandering life, his whereabouts unknown. Although he had taken up the sword once more, it is said that he would never let unnecessary blood be drawn by it again.
After the war, Genshu returned to his wandering life, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. Despite resuming the way of the sword, he vowed not to spill unnecessary blood again.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
{{II CharStats
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|recruit=When your castle is at Level 4 or higher, sharpen your [[Hero (Suikoden II)|hero]]'s weapon to Level 14 or more and speak to Genshu on the docks of [[Coronet Town]].
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==Genso Suikoden Card Stories==
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
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{{CS list|364|[[Genshu (CS card 364)|Genshu]]|{{Free}}|[[Premium Pack]]}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Genshu.png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Genshu (S2 character art).png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Manslayer 1.png|[[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4]] artwork by [[Miki Sato]]
File:Manslayer 1.png|[[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4]] artwork by [[Miki Sato]]
File:Genshu draws his sword on Liu Mei.png|[[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4]] artwork by [[Miki Sato]]
File:Genshu draws his sword on Liu Mei.png|[[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4]] artwork by [[Miki Sato]]
File:Genshu (Card Stories CS2-210).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] artwork by [[Ryuki Masaryu]]
File:Genshu (CS card art CS2-210).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Ryuki Garyu]]
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Genshu (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Genshu (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 125
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 125
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 100-1
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4]] (ISBN 4-8402-2106-5), pages 99-166
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4]] (ISBN 4-8402-2106-5), pages 99-166
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 151
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 151, 184
   
   
{{Suikoden II}} {{Short description|Suikoden II comtemplative swordsman}}
{{GS02}} {{Short description|Suikoden II contemplative swordsman}}
[[de:Genshu]]

Latest revision as of 15:10, 7 December 2023

Genshu
ゲンシュウ, Genshuu
108 Stars Chiei Star
Gender Male
Race Human
Age 37 (S2)
Birth Year SY 424
From "Katana"
Family Tesshu (brother)
Appears in

Genshu (ゲンシュウ, Genshuu) is a character in Suikoden II. Genshu is a wandering swordsman who lent his strength to the New State Army.

History

Foolish Sibling

Lesson #1: Don't let the enemy put your sword up to your neck.

Genshu was a swordsman born into the warrior caste in his homeland, along with his younger brother Tesshu. In their village, they were known as "The Wise and Foolish Siblings," with Tesshu being recognized as the more talented and humble of the two, while Genshu's obsession with swords and relentless pursuit of victory earned him a reputation for recklessness.

Driven by an inferiority complex, Genshu left his home village to seek strength through life-and-death duels, leaving a trail of defeated opponents behind. Even when opponents refused to duel, Genshu was known to force the matter.

His path took a turn when Tesshu, disguised, challenged and lost to Genshu before revealing his identity. The duel left Genshu wounded but also opened his eyes to the ruthless killer he had become. Distraught and wandering, he ended up in Ling Hua Town during the time of the Gate Rune War, where he trained Liu Mei in swordplay to seek revenge for her father's murder.

However, Genshu's life changed when Liu Mei spared her foe despite Genshu's urging to finish him off. Her act reminded him of his brother's plea for peace. From that moment, Genshu kept his sword sheathed.

Wise Swordsman

Your strength also has been forged through hard battle. I would be pleased to walk along the same path as you.

—  Genshu
Hard battle. Wanton murder. Same deal.

Though he kept his sword sheathed, Genshu also kept it sharpened, remaining a swordsman at heart. During the Dunan Unification War, he encountered the leader of the New State Army in Coronet Town and and found they had a shared ideal due to the hero's well-maintained weapon.

Resolving to follow the path of the sword once more, he would join the New State Army. Though he had become a quiet man who meditated often, Genshu maintained his passion for swords. He developed a particular fondness for the Star Dragon Sword, almost worshipping it, and enjoyed discussing famous swords with Shin.

After the war, Genshu returned to his wandering life, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. Despite resuming the way of the sword, he vowed not to spill unnecessary blood again.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment
When your castle is at Level 4 or higher, sharpen your hero's weapon to Level 14 or more and speak to Genshu on the docks of Coronet Town.
Level Gender Size Range Anger Panic Fly
49 Male M S N 2

Battle bonds

Good Will
Protects This character does not protect anyone
Protected By This character is not protected by anyone
Unite Attack
1 Swordman Attack w/ Shin

Equipment

Starting Equipment
Head Cap
Body Kenpo
Shield --
Other --
Rune No rune attached
Equipment Type
Head Headgear
Body Thunder God Garb
Shield Can't equip
Other Steamed Abalone 4
Shoulder Pads

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire Water Earth
D E D
Lightning Wind Holy
D D D
Darkness Gate ???
D E 3
Rune Slots
Head Never available
Right Hand Swallow Rune
Left Hand Never available
Weapon Never available

Stats

Stat Grades
HP STR MGC
E D F
CON MDEF DEX
E F D
SPD LCK
D D
Stat Growth Rate
LV HP STR MAG CON MDEF DEX SPD LCK
1 20 13 12 12 12 13 13 13
20 170 68 51 60 51 68 68 68
60 290 107 80 94 80 107 107 107
90 410 146 108 128 108 146 146 146

War

War Stats
ATK DEF ATK+ DEF+ Skill 1 Skill 2
11 8 -- -- Critical --

Weapon

Weapon
LV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
ATK 7 9 12 15 19 31 39 46 55 64 73 97 111 129 147 160
Name Denta Odenta Kamui
W Type W Level Range
Two-handed sword N/A S


Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
113 Genshu Free Booster Pack Vol.1
364 Genshu Free Premium Pack
CS2-210 Genshu Free CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-525/R113 Genshu Free Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 125
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 100-1
  3. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4 (ISBN 4-8402-2106-5), pages 99-166
  4. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 151, 184
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