Benkei Saito Musashibo Collection

Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Masashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1890. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Masashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1890

Gojo Bridge, an Episode from the Life of Yoshitsune, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Gojo Bridge, an Episode from the Life of Yoshitsune, 1881

Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, 10th month, 1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, 10th month, 1889. Series: New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Musashibo Benkei Battling with Young Ushiwaka on Gojo Bridge, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Musashibo Benkei Battling with Young Ushiwaka on Gojo Bridge, 1878. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Musashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1887. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Musashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1887. From Lives of Modern People

Saito Oniwakamaru on a Carp, 1873. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Saito Oniwakamaru on a Carp, 1873. From Notes by Yoshitoshi

Actors as Otsu-e figures Fukurokuju and Benkei, c1850. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actors as Otsu-e figures Fukurokuju and Benkei, c1850

Actor as Musashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1879. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Actor as Musashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1879. From News from the Kabuki Theater

Musashibo Benkei Fighting Nenoi Oyata, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Musashibo Benkei Fighting Nenoi Oyata, 1865. From Famous Fights between Brave Men

Portrait of Danjuro IX as Benkei in the Play Kanjincho, 1869. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
Portrait of Danjuro IX as Benkei in the Play Kanjincho, 1869

Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, 1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oniwakamaru Observing the Great Carp in the Pond, 1889. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Musashibo Benkei Brings the Captured Tosabo Shoshun to Yoshitsune in the Play Horikawa...c. 1782. Creator: Shunsho
Musashibo Benkei Brings the Captured Tosabo Shoshun to Yoshitsune in the Play Horikawa Youchi no Zu Uki-e Nimaitsuzuki, Japan, c. 1782

No. 9: Ushiwakamaru Defeats Musashibo Benkei at Gojo Bridge (Kyukai, Gojo no hashi... c. 1832/34)
No. 9: Ushiwakamaru Defeats Musashibo Benkei at Gojo Bridge (Kyukai, Gojo no hashi ni Ushiwakamaru Musashibo Benkei o fusu)

The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo II as Musashibo Benkei, Sakata Shintaro (?) as Soga no Goro, and... 1744
The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo II as Musashibo Benkei, Sakata Shintaro (?) as Soga no Goro, and Takigawa Kinya (?) as Soga no Juro in the play "Sazareishi Suehiro Genji

Yoshitsune and Benkei at Ataka barrier, 1765. Creator: Ran-u
Yoshitsune and Benkei at Ataka barrier, 1765

Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) defeats Benkei in a game of sugoroku, c. 1825

Ushiwakamaru and Benkei fighting on Gojo Bridge, c. 1767. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Ushiwakamaru and Benkei fighting on Gojo Bridge, c. 1767

The Wrestling Match (parody of Ushikawamaru and Benkei), c. 1767

The Young Yoshitsune defeats Benkei at Gojo Bridge, c. 1848. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
The Young Yoshitsune defeats Benkei at Gojo Bridge, c. 1848

Oniwaka and Carp; Taira no Koremochi and the Demon, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oniwaka and Carp; Taira no Koremochi and the Demon, 1868. Series: Valor in China and Japan

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Benkei Saito Musashibo was a legendary Japanese warrior monk who lived during the late Heian period. Known for his incredible strength and loyalty, Benkei is often depicted in folklore as a towering figure with unrivaled martial prowess. Born in 1155, Benkei began his training at an early age and quickly gained a reputation as a fearsome fighter. He became a loyal retainer to Minamoto no Yoshitsune, one of Japan's most famous samurai warriors, and accompanied him on many battles. One of the most famous stories about Benkei involves his vow to collect 1,000 swords from defeated enemies. Legend has it that he stood guard on Gojo Bridge in Kyoto and challenged every passing warrior to duels. By the time he met Yoshitsune, he had already collected 999 swords. Despite his imposing appearance and formidable skills in combat, Benkei was also known for his kindness towards those in need. He often helped the weak and defended the innocent against injustice. Benkei's legacy lives on through various works of literature, theater performances, and even video games that continue to celebrate his heroic deeds. His story serves as an inspiration for courage, loyalty, and unwavering determination in the face of adversity.