Kōsaka Masanobu

Kōsaka Masanobu
高坂 昌信
Kōsaka Masanobu, ukiyo-e by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Lord of Kaizu
In office
1543–1578
Personal details
Born1527
DiedJune 12, 1578 (aged 51)
Nickname"Kosaka Danjo"
Military service
Allegiance Takeda clan
CommandsKaizu castle
Battles/warsShinano Campaign
Battles of Kawanakajima
Kozuke Campaign
Suruga Campaign
Odawara Campaign
Battle of Mikatagahara
Battle of Nagashino

Kōsaka Masanobu (高坂 昌信) also known as Kasuga Toratsuna (春日 虎綱; 1527 June 12, 1578) was a Japanese samurai warrior of the Sengoku period. He was known as one of the "Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen". He is often credited as the original author of Kōyō Gunkan, which records the history of the Takeda family and their military tactics.