Is Assassins Creed in Japan?
Is Assassin’s Creed in Japan? Assassin’s Creed Red, an upcoming game in the Assassin’s Creed series, is set in Ancient Japan, featuring a male Samurai and a female Shinobi as main characters, which confirms that the series will indeed be exploring the Japanese setting.
About Assassin’s Creed Series
The Assassin’s Creed series has explored various historical periods and locations, including Ancient Egypt, Victorian London, and Revolutionary Paris, but Assassin’s Creed Red will be the first to delve into Feudal Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Q1: What country is Assassin’s Creed set in?
Assassin’s Creed games are set in various countries, including France (Assassin’s Creed: Unity), England (Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate), and Egypt (Assassin’s Creed: Origins).
Q2: Were there assassins in Japan?
Yes, Japan has a history of assassinations, with notable cases including the killing of Inejiro Asanuma, the chairman of the Japan Socialist Party, by a 17-year-old nationalist in 1960.
Q3: Is Assassins Creed Mirage in Japan?
No, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is set in 9th-century Baghdad, but it was a commercial success in Japan, with over 20,000 physical copies sold in its first week.
Game-Specific Questions
Q4: Will there be a samurai Assassin’s Creed?
Yes, Assassin’s Creed Codename Red features a male Samurai and a female Shinobi as main characters, confirming that the series will explore Japanese settings and characters.
Q5: Which Assassin’s Creed is set in China?
Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade is set in third-century BCE China, during the Warring States period and the unification of China under the Qin dynasty.
Q6: Where will the next Assassin’s Creed take place?
The next Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, is set in 9th-century Baghdad, while Assassin’s Creed Red will be set in Feudal Japan.
Q7: What country will Assassin’s Creed Mirage be in?
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is set in Iraq, specifically in 9th-century Baghdad during the rule of the Abbasid Caliphate.
Q8: What country is Assassin’s Creed Unity?
Assassin’s Creed Unity is set in France, specifically in Paris during the French Revolution.
Q9: Is it still illegal to be a samurai in Japan?
While the samurai system was abolished in 1868, it is still illegal to carry swords and arms in Japan, but the cultural legacy of the samurai continues to exist.
Q10: What is a Japanese assassin called?
A Japanese assassin is commonly known as a ninja or shinobi, a covert agent or mercenary expert in feudal Japan.
Q11: Were ninjas dishonorable?
Yes, ninjas were considered dishonorable due to their covert methods of warfare, which were deemed beneath the honor of the samurai.
Q12: Which Assassin’s Creed is Egypt?
Assassin’s Creed Origins is set in Ancient Egypt, near the end of the Ptolemaic period from 49 to 43 BC.
Q13: Who is the strongest assassin?
Kassandra is considered one of the most powerful Assassins, able to defeat large numbers of enemies and mythical creatures single-handedly.
Q14: Who is the first assassin?
Bayek is considered the first Assassin, while Darius is also a notable early Assassin who adopted the Creed and built the first hidden-blade.
Q15: What time period is Assassin’s Creed?
The Assassin’s Creed series explores various historical periods, including the Third Crusade (AC 1), French Revolution (AC Unity), and Feudal Japan (Assassin’s Creed Red), offering a unique blend of history, action, and adventure.