Yojinbo = Shadow (?)

[DJZen]

Yojimbo sucks? That's news to me....

Also, Shadow is NOT a ronin. A ronin would be a lot more similar to a samurai, and FFVI already has a samurai (Cyan). Shadow's job as given in the Japanese version of the game is assassin. Now, we could take the commonly used meaning of this word, which would make him a lot closer in nature to a ninja than a samurai. Or, we could take the litteral meaning and assume that he smokes hash before battle.

[Kawaii Ryûkishi]

By definition (unfortunately damaged by crappy translations), Shadow is more a Ronin than actually a Ninja.

Except the English version never specified him as a Ninja, and the Japanese version calls him an Assassin, not a Ronin.

As for "Yojimbo"... it means "bodyguard"- or maybe "bodyguard for hire" would be more accurate. Distinctly, I'd say the word "mercenary" is the best english translation.

Except "mercenary" can imply a variety of duties, while "yojimbo" specifically means bodyguard.

[udsuna]

Except "mercenary" can imply a variety of duties, while "yojimbo" specifically means bodyguard.

Yes, but a Yojimbo's career also tends to include work as a hired soldier (definition of mercenary), assassin, or professional duelist.

[liamo]

that is basically what a body gaurd would have done in fuedal japan they would work as a soldier or warrior to his employers cause while keeping him alive.

eh i need more than five bucks what with all the overheads and stuff

[abrojtm]

Agreed. I've played Tenchu like 5 times so I'm obviously a master ninja, and I can tell you, ninjas can hold their own. In fact, ninjas can kick ANYONE'S ass, but they'd MUCH rather garrote you while your back is turned. Why? Because ninjas ****ing pwn.

Except (maybe) pirates... let the battle begin.

Yojimbo is not Shadow.