Similar to Koei's Samurai Warriors games, the Sengoku BASARA series focus on the historic Japanese figures that shaped Japan's history, retelling their stories with action and supernatural elements. It is produced by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, who is also known for his work with the Devil May Cry series. The lead characters of the series are Masamune Date, Yukimura Sanada, Keiji Maeda, Ieyasu Tokugawa and Mitsunari Ishida. As of 2015, ten games have been released. Two manga series, Devil Kings Basara and Samurai Legends, an animated film and two anime series were also produced.