- Omachi is the Nine-tails Fox, former Youkai King, and Northern Guardian of the Dokuganryu Clan.
- Combat role: Diviner-class unit with devastating wide-range thunder attacks.
- Weakness: Fragile and immobile, requiring front-line units to protect her.
- Recruitment: Defeat her during the youkai war; Masamune revives her after the conflict ends.
- Lore note: Her guilt over the Great Youkai War shapes her character arc in the story.
Omachi Character Overview
Omachi, whose full title is "Her Knowledgeable Highness the Nine-tails Fox, the Wildstar," is one of the most powerful and storied characters in Sengoku Rance. A roughly 1,500-year-old youkai, she serves as the Northern Guardian of the Dokuganryu (One Eyed) Clan and was previously the second Youkai King, having led the Great Youkai War against humanity. Her design is based on the Kyubi no Kitsune of Japanese folklore.
For more detailed lore documentation, refer to the AliceSoft Wiki page on Omachi.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Japanese Name | お町 |
| Race | Youkai (Nine-tails Fox) |
| Age | Approx. 1500 |
| Height | 171cm |
| Class | Diviner |
| Level Limit | 50 |
| Affiliation | Dokuganryu Clan, Nippon |
| Appears In | Sengoku Rance, Rance X |
| Status | Alive |
Omachi is short for "Machijoten." Her full regal title, Kyosei Kyubi Machi-joten, reflects her former status as the Youkai King who commanded the entire youkai army during the Great Youkai War.
Omachi and the Great Youkai War Lore
Omachi's backstory is central to understanding Nippon's history in the game. After the first Youkai King, Kurobe, disappeared following his temporary death battling the Fiend Xavier, the youkai became scattered and feared by humans. Omachi eventually rose as Youkai Queen and sought the "liberation of the youkai" and a return to a glorious past kingdom — a goal that escalated into a violent war to cleanse Nippon of humans.
Rise of the Youkai Queen
Long after Kurobe's disappearance, Omachi became the second Youkai King, uniting youkai under her intellectual and charismatic leadership.
War Against Humanity
Her army waged war on the humans of Nippon, aiming to make it a kingdom of youkai. Her most infamous act was releasing the Forbidden Youkai, the Soul Binder, whose curse spread like an epidemic and claimed countless lives.
The Youkai Schism
Not all youkai agreed with her. Masamune Dokuganryu led a rival faction that wanted peaceful coexistence, allying with human clans — including the Oda Clan — against her.
Defeat and Devotion
After her defeat by Masamune, Omachi fell in love with him, abdicated as Youkai King, and has faithfully followed him since. She is arguably the wife who loves Masamune the most.
Omachi carries deep guilt over the Great Youkai War — she was responsible for the death of Kouhime and Nobunaga's father, which is why she dislikes being in Owari. Kouhime, however, has suggested "she didn't want to do what she did. It was fate or something," hinting another power may have been at work behind the war.
Combat Abilities and Battle Role
In battle, Omachi is a terror on the battlefield. As an extremely proficient Onmyoji practitioner, she relies primarily on thunder-based magic to crush opponents, and all of her attacks cover a huge area while dealing devastating damage. With proper support, she can destroy entire armies single-handedly.
| Combat Aspect | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Attack Power | ★★★★★ Devastating thunder magic |
| Attack Range | ★★★★★ Huge area coverage |
| Versatility | ★★★★ Diviner arts, multi-purpose |
| Durability | ★★ Fragile, low defense |
| Mobility | ★★ Immobile, slow to reposition |
| Army Value | ★★★★★ Can rout armies alone with cover |
Strengths
- Massive AoE thunder attacks
- Can solo armies with backup
- Elite Onmyoji arts mastery
Weaknesses
- Fragile under direct assault
- Immobile, poor repositioning
- Needs front-line protection
Best Use
- Back-row artillery position
- Guarded by tanky vanguards
- Breaking large enemy formations
Always pair Omachi with durable front-line units. Her damage output is among the highest in the game, but if enemy attackers slip through to her, she can be neutralized quickly. Screen her well and she wins battles on her own.
How to Recruit Omachi in Sengoku Rance
Omachi joins your forces through the main story route involving the youkai territory to the northeast. Follow the sequence below to add her to your roster.
Declare War on the Youkai Country
When the Oda Clan led by Rance declares war on the youkai nation to the northeast, Omachi leaves Masamune's side to participate in battle as a commander.
Defeat Her in Battle
Despite her incredible power, she can be defeated by the opposing army — plan around her fragility and hit her directly when her guard units fall.
Wait for the War's End
After her defeat, she is turned to stone. She remains petrified until the war concludes.
Masamune Restores and Recruits Her
Once the war ends, Masamune returns her to normal and joins Rance's Army alongside her, adding both commanders to your forces.
Do not expect Omachi to be usable immediately after beating her. She stays in stone form for the remainder of the youkai war arc and only becomes an active commander once the conflict is fully resolved.
Omachi Within Masamune's Harem and Nippon Cast
Omachi holds a unique position among Masamune Dokuganryu's wives. Her history as a former enemy king who fell for the man who defeated her gives her one of the most compelling redemption arcs in the Nippon storyline.
| Harem Member | Relationship Notes |
|---|---|
| Omachi | Former Youkai King, deeply devoted, arguably loves Masamune the most |
| Noir | Fellow wife within the Dokuganryu household |
| Nogiku | Fellow wife, part of Masamune's circle |
| Orime | Fellow wife, part of Masamune's circle |
Key Omachi Facts to Remember:
- Former second Youkai King, the Nine-tails Fox
- Northern Guardian of the Dokuganryu Clan
- Led the Great Youkai War against humanity
- Defeated by Masamune, then fell in love with him
- Diviner class with level limit of 50
- Recruited after the youkai war arc concludes
The Great Youkai War left youkai feared more than ever by humans, due to the extreme measures Omachi took — including the release of the Soul Binder curse — in her pursuit of victory.
FAQ
Q: Who is Omachi in Sengoku Rance?
Omachi is the Nine-tails Fox youkai, approximately 1500 years old, who serves as the Northern Guardian of the Dokuganryu Clan. She was previously the second Youkai King and led the Great Youkai War before being defeated by Masamune.
Q: How do I recruit Omachi in Sengoku Rance?
Defeat her during the war against the youkai country to the northeast. She will be turned to stone, and after the war ends, Masamune revives her and both join Rance's Army.
Q: Is Omachi a strong unit in battle?
Yes. She is an extremely powerful Diviner with huge-range, devastating thunder attacks, capable of destroying armies by herself. Her main weaknesses are fragility and poor mobility, so protect her with front-line units.
Q: Why does Omachi feel guilty in the story?
She was responsible for the death of Kouhime and Nobunaga's father during the Great Youkai War, and she deeply regrets the suffering the war caused, including the release of the Soul Binder curse.