Kuranosuke Takeda

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Kuranosuke Takeda, the lord of this castle."

- Kuranosuke Takeda

is a lord who once hired the Inuyasha gang for a demon extermination. Ever since he laid eyes on Sango six years back when his father had called on the services of Sango's family, he has been waiting for her to come back so he can tell her he loves her.

At the second meet, Kuranosuke proposes to Sango, which makes Miroku incredibly jealous. Miroku confronts Sango and simply says "I wish you happiness." Kuranosuke eventually figures out that Sango loves Miroku, and wishes the best for her as well (after she refuses his proposal).

He tells Sango that if things ever go wrong with Miroku, he'll still be waiting. And he is still willing to do anything he can to help her.

Quotes

 * "It was a magnificent sight. You shined like a single white lily in the bloody battlefield. You were so awe inspiring!"
 * "The one who will become my wife...is you, Sango, and only you!"
 * "Don't call me "lord", just call me Kuranosuke. You can even call me Runny Nose if you liked."
 * "Sango...You know the kind of world we live in, there are few I can trust. Evil demons abound in mountains and rives, and mortals resort to trickery and betrayal. We call this world above hell, but I am not satisfied with how things are. That's why... I swore that at least the woman I spend my life with will be someone I love."
 * "Never mind. Say no more. I understand well how you feel. Go on, your friends are waiting you."
 * "Sango, I haven't given up yet."

Trivia

 * His English voice actor Ted Cole voices Tatewaki Kuno in Ranma 1/2, another Rumiko Takahashi series.
 * In The Final Act he didn't attend Sango and Miroku's wedding.
 * For Sango, Kuranosuke is known as "The Runny Nose".