Talk:Matsumae/@comment-10733658-20151025064020

Going to comment here, since the matter has been contested.

I feel that the Trivia about the Matsumae Clan is noteworthy, as it is a major cultural reference that a Western audience would likely miss that would not be lost on the intended Japanese audience.

It's a very noteworthy piece of Japanese history, and neatly matches Matsumae's role in the series. She is the "Knight of Tsukiyama", a role which matches the historical role of the Matsumae clan.

It's also interesting that her primary rival, Ihei, speaks with a Hokkaido dialect.

Even without Ishida stating that it was his intention, the detail fits and is interesting.