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* The hat is named after the 1958 film ''{{w|The Geisha Boy}}''.
 
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* The haiku in the description is a parody of one by Matsuo Bashō, the most famous poet of Japan's Edo period:
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Revision as of 21:24, 12 March 2011

Hello, Fräuleins!
The Medic

The Geisha Boy is a headwear item for the Medic. It is the haircut of a traditional Japanese Template:W with team-colored flowers and wrap.

The Geisha Boy, released with the Shogun Pack, was awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-purchased Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam before March 15, 2011. It is also available through crafting, item drops, or purchase from the Mann Co. Store.

Update history

March 10, 2011 Patch

  • The item was added to the game.

March 11, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed the new Shogun hats not being grayed out when paint is being used.

Trivia

  • The hat is named after the 1958 film Template:W.
  • The haiku in the description is a parody of one by Template:W, the most famous poet of Japan's Edo period:

old pond . . .
a frog leaps in
water’s sound

  • The very first geisha (芸者) were men[1], entertaining customers waiting to see the most popular and gifted courtesans whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.

References