Motoharu was the lord of the Kikkawa family and served as a vassal to the Mouri clan. He was known as one of the 'Two Rivers' of the Mouri together with his brother Kobayakawa Takakage.
He is a recurring presence in Mirage of Blaze and shoulders the legacy of the Mouri. He is also part of the anti-Oda alliance.
First appearance: Volume 11