This print parodies the story of Kajiwara no Kagesue during the battle of Ikuta Forest by portraying him as a beautiful woman instead of a samurai. Many prints of the period would use beautiful women to parody various events and individuals. Kagesue fought for the Minamoto clan and was thought to have placed blossoming cherry branches in his quiver during the battle making him more conspicuous to enemies. The parody recreates this moment with a blossoming branch and a kimono pattern that resembles samurai armor. In addition a helmet – a reference to Kagesue’s helmet lost in battle – appears on the ground. He also attained notoriety in the Tale of the Heike for racing at second battle of Uji on horseback against Sasaki Takatsuna, losing after being deceived by Sasaki. The two poems discuss the New Year and attacks made by Kagesue. Kagesue relates to the New Year in that plum blossoms and rice wine are consumed during celebration.