@Dainagon:

Regarding the unit names and use of Japanese words: Such a result was expected. Naturally us Westerners find all this OK but to the native like yourself things can get messy. We were resorting to online dictionary so you can imagine. We could have been much worst off don't you think?
I'm not sure if DV will will be willing to change the names and the like again (it's quite a lot of work) but if you are into it I encourage you to provide proper words. Suggest the names/naming.

On your point 3. while I can only agree with you we still have to denote the differences for the player. Having all different ashigaru units under rhe same or very similar name would not be very good from the gameplay perspective.

On point 4. you gave a nice suggestion - DV might expand the rooster of units holding this longer spaer/pike.

On point 5., later on in the campaign the shift is made towards less samurai and more ashigaru units wileding yari. You'll see that when you play campaign long enough. As for cavalry DV himself will have to answer that question.

On point 6. tha twas debated a lot also inetrnally but a development span of a t least half a year of non stop work would need to be invested in order to provide such a system. Not a viable option for DV.

... and thank you for all the nice words - much appreciated!