| Benimaru Nikaido | Story | Move List | Gallery | Quotes | Trivia |
- "The maker above didn't skimp out on this guy! He's got looks, money and super conductivity! BENIMARU NIKAIDO."
- —The King of Fighters XV
Benimaru Nikaido (
Development
Benimaru's appearance was loosely based on Jean Pierre Polnareff from the third part of the popular manga series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, right down to his outfit in The King of Fighters '94 and The King of Fighters '95. Even after Benimaru's name was decided, the game developers continued to refer to him as Polnareff.[2][3] Additionally, his taunt in The King of Fighters XI mirrors Polnareff's stature from the manga. His vocal performance was initially deemed by his original designer to have nothing to do with the character's original image.
The idea for his electric powers—as well as the other elemental powers for the rest of the Japan team—was derived from the anime Getter Robo. In the show, there were three featured heroes who served as the inspiration for the KOF trio: the protagonist had a "fiery" persona, his friend was "edgy and daring", and the third hero was the "down-to-earth giant". It is also a homage to a Japanese phrase of giving birth to fire (roughly translated: lightning strikes the earth which sparks the flame).[4]
Personality
Benimaru, while sometimes outspoken and flamboyant, means business in battle as he's very proud of his skills and doesn't want anyone to look down on him for his good looks. He also respects ladies though he tends to be more than a flighty flirt. Although he seems to have an indecisive mind, Benimaru has a heart of gold. His loyalty and respect can go a long way.
Despite his American heritage, he carries many Japanese mannerisms. Though he would never openly admit it aloud, his pride as a professional fighter was shaken when Kyo beat him before 1994 and he secretly trains for a rematch.
Abilities
- Electrokinesis - Benimaru can control electricity.
- Static - Benimaru can create static around his body. This is what makes his hair upwards.
- Electric Fist - Benimaru can create an electric ball around his fist.
- Thunder - Benimaru can summon lightning from the sky. Benimaru can also form sparks on the ground and move them upwards.
- Discharge - Benimaru can release an electric discharge by touching his enemy.
- Electric Attacks - Benimaru can fuel his attacks with electric energy, especially from lightning he summons.
- Super-Speed - Benimaru can move himself so quickly that he leaves several images of himself when he moves.
Skills
- Cooking - Benimaru is an accomplished cook.
- Modeling - Benimaru is a professional model by occupation.
- Swimming - Benimaru has a bit of a forte in swimming, mainly with diving from high heights.
- Shooting - Benimaru has interests and has practiced shooting with firearms, especially being skilled at hitting clay pigeons.
Fighting style
Benimaru specializes in shooting techniques and electricity, though his fighting style is more focused on agility and less on actual submission and raw power, with more usage in agile kicks, direct-boxing, high-jumping mobility and decent range.
Music
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| The King of Fighters series | |||
| ESAKA |
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| FUNKY ESAKA |
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| ESAKA? |
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| ESAKA FOREVER |
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| KD-0079 |
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| Inner Shade |
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| Flame of Invincibility |
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| J |
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| Joyrider |
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| Queen |
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| ESAKA!! |
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| Esaka Continues... |
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| ESAKA ~Acid Remix~ |
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| Yappari ESAKA |
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| Under the Control of... |
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| Fairy -KOF XV ver.- |
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| Image Songs | |||
| Show Time! |
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| The Song of Fighters II |
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Voice Actors
Japanese
English
| Eric Kelso | |
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List of Roles:
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Appearances
Similar characters
Etymology
- The name Benimaru means "crimson, deep red" (
紅 ) (beni) and "circle, pills, purity, suffix for ship names, complete" (丸 ) (maru). - Benimaru's surname Nikaidou means "two-storied, upstairs" (
二階 ) (nikai) and "hall" (堂 ) (dou).
Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official character profile from KOF XII website.
- ↑ - "The King of Fighters '94 – Developer Interview" Archived from the original
- ↑ Official character profile from KOF anniversary website.
- ↑ Akihiko Ureshino, ed. (2005). The King of Fighters Perfect Reader (in Japanese). Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. pp. 136~139.
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