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When Goro Daimon uses Jirai Shin in KOF '95-'98, Benimaru and Kyo Kusanagi are the only background characters who will jump.

When he isn't fighting, his hair comes back to the normal, as seen in some cutscenes.

Benimaru's straight hair stays up during fights due to a rather exaggerated case of electrostatics.

Benimaru's surname Nikaido means 'two-storied, upstairs' ( 二階（にかい）) ( nikai) and 'hall' ( 堂（どう）) ( do).

The name Benimaru means 'crimson, deep red' ( 紅（べに）) ( beni) and 'circle, pills, purity, suffix for ship names, complete' ( 丸（まる）) ( maru).

SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy - in Miss X's ending.

Garou: Mark of the Wolves - background in Hokutomaru's stage.

Days of Memories (second and fourth titles) - in-text cameos.

The King of Fighters M: Fighting Stars Assembly.

The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Online.

The King of Fighters 2002: Challenge to Ultimate Battle.

The King of Fighters '98: Dream Match Never Ends.

Hikaru Midorikawa - Dengeki Bunko drama CD.

Genki Okawa - The King of Fighters for Girls.

Atsushi Maezuka - since his debut (mainline entries).

The King of Fighters XIII (when the music is set to 'Type B', console version only, shared with Kyo Kusanagi and Goro Daimon).

The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match.The King of Fighters XV (KOF 2000 ver.The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood (GBA Remix).The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition (vs.The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match (vs.The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition (Both Original & KOF '98 ver.).The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match (Both Original & KOF '98 ver.).The King of Fighters '98 (KOF '98 ver.).The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition.The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match.Shooting - Benimaru has interests and has practiced shooting with firearms, especially being skilled at hitting clay pigeons.īenimaru specializes in shooting techniques and electricity, though his fighting style is more focused on agility and less on actual submission and raw power, focusing on agile kicks and decent range.

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Modeling - Benimaru is a professional model by occupation.Cooking - Benimaru is an accomplished cook.Super-Speed - Benimaru can move himself so quickly that he leaves several images of himself when he moves.Electric Attacks - Benimaru can fuel his attacks with electric energy, especially from lightning he summons.Discharge - Benimaru can release an electric discharge by touching his enemy.Benimaru can also form sparks on the ground and move them upwards. Thunder - Benimaru can summon lightning from the sky.Electric Fist - Benimaru can create an electric ball around his fist.Static - Benimaru can create static around his body.Electrokinesis - Benimaru can control electricity.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. His loyalty and respect can go a long way.ĭespite his American heritage, he carries many Japanese mannerisms. Although he seems to have an indecisive mind, Benimaru has a heart of gold. He also respects ladies though he tends to be more than a flighty flirt. Personalityīenimaru, 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. It is also a homage to a Japanese phrase of giving birth to fire (roughly translated: lightning strikes the earth which sparks the flame). 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'. 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. His vocal performance was initially deemed by his original designer to have nothing to do with the character's original image. Additionally, his taunt in The King of Fighters XI mirrors Polnareff's stature from the manga. Even after Benimaru's name was decided, the game developers continued to refer to him as Polnareff.

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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.

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