THE KING OF FIGHTERS: January 2012

BENIMARU NIKAIDO

Fighting Style : Shoot Boxing

Age : 20 Years

Birthday : June 06

Birth Place : Japan

Height : 180 cm

Weight : 68 kg

Hobby : Sky cruising, cooking

Favorite Food : Sashimi (Sliced raw fish), Pasta, Coffee

Forte in Sports : Clay pigeon shooting, high driving

Family / Relatives : Japanese father and American Mother

Dislike : Otaku, Regret

Like : Himself, Pierce earning

N ick Name : The Shooting Star

Story

Benimaru is a young son of a multi-millionaire family. He is a professional fighter and part-time professional modeler who is very confident in his abilities. When Japan held a tournament for their country's representative team in the King of Fighters, Benimaru entered and made it to the finals. Despite his experience, he lost to newcomer Kyo Kusanagi and earned second place. He and Kyo enter the 1994 KoF tournament with the third place contestant, Goro Daimon. Eventually, he befriends his teammates and joins them for the rest of the saga.

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.

Benimaru dislikes otaku, or anime fans. Whether intentional or not, this is ironic since not only was Benimaru's appearance based on Polnareff (from the manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) but most of his attacks are taken from various anime as well (most notably Hurricane Polyma

Fighting Style

His fighting technique specializes in shooting techniques and electricity. His character also pays homage to the Tatsunoko character, Hurricane Polymar. The attacks Shinkuu Katategoma, Handou Sandan Geri and Gen'ei Hurricane take their names and functions directly from the aforementioned character. Several other of his moves also take their namesakes from various anime and manga, including Benimaru Coleda (Gunbuster), Elec-Trigger (Super Robot Red Baron), Flying Drill and Raijiken (Casshern), and Iai Geri (Kako Teito: Ore wa Shubei!).

Powers

§ 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.

Game Appearance

§ The king of Fighters ‘94
The King of Fighters '94