Benimaru Nikaido
Original Title：二阶堂 红丸、にかいどう べにまる
Languages:
- Chinese: 二阶堂红丸
- Japanese: 二阶堂 红丸、にかいどう べにまる
- English: Benimaru Nikaido
Parent Title:
拳皇, The King of Fighters, ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ
Benimaru Nikaido is a prominent character in The King of Fighters (KOF) series. He debuted in KOF '94 and has been a core character ever since. Benimaru is a Japanese-American, a wealthy heir with the special ability to manipulate electricity, and a genius martial artist known for both his beauty and strength. He is famous for his stylish appearance, confident personality, and flashy fighting techniques. Benimaru is both a close friend and rival to Kyo Kusanagi, often fighting alongside him. His fighting style is called "Shooting," which combines speed and technique with powerful electric attacks. In the game, Benimaru is a favorite among many players. His high mobility and varied moves make him a challenging fighter. Beyond combat, Benimaru is a very appearance-conscious and pleasure-seeking individual, often depicted as a charismatic playboy with a kind and helpful heart. His character design is inspired by Jean Pierre Polnareff from the manga series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, which has made him a fan favorite.