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Description
Benimaru, the Master Fencer, represents the Yo-kai Hero identity Jinpei Jiba assumes when inspirited by the Yo-kai Wampus via the YSP Watch. This transformation unfolds at Y-Academy, an elite institution for students with exceptional abilities. As a samurai-like entity, Benimaru combats adversaries with the katana "Reiken Danzetsumaru," demonstrating slashing techniques that slice through steel. His appearance merges feline traits reminiscent of Jibanyan with Jinpei Jiba’s human features, including a modified hairstyle where forehead strands sweep aside. Glowing yellow eyes peer from behind black glasses, while a white mouth hides partially behind a high collar, and a black nose completes the visage.
His attire features a distinctive white calf-length coat with red lining, gold zipper details, and diagonal hem stripes. This garment doubles as a mask, zipping upward to conceal his mouth or downward to reveal his torso. Additional elements include a golden beaded necklace with tassels, a red shirt secured by black belts in an 'X' formation with a gold buckle, red and white hakama trousers bearing black stripes, and red-white-black sneakers.
Personality-wise, Benimaru exhibits unwavering honor and seriousness, erupting in anger when adversaries interrupt him. He fights with grim determination, occasionally making remarks implying sadistic tendencies—frequently referencing drawing opponents’ blood as punishment. His combat prowess centers on exceptional swordsmanship and agility, enabling high jumps and evasive maneuvers. However, his fighting style follows predictable patterns observant foes can anticipate, and he shows physical limitations when overpowered or restrained.
As a transformed state accessible only to Jinpei Jiba, Benimaru features as a playable character in the mobile game "Yo-kai Watch: Wibble Wobble" during the limited-time "Yo-kai Gakuen Y Movie: Can a Cat Be a Hero?" event (December 15–31, 2019), granting damage and defense bonuses against specific bosses. He appears in "Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life" from Chapter 2 onward. His signature techniques include "Crimson Slash" (紅き一閃, Akaki Issen), "Furious Horizontal Slice" (怒髪天才横一文字斬り, Dohatsuten Yoko Ichimonjigiri), and "Cross Pulverizing Slash" (十文字粉砕斬, Jumonji Fuunsaizan), executed via Command Medals. His transformation vocalizes "♪Y, Y, Y, Y, Y-Y-Y-Y! S-P!♪" and declares: "My body is already red, but its shade will get even darker stained with your blood!" (赤く染まったこの体 お主の血でさらに赤くなるの巻！).
His attire features a distinctive white calf-length coat with red lining, gold zipper details, and diagonal hem stripes. This garment doubles as a mask, zipping upward to conceal his mouth or downward to reveal his torso. Additional elements include a golden beaded necklace with tassels, a red shirt secured by black belts in an 'X' formation with a gold buckle, red and white hakama trousers bearing black stripes, and red-white-black sneakers.
Personality-wise, Benimaru exhibits unwavering honor and seriousness, erupting in anger when adversaries interrupt him. He fights with grim determination, occasionally making remarks implying sadistic tendencies—frequently referencing drawing opponents’ blood as punishment. His combat prowess centers on exceptional swordsmanship and agility, enabling high jumps and evasive maneuvers. However, his fighting style follows predictable patterns observant foes can anticipate, and he shows physical limitations when overpowered or restrained.
As a transformed state accessible only to Jinpei Jiba, Benimaru features as a playable character in the mobile game "Yo-kai Watch: Wibble Wobble" during the limited-time "Yo-kai Gakuen Y Movie: Can a Cat Be a Hero?" event (December 15–31, 2019), granting damage and defense bonuses against specific bosses. He appears in "Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life" from Chapter 2 onward. His signature techniques include "Crimson Slash" (紅き一閃, Akaki Issen), "Furious Horizontal Slice" (怒髪天才横一文字斬り, Dohatsuten Yoko Ichimonjigiri), and "Cross Pulverizing Slash" (十文字粉砕斬, Jumonji Fuunsaizan), executed via Command Medals. His transformation vocalizes "♪Y, Y, Y, Y, Y-Y-Y-Y! S-P!♪" and declares: "My body is already red, but its shade will get even darker stained with your blood!" (赤く染まったこの体 お主の血でさらに赤くなるの巻！).
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