Benkei

Benkei (弁慶) is a character appearing in the upcoming Warriors Orochi Z. Historically, he was Yoshitsune Minamoto's devoted companion. He's voiced by Junichi Suwabe in the Japanese track.

Role in Plot
Benkei hails from the same world as Yoshitsune but the two got separated in the world created by Orochi. A collector of fine weapons, he desires to add more additions to gallery while he is searching for his friend. During his travels, he met Himiko and Da Ji, the latter promising to quench his wish for weapons if he helped her in battle. Unwittingly serving in the Orochi army, he meets Yoshitsune, who is upset to see his friend join forces with the villainous Da Ji. Due to the misunderstanding, Benkei is forced to defend himself from Yoshitsune. It's unknown if the two friends ever reconcile.

Personality
Confident and fearless, Benkei is a hot blooded guy who wants to get in the action. He is relatively impatient with others but has a good eye for weapons. He remains unaware of the war with Orochi and merely wants to find Yoshitsune again.

Gameplay
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Fighting Style
Benkei's weapon, like Yoshitsune's, is a multi task weapon that can transform into a flamethrower, a cannon, and a flail. It also allows him to drill underneath the ground like the Sky Ninja from Samurai Warriors.

Trivia

 * Though it isn't really his theme, a song that plays during one of his Dream Modes is called, "The Rule of Benkeism".