Beshimi is a skilled and loyal member of Aoshi Shinomori's group, known for his short height, agility, and sneaky moves. He can hide easily and even Kenshin Himura could not sense him until he showed his intention to attack. Beshimi is tough but uses dirty tricks in battle, showing both a churlish side and a deep loyalty toward Aoshi Shinomori. Even though he acts like a rough thug, other characters and some fans find his small size and personality a little endearing.
Beshimi is very short and thin.
His height is 130 cm and his weight is 30 kg.
He has animal-like eyes, which make him look less human.
His design in the special edition shows him riding a large espiral rotation weapon.
Beshimi acts like a crude thug and often uses rude words.
However, he is very loyal to Aoshi Shinomori and feels deep gratitude toward him.
He is sometimes called a coward due to his small size and sneaky nature.
Some readers find his small, timid look to be cute, calling him "cute Beshimi."
Beshimi is 31 years old and was born in May 1848.
He comes from Tokyo.
His zodiac sign is Taurus and his blood type is A.
He is a lower-ranking spy in the group.
Beshimi is skilled at hiding and moving quietly.
No one can notice him unless he wants to be seen.
His special skills are shooting and tailing (following people secretly).
Espiral Rotation
Beshimi uses a weapon called espiral rotation.
It is an iron dart with a spiral groove, which he shoots by flicking it with his fingers.
Poison Espiral Rotation
This is a special espiral rotation covered with the poison of mandala leaves.
Beshimi flicks it quickly, trying to poison his target.
He is extremely loyal to Aoshi Shinomori and follows his orders closely.
He has some teamwork with Hyottoko and Hannya in Aoshi's group.
He has no respect for enemies but shows respect to his own leader.
The Chase After Megumi Takani
Beshimi was watching over Megumi Takani, but she escaped, so he started to chase her with Kanryuu Takeda's men.
He ran into Kenshin Himura and Sagara Sanosuke, and during the fight, he attacked Sanosuke's friends.
This made Sanosuke angry.
Together, Kenshin and Sanosuke defeated Beshimi and smashed his face.
The Attack on Kamiya Dojo
Hannya saved Beshimi, and Beshimi then joined Hyottoko to attack Kamiya Dojo.
There, he tried to kill Megumi Takani with poison, but Yahiko Myoujin managed to stop him.
The Final Battle at Kanryuu’s Mansion
During the last fight at Kanryuu Takeda's mansion, Beshimi tried to surprise the heroes by hiding in a barrel with Hyottoko.
He was killed when Kanryuu started shooting everywhere with a rotating machine gun.
Both Beshimi and Hyottoko fought bravely for Aoshi Shinomori until the end.
Differences in the Anime Version
In the first anime, Beshimi's espiral rotation jams the belt of Kanryuu's machine gun.
This gives the heroes a chance to turn the tables in the fight.
Unlike Kanryuu's other men, Beshimi is protected by Aoshi Shinomori after failing his mission.
In the special edition, Beshimi stands out with his very small body and his large espiral rotation weapon.
Despite his rude and sneaky behavior, some fans find his shy, small appearance to be cute.
He uses "ore" to refer to himself, which fits his tough attitude.
He shows great agility and can move without making any sound, almost like a shadow.
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