Banjin Inui is a martial artist from Osaka Prefecture, born in April 1853. He stands 178 cm tall and weighs 75 kg, with a blood type of B and the Aries zodiac sign. Banjin is a fighter who follows the Mutekiryuu style and participates in battles to avenge his master. He wears special gauntlets called "Muteki Tekko," which give him a fearsome reputation. Though he acts wild and reckless, his main pride is not letting his master's defeat define him. He especially clashed with Sagara Sanosuke at the Kamiya Dojo, ultimately losing but learning valuable lessons about his own strength.
Banjin Inui is a tall man, standing 178 cm and weighing 75 kg.
He is often seen wearing his signature armored gauntlets, known as "Muteki Tekko."
These gauntlets cover his hands and forearms, making him look even more intimidating.
Banjin is proud, wild, and often wants to pick a fight.
He believes, "Just because my master lost, doesn't mean I can lose too."
He acts reckless and is sometimes called "an idiot" by others like Sagara Sanosuke.
His laughter is loud and unique: "Hah-hah!"
Banjin was born in Osaka Prefecture in April 1853.
He practices the Mutekiryuu style, which he inherited from his master.
His main reason for fighting is to seek revenge for his defeated master, not out of personal hatred towards Kenshin Himura.
Banjin's main weapon is his "Muteki Tekko" gauntlets.
He is so strong that he can destroy police and army groups in seconds.
His fighting style combines martial arts with the power of these armored fists.
Some of his main moves include "Goufu Baku," "Raijinsha," and "Ashura Sai," which are strong enough to cause a lot of damage.
His special gauntlets, imported from Shanghai by Enishi Yukishiro, can knock bullets away and confuse even the best swordsmen.
However, these tools cannot withstand the power of Sanosuke's "Futae no Kiwami" attack.
New Muteki Tekko
Banjin later gets a new set of gauntlets with a shiny, rounded design.
These do not help him much, as they are quickly destroyed in battle.
Other Versions
In the Complete Edition, Banjin coats his whole body with special metal paint, making him almost untouchable for 30 minutes.
Any longer, and he risks dying from metal poisoning.
In the "Rurouni Kenshin: Shin Kyoto Arc" anime movies, the gauntlets are made from liquid metal (like mercury), with different rules for their use.
In live-action movies, Banjin does not wear the gauntlets and fights bare-handed.
Banjin is a disciple seeking to honor his defeated master.
He does not have a personal grudge against Kenshin Himura.
He fights Sagara Sanosuke and loses, learning from the fight.
"Just because my master lost, doesn't mean I can lose too."
"Hah-hah!" (his signature laugh)
Challenge for Revenge
Banjin joins a group and fights for revenge, blaming the master's defeat.
His main challenge is with Sagara Sanosuke at the Kamiya Dojo.
The Battle with Sanosuke
He fights fiercely using his gauntlets and special moves, pushing Sanosuke to the edge.
However, Sanosuke uses his Futae no Kiwami to break Banjin's armored gauntlets and defeat him.
After the Defeat
Sanosuke tells Banjin, "As long as you hide your weakness behind your gauntlets, you'll never win."
Banjin feels upset but learns from this loss.
Banjin Inui is based on the character Kazuki Kazama from the fighting game Samurai Shodown.
In the Complete Edition, a new feature was added where he can coat himself in metal, but only safely for 30 minutes.
In different versions of the story, the explanation of his powers changes.
Banjin's unique techniques have powerful names, though none were enough to best Sanosuke.
His weapons were sourced from Shanghai through Enishi Yukishiro.
He is memorable for his mix of strength, pride, and his wild laughter.
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