Hanma Yagyu

Hanma Yagyu (柳生 磐馬, Yagyū Hanma) is a character who is exclusive to the Samurai Shodown 64 iterations. Although they are members of the same clan, he is not directly related to Jubei. He is voiced by Takeshi Watanabe.

Story
He is an expert inventor of the Yagyu clan. One day, he was ordered by his surperiors to observe a rival clan. To do this, he slipped into the clan under the guise of a body guard for the princess. The princess instantly found Hanma to be an enjoyable character because of his smiling face and appointed him as her personal bodyguard. However, one day, the father of the princess told Hanma to go investigate the mysterious puppeteer.

Shortly before he left, he created a robot version of himself, called Karakuri Hanma (his bust form) to ensure the safety of the princess. However, in his over zealousness, he had made a mistake in the programming, causing it to attack her. Realizing what occurred, he was forced to destroy his creation and come to her rescue.

Personality
Hanma is a very enjoyable person, always seen smiling. He has a caring heart towards the princess and his sovereign.

Powers
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Fighting Style
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Music

 * Inscription - Samurai Shodown 64
 * Time - Samurai Shodown 64
 * Bell - Samurai Shodown 64

Game Appearances

 * Samurai Shodown 64
 * Samurai Shodown 64: Warriors Rage

Similar Characters

 * Karakuri Hanma