Jinbei Sugamata

Jinbei Sugamata (菅又 刃兵衛 Sugamata Jinbei) is a character introduced in Samurai Shodown Sen.

Story
Jinbei Sugamata was a retired warrior, that one day, rescued Suzu from the sea. He raised her until she met Takechiyo and ran away. Jinbei now searches for her.

Personality
A hardened veteran of battle, Jinbei is a traditionalist who is loyal to his lord. He has taken a liking to Suzuhime and treats her like his own daughter, which comes into conflict with his family.

Fighting Style
Jinbei uses several long-ranged attacks to corner and trap his opponents and a variety of stabbing attacks. In some ways, he fights in a similar as Jin-Emon Hanafusa.

Game Appearances

 * Samurai Shodown Sen

Etymology

 * The name Jinbei means "blade, sword" (刃) (jin), "soldier, warrior" (兵) (be) and "defense, protection" (衛) (i).
 * Jinbei's surname Sugamata means "sedge" (菅) (suga) and "or, also, again, once more, too, as well, moreover, besides, on the other hand, and, while" (又) (mata).

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Jinbei Sugamata