Akatsuki-Maru

Akatsuki-Maru is a character in Buriki One.

He is voiced by Eiji Yano.

Story
Akatsuki-Maru is considered the best sumo wrestler in the 20th century, and is soon to be given the honor of Yokozuna. He decides to show his power and skill not only to the sumo fans, but to all of the world.

Personality
His personality is that of a cocky yet serious man.

Fighting Style
As a sumo wrestler, Akatsuki-Maru uses a lot of grappling moves, but doesn't use (or at least, modifies) the moves that seek to take the enemy out of the ring.

Music

 * Dawn - Buriki One

Trivia

 * Akatsuki-Maru is likely based on real-life Sumo wrestler Akebono Tarō, who was a yokozuka at the time of the game's development. Both wrestlers were much taller than most sumo wrestlers. Also, "akebono" and "akatsuki" are both Japanese words for dawn or daybreak.

Game Appearances

 * Buriki One

Gallery
Akatsuki-Maru