Sugoroku Matsuribayashi

Sugoroku Matsuribayashi (祭囃子 双六, Matsuribayashi Sugoroku) is a character who first appears in Samurai Shodown VI. His character design and mannerisms are based on the Naked Festival that occurs in Japan. He was made to follow the festival motif in the game and was originally planned to be a boss character for Samurai Shodown V. According to the official guide for the game, he was developed from an earlier scrapped design. This character was a one-armed fencer with a cannon arm. His image changed when designers called for a "lame but cool" character.

He is voiced by Tarō Masuoka.

Story
Thinking that the foreigners would like to participate in the festival, he decides to enter the brawl. He's also hoping to have a good time while he's at it.

Personality
He is another character who brings comic relief to the series. Sugoroku is a hearty party-man who wants to spread the fun of his profession.

Powers
None known.

Fighting Style
He wields a fireworks cannon as his weapon and can summon an entire parade on an opponent.

Music

 * Fireworks Festival - Samurai Shodown VI

Game Appearances

 * Samurai Shodown VI