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Kenshi
Mortal Kombat character
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Kenshi in Mortal Kombat X (2015)
First advent Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002)
Created by Ed Boon
Allen Ditzig
Designed by Allen Ditzig (MK:DA)
Portrayed by Dan Southworth (Legacy II)
Voiced past Robert Keting (MK:DA)
Brendan Scannell (MK:D)
Jin Hyong (MK9)
Vic Chao (MKX)
In-universe data
Species Human being
Gender Male
Occupation Consultant, Spy
Weapon Sento (Katana) (All appearances)
Family unit Suchin (married woman, deceased)
Takeda (son)
Origin Japan (Earthrealm)
Nationality Eurasian (MK:X storyline describes him of mixed ethnicity including European and Asian ancestors)
Fighting styles Tai Chi (MK:DA, MK:D, MK:U, MK:A)
Sanshou (MK:DA)
Judo (MK:D, MK:U)

Kenshi Takahashi is a fictional character from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise past Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. He debuted in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002) as a blind swordsman and operative for the Special Forces. In add-on to his sword skills, he possesses telekinetic abilities.

Outside of the games, Kenshi has appeared in various related media. Reception to the character has been positive for his pattern, special moves, and overcoming his personal handicap. He is regarded equally the best fighter from the 3D era of Mortal Kombat games and is 1 of the few that has remained in the series since the transition back to 2D.

Appearances [edit]

Mortal Kombat games [edit]

As a built-in fighter, Kenshi Takahashi[1] wandered Earthrealm in search of worthy competition. He would find an opponent and defeat them simply to boost his pride. One day Kenshi encountered a human being named Song, who convinced Kenshi that a corking warrior needed a great sword; Song and then led Kenshi to the location of an ancient, powerful sword Song claimed would befit Kenshi's power. As Kenshi unsealed the well wherein the sword supposedly lay, he was overwhelmed by souls trapped within and permanently blinded. Song revealed himself to be Shang Tsung and proceeded to absorb the released souls and left Kenshi to dice inside the tomb. However, the sword, which actually did be, attracted Kenshi and spoke to him, leading him from the tomb and revealing its origin. The sword originally belonged to a long line of great swordsmen from whom Kenshi descended; the well where the sword lay was also the sacred resting place of the souls of Kenshi'southward ancestors, souls that were stolen by Shang Tsung. Kenshi spent the next decade or so retraining his senses, all while searching for his betrayer and the defiler of his ancestry.[2]

Kenshi's special abilities somewhen caught the attending of Jax and Sonya, who were looking for members with special talents to bring together their side and venture into Outworld; Kenshi jumped at the chance to pursue the man who had deceived him. After going through many tests and examinations, he was accepted to join the Outer World Investigation Agency. His risk at enacting his revenge came when he was assigned to detect the lost Cyrax, who was also employed by the Special Forces. In his travels across Outworld, Kenshi encountered the enigmatic Ermac, and, in a moment of pity, broke the listen control that Shao Kahn had over him.[3] In gratitude, Ermac awakened Kenshi'southward latent telekinetic power, and taught him not only how to use it finer in gainsay, merely how to 'sense' the presence of people and objects around him. Kenshi soon discovered the Deadly Alliance and their plans, merely was unable to contact the OWIA (which had been bombed by Hsu Hao). Unknown to Kenshi, the Mortiferous Alliance knew of his presence and sent Mavado to eliminate him. Mavado confronted Kenshi, defeated the swordsman, and left him to die.

In Mortal Kombat: Charade, Sub-Zero found the dying Kenshi and nursed him back to health.[four] Because of Sub-Zero's sympathy and kindness, Kenshi forged a temporary alliance with Sub-Nix to find a portal that would take them back home, though this temporary alliance soon became a long-lasting friendship. After Shang Tsung's death upon the Dragon Male monarch Onaga'southward return, Kenshi sensed the souls of his ancestors render to his sword, indicating the terminate of his quest for vengeance. Kenshi then returned to Earthrealm where, under the guidance of his ancestors' sword, he would hunt downward the corrupt. Attacking simply during the dark, using the darkness as a comprehend to strike unseen, Kenshi was able to overthrow several criminal organizations.[notation ane]

Kenshi is ane of merely seventeen characters to receive an official biography in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, in which he quits the Special Forces and turns downwardly Sub-Cypher's offer of joining the Lin Kuei. He eventually intercepts a coded message sent to Mavado and learns of the Cherry Dragon'due south plans to capture the Edenian half-god Taven. Earlier he could observe out the location of their secret base of operations, Kenshi encounters Johnny Muzzle who is gathering warriors to fight for the Forces of Light against Shinnok. However, Kenshi declines this offer, considering this another pointless struggle between skilful and evil. While embarking on his mission to destroy the Red Dragon and verbal revenge on Mavado, he receives a psychic premonition, condign fully enlightened of Taven and Daegon's quest to defeat the burn elemental Blaze. His sword also urges him to side with the forces of good in the forthcoming conflict. Taking heed of this insight, Kenshi decides that he volition exist the one to pb the Forces of Light into battle.[7] [notation 2]

In the 2011 Mortal Kombat game, Kenshi travels the earth to seek for opponents. When an elderly man named Song offers to testify him the location of Sento, an ancient sword, Kenshi succumbed to pride. He follows Vocal to the Well of Souls. Spirits of ancient warriors spew out when Kenshi gets the sword, blinding him. Vocal reveals himself to be Shang Tsung and leaves Kenshi to die. Merely Sento called to Kenshi and leads him to a warrior that have been buried and happens to be his ancestors. Kenshi vows to defeat Shang Tsung and costless the souls of his ancestors.[9] His ending is a near-duplicate of that in Deadly Brotherhood [x] in that he exacts revenge on Shang Tsung by killing him with his sword.[8]

In Mortal Kombat X, Kenshi is function of a task forcefulness consisting of Earthrealm survivors Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade, with the assistance of their mentor, Raiden and fellow god, Fujin, leading Special Forces and Shaolin armies confronting Shinnok and Quan Chi'due south force during the Netherrealm War, personally defeating Nightwolf. In the following years, he discovers he has an illegitimate son named Takeda with his former lover, Suchin, merely later she is killed past Ruby Dragon forces, Kenshi leaves Takeda in Hanzo Hasashi's care for training and protection while he goes to avenge Suchin'south decease. This strains the relationship between Takeda and Kenshi, just the two reconcile in a flashback during the principal story, with Kenshi teaching Takeda how to use his telepathic abilities in the intervening years. He later appears at the Special Forces base with the other elderberry Earthrealm heroes afterward Jax Briggs captures Quan Chi. Nonetheless, Quan'south capture was revealed to exist a ruse, as he intentionally allowed himself to be captured to be brought behind Earthrealm'south defences. Meantime, D'Vorah betrays both Earthrealm and Outworld, stealing Shinnok's Amulet and meeting Quan Chi every bit he is nigh to be executed. Hanzo is unable to impale Quan before he finishes the spell to release him from the Amulet in Earthrealm, setting Shinnok costless. Kenshi is one of the heroes that attacks Shinnok, but is quickly blasted into submission. His fate subsequently is left unknown.

In the most recent addition to the franchise, Mortal Kombat 11; players tin can explore the Krypt to unlock cosmetic items and will somewhen be able to observe the dead body of Kenshi. If they collaborate with information technology, the histrion will gain possession of Kenshi's signature ruby-red band and are capable of seeing souls in the Krypt.

Graphic symbol pattern and gameplay [edit]

In Deadly Alliance character designer Allen Ditzig's early concept sketches, the character was called "the Kenshi" and was described as a "spirit hunter."[11] During evolution, Kenshi was unofficially named "Blind Gi" by Midway,[12] which was changed to "Bullheaded Kenshi" before the "Blind" was dropped birthday, thus changing "Kenshi" from a title to a proper noun.[xi] Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon explained to Playstation.Blog in 2011 that he was "personally always a big fan of Kenshi, every bit were many of the guys on the MK team" every bit the reason for including him as a downloadable character in MK2011. [thirteen]

Kenshi was originally conceived as a substitute for Ermac in the series in regards to possessing telekinetic powers,[12] the difference being that he also integrates a physical weapon—his sword—into his offensive arsenal. GameSpy's Charade guide described Kenshi's specials as similar to Ermac's but "not as comboable," while citing his sword as his most stiff attack in the game.[14] He is the only character in the game who commits a literal Hara-Kiri, in that he slashes himself across the stomach with the sword. Co-ordinate to the site'due south Armageddon walkthrough, Kenshi is a midrange assaulter whose special moves are best utilized at that altitude, as annihilation closer makes him "vulnerable to counterattacks."[15] In MK2011, Kenshi's powers enable him to create a temporary psychic image of himself that was described past Michael Rousseau of VentureBeat as similar to that of Noob Saibot while comparing his projectile reflect to that of Nightwolf, simply added that the character "is much more than the sum of his parts, and though he shares similarities with other bandage members, he definitely has his ain charm."[12] Julian Williams of VG Chartz said that while "Ermac's abilities rely on pushing, pulling, and throws," Kenshi's offense "relies on long-range invisible punches," and he is "all about combo potential at a altitude."[16]

Other media [edit]

Kenshi has yet to feature on official MK merchandise, while his first alternate-media appearance came eleven years after his debut, in the 2013 second season of the Mortal Kombat: Legacy web serial, in which he was portrayed by Dan Southworth. His backstory and association with Ermac from Deadly Alliance, played out over the third and fourth episodes, were revisited with significant alterations fabricated past director Kevin Tancharoen. Kenshi is get-go seen on Shang Tsung's island forth with Cage, Stryker, Kung Lao, and Sub-Nil equally Raiden fills them in on what to wait at the Mortal Kombat tournament. The story so flashes back to feudal Nippon, where Kenshi differs little in physical advent save for having long hair besides as his eyesight. He winds upwardly rescuing an old traveler from a trio of bandits, whom he kills easily, and afterwards that night, the traveler tells Kenshi about a magical blade called the sword of Sento, which was crafted by Shao Kahn and hidden in a cavern where the demonic Ermac guards it, stealing the souls of those who accept tried to acquire the weapon for themselves. Kenshi blows off the traveler'due south alarm that Ermac is unbeaten in battle, and goes off in search of the cave. Simply every bit he is virtually to take the sword, Ermac issues a claiming that Kenshi disregards before confronting him, during which he is instantly struck blind. The story then transitions back to present day and Kenshi at present possesses the sword; Ermac reappears to repossess it and the two engage in combat, during which Kenshi becomes aware that he possesses psychokinetic powers, as does Ermac, who binds Kenshi with a pair of diaphanous snake-like tentacles he shoots from his hands. Kenshi psychically summons the sword and cuts himself free before flinging it from a distance straight into Ermac'due south chest. He and so uses a final burst of psychic energy to penetrate it completely through in a fatal finishing blow. Ermac'south lifeless form disappears and Kenshi is left standing victorious with the bloodied sword protruding from a tree.

Tancharoen released a get-go wait at the grapheme in Jan 2013 by posting on Instagram an editing-room shot of Kenshi'south "blinding" scene.[ citation needed ] Legacy fight choreographer Larnell Stovall chosen the Ermac/Kenshi fight a personal "geek-out moment," because "who would accept thought we would see those 2 fight in a web series?"[17] In a June 2013 interview with Nerd Reactor, Southworth, who said that Kenshi was his favorite MK character, explained that Kenshi's lack of backstory allowed him to "fill up in the blanks with history," giving the character "a association or a region that he probably came from ... and why he was rogue at the time," but neither were e'er explored in the show. Southworth likewise said that the blindfold he wore was real and that there were "moments where I was simply swinging my arms out and was hoping that it connected in the right identify, or non."[18] Similar Ermac, Kenshi was given a completely blackness palette in the show that eliminated all traces of red from the game version of the grapheme, with his armor replaced past a more modernized design slightly resembling tactical gear. The Sento sword itself deviated from a traditional katana in the games to the hilt beingness adorned with small grey skull carvings and having no hand guard.

Kenshi is also a featured grapheme in the 2015 prequel Mortal Kombat X: Blood Ties comic miniseries based on the game and produced by DC Comics. He first appears having been hunted downwards by Hsu Hao before the latter is killed by Scorpion. Kenshi additionally has a young son named Takeda, an original graphic symbol who is being trained in combat past Scorpion. Writer Shawn Kittelsen said in an interview with IGN.com that including Kenshi in the comic "was a nod to all the fans that beloved this telekinetic Zatoichi every bit much every bit I do."[19]

Reception [edit]

Kenshi placed 29th in UGO Networks' 2012 list of the top 50 Mortal Kombat characters.[20] Robert Workman of GamePlayBook listed him equally the tenth-all-time serial grapheme: "While our list of Mortal Kombat favorites mostly consists of veterans, we gotta admit that Kenshi is a pretty awesome fighter in his ain right."[21] Den of Geek rated Kenshi seventh in their 2015 ranking of the franchise'south 73 playable characters, calling him "the best design to come out past the original trilogy" with "a expect that feels like Solid Ophidian mixed with Daredevil."[22] Complex considered Kenshi ane of Mortal Kombat's "almost brutal" characters: "He's a blind swordsman; not much else gets more brutal than that."[23] The site additionally listed him as the most underrated series character due to his powers and swordsmanship, remarking, "Trust us, you don't wanna permit him open the piñata at your niece'southward birthday political party."[24] Mike Haseloff of 1UP.com included Kenshi in a listing of characters he would take liked to accept seen in 2008's Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe.[25] Carl Lyon of Fearnet wrote in his review of the downloadable-content Kenshi for MK2011, "NetherRealm Studios has given Mortal Kombat a new character that genuinely feels different and adds an heady new contraction to their already fantastic game."[26] Game Informer listed the character in their "DLC To Aid You Through The Summer Drought" list.[27] Ryan Clements from IGN stated that his X-Ray attack and Fatalities were "all a blast to scout".[28]

Notes [edit]

  1. ^ Kenshi's alliance with Sub-Zero factors in both his and Hotaru'southward Deception endings; in Kenshi's catastrophe, he hacks Hotaru (working for Onaga in both instances) in half before the latter tin kill Sub-Nothing.[v] This scenario is reversed in Hotaru'southward noncanonical ending, which has him displaying Kenshi'due south disembodied head to Onaga before succeeding in dispatching Sub-Zilch.[half dozen]
  2. ^ Despite receiving a biography, Kenshi had no overall bear upon on the Armageddon storyline and was given a noncanonical ending: "The fire of Blaze burned away the curse responsible for Kenshi'due south blindness. Not only was his sight restored, but he gained increased sensitivity in his other senses likewise. As fourth dimension went on, yet, he found the sensory bombardment unbearable. Kenshi retreated to a remote mountain cavern when he remains isolated in a darkened, soundless chamber."[8]

References [edit]

  1. ^ Kenshi MKX biography -- Mortal Kombat Warehouse. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  2. ^ Kenshi Deadly Alliance Biography - Mortal Kombat Warehouse. Retrieved June xxx, 2014.
  3. ^ Midway Games (2002). Mortal Kombat: Deadly Brotherhood. Level/area: Konquest Style, Mission #76. ("Kenshi sympathized with the plight of the enigmatic kombatant, Ermac. The Outworld warrior spirits that had manifested themselves in the class of a ninja had been violated past Shao Kahn in much the same way that Kenshi's ancestors had been enslaved past Shang Tsung. Kenshi was taught the Telekinetic Slam by Ermac in return for freeing him from the control of the emperor.")
  4. ^ Kenshi'due south Charade biography - Mortal Kombat Warehouse. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
  5. ^ Midway Games (2004). Mortal Kombat: Deception. Level/area: Kenshi ending.
  6. ^ Midway Games (2004). Mortal Kombat: Charade. Level/area: Hotaru ending.
  7. ^ "Mortal Kombat Armageddon - Bios". MKSecrets.internet. Retrieved December 4, 2013.
  8. ^ a b Midway Games (2006). Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. Level/area: Kenshi ending.
  9. ^ "Mortal Kombat: Kenshi". Mortal Kombat Warehouse. Retrieved 2012-01-02 .
  10. ^ Midway Games (2002). Mortal Kombat: Deadly Brotherhood . Level/area: Kenshi ending.
  11. ^ a b Kenshi concept fine art Archived 2013-12-03 at the Wayback Machine - ditzig.com. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  12. ^ a b c Rousseau, Michael (July 6, 2011). "Mortal Kombat DLC Breakdown: Kenshi". GamesBeat (VentureBeat). Retrieved June 30, 2014.
  13. ^ Shulman, Sid (July 22, 2011). "Ed Boon Talks Freddy Krueger in Mortal Kombat, Cloak-and-dagger Origins of DLC Characters". PlayStation.Blog. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  14. ^ Sallee, Marker Ryan (January 8, 2004). "Mortal Kombat: Charade Walkthrough and Strategy Guide (p. 12)". GameSpy. Retrieved Dec 11, 2013.
  15. ^ Vo, Alex (Jan vii, 2006). "Mortal Kombat: Armageddon Walkthrough & Strategy Guide". GameSpy. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  16. ^ Williams, Julian (June 28, 2011). "Mortal Kombat: Kenshi DLC Trailer Analysis". VGChartz.com. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  17. ^ Fisher, Ian (September 26, 2013). "Interview With Larnell Stovall [Mortal Kombat: Legacy 2]". Archived from the original on Nov iii, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  18. ^ Nguyen, John (June 21, 2013). "Interview with Dan Southworth from Mortal Kombat: Legacy 2". Nerd Reactor. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  19. ^ Yehl, Joshua (Jan half dozen, 2015). "Mortal Kombat X Comic Will Reveal Origins of Kotal Kahn, D'Vorah and Other New Characters". IGN.com . Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  20. ^ UGO Team (2012-02-28). "Pinnacle fifty Mortal Kombat Characters - Mortal Kombat". UGO.com. Retrieved 2012-03-04 .
  21. ^ "The Best Mortal Kombat Characters of All Time - GamePlayBook". Archived from the original on August 20, 2010. Retrieved 2012-01-02 .
  22. ^ Jasper, Gavin (January thirty, 2015). "Mortal Kombat: Ranking All the Characters". Den of Geek. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  23. ^ Watson, Elijah (July 11, 2013). "13. Kenshi - The Near Brutal Fighters in Mortal Kombat". Complex . Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  24. ^ Staff (April xi, 2011). "ane. Bullheaded Kenshi - Your Favorite Fighter's Favorite Fighter: The 10 Most Underrated "Mortal Kombat" Kombatants". Complex . Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  25. ^ "MK vs DLC: The Characters That Got Away!". 1up.com. 2009-07-09. Archived from the original on 2014-03-20. Retrieved 2012-01-04 .
  26. ^ Lyon, Carl (2011-07-14). "DLC Review: Kenshi for 'Mortal Kombat'". FEARnet. Retrieved 2012-01-02 .
  27. ^ Icarus, Man (2011-07-07). "DLC To Help You Through The Summertime Drought - Features". www.GameInformer.com. Retrieved 2012-01-02 .
  28. ^ Clements, Ryan. "Mortal Kombat: Kenshi Kicking Ass - PlayStation 3 Preview at IGN". Ps3.ign.com. Retrieved 2012-01-02 .

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