Batsute
The Lion Choker
Seems like this pops up every other month, so my goal with this thread is to compile every black character in fighting games. Gonna post their backstory along with gameplay as well.
First up,
Name: J.
Game: Samurai Showdown Sen
Synopsis from Fighters Gen: Spoilers
Thoughts
Haven’t played a Samsho since 3, but god damn Sen is violent. You got 14 yr old girls getting their hands chopped off rolling around in pain. On topic J.s design is pretty basic but a lot of the characters were who had a Japanese aesthetic. Obviously hes inspired by Dr. J but it works here along with his awkward stance; a strange man in strange land. Story wise he’s the ultimate Arcadium breh went to Japan and ended up PAAGin. SNK did a solid job with him.
First up,
Name: J.
Game: Samurai Showdown Sen
Synopsis from Fighters Gen: Spoilers
10 years prior to the events of the game, J. was an unfortunate sailor who washed up the shores of Japan. To survive, he learns to wield a blade and lovingly names his sword Elvis. He eventually meets and falls in love with a geisha and tries to buy her freedom without much success. Hearing of a reward for detailing the whereabouts of Suzuhime, he sets out in search of her.
His ending reveals that he had a rough time when he first landed in Japan. He was called the "black devil" and was feared by everyone who saw him. The only one who didn't run from him was a young girl who offered him food. Touched by her sincerity, J. swore to one day return the favor. The girl is the same geisha in his backstory. He buys her freedom with the gold he earned for defeating Golba and tells her to not love a man like him. She thanks him by choosing to live her life as she sees fit.
Thoughts
Haven’t played a Samsho since 3, but god damn Sen is violent. You got 14 yr old girls getting their hands chopped off rolling around in pain. On topic J.s design is pretty basic but a lot of the characters were who had a Japanese aesthetic. Obviously hes inspired by Dr. J but it works here along with his awkward stance; a strange man in strange land. Story wise he’s the ultimate Arcadium breh went to Japan and ended up PAAGin. SNK did a solid job with him.