Hanzo Hattori (Samurai Shodown)
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| Hanzo Hattori | |
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 Hanzo in Samurai Shodown 64 series |
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| Game series | Samurai Shodown series` |
| First game | Samurai Shodown |
| Voice actor(s) | Masaki Usui (SS) Toshimitsu Arai (SS2-) |
| In-Universe Information | |
| Birthplace | Dewa-Sanchu (estimate) |
| Blood type | A |
| Fighting style | Iga Style of Ninja Arts |
| Preferred soulmate/family | Independent women |
Hanzo Hattori (服部半蔵 Hattori Hanzo?) is a video game character in the Samurai Shodown series.
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[edit] History
[edit] Samurai Shodown
Hanzo is the mightiest of the Iga ninja, employed under the Tokugawa Dynasty. Leading his band of Ninjas, he specializes in assassination attacks against their enemies. However, one day, he discovers his son exhibiting mysterious mannerisms. He takes arms against the evil proselytizer preying on his son's body and soul due to Amakusa's possession.
[edit] Samurai Shodown II
Hanzo has succeeded in recovering the body of his son, Shinzo. But his son's soul still wanders the environs of the Demon World. If he can defeat the one who rules that region, he will be able to free his son's imprisoned soul; so, Hanzo once again sets out to save his child.
[edit] Samurai Shodown III
His son's soul avenged at rest, Hanzo returns to his dark life of serving the Tokugawa dynasty. To that end, he has accepted the mission to investigate and slay "The Demon", who committed a series of massacres three years ago and now kills samurai and swordsman. Hanzo, however, has a dim inkling of his true identity: "It must be my old friend..."
[edit] Samurai Shodown IV
While unrelenting in his search, Hanzo was unable to find "The Demon". However, he soon receives secret orders from the Shogunate, which has determined the "Dark Castle"'s return is the cause of worldwide calamities. They order Hanzo to destroy the Dark Castle, where, unbeknownst to him, his fated foe Amakusa awaits...
[edit] Samurai Shodown 64
Currently investigating a rash of abductions of unborn children throughout the land, Hanzo receives a confidential message relating the strange behavior of a certain clan's leader. During his investigations, he realizes a mysterious puppet master is involved in both incidents. Hanzo pursues the enigmatic puppeteer who perhaps holds the key to these strange events.
[edit] Samurai Shodown V
Hanzo is visited by Jubei, who tells him that there is a rumor that Gaoh, the lord of Hinowa, is plotting to overthrow the government. Jubei then tells Hanzo his mission is to go and investigate the validity of this rumor. After giving the mission of investigating all of Gaoh's acquaintances to his ninja clan, Hanzo sets off to Hinowa.
Upon reaching Hinowa, Hanzo learns the truth, that Gaoh is plotting to overthrow the government. Gaoh then tells Hanzo that he has to kill him.
After beating Gaoh, Hanzo meets up with Jubei and tells him what has transpired. Then, one of Hanzo's ninjas appears and informs Hanzo and Jubei that a secretary of the castle was actually working for Gaoh and killed the Emperor. The ninja said that the Emperor's last words were to keep Yoshitora safe. Jubei then goes off to retrieve Yoshitora and take him to the castle and Hanzo runs off to find and execute the traitor.
[edit] Samurai Shodown Warriors Rage
In Warriors Rage, Hanzo receives secret orders from the shogunate. The officials received intel regarding the plans of the Three Blades of Domination calling for the overturning of the government, he seeks the whereabouts of Jigen Taishi, believed to be the scheme's ringleader, and sets out alone for Riten Kyo.
[edit] Trivia
- He is based on a real ninja of the same name.
- Hanzo, with Haohmaru and Nakoruru, is one of the few characters who appears in all the games of the series.
- Hanzo is a close friend of Jubei Yagyu, both working for the government.
- Hanzo's son Shinzo is the "Hanzo" in Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage. This is why he looks so young.
- Hanzo exists as a hidden character in KOF: Maximum Impact 2. Also, Nagase from the same game got her moves based in Hanzo's.
- Hanzo's look in Warriors Rage resembles Hanzo's Bust Mode in Samurai Shodown 64 series.
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Samurai Shodown characters
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Normal characters: Andrew • Asura • Gaira Caffeine • Nicotine Caffeine • Cham Cham • Charlotte Christine Colde • Earthquake • Enja • Haohmaru • Hanzo Hattori • Shizumaru Hisame • Iroha • Yaci Izanagi • Kazuki Kazama • Sogetsu Kazama • Genjuro Kibagami • Basara Kubikiri • Seishiro Kuki • Tohma Kuki • Yumeji Kurokouchi • Youkai Kusaregedo • Mina Majikina • Mikoto • Taizan Morosumi • Nakoruru • Rasetsumaru • Rera • Rimururu • Jushiro Sakaki • Saya • Kyoshiro Senryo • Shiki • Gen-an Shiranui • Neinhalt Sieger • Suija • Ukyo Tachibana • Tam Tam • Yoshitora Tokugawa • Wan-Fu • Galford D. Weller • Hanma Yagyu • Jubei Yagyu • Sankuro Yorozu • Rinka Yoshino • Liu Yunfei Boss characters: Deku and Dekuin • Gandara • Gaoh Kyougoku Hinowanokami • Zankuro Minazuki • Mizuki "The Marauding Deity" Rashojin • Amakusa Shiro Tokisada • Yuga the Destroyer Secret characters: Chample • Kuroko • Shikuru Mamahaha • Pak Pak • Poppy • Kim Wenchue |
