Reiji Oyama
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| Reiji Oyama | |
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 Reiji in Power Instinct |
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| Game series | Power Instinct series |
| First game | Power Instinct |
| In-Universe Information | |
| Nick Name | Hotblooded karate man |
| Age | 25 years (26 in PI2 and Matrimelee) |
| Birthday | July 3, 1969 |
| Animal | Wild Boar |
| Blood type | A |
| Birthplace | Yokohama, Japan |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Height | 178 cm |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Attack Specialties | Balanced Attacks |
| Family | Tokuji Oyama (Father, deceased), Reiko Oyama (Mother), Onabe Daiki (Boss) |
Reiji Oyama (大山 礼児) is a fictional character designed for the Power Instinct series.
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[edit] About Reiji
Reiji is very straight forward and honest and is the ultimate training fanatic. He does not do well with minute details, but excels at physical strength matches. He works part-time for a construction company to exert his excess energy. He also constantly searches for a worthy opponent.
[edit] Special Moves
- Gekishou Hadouha (Thunder Ball) - Reiji throws a ball of lightning at his opponent. In Matrimelee, it was made a fireball.
- Ryu En Shou (Flying Dragon Punch) - Reiji goes flying into the air, executing a flaming two-punch uppercut attack, engulfing the opponent in blue flames, though the color was changed in Matrimelee. This attack can also be done while dashing.
- Raikou Kyaku (Lightning Kick) - Reiji unleashes a barrage of lightning-fast kicks. This could also be done while dashing. In Power Instinct Legends, if one taps the button for a long enough time, he will periodically throw fireballs from his legs.
- Shouenbu (Dragon Dive Attack) - Reiji comes flying down with a deadly flaming kick from midair. Since Power Instinct 2, he swings an additional kick when the initial attack connects.
- Elbow Dive & Rising Kick - Reiji executes an elbow drop at the opponent, then can come back up with a deadly kick with both legs. This special move was a chain command move in Power Instinct Legends, and was made a command attack in Matrimelee.
- Omae Nanka Kouja (Martial Trick) - Reiji grabs his opponent, then flips over with them to where he lands on top of his foe, and repeatedly punches them in the face. This was originally a throw in Power Instinct 2 and Power Instinct Legends, but was then made into a special move in Matrimelee.
- Dragon Rush - Reiji rushes the opponent and unleashes a wild combo of attacks, finishing the opponent with a Ryu En Shou. This was somewhat changed in Matrimelee.
- Ryu Kishou Enzan (Dragon Tail) - This attack could be done during the Dragon Rush in Matrimelee. It interrupts the move, but finishes it spectacularly with a flaming blow.
- Otoko Oyama Koko Ni Ari (Giant Tiger Roar) - Reiji powers up and slams a karate chop into the ground, making a blast in the shape of a tiger rise out for massive close-range damage. It is unblockable.
[edit] Quotes
- "Intense training is the key to strength."
- "How you use your fighting skills determines whether you win or lose the match."
- "You can't beat me, you're too weak!"
- "If you expect to win, you have to gain a lot of fighting experience!"
- "Be thankful, it isn't everyday you can fight the likes of me."
- "Muscles makes the man. This you will know. Hmph!"
- "Finally a fight with a real man!"
- "Now I see all of my mistakes!"
- "Obviously, I'm stronger, so make me the leader!"
[edit] Music Themes
- Otoko no Karatemichi (Karate Way of Man)
- The No-Money Ranger
[edit] Appearances
- Power Instinct
- Power Instinct 2
- Power Instinct Legends
- Power Instinct Matrimelee
- Power Instinct Bonnou no Kaihou
[edit] Trivia
- Reiji is somewhat of a parody of Ryu from Street Fighter series. In this sense, he could also be considered a parody of the characters who are very much like Ryu in personality.
- In the events of the first Power Instinct, he was defeated by Oume.
- Buntaro and Shintaro Kuno idolize Reiji, both seeing him as an inspiration for "manliness".
- Reiji made a special appearance in Groove on Fight in Rudolph Gartheimer's ending.
- It is interesting to note that in the first Power Instinct, if one examines his in-game sprites carefully, his were the smallest of the male characters when compared to the others despite the stated height in his profile.
- In The King Of Fighters '94, Rugal (the final boss) has a collection of statues of his defeated foes. One of the statues is Reiji performing his 'Thunder Kick'. It is possible that this was a stab at Atlus from SNK.
- Reiji also has fans who cheer for him during the fights. They are always in the Reiji stage in all the series before Matrimelee. Those guys are known as the Reiji Oyama Ohendan. It is said that Reiji tends to do his best when he is cheered on by them.
