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General:
As the rival of Genjuro,
Haohmaru is the "hero" of Samurai Shodown. He uses the traditional katana
in battles, and always carries a canteen of sake with him. His "mentor"
is none other than Nicotine.
Haohmaru is based on a real man who lived from (1584-1645), Miyamoto Musashi.
Mikoto
is his niece.
Origin:
Samurai
Shodown
Other Appearances:
Samurai
Shodown 2, Samurai Shodown 3, Samurai
Shodown 4, Samurai Shodown 5, Samurai
Shodown 5 Special, Samurai
Shodown: Tenka, Samurai Shodown:
Warrior's Rage, Samurai Shodown 64,
Samurai Shodown 64 2, Samurai
Shodown: Pocket, Samurai
Shodown: Pocket 2, Card Fighters
Clash, Card Fighters Clash
2, Match of the Millennium,
Capcom
VS SNK 2, Neo Geo Battle
Coliseum
Comment:
Haohmaru's hair just
got crazier and crazier with every sequel... No doubt he was the inspiration
of Mitsurugi's 2nd player
outfit in Soul Calibur 2. An awesome character with a vivid personality
and some kickass moves.