Kenji is a Legendary Brawler who has a high health, a variable damage output, and a very fast movement speed. His Trait allows him to regain health after attacking enemies. His attack alternates between a dash and a slash. In the first attack, he dashes a few tiles forward, dealing moderately low damage to enemies in his path. In the second attack, he instead swings his katana in a wide and close-ranged arc, dealing moderate damage. For his Super, Kenji lobs a fish over obstacles, slashing in a cross pattern where the fish lands, which deals high splash damage to enemies. His first Gadget, Dashi Dash, makes him dash in every attack for 3 seconds. His second Gadget, Hosomaki Healing, recovers most of his recently lost health. His first Star Power, Studied the Blade, increases the range of Kenji's Super slashes. His second Star Power, Nigiri Nemesis, grants Kenji a special shield after not taking damage that partially reduces damage from the next enemy attack.
Trait
Whenever Kenji deals damage to an enemy Brawler or the enemy Brawler's spawnable with his attack, he regains health that is 35% of the damage dealt.
Attack: Dash 'n' Slash
Kenji's attack sequence alternates between a dash and a slash. For his first sequence, Kenji dashes forward a short distance, similar to Mortis, dealing moderately low damage to any enemy Brawlers in his path. Kenji can't perform his attack without dashing unless he dashes toward a nearby wall, where his dash is cut short. This is technically a melee attack because Kenji has to dash directly onto the enemy to damage them and the dash has a short range. For his second sequence, Kenji swings with his katana, hitting enemies in a wide arc that deals moderate damage, similar to Bibi.
Super: Slashimi
Kenji throws a fish over obstacles, and when it lands, he quickly slashes twice across the spot where it landed in a cross pattern, dealing high damage. Double damage is dealt if the enemy is hit by both slashes. For the duration of his Super, Kenji is completely immune to all damage besides status effects and damage applied over time. When the Super is over, he returns back to where he was before activating his Super.
Gadgets
Dashi Dash
Activating this Gadget causes all of Kenji's attacks for the next 3 seconds to be his dash attack.
Hosomaki Healing
Kenji instantly recovers health for 75% of the damage taken over the last 3 seconds. When the Gadget is equipped, a red bar on Kenji's health shows how much health he will recover when using the Gadget.
Star Powers
Studied the Blade
Kenji's Super slices range are increased by 30%.
Nigiri Nemesis
After not taking damage for 5 seconds, Kenji gains a special shield that reduces the next enemy projectile's damage by 90%. This effect is applied before the Shield Gear.
Tips
Recommended Build
- Kenji's Dashi Dash Gadget is useful for catching up to enemies who are low on health, or brawlers that are helpless in close range, like Piper. When doing this, use your dashes unpredictably to lower the chances of said brawler hitting you.
- Kenji's Dashi Dash Gadget can also be used to quickly reach the gem mine in Gem Grab, the zone in Hot Zone, or the ball in Brawl Ball.
- While you can use Kenji's Dashi Dash Gadget to escape from dangerous situations, it is generally preferred to use the Hosomaki Healing Gadget as other brawlers may have abilities to catch up with you and kill you.
- It is best to use Kenji's Hosomaki Healing Gadget after you have taken large amounts of damage, such as from a Shelly's super. Do not try to wait and activate the gadget to get more healing, unless you are certain that it will pay off as timing the gadget right is important. Activating the gadget too late will decrease the effectiveness of the gadget as the 3-second duration may have expired. You could also get killed by other brawlers if you decide to remain at low health and not activate the gadget
- In very bushy maps, where tanks with high-damaging attacks like Bull or Darryl are likely to be present, the Nigiri Nemesis Shield is especially valuable as it will allow you to tank a large amount of damage from their first attack. You can also use the Hosomaki Healing gadget to recover large amounts of health if you have been hit by a high-damaging attack, for example, a Frank's attack with the Irresistible Attraction Gadget and/or Power Grab Star Power activated.
Game Modes and Maps
Other
Voice Lines
| Spawning | In The Lead | Receiving Damage | Defeating An Enemy | Defeated | Attacking | Activating A Super |
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"Time to chop and drop."
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"I'm on a sushi roll!"
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"Even monkeys fall from trees."
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"The frog in the well knows nothing of the ocean."
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"Fall seven times and stand up eight."
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"Ha ha!"
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"Wasabi!"
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"Only my heart is stronger than my blade."
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"I am not worthy."
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"My blade never forgets a Brawler."
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"The weak are meat, the strong eat!"
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"Sliced and diced."
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"Oh!"
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"Eugh!"
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"Loyalty and duty."
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"Chef special, victory roll!"
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"Impressive."
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"One blade, many Brawlers."
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"Vengeance is all I have left."
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Kenji groans
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"Blade fury!"
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"Wasabi!"
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"乾杯！" "Cheers!" |
"My shame is great."
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"Ha ha ha, Brawler, sashimi style."
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"I can smell the sakura."
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Kenji groans
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"Ha ha ha ha, samurai slash!"
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"I fear nothing!"
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"やばい！" "Risky!" |
"I do not seek revenge, I only seek justice!"
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"Justice has been served!"
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"I have found the way of the samurai."
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Kenji groans
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"Ha ha ha ha ha, tuna time!"
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"地金が出る！" "Your true self has been revealed!" |
"Silence speaks, shouting whispers."
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Kenji laughs
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"Life is like death, except different."
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Kenji groans
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Kenji laughs
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"単刀直入！" "Cut to the chase!" |
"I have no honor."
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Kenji laughs
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Kenji groans
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"オラオラオラオラオラオラ！" "Hey-hey-hey-hey-hey-heeeey!" | ||
"身から出た錆！" "You reap what you sow!" |
"My knife, your life."
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Kenji groans
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"身から出た錆！" "It can't be helped!" |
"You're no match for my blade."
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Kenji groans
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"マジで！？" "Seriously!?" |
"Death by tofu, ha ha ha!"
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"豆腐の角に頭ぶつけて死んじまえ！" "Hit your head on the corner of the tofu and die!" |
History
- 26/09/24:
Kenji could be unlocked early as a bundle for $24.99.- Kenji became available to play in the Training Cave.
- The Fruit Samurai skin was added. It was featured as a Misc skin.
Kenji could be unlocked early as a bundle for $24.99.Cosmetics
Skins (1)
Pins
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 Neutral
Free |
 Happy
Common |
 Sad
Common |
 Angry
Common |
 GG
Rare |
 Clap
Rare |
 Thanks
Epic |
 Phew
Epic |
 Special
Epic |
 Facepalm
Exclusive |
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Spray
 Kenji
Common |
Profile Icons
Kenji
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Mastery
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