Kenji is a Legendary Brawler who has moderately high health, a variable range and damage output, a very fast movement and reload speed, and immense utility with his attack. 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, disappearing from the map, quickly 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. His Hypercharge, All You Can Eat, pulls enemies to the center of the Super's slashes.
Trait
Whenever Kenji deals damage to an enemy Brawler, he regains health that is 35% of the damage dealt. The healing is increased from damage buffs such as the Damage Gear.
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 disappears from the map, becoming impervious to all attacks and simultaneously removing all negative effects on him. When it lands, he quickly slashes twice across the spot where it landed in a cross pattern, dealing high damage with each slash. The first slash will start at the corner of the Super that is closest to Kenji, and the second slash will go in the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from the first slash. When the Super is over, he returns back to where he was before using his Super. The Super cannot be aimed so that the cross pattern goes over the edge of the map.
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 50% of his missing health lost over the last 3 seconds. If he heals by some other method within the duration, the healing from this Gadget will be reduced. When the Gadget is equipped, a red section of Kenji's health bar shows how much health he will recover when using the Gadget.
Star Powers
Studied the Blade
The length of the slices of Kenji's Super are increased by 30%. As a side effect, this Star Power also increases the distance of which the Super must be played from the edge of the map.
Nigiri Nemesis
After not taking damage for 5 seconds, Kenji gains a special shield that reduces the next enemy attack's damage by 60%. This effect is applied before the Shield Gear. Unlike Nani's Return to Sender Gadget and Surge's Power Shield Gadget, the effect can apply to more than one projectile as long as the damage is done in the same frame.
Hypercharge: All You Can Eat
When activated, Kenji's Super pulls enemies for 1 second in a 5-tile radius around the center of the slashes 1 tile inward. He also gains a 20% speed, and a 5% damage and shield boost.
Wasabi Power
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Kenji's reload time was decreased to 0.1 seconds.
Tips
- Use your Super to dodge heavy attacks and stuns like Frank, Griff, Pearl, Maisie, Shelly, Clancy, and Buzz's Super. It is recommended to use your Super against a group of enemies so that you can chain Supers more easily.
- Use your dash attack to close up on enemies while dodging them, try not to use your Dashi Dash Gadget forward, use them to move sideways so that your movement will not be predictable. Slash attack is recommended for more damage and healing.
- If playing Kenji in Showdown, you should take advantage of Kenji's dash attack and mobility, so that you can grab more cubes, also ensure that you have Super by the late game. When the poison clouds closes in, use your Super, to grant a short invincibility.
- Before using your Super, ensure that your next attack is a dash. Because Kenji is vulnerable after using his Super, the dash will allow him to escape from any threats.
- Kenji can use his dash to dribble the ball and also climb up the map for a good positioning, Kenji's slash attack has a wide arc, so it is also good for wall pinching. Kenji's Super when timed correctly, can be used to score the ball, however, this requires practice and is hard to pull off.
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, Tick, Mandy, Dynamike, Nani, or Colt'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 open maps, where snipers with high-damaging attacks like Maisie, Piper, Brock, Bea, Nani, and Mandy 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. However, do not get reckless, as once the shield is gone, Kenji is completely vulnerable to them until the shield recharges. In this case, use Kenji's high mobility to dodge shots and recharge the shield, and use the Hosomaki Healing Gadget to escape if something goes wrong.
Game Modes and Maps
- Kenji is an outstanding choice in speed-based modes like Brawl Ball because of his very fast movement speed, mobility, and his ability to dribble the ball with his dash attacks. Kenji's Hypercharge is also really good in Brawl Ball, when the enemies are grouped up together, Kenji can activate his Hypercharge and Super, to secure a team wipe, leading to an easy goal.
- Kenji is also an excellent choice in Gem Grab. He can poke and kill enemies easily, His Hypercharge has a wide circumference and can be used over walls, so he will be able to easily assassinate the opponent's gem-carrier easily. If Kenji is the gem carrier, he will be able to use his dash attacks to move back to a safe place, his Super and Hosomaki Healing Gadget can come in handy in case the enemies broke through your team's defenses.
Other
- When against Kenji, it is important to not get hit by his Super, as this not only heals him for a sizable amount, it also contributes to a second Super, allowing him to chain Supers and become almost impossible to defeat. Kenji needs his targets to be in the center of the Super for maximum damage, so if you suspect he will Super on top of you, move in a non-diagonal direction to make both slashes miss.
- Chip damage is very useful when playing against Kenji as this prevents him from healing and reduces the effectiveness of his Hosomaki Healing Gadget. While his Nigiri Nemesis Star Power can help tank one shot, he remains vulnerable after that as dealing consistent chip damage to Kenji will prevent the shield from being activated again.
Voice Lines
| Spawning | In The Lead | Receiving Damage | Defeating An Enemy | Defeated | Attacking | Activating A Super |
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| Normal:
"Time to chop and drop." Oni:
"I'm here to slay, not to play." Hypercharge:
"I'm here to slay, not to play."
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Normal:
"I'm on a sushi roll!" Oni:
"Behold, my Brawler-filled bento box!" Hypercharge:
"Behold, my Brawler-filled bento box!"
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Normal:
"Even monkeys fall from trees." Oni:
"Even an Oni can shed tears." Hypercharge:
"Even an Oni can shed tears."
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Normal:
"The frog in the well knows nothing of the ocean." Oni:
"Spear, sear, and ready to serve." Hypercharge:
"Spear, sear, and ready to serve."
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Normal:
"Fall seven times and stand up eight." Oni:
"Diabolical disaster!" Hypercharge:
"Diabolical disaster!"
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Normal:
"Ha ha!" Oni:
"Rgh!" Hypercharge:
"Rgh!"
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Normal:
"Wasabi!" Oni:
"Slice and splice!" Hypercharge:
"Slice and splice!"
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| Normal:
"Only my heart is stronger than my blade." Oni:
"Today's special, Brawler, sashimi style." Hypercharge:
"Today's special, Brawler, sashimi style."
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Normal:
"I am not worthy." Oni:
"Ruahh! I am beyond worthy!" Hypercharge:
"Ruahh! I am beyond worthy!"
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Normal:
"My blade never forgets a Brawler." Oni:
"I will carve my pain into you." Hypercharge:
"I will carve my pain into you."
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Normal:
"The weak are meat, the strong eat!" Oni:
"Aha ha ha ha! Devious demon defeats dummy." Hypercharge:
"Aha ha ha ha! Devious demon defeats dummy."
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Normal:
"Sliced and diced." Oni:
"No! But I do the slicing and the dicing!" Hypercharge:
"No! But I do the slicing and the dicing!""
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Normal:
"Oh!" Oni:
"Roh!" Hypercharge:
"Roh!"
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Normal:
"Eugh!" Oni:
Kenji laughs Hypercharge:
Kenji laughs
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| Normal:
"Loyalty and duty." Oni:
"Time to fillet some foes." Hypercharge:
"Time to fillet some foes."
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Normal:
"Chef special, victory roll!" Oni:
"Demon special, Oni chilli!" Hypercharge:
"Demon special, Oni chilli!"
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Normal:
"Impressive." Oni:
"Who ordered Oni tea?" Hypercharge:
"Who ordered Oni tea?"
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Normal:
"One blade, many Brawlers." Oni:
"Ha ha ha ha! Who ordered the Brawler yakitori?" Hypercharge:
"Ha ha ha ha! Who ordered the Brawler yakitori?"
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Normal:
"Vengeance is all I have left." Oni:
"Revenge is best served from the fires of hell!" Hypercharge:
"Revenge is best served from the fires of hell!"
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Normal:
Kenji grunts Oni:
Kenji laughs Hypercharge:
Kenji laughs
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Normal:
"Blade fury!" Oni:
Kenji laughs Hypercharge:
Kenji laughs
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| Normal:
"Wasabi!" Oni:
"Ha ha ha ha ha! Serving the sushi of suffering." Hypercharge:
"Ha ha ha ha ha! Serving the sushi of suffering."
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Normal:
"乾杯！" "Cheers!" "Mhmhmhmh. My broth is made from Brawlers." Hypercharge:
"Mhmhmhmh. My broth is made from Brawlers."
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Normal:
"My shame is great." Oni:
"Hey, watch the horns. Eugh." Hypercharge:
"Hey, watch the horns. Eugh."
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Normal:
"Ha ha ha, Brawler, sashimi style." Oni:
"Brawler tempura, demon style." Hypercharge:
"Brawler tempura, demon style."
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Normal:
"I can smell the sakura." Oni:
"Demons never die!" Hypercharge:
"Demons never die!"
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Normal:
Kenji grunts Oni:
Kenji grunts Hypercharge:
Kenji grunts
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Normal:
"Ha ha ha ha, samurai slash!" Oni:
"Demon doshi!" Hypercharge:
"Demon doshi!"
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| Normal:
"I fear nothing!" Oni:
"Anyone order a head roll?" Hypercharge:
"Anyone order a head roll?"
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Normal:
"やばい！" "Risky!" "やばい！" "Risky!" "やばい！" "Risky!" |
Normal:
"I do not seek revenge, I only seek justice!"
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Normal:
"Justice has been served!" Oni:
"My fugu never fails!" Hypercharge:
"My fugu never fails!"
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Normal:
"I have found the way of the samurai." Oni:
"Mmh, do your laundry whilst Oni is away." Hypercharge:
"Mmh, do your laundry whilst Oni is away."
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Normal:
Kenji grunts Oni:
Kenji grunts Hypercharge:
Kenji grunts
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Normal:
"Ha ha ha ha ha, tuna time!" Oni:
Kenji laughs Hypercharge:
Kenji laughs
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"地金が出る！" "Your true self has been revealed!" "Only agony awaits the weak." Hypercharge:
"Only agony awaits the weak."
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Oni:
"Only in darkness can you see the stars." Hypercharge:
"Only in darkness can you see the stars."
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Normal:
"Silence speaks, shouting whispers."
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Normal:
Kenji laughs Oni:
"Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha! You made a demon smile." Hypercharge:
"Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha! You made a demon smile."
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Normal:
"Life is like death, except different."
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Normal:
Kenji grunts Oni:
Kenji grunts Hypercharge:
Kenji grunts
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Normal:
Kenji laughs Oni:
"I chop, you drop!" Hypercharge:
"I chop, you drop!"
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| Normal:
"単刀直入！" "Cut to the chase!" |
Normal:
"I have no honor."
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Normal:
Kenji laughs Oni:
Kenji laughs Hypercharge:
Kenji laughs
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Normal:
Kenji grunts Oni:
Kenji laughs Hypercharge:
Kenji laughs
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Normal:
"オラオラオラオラオラオラ！" "Ora ora ora ora ora oraaaa!" "Enjoy the demon special!" Hypercharge:
"Enjoy the demon special!"
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"身から出た錆！" "You reap what you sow!" |
Normal:
"My knife, your life."
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Normal:
Kenji grunts Oni:
"Yeah!" Hypercharge:
"Yeah!"
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| Normal:
"抜き差しならぬ！ " "It can't be helped!" |
Normal:
"You're no match for my blade."
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Normal:
Kenji grunts Oni:
Kenji grunts Hypercharge:
Kenji grunts
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| Normal:
"マジで！？" "Seriously!?" |
Normal:
"Death by tofu, ha ha ha!"
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Oni:
Kenji grunts Hypercharge:
Kenji grunts
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| Normal:
"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!" |
Oni:
Kenji laughs Hypercharge:
Kenji laughs
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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 Kenji skin was added. It was featured as a Misc skin.
- 03/10/24:
- Kenji became available in the Starr Road.
- 04/10/24:
- Kenji's Hosomaki Healing Gadget healing from recently lost health was decreased to 50% (from 75%).
- 29/10/24:
- Kenji's True Silver and True Gold skins were added.
- 14/11/24:
- Kenji's Super recharge rate was decreased by 35%.
- Kenji's Nigiri Nemesis Star Power damage reduction was decreased to 60% (from 90%).
- Fixed a bug where activating the Dashi Dash Gadget caused Kenji's attack to be only dashes after the duration was over.
- 10/12/24:
- Kenji's reload time was increased to 1 second (from 0.8).
- 18/12/24:
- Fixed an issue with Kenji's losing animation.
- Fixed an issue with Kenji being able to knock the Ball out of the map in Brawl Ball 5v5.
- 02/01/25:
- The Hebi, Mamushi, and Aodaisho Kenji skins were added. They were featured as Brawl Pass Season 34 skins and StarrForce Assemble skins.
- 25/02/25:
- All Gadgets no longer have 3 charges and now have cooldowns.
- All True Gold skins were slightly remodeled.
- Kenji's Super return location visual effects have been improved to be more accurate and visible.
- 01/05/25:
- Kenji's All You Can Eat Hypercharge was added.
- The Cursed and Oni Kenji skins were added. They were featured as Battle for Katana Kingdom skins.
- Kenji's Wasabi Power was added for a limited time.
- 30/05/25:
- Kenji's Wasabi Power was removed from the game.
- 12/06/25:
- Kenji's All You Can Eat Hypercharge multiplier was decreased to 25% (from 35%).
- Kenji's All You Can Eat Hypercharge pull effect strength was decreased by 75%.
- Kenji's All You Can Eat Hypercharge now pulls instead of knocking back enemies within 1 tile of the center.
- 02/10/25:
- The Kizu Kenji skin was added. It was featured as a Brawl-o-ween skin.
- 28/10/25:
- Kenji no longer teleports to the middle of his Hypercharged Super.
- All Hypercharges now give a 20% speed boost, decreasing Kenji's All You Can Eat Hypercharge speed boost from 25%.
- All Hypercharges now give a 5% damage boost, decreasing Kenji's All You Can Eat Hypercharge damage boost from 25%.
- The Manga Kenji skin was added. It was featured as a Battle for Katana Kingdom skin.
- 16/12/25:
- Kenji's health was increased to 4000 (from 3800).
Cosmetics
Skins (10)
Pins
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Free |
 Happy
Common |
 Sad
Common |
 Angry
Common |
 GG
Rare |
 Clap
Rare |
 Thanks
Epic |
 Phew
Epic |
 Special
Epic |
 Facepalm
Collector's |
 Hypercharge
Collector's
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 Neutral
Collector's |
 Happy
Collector's |
 Sad
Collector's |
 Angry
Collector's |
 GG
Collector's |
 Clap
Collector's |
 Thanks
Collector's |
 Phew
Collector's |
 Special
Collector's |
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Sprays
 Kenji
Common |
 Kenji Hypercharge
Collector's |
 Cursed Kenji
Common |
Profile Icons
Kenji
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Record
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Hypercharge
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Hebi Kenji
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Cursed Kenji
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