Benawi serves as the Samurai Leader of Kenashikourupe until Hakuoro's rebellion sweeps through and forces his hand. Rather than watch his emperor face torture or degradation, Benawi kills him himself—a final act of loyalty. He then tries to take his own life, but Hakuoro intervenes and convinces him to join the cause as his right-hand man instead.
He's driven by a strong sense of duty to his country and people. Though generally calm and logical, Benawi doesn't hesitate to call out even an emperor when he thinks they're making the wrong call. This makes him invaluable as a tactician—second only to Hakuoro himself—and he's known for staying composed under pressure and thinking fast when battles take unexpected turns. His philosophy is straightforward: the people come first, always.
Benawi favors the halberd as his weapon, especially when fighting from horseback where he's most effective. Fans often note that among the cast, he has the most conventionally human appearance; unlike other characters, his ears are never visible in the anime, which adds to his relatively grounded presence.
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