Benkei Hanawa

is a member of the Face Hunters(a group who bully and steal points from weak and young bladers).Later he and Kyoya joined Ginga Hagane.

Appearance
Benkei is potrayed as a tough and physically strong person.He has a big body built,short purple hair that is normally covered by his white beanie that has a Red Bull's skull on it and red eyes.He wears a black and red jacket that is usually zipped,white bands round his wrist,gray shorts and black shoes.He has a brown belt covered by his jacket in where he keeps his bey gear.

Personality
He seems tough on the outside and looks like a typical bully,but he is actually very kind and has a good heart.Though when that part of him shows,he tries to cover it up because he doesn't want other people to think of him as soft.He is about 13 years of age.His constant companion is Kenta Yumiya.He also admires Kyoya very much,which causes him to tear up,or cry when Kyoya has his moments;going as far as to hug him in Episode 11 when he sees that Kyoya was awake.He affectionately calls him as Kyouya Buddy.But Kyoya sometimes gets fed up of him.He is a very determined blader,and doesn't give up easily in hard situations.

History
Benkei was a former member of the Face Huntersgang.He was then excluded when they found out that he had helped and trained Kenta Yumiya.

Anime
Due to his Idol,Kyoya's defeat to Ginga Hagane,Benkei found Tetsuya Watarigani,a man who was obsessed with crabs(owner of Dark Gasher) and asked him to set a crab trap on Ginga.Tetsuya then captured Madoka and used her as bait for Ginga.Benkei,however set Madoka free,believing that you should play fair to battle someone.

Later on Benkei found Hikaru Hazama(owner of Wind Aquario),and asked her to beat Ginga.Hikaru searched the city for Ginga,but because he was sick,Kenta replaced him and said he was Ginga.Kenta was badly beaten multiple by Hikaru and Benkei,who was appauled by his defeat(s) decided to train Kenta to become more powerful as a blader.

Here's when Benkei becomes more mature and good.His voice becomes more high-pitched and he becomes friendly to the gang,but doesn't admit their friendship.Benkei helped Kenta master his special move and so Kenta defeated Hikaru.

At the end of the same episode,Tetsuya snitches on Benkei and tells the Face Hunters that Benkei helped Kenta,and so he was kicked out.

Anime
In the anime,Benkei is seen in a gang called the Face Hunters,a gang of mischevious bladers,that battle opponents to steal their Beypoints.After Kenta had defeated his opponent in a beybattle,awaiting him were Benkei and 3 other members from the Face Hunters,ready to steal his points.Benkei pressures Kenta into battling him,and Kenta refusing to battle because they were doing was wrong had no other choice.Meanwhile Benkei and Kenta and just before Benkei was about to deliver the finishing move,Ginga appears and interrupts the battle and saves Kenta from a brutal defeat.Benkei furiously challenges Ginga and the remaining Face Hunters join into the battle to give Ginga a handicap.But Ginga easily defeats them and Benkei retreats,swearing that he'll pay back Ginga for what he did.Benkei and the gang retreat to their leader Kyoya Tategami and tells him what happened.Buy Kyoya is not pleased that they lost and tells them they should challenge Ginga and defeat him with whatever means necessary.Near the river where Ginga is taking a nap,he awakens to see Benkei and a group of Face Hunters,awaiting him to battle.Benkei takes Ginga to an old construction site and he gives Ginga 100 vs 1 handicap,and Ginga accepts the challenge.Ginga defeats Benkei and he retreats the battle field once again.

Battles
Benkei has a bad record of winning only 5 battles.

Beyblades
Bull 125SF:is Benkei's first beyblade in the anime and manga.

Dark Bull H145SD:is Benkei's second beyblade,was given to him by Doji so he can defeat Ginga.He uses Dark bull in both the anime and manga.Dark Bull is a balance type beyblade with strong defensive powers.

Beast/Finishing Moves

 * is the beast inside Benkei's beyblade.

Lustful Rock:Benkei's finishing move in Metal Fight Beyblade DS is

Bull Uppercut:Benkei's first finishing move is Benkei first used this attack on Episode 4(anime)

Bull Red Horn Uppercut:Benkei's second finishing move is ,first used in Episode 16(anime)

Tornado Bull Uppercut:Benkei's third finishing move is ,first used in episode 19(anime)

Maximum Stampede:Benkei's fourth finishing move is Maximum Stampede,first used in episode 43(anime)

Quotes
BUBUBUBUUUUUUUUL!Benkei says this frequently throughout the english dub of the anime.The first time he said BUBUBUUUUUULLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!he said it like:

BUBLUGBUBLUGBUBLUUUUUUUUGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trivia

 * Benkei is a name of a japanese folk hero who took the swords from passing swordmen.