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.