
Kenshi focused on retraining his senses thereafter, all while searching for his betrayer and the defiler of his ancestry.

The weapon was passed down a long line of great swordsmen from whom Kenshi descended, while the imprisoned souls were those of his ancestors. However, the sword, named "Sento", does actually exist and it speaks telepathically to Kenshi, leading him from the tomb and revealing its origin. Song then reveals himself as the sorcerer Shang Tsung, who then absorbs the released souls and leaves Kenshi for dead. When Kenshi opens a well inside the tomb where the sword supposedly lay, he is overwhelmed by souls trapped within and permanently blinded. One day Kenshi encountered a man named Song, who led him to the supposed location of an ancient, powerful sword he claimed would befit Kenshi's power. He is regarded as the best fighter from the 3D era of games and is one of the few from the era to be retained since the series' transition back to 2D.Īppearances Mortal Kombat games Īs a born fighter, Kenshi Takahashi wandered Earthrealm in search of worthy competition, defeating opponents simply to boost his pride. Reception to the character has been positive for his design, special moves, and overcoming his personal handicap. Outside of the games, Kenshi has appeared in various related media, including the 2011 web series Mortal Kombat Legacy and the animated film Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind (2022). In addition to his sword skills, he possesses telekinetic abilities.

He makes his series debut in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002) as a blind swordsman and Special Forces operative. Kenshi Takahashi ( 高橋 剣士, Takahashi Kenshi ) is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios.
