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* ''[[Advance Wars]]''
* ''[[Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising|Advance Wars 2]]''
* ''[[Advance Wars: Dual Strike|Dual Strike]]''
* ''[[Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp|Re-Boot Camp]]''
|voiceactor=Kaiji Tang <small>(AW1+2:RBC)</small><ref>Doolam, Liam (23 April 2023). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/04/advance-wars-english-voice-actors-officially-announce-their-characters "Advance Wars English Voice Actors Officially Announce Their Characters"]. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved 10 May 2023.</ref>
|voiceactor=Kaiji Tang <small>(AW1+2:RBC)</small><ref>Doolam, Liam (23 April 2023). [https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/04/advance-wars-english-voice-actors-officially-announce-their-characters "Advance Wars English Voice Actors Officially Announce Their Characters"]. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved 10 May 2023.</ref>
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{{Quote|Observe the heart of a true samurai!|Kanbei|http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Advance_Wars#Kanbei}}
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'''Kanbei''' is a [[Commanding Officer]] enlisted in the [[Yellow Comet]] army. He is the emperor of Yellow Comet and the leader of its' forces in ''[[Advance Wars]]'' and ''[[Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising]]''. [[Sensei]] taught him everything he knows about battling. His boldness and inability to use technology is often contrasted with his daughter [[Sonja]]'s shyness and technical ability for comic relief.
'''Kanbei''' is a [[Commanding Officer]] enlisted in the [[Yellow Comet]] army. He is the emperor of Yellow Comet and the leader of its forces in ''[[Advance Wars]]'' and ''[[Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising]]''. [[Sensei]] taught him everything he knows about battling. His boldness and inability to use technology are often contrasted with his daughter [[Sonja]]'s shyness and technical ability for comic relief.


In ''[[Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp]]'', he presents a ''[[wikipedia:gunbai|gunbai]]'' in his CO Power animation.
In ''[[Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp]]'', he presents a ''[[wikipedia:gunbai|gunbai]]'' in his CO Power animation.


== Role ==
==Role==
=== ''In Advance Wars'' ===
===''In Advance Wars''===
In the original ''Advance Wars'', Kanbei rushes off to stop Orange Star as soon as they enter Yellow Comet. He is defeated three times before Sonja explains that Orange Star was merely passing through, and attacked because ''he'' attacked them. In the final battle, if Kanbei is present, he declares that [[Sturm]] has committed an "unforgivable sin" for capturing Sonja.
In the original ''Advance Wars'', Kanbei rushes off to stop Orange Star as soon as they enter Yellow Comet. He is defeated three times before Sonja explains that Orange Star was merely passing through, and attacked because ''he'' attacked them. In the final battle, if Kanbei is present, he declares that [[Sturm]] has committed an "unforgivable sin" for capturing Sonja.


=== ''In Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising'' ===
===''In Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising''===


=== ''In Advance Wars: Dual Strike'' ===
===''In Advance Wars: Dual Strike''===
Kanbei makes no formal appearance in ''[[Advance Wars: Dual Strike|Dual Strike]]''. However, he is cloned and sent to fight against the [[Allied Nations]] during the Omega Land war. Upon completion of the final mission, he is available for use in the Hard Campaign.
Kanbei makes no formal appearance in ''[[Advance Wars: Dual Strike|Dual Strike]]''. However, he is cloned and sent to fight against the [[Allied Nations]] during the [[Omega Land]] war. Upon completion of the final mission, he is available for use in the Hard Campaign.


== Personality ==
==Personality==
Kanbei is a bold and honorable individual who adheres to the samurai way of the warrior. He is willing to fight to protect his subjects, regardless of any consequences to himself. However, he is also at times airheaded and sometimes incompetent at the basics of combat, such as when he vowed to "[[Kanbei's Error?|deploy a mountain of troops]]" from a useless base on an isolated island.


== Relationships ==
==Relationships==
Kanbei cares for his daughter in an extremely protective manner, often to the chagrin of Sonja. He refuses to expose her to any potential danger, preferring her to stay away from the battlefield. Kanbei only relents after heavy insistence from either Sonja or Sensei.


== Skills ==
== Skills ==
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|ENGpower=Morale Boost
|ENGpower=Morale Boost
|ENGsuper=Samurai Spirit
|ENGsuper=Samurai Spirit
|JAPchar=イットーリョーダン
|JPNchar=イットーリョーダン
|JAPpower=Drastic Measures
|JPNpower=Drastic Measures
|JAPsuperchar=ハイスイノジン
|JPNsuperchar=ハイスイノジン
|JAPsuper=Last Stand
|JPNsuper=Last Stand
|FRNpower=Courage
|FRNpower=Courage
|FRNsuper=Esprit samouraï
|FRNsuper=Esprit samouraï
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|ITLpower=Aiuto Morale
|ITLpower=Aiuto Morale
|ITLsuper=Spirito Samurai
|ITLsuper=Spirito Samurai
|NLDpower=Moreelboost
|NLDsuper=Samoerai-ziel
|CHNchar=士气大振
|CHNpower=Morale Boost
|CHNsuperchar=<i>N/A</i>
|CHNsuper=<i>N/A</i>
}}
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|powerbonus=+30%
|powerbonus=+30%
|ENGname=Battle Standard
|ENGname=Battle Standard
|JAPchar=フウリンカザン
|JPNchar=フウリンカザン
|JAPname=Art of War
|JPNname=Art of War
|FRNname=Dynastie Comet
|FRNname=Dynastie Comet
|GRMname=Östliche Weisheit
|GRMname=Östliche Weisheit
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|powerbonus=+10%
|powerbonus=+10%
|ENGname=Code of Honor
|ENGname=Code of Honor
|JAPchar=ソウルオブサムライ
|JPNchar=ソウルオブサムライ
|JAPname=Soul of Samurai
|JPNname=Soul of Samurai
|FRNname=Preux Chevaliers
|FRNname=Preux Chevaliers
|GRMname=Ehrenkodex
|GRMname=Ehrenkodex
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|powerbonus=+5%
|powerbonus=+5%
|ENGname=Dual Strike
|ENGname=Dual Strike
|JAPchar=タッグブレイク
|JPNchar=タッグブレイク
|JAPname=Tag Break
|JPNname=Tag Break
|FRNname=Pouvoir relais
|FRNname=Pouvoir relais
|GRMname=Doppel-Gabe
|GRMname=Doppel-Gabe
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|powerbonus=-10%
|powerbonus=-10%
|ENGname=Dual Strike
|ENGname=Dual Strike
|JAPchar=タッグブレイク
|JPNchar=タッグブレイク
|JAPname=Tag Break
|JPNname=Tag Break
|FRNname=Pouvoir relais
|FRNname=Pouvoir relais
|GRMname=Doppel-Gabe
|GRMname=Doppel-Gabe
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the Japanese version of ''Advance Wars'', Kanbei has some significant visual alterations. He dons a full set of samurai armor and sports a traditional samurai hair tail.
* In the unreleased iQue prototype of ''Advance Wars'' originally developed for the Chinese market, Kanbei's appearance was significantly altered to resemble less like an Imperial Japanese officer; his facial hair and katana were removed and his uniform was changed. Kanbei's Imperial Forces were also renamed to Kanbei's Special Forces. In the western version of the game Kanbei believes he is a modern samurai, while in the Chinese version he likens himself to a modern [[wikipedia:Zhang Fei|Zhang Fei]]. These changes were likely done by Nintendo to avoid any connotations with Japan's invasion of China during World War II.<ref>rawmeatcowboy (26 March 2019). [https://www.gonintendo.com/archives/305777-the-unreleased-chinese-version-of-advance-wars-made-significant-changes-to-kanbei "The unreleased Chinese version of Advance Wars made significant changes to Kanbei"]. ''GoNintendo''. Retrieved 31 May 2023.</ref>
* In the unreleased iQue prototype of ''Advance Wars'' originally developed for the Chinese market, Kanbei's appearance was significantly altered to resemble less like an Imperial Japanese officer; his facial hair and katana were removed and his uniform was changed. Kanbei's Imperial Forces were also renamed to Kanbei's Special Forces. In the western version of the game Kanbei believes he is a modern samurai, while in the Chinese version he likens himself to a modern [[wikipedia:Zhang Fei|Zhang Fei]]. These changes were likely done by Nintendo to avoid any connotations with Japan's invasion of China during World War II.<ref>rawmeatcowboy (26 March 2019). [https://www.gonintendo.com/archives/305777-the-unreleased-chinese-version-of-advance-wars-made-significant-changes-to-kanbei "The unreleased Chinese version of Advance Wars made significant changes to Kanbei"]. ''GoNintendo''. Retrieved 31 May 2023.</ref>
* According to the ''Nintendo DREAM'' strategy guide for ''[[Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2]]'', Kanbei is 36 years old.<ref>https://askadvancewars.tumblr.com/post/671605036436062208/sorry-ive-been-gone-and-neglected-the-blog-for</ref>
* According to the ''Nintendo DREAM'' strategy guide for ''[[Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2]]'', Kanbei is 36 years old.<ref>https://askadvancewars.tumblr.com/post/671605036436062208/sorry-ive-been-gone-and-neglected-the-blog-for</ref>
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
AW_Kanbei_Artwork.png|Artwork in ''Advance Wars''
AW_Kanbei_Sprite.png|Sprite in ''Advance Wars''
AW2_Kanbei_Artwork.png|Artwork in ''Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising''
AW2_Kanbei_Sprite.png|Sprite in ''Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising''
AWDS_Kanbei_Artwork.jpg|Artwork in ''Advance Wars: Dual Strike''
AWDS_Kanbei_Sprite.png|Sprite in ''Advance Wars: Dual Strike''
AWRBC_Kanbei_Artwork.png|Artwork in ''Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp''
AWDS_Kanbei_Special_Outfit.png|Special Outfit in ''Advance Wars: Dual Strike''
AWDS_Kanbei_Display.png|Wallpaper in ''Advance Wars: Dual Strike''
AWRBC Kanbei CO Art.png|Artwork in ''Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[Category:Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising]]
[[Category:Advance Wars: Dual Strike]]
[[Category:Advance Wars: Dual Strike]]
[[Category:Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp]]

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Kanbei
キクチヨ Kikuchiyo
AWAW2AWDSAWRBC
Artwork (AW)
Artwork (AW2:BHR)
Artwork (AW:DS)
Artwork (AW1+2:RBC)
Bio
Faction Yellow Comet Yellow Comet
Specialty All units have greater attack and defence power
Hit Sonja
Miss Computers
Skills
CO Power Morale Boost
Super CO Power Samurai Spirit
Power Meter
Appearances
Games
Voice Actor
Kaiji Tang (AW1+2:RBC)[1]
Observe the heart of a true samurai!
— Kanbei -

Kanbei is a Commanding Officer enlisted in the Yellow Comet army. He is the emperor of Yellow Comet and the leader of its forces in Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising. Sensei taught him everything he knows about battling. His boldness and inability to use technology are often contrasted with his daughter Sonja's shyness and technical ability for comic relief.

In Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, he presents a gunbai in his CO Power animation.

Role[edit | edit source]

In Advance Wars[edit | edit source]

In the original Advance Wars, Kanbei rushes off to stop Orange Star as soon as they enter Yellow Comet. He is defeated three times before Sonja explains that Orange Star was merely passing through, and attacked because he attacked them. In the final battle, if Kanbei is present, he declares that Sturm has committed an "unforgivable sin" for capturing Sonja.

In Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising[edit | edit source]

In Advance Wars: Dual Strike[edit | edit source]

Kanbei makes no formal appearance in Dual Strike. However, he is cloned and sent to fight against the Allied Nations during the Omega Land war. Upon completion of the final mission, he is available for use in the Hard Campaign.

Personality[edit | edit source]

Kanbei is a bold and honorable individual who adheres to the samurai way of the warrior. He is willing to fight to protect his subjects, regardless of any consequences to himself. However, he is also at times airheaded and sometimes incompetent at the basics of combat, such as when he vowed to "deploy a mountain of troops" from a useless base on an isolated island.

Relationships[edit | edit source]

Kanbei cares for his daughter in an extremely protective manner, often to the chagrin of Sonja. He refuses to expose her to any potential danger, preferring her to stay away from the battlefield. Kanbei only relents after heavy insistence from either Sonja or Sensei.

Skills[edit | edit source]

In Advance Wars[edit | edit source]

  • Day-to-Day (D2D): Kanbei's units deal 120% damage and receive 80% damage, but cost 120%.
  • CO Meter: 50,000G
  • CO Power: Morale Boost — Kanbei's universal stats become 140% damage dealt and 70% damage received.

In Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising[edit | edit source]

  • Day-to-Day (D2D): Kanbei's units cost 120%, but have 130% firepower and defense.
  • CO Meter:
  • CO Power: Morale Boost — Kanbei's firepower becomes 150% and defense 130(+10)%.
  • Super CO Power: Samurai Spirit — Kanbei's firepower becomes 150% and defense 150(+10)%. In addition, his counterattacks are 1.5x stronger.

In Advance Wars: Dual Strike[edit | edit source]

  • Day-to-Day (D2D): Kanbei's units cost 120%, but have 120% firepower and defense.
  • CO Meter:
  • CO Power: Morale Boost — Kanbei's firepower becomes 150(+10)% and defense 120(+10)%.
  • Super CO Power: Samurai Spirit — Kanbei's firepower becomes 150(+10)% and defense 150(+10)%. In addition, his counterattacks inflict double damage.

CO Powers[edit | edit source]

English Japanese French German Spanish Italian Dutch Chinese
CO
Power 		Morale Boost イットーリョーダン
Drastic Measures 		Courage Moral-Mobil Fuerza Moral Aiuto Morale Moreelboost 士气大振
Morale Boost
Super
CO Power 		Samurai Spirit ハイスイノジン
Last Stand 		Esprit samouraï Samurai-Schwert Espiritu Samurai Spirito Samurai Samoerai-ziel N/A
N/A

Tag Affinities[edit | edit source]

Tag Partner Stars Firepower English Japanese French German Spanish Italian
Sonja +30% Battle Standard フウリンカザン
Art of War 		Dynastie Comet Östliche Weisheit Sinergia Familiar Soffio di Vulcano
Javier +10% Code of Honor ソウルオブサムライ
Soul of Samurai 		Preux Chevaliers Ehrenkodex Honor y Gloria Animo Samuraico
Sensei None +5% Dual Strike タッグブレイク
Tag Break 		Pouvoir relais Doppel-Gabe Ataque Dual Virtù Doppia
Von Bolt None -10% Dual Strike タッグブレイク
Tag Break 		Pouvoir relais Doppel-Gabe Ataque Dual Virtù Doppia

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • In the Japanese version of Advance Wars, Kanbei has some significant visual alterations. He dons a full set of samurai armor and sports a traditional samurai hair tail.
  • In the unreleased iQue prototype of Advance Wars originally developed for the Chinese market, Kanbei's appearance was significantly altered to resemble less like an Imperial Japanese officer; his facial hair and katana were removed and his uniform was changed. Kanbei's Imperial Forces were also renamed to Kanbei's Special Forces. In the western version of the game Kanbei believes he is a modern samurai, while in the Chinese version he likens himself to a modern Zhang Fei. These changes were likely done by Nintendo to avoid any connotations with Japan's invasion of China during World War II.[2]
  • According to the Nintendo DREAM strategy guide for Game Boy Wars Advance 1+2, Kanbei is 36 years old.[3]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Sprite in Advance Wars

    Sprite in Advance Wars

  • Sprite in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

    Sprite in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

  • Sprite in Advance Wars: Dual Strike

    Sprite in Advance Wars: Dual Strike

  • Special Outfit in Advance Wars: Dual Strike

    Special Outfit in Advance Wars: Dual Strike

  • Wallpaper in Advance Wars: Dual Strike

    Wallpaper in Advance Wars: Dual Strike

  • Artwork in Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp

    Artwork in Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Doolam, Liam (23 April 2023). "Advance Wars English Voice Actors Officially Announce Their Characters". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  2. ↑ rawmeatcowboy (26 March 2019). "The unreleased Chinese version of Advance Wars made significant changes to Kanbei". GoNintendo. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  3. ↑ https://askadvancewars.tumblr.com/post/671605036436062208/sorry-ive-been-gone-and-neglected-the-blog-for
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