Blanka

Blanka ( ; Japanese: ブランカ), also known by his birth name Jimmy, is a character in Capcom's Street Fighter fighting game series. He first appeared in Street Fighter II (1991) as one of eight playable characters, and continued to appear in sequel and spin-off games. Blanka is also present in a number of Capcom's crossover games, including the SNK vs. Capcom series. The character has appeared in other media adaptations of the franchise, including an animated film, a live-action movie, an animated television series, a comic book and manga series. Blanka was originally designed as a pink-skinned human character by Akira "Akiman" Yasuda. He underwent several re-conceptualizations during the production of Street Fighter II before reaching his final depiction as a feral savage with green skin and long orange hair. Blanka's backstory is that he was once human. However, after a plane crash in Brazil, he mutated, resulting in his green coloring and his ability to generate electricity. Blanka was generally well received by critics and fans, becoming one of the most popular characters in the franchise.