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    |fighting_style=Self-taught imitation [[Hokuto Shin Ken]]
    |fighting_style=Self-taught imitation [[Hokuto Shin Ken]]
    |voice=[[Ikuya Sawaki]]
    |voice=[[Ikuya Sawaki]] (Japanese)</br>[[wikipedia:Matthew Mercer|Matthew Mercer]] (English)
    |appearances=Anime (ep. 30)
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    ; {{nihongo|Gaira |ガイラ|Gaira }}
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    : A minion of [[Jagi]] who only appears in the anime, he claimed to have learned ''[[Hokuto Shinken]]'' from his master. He tried to strike [[Kenshiro]] with a ''[[Hokuto Zankai Ken]]'', but when he counted to ten he exploded (having been struck by Kenshiro moments before).
    : A minion of [[Jagi]] who only appears in the anime. He claimed to have learned ''[[Hokuto Shinken]]'' from his master.  


    ==Manga==
    ==TV Series==
    : In the original manga, a separate minion of Jagi named [[Gisatsu]] tries to use his own self-taught imitation of Hokuto Shin Ken. Gisatsu appears in the anime, but never tries to use any martial art on Kenshiro.
    : Angry about [[Kenshiro]] ignoring his challenge by simply elbowing him in the face, Gaira tried to strike Kenshiro with a ''[[Hokuto Zankai Ken|Hokuto Zankai Ken.]] ''When he counted to ten, it was himself that exploded, unaware that he was counting down to his own death the whole time.


    ==Trivia==
    ==Trivia==
    * [[Danmatsuma]]: "Ohhh nooo!"
    * [[Danmatsuma]]: "Ohhh nooo!"
    * In the Italian dubbing, Gaira says he wants to be Kenshiro's sidekick, which is contrary to him attacking Kenshiro.
    * In the original manga, a separate minion of Jagi named [[Gisatsu]] tries to use his own self-taught imitation of Hokuto Shin Ken. Gisatsu does appear in the anime, but never tries to use any martial art on Kenshiro. The scene of Kenshiro elbowing Gaira is identical to the manga's equivalent scene with Gisatsu.
    *His English language actor, Matthew Mercer, would later go on to voice [[Rei]] in the English version of the video game [[Hokuto Musō|''Hokuto Musō''.]]
    ==Gallery==
    <gallery>
    HnK-Gaira's-attempt.jpg|Gaira's attempt to use ''Hokuto Zankai Ken'' on Kenshiro's pressure points...
    HnK-Gaira-oh-no.jpg|Only to get himself killed.
    HnK-Gaira's-death.jpg|Gaira's death.
    Fist of the North Star - Hokuto Shinken|Gaira's fight with Kenshiro.
    </gallery>
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    Latest revision as of 04:14, 25 July 2022

    Gaira

    Gaira, as he appears in the anime.
    Name in Kanji ガイラ
    Name in Romaji Gaira
    Fighting Style Self-taught imitation Hokuto Shin Ken
    Allegiance(s) Jagi
    Position(s) Member of Jagi's Gang
    Appearances Anime (ep. 30)
    Voice actor(s) Ikuya Sawaki (Japanese)
    Matthew Mercer (English)
    Gaira (ガイラ, Gaira)
    A minion of Jagi who only appears in the anime. He claimed to have learned Hokuto Shinken from his master.

    TV Series[edit | edit source]

    Angry about Kenshiro ignoring his challenge by simply elbowing him in the face, Gaira tried to strike Kenshiro with a Hokuto Zankai Ken. When he counted to ten, it was himself that exploded, unaware that he was counting down to his own death the whole time.

    Trivia[edit | edit source]

    • Danmatsuma: "Ohhh nooo!"
    • In the Italian dubbing, Gaira says he wants to be Kenshiro's sidekick, which is contrary to him attacking Kenshiro.
    • In the original manga, a separate minion of Jagi named Gisatsu tries to use his own self-taught imitation of Hokuto Shin Ken. Gisatsu does appear in the anime, but never tries to use any martial art on Kenshiro. The scene of Kenshiro elbowing Gaira is identical to the manga's equivalent scene with Gisatsu.
    • His English language actor, Matthew Mercer, would later go on to voice Rei in the English version of the video game Hokuto Musō.

    Gallery[edit | edit source]