| Blanka | |
|---|---|
| Street Fighter character | |
 Blanka in Super Street Fighter II, drawn by Bengus | |
| First game | Street Fighter II (1991) |
| Designed by | Akira "Akiman" Yasuda and "Pigmon-san" (Street Fighter II) |
| Voiced by |
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| Portrayed by | Robert Mammone (The Movie film, game) |
| In-universe information | |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
Blanka (/ˈblɑːŋkə/ ; Japanese: ブランカ, Hepburn: Buranka) also known by his birth name Jimmy[1] is a fictional character in Capcom's Street Fighter fighting game series. He first appeared in the 1991 video game Street Fighter II as one of eight playable characters, and was subsequently featured 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, and 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, but after a plane-crash in Brazil, he mutated, resulting in his green colouring 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.
- ^ "Why is Blanka from 'Street Fighter II' green? 30 years later it's still a mystery". NME. 20 February 2021. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.