Benten
One of the Seven Lucky Gods, a tough-fighting alien
Lum's childhood friend from 'Urusei Yatsura' and one of the Seven Lucky Gods. A tomboyish female character who is very strong in fights and belongs to the alien Goddess of Fortune clan.
Quotes
- Lum's darling, Ataru, he's my darling too!
- Tomboyish and hot-tempered, but we're the Seven Lucky Gods after all!
- Leave the fights to me!
Trivia
- The chain draped over her shoulder is the key to her home UFO.
- Depicted as a member of the cosmic Goddess of Fortune clan, the Seven Lucky Gods.
- During her Planet Middle School days, she was a legendary delinquent alongside Lum and others.
- Personally maintains and masterfully rides her air bike 'Ryuuseigou'.
- Her tomboyish personality and strength intimidate many delinquents.
Alternate names
Benten
Benten
Benten
Profile
- Species
- Alien
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Black hair, wearing a revealing bikini-style outfit with thick chains draped over her shoulders, giving a fierce and rough impression. Rides an air bike called 'Ryuuseigou'.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Thick chain draped over the shoulder
- Revealing bikini-style outfit
- Tomboyish expression
- Iconic items
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- Air bike 'Ryuuseigou'
- Thick shoulder chain
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Feisty
- Detailed personality
- Tomboyish and straightforward personality. Extremely strong in fights, able to take down delinquent groups single-handedly, a real roughneck. Also possesses femininity and occasionally uses seduction tactics, but fundamentally a loyal friend who cares deeply for her comrades.
- Keywords
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- Feisty
- Tomboyish
- Strong fighter
- Loyal friend
- Straightforward
- Roughneck
- Talents
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- Combat ability
- Air bike piloting
- Seduction
- Superhuman strength
- Skills
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- Fighting techniques
- Mech maintenance
- Martial arts
- Motivation
- While cherishing bonds with friends, to continue proving her own strength.
- Hobbies
- Air bike maintenance and riding
- Favorite places
- Planet Middle School, Around Tomobiki High School
- Favorite colors
- Black
- Disliked situations
- Showing weakness
History
- Backstory
- Member of the cosmic Goddess of Fortune clan 'Seven Lucky Gods'. Known as a legendary delinquent at Planet Middle School alongside Lum and Oyuki. Participates in the red-white bean-throwing battle with the ogre clan during Setsubun season. Frequently visits Earth to hang out with Lum and the others, sharing strong bonds as best friends. Tomboyish and hot-tempered, accustomed to fights, but also possesses feminine qualities.
- Work title
- Urusei Yatsura
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 10 'A Good Day to Set Off'
Setsubun Great War
- Significant event
- Setsubun Great War
- Description
- Traditional event featuring a red-white bean-throwing battle between the Goddess of Fortune clan and the ogre clan.
First Ride on Air Bike Ryuuseigou
- Significant event
- First Ride on Air Bike Ryuuseigou
- Description
- Depicts her style as the rider of her beloved air bike.
Reunion with Lum and others at Planet Elementary School
- Significant event
- Reunion with Lum and others at Planet Elementary School
- Description
- Important episode depicting her relationships as childhood friends.
Relationships
Lum
Best friend
Childhood friends and best friends who share numerous episodes.
Oyuki
Best friend
Fellow Seven Lucky Gods member, together forming the legendary delinquents.
Ten
Childhood friend
Also Lum's childhood friend, with many interactions from childhood.
Seven Lucky Gods
Seven Lucky Gods: unknown
Legendary Delinquents
Legendary Delinquents: leader
Media appearances
Urusei Yatsura
Manga / Supporting
Urusei Yatsura (1981 version)
Anime / Supporting
Episode 29 'Setsubun Great War' and others
Urusei Yatsura (2022 version)
Anime / Supporting
Not appeared (No appearance in 2022 TV anime)
Pachislot Urusei Yatsura Series
Game / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Yūko Mita
- Voice actor
- Yūko Mita
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1981 version anime
Shizuka Ishigami
- Voice actor
- Shizuka Ishigami
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2022 version anime (not appeared)
- Notes
- Although the character does not appear in the 2022 anime, she has been announced as the voice actress
Keiko Nemoto
- Voice actor
- Keiko Nemoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Pachislot Urusei Yatsura 2
Maki Suima
- Voice actor
- Maki Suima
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Pachislot Urusei Yatsura 3
Yūko Sasamoto
- Voice actor
- Yūko Sasamoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Pachinko 'P Urusei Yatsura ~Lum's Love Song~'
Rumiko Takahashi
- Creator name
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Role
- Original author
Shogakukan
- Creator name
- Shogakukan
- Role
- Licensee
Pierrot
- Creator name
- Pierrot
- Role
- Animation studio
Studio Deen
- Creator name
- Studio Deen
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Benten Figure
- Item name
- Benten Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Benten Air Bike Model
- Item name
- Benten Air Bike Model
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular