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  • The Street Fighter franchise features characters with diverse backstories. 1 / 8

  • One of the most unique is the green-skinned hero, Blanka. 2 / 8

    Blanka in Street Fighter

  • Blanka's green skin has a unique origin. 3 / 8

  • In original Japanese release, his green skin came from plant chlorophyll. 4 / 8

    Blanka in Street Fighter

  • His skin would camouflage him from jungle threats. 5 / 8

    Blanka in Street Fighter

  • However, the Western version changed this, attributing it to a lightning strike. 6 / 8

    Blanka in Street Fighter

  • The new origin was further modified in Japan through meddling by Shadaloo. 7 / 8

    Blanka in Street Fighter

  • Years later, Blanka's look has become one of the most recognizable in the series. 8 / 8

    Blanka in Street Fighter