Blanka is a fictional character in the Street Fighter series of fighting video games by Capcom. He made his first appearance in Street Fighter II in 1991 and is known for his wild appearance and electric moves.

An interesting curiosity about Blanka is that he was inspired by a real-life character called "Raiju", which is a Japanese mythological creature with the ability to control electricity. Blanka's design was also influenced by the 1987 movie "Predator" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, with the game's art director, Akira Nishitani, claiming that he was inspired by the look of the alien creature.

Another curiosity about Blanka is that his original name in Japanese is "Buranka", which is a word that means "a type of fish". However, the Western version of the game decided to rename him to "Blanka", which sounds more Western and is easier to pronounce.

Blanka is a popular character in the Street Fighter series and is known for his eccentric personality and unique gameplay. He is often portrayed as a funny and quirky character, with a tragic backstory of being raised in the Amazon jungle after a plane crash that killed his parents.

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