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GORO DAIMON                                                                         
"Fifth Child of the Great Gates"
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Birthplace:     Japan                                                                              
Birthdate:      May 5, 1968 (31 years old)
Height:         2.04 m (6'7")                                                                    
Weight:         138 kg (300 lbs)
Blood type:     A                                                                                       
Hobbies:        Be in unison with nature
Favorite food:  Zaru-Soba                                                                       
Favorite sport: Judo
Most valuable:  Geta sandals                                                                  
Hates the most: Complex machinery
Fighting style: Self-taught Judo skills                

	Goro Daimon is the current world champion of Judo style, and an all-around 
national hero. But not only his Judo tournament sucesses have taken him to where 
he is now. His participation with the Hero Team has also been recognized, as 
much or even more as his Judo wins.
	Daimon, being a large boy, took advantage of his large physique to began 
learning on Judo, a mainly close-contact style, based on throws mostly. Building 
up his body and even creating his own moves, Daimon quickly rose to be the 
surprise in the Judo world. He became the Japanese champion in no time, and 
shortly after, conquered the world champion. After several winning streaks, 
Daimon retired and hid in seclusion in the mountains of Japan, seeking some more 
moves, since he felt restricted to the Judo world, and liked to prove himself 
against other fighters of other styles. His chance came soon enough with the 
national martial arts tournament to decide the three fighters that would 
represent Japan in the new King of Fighters tournament. Daimon entered, hoping 
to come out on top and show the power of Judo to all!
	Daimon had no real trouble advancing to the semfinals of the tournament, 
using his imponent physique to plow throught the other fighters, who couldn't 
stop this walking mountain of power, and were defeated by one of Daimon's earth-
trembling moves. His opponent in the semifinals was, suprisingly, a young man 
named Kyo Kusanagi. Daimon had been friends with Kyo's father, Saisyu, and only 
knew Kyo when he was a little boy. Now he had grown, and become very strong. 
Daimon got excited on testing Saisyu's son's skills, and both climbed up to the 
arena.
	Daimon soon found out how strong Kyo really was when he felt how powerful 
Kyo's blows where, scorching Daimon everytime he wanted to grab him. It was a 
very close fight after all, but Kyo was the winner of the match. Daimon was 
happy for Kyo, though, since he had become stronger than he thought. Daimon and 
Kyo shaked hands, but Kyo whispers to Daimon that he should better win in the 
losers match to make a team with him and Benimaru (the other finalist). Daimon 
smiles and promises. And having said that, Daimon used his entire strength to 
win his next match and become the third member of the Japan Team.
	The rest is history. Daimon has been like the experienced side of the Hero 
Team, and often gives advice to the young Kyo and Benimaru, and also being so 
serene, he tends to be the windbreaker between Kyo and Benimaru's constant 
quarrels. After every tournament, Daimon takes his time to win the next Judo 
tournament as a warm-up for the next King of Fighters tournament. He has no 
personal interest to surpass Kyo as Benimaru does, only to show the power of 
Judo to the world! However, it is also very often for Kyo and Benimaru to help 
Daimon around women, since he seems to be pretty bad at it! (and he really wants 
to get married)
	Daimon is also like a parental figure to Kyo, since Saisyu is out 
travelling most of the time, and advices him during hard times. He doesn't talk 
too much, but his confident smile and friendly grunt often proves to be more 
than enough. After the last tournament, Daimon decides to lead the Japan Judo 
team towards the world championship, and finally lead a life of peace and 
happiness up in the mountains.
	Daimon always seems to have a very serious expression, and grunts a lot. 
However, he has a very warm heart, as he always takes his time to coexist with 
nature and encounter himself there. He also likes to teach youngsters about Judo 
in his free time. He also takes his time to serve as advicer and as a mediator 
between Kyo and Benimaru. However, Daimon really wants to get married someday, 
but the problem is, he is too nervous!

*Fun fact = Did you know the only ACTUAL word that Daimon has said in his fights 
has been "Nan-no" (That's nothing!)? He says this during his recovery roll in 
KOF '96 and beyond. 

Appearances: The King of Fighters '94, The King of Fighters '95, The King of 
Fighters '96, The King of Fighters '97, The King of Fighters '98