Kenkama

Kenkama is a somewhat large Neopteron introduced in Monster Hunter Farblaze. It is notably based off of real-world samurai.

Appearance
Kenkama resembles a praying mantis in physical features, complete with specialized forelegs that function as grabbing appendages to seize their prey. While they are delicate, they are by no means an easy monster to hunt, due to their surprisingly thick exoskeleton, their keen senses, and their alarming speed and agility in a fight. The creature's blades and feet are a golden yellow color, the center areas of its limbs as well as its wing chitin is a deep royal purple, and its head, abdomen, and thorax are a brick red color. Also, its antennae are the same royal purple with gold striping on each segment. Kenkama has two large compound eyes as well as three "normal" eyes on its "forehead."

Behavior
The Kenkama is actually a bit elusive due to its stealthy nature. Usually hidden in the treetops, these insects are seldom seen by not only hunters and researchers, but even other monsters. The few Kenkama that have been sighted and observed have been reported to show extreme intelligence compared to other Neopterons, apparently being able to distinguish color, tell time based on light-sensing organs located near their brains, and the ability to remember patterns, locations, and the even the facial features of hunters or monsters of other species. Kenkama also seem to have a hatred of Nerscylla, avoiding their nests or attacking them without warning when they wander too close.

Cutscenes
Kenkama in the Mists: Area 5 of Misty Peaks: The Sakura Sword

The hunter enters Area 5 of the Misty Peaks, a seemingly timid place at the time. A herd of Kelbi are calmly grazing upon the grasses and reeds that litter the ground. One Kelbi starts to walk to the treeline, sniffing the ferns before bleating in fear, running off. However, a large, mantis-like creature emerges, and in the blink of an eye, it quickly lunges towards its prey. Both animals stand still for a moment, before the Kelbi simply falls over, dead. The Kenkama turns its head towards the hunter and spreads its wings and claws as a warning to back off.

Attacks
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 * Poke: The Kenkama jabs at the hunter with the tips of its forelegs, knocking them onto their rear.
 * Blade Swing: The Kenkama swipes its claw at the hunter, knocking them away.
 * Blade Sweep: The insect raises its foreleg and swipes it at a 180 degree angle. This is always done twice.
 * Blade Barrage: The Kenkama takes flight, before hovering backwards. It then proceeds to quickly rush towards a hunter while it rapidly swings its forelegs at them.
 * Slam: The Kenkama leaps into the air, does a frontflip, and then slams its blades into the ground. This will leave it open for attacks for about two seconds.
 * Bladestrike: The Neopteron flies into a hunter after swinging its foreleg, turns around, and repeats. This increases in speed, making it harder to dodge each time. Finally, to finish the attack off, the Kenkama soars upwards, and then divebombs the hunter while swinging its blades in opposite directions. This final move almost end up with a one-hit cart.
 * Wave of Knives: The Kenkama soars at a hunter at full speed, its forearms extended. This can be done three times in a row.
 * Warrior's Feast: The insect attempts to grab the hunter in its foreclaws. If successful, it will result in a pin. This involves the Kenkama starting to eat the hunter alive until interrupted, or if unbroken, the Kenkama will throw the hunter into the ground and finish this attack with a Wave of Knives attack.
 * Swordnado: The Kenkama prepares itself, leaving it exposed for about three seconds. It then proceeds to spin a single time with its foreclaws extended, creating a sort of bladed whirlwind.