Norimaro is a SUPER random Capcom fighting game character (especially for the Western audience at the time). In a nutshell, he's based on and designed by Japanese comedian Noritake Kinashi, who himself did motion capture for the character. Norimaro is an over-exaggerated Japanese otaku stereotype... with a man-purse. The joke might've fell flat for some, but Normaro's animations and hilarious special move designs made him an instantly likeable character for anyone who was lucky enough to use him in MSH Vs. Street Fighter.

As one of the earliest fighting game "guest characters" Norimaro's stupidly-funny mannerisms and in-game facial expressions are comedy gold. He's gotta be one of the best fighting game "joke" characters of all time. Norimaro was trolling before "trolling" was really a thing. I remember the first time I saw him being played in the arcade version... I was in utter shock. What is this character even doing fighting against Marvel Heroes and Street Fighters? It makes no sense, but Capcom was brave and crazy to put such a character in the game. Finally, it was kinda disappointing that Norimaro didn't return in MVC2 (especially when there are 2 damn Wolverines).

MVC3-style arrangement of Norimaro by Ahuron; features Cyber Akuma and Anita from MSH as assists. AI patch by Descolor also included.