Kenshi Takahashi is a fictional character from the "Mortal Kombat" fighting game by Netherrealm Studios. He is a rogue swordsman of Japanese heritage who possesses psychokinetic powers and nurses a bitter hatred for the evil sorcerer named Shang Tsung, whose deceit had resulted in Kenshi's blinding. Since debuting in 2002's "", he has persistently featured in the series storyline by freeing Ermac from Outworld emperor Shao Kahn's control, joining the Special Forces alongside Jax and Sonya Blade, and seeking to bring down Mavado and his Red Dragon faction, in addition to associating with the likes of Sub-Zero and Johnny Cage.