Dhalsim
| Dhalsim | |
|---|---|
| Street Fighter character | |
Dhalsim in Street Fighter Alpha 3 | |
| First appearance | Street Fighter II: The World Warrior (1991) |
| Created by | Akira "Akiman" Yasuda |
| Designed by | Yoshiaki Ohji (preliminary) Takashi Hayashi |
| Portrayed by | Roshan Seth |
| Voiced by | English
Japanese
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| In-universe information | |
| Fighting style | Mysteries of the Yoga |
| Origin | India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Dhalsim (/ˈdɑːlsɪm/ ⓘ; Japanese: ダルシム, Hepburn: Darushimu) is a character in Capcom's Street Fighter series. He made his first appearance in Street Fighter II: The World Warrior in 1991. He sometimes goes by the alias "long-arm" and his fighting ability includes stretching his limbs. In the series, he is a mystical yogi who is loved by his villagers and family alike. He is also a pacifist who goes against his beliefs by entering the World Warrior tournament to raise money for his poor village. Throughout the series, Dhalsim is a character centered on morality and he has been noted for his other unique qualities.