Grandmaster Meio

Grandmaster Meio (グランドマスター冥王, meaning Lord of Darkness) is the main antagonist of Strider, returning on this capacity in Strider 2. He is always seen as a cloaked figure floating in mid-air, with no visible legs and long, claw-like fingernails. In Strider 2, his face is completely covered by bandages, and his eyes appear as glowing points of light.

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Grandmaster Meio is a mystic being from another realm, bent on galactic domination. Meio wields great supernatural power, which he uses for the conquest and destruction of all life. Many worlds have fallen to their knees, and it looks as if Earth is next on the dinner table. After undermining the Russian government and throwing the country into turmoil, he sent his minions to the capital of the ex-Russian state Kafazu. By enlisting the help of a corrupt former General of the Russian army, he begins his conquest. The sorcerer sees all, and knows of one who has the power to destroy him, Strider Hiryu. With the powers of darkness and an unholy army at his side, he aims to kill the one man who could defeat him.

Though a being of nearly godlike powers, most of Meio's origins are a mystery. It is said he hails from a distant nebula, and has come to Earth coveting the planet's sheer force of will. He shows a wide variety of attacks, from the simple use of energy attacks from his hands to the ability to summon organical "lifeforms" to sic at his enemies. He's also a very intelligent being, able to create both organic and technological wonders with apparent ease, and cunning enough to obtain the support of earthbound military and political figures.