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ARTWORK
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Original unedited artwork of Beat from Jet Set Radio. Note the six fingers on his front hand.
Beat's Character Profile
Beat is the self-proclaimed leader of the GGs in both Jet Set Radio games. He is considered the mascot for the Jet Set Radio franchise, with Gum as a secondary.
| Name | Beat |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 |
| Height | 167cm (~5'6) |
| Trait | Failure |
| Likes | Vinyl Records |
| Most Recent VA | Casey Robertson (in the Sega All-Stars series) |
How To Unlock
Jet Set Radio
Beat is the first character you unlock in the game, and you play as him during the Tutorial.
Jet Set Radio Future
Beat is a mandatory recruit in Chapter 1. He joins the GGs after the player beats him in a race around Dogenzaka Hill.
Personality
Jet Set Radio
"Not bad! Way better than I thought. From now on, you guys are GG too - but you have to tell me what's really going on."
- Dialogue from Jet Set Radio's Chapter 2Beat is a laid back and level headed skate/surf punk with a newly found interest in hip hop, stemming from the city of Fukuoka. He enjoys skating and breaking the law.
In the Perfect Guide, his main trait is stated to be "failure", implying he has a tendency to mess up and fail but persevere. If this wasn't a professional analysis, I would refer to him as a "wet cat".
The same manual also states that he likes vinyl records.
Jet Set Radio Future
"So, you're the leader of the GG's? Heh… how's this sound? If I beat you in a race around Dogenzaka Hill, you and your buddies have to answer to me from now on. If you beat me… well, we'll just see when it happens."
- Corn-exclusive dialogue from Jet Set Radio Future's Chapter 1In Future, Beat is described as an overconfident Rudie with big ambitions. Before his recruitment, he is said to have been strutting around Dogenzaka Hill like he owns the place. When confronted in Dogenzaka Hill, he will challenge Corn to gain leadership of the GG's, as opposed to just the ownership of the turf when spoken to by Gum or Yoyo.
Character Relationships
Clutch
Beat seems to carry malice towards him, with him mocking Clutch when he first appears in the Garage.
In-Game Stats
Jet Set Radio
| Style | Technique |
|---|---|
| Power | Mid-High |
| Technique/Speed | Mid |
| Graffiti | Mid |
| Max Spray Cans | 20 |
| Graffiti Command | Beat Type |
"His abilities are well rounded, with average power, technique, and skill. Since Beat has good stamina, use him to familiarize yourself with some of the different stages, such as the early ones in Shibuya."
- Translated character description from the Sybex Jet Grind Radio GuideBeat is described as an all-rounder character, good for beginners.
Tricks
Yo-Yo's grinds are the Acid Soul, Back Slide, and Unity. His backwards grinds are the Ally-oop Miz and Soyal. His air tricks are the Flying Kite and Method Backflip. His halfpipe air tricks are the Misty Flip and Judo Backflip 180. His backwards air tricks are the Method and 720. His backwards halfpipe air tricks are the 540 and Abstract 540.
Jet Set Radio Future
| Type | Standard |
|---|---|
| Stamina | Above Average |
| G-Stamina | Above Average |
| Graffiti | Above Average |
| Max Spray Cans | 30 |
| Acceleration | Below Average |
| Cornering | High |
| Grind | Above Average |
He shares the Standard type with Corn and Zero Beat.