The Kanabun is a small, flying Badnik that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. Modelled after some form of beetle, this little robot has a red and black body and four blue wings that flutter rapidly. It has no offensive weaponry and only inflicts contact damage.
Game Appearances
Sonic the Hedgehog CD
Kanabuns are encountered in the Stardust Speedway Zone, usually around smaller footholds. In gameplay, these Badniks fly in and out of the background and foreground in spiral patterns in an attempt to damage the player. The player can only make physical contact with them when they are on the same plane as the playable character however. Otherwise, the Spin Jump can easily defeat them in mid-air. In the Bad Future or sometimes in the present timeframe of the Rounds, the Kanabuns have decayed; their upper shell has turned purple, their sclera have turned green, and their wings are holed. These dilapidated variants fly even slower than before, making it even less of a threat.
Sonic Mania
Kanabuns appear once more in the Stardust Speedway Zone, appearing in pristine condition. Their visage and behaviour is identical to that of their first appearance in Sonic CD.