Yashichi

The Yashichi is an symbol found in many Capcom video games. It often restores the player's health or acts as a bonus point item. The symbol is a red circle decorated with a stylised white cross that resembles a pinwheel or shuriken.

The item appeared first in 1985, in Capcom's first title, Vulgus, as an enemy (it was also featured in Capcom's fifth title, Exed Exes, in a similar role.) Since then, it has been featured in many other games in a far more benign role.

Mega Man appearances

 * In Mega Man, it is found as a pick-up in the fourth Wily Stage, just before the teleporter. The Magnet Beam is needed to reach it safely, but it refills Mega Man's health and his weapons, and is worth one million points.
 * In Mega Man 8, it's given randomly by the Rush Charger.
 * In Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters, one of Cut Man's attacks resembles a Yashichi.
 * In Mega Man: Battle and Chase, it is an item which grants turbo speed and temporarily invulnerability.
 * In MegaMan Battle Chip Challenge, it appears as a icon in a menu.