Trivia
- Polnareff became the biggest inspiration towards the character design of KOF's Benimaru Nikaido. SNK developers continued referring Benimaru as Polnareff even today.
- He is often quoted saying "Buttsubusu!" ("I'll beat you up!") or "Buttagitte yaru!" ("I'll slice you to pieces!").
- In the anime, he is voiced by Katsuji Mori, best known as the original Japanese voice of Go Mifune, AKA Speed Racer.
- There are strong parallels between Polnareff and Inigo Montoya from the movie and novel The Princess Bride: both are at first foes and then allies, both are master swordsmen and both sworn to vengeance again a man with a deformed hand. For Inigo it was the count with six fingers; for Polnareff it was J. Geil with two right hands. Finally when both meet their villain they have a dramatic but concise presentation of their reason and intent for vengeance.
- His name seems to be based on Michel Polnareff, a famous French singer notorious for his eccentricity.
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