Beans (ビーンズ Bīnzu ) is a recurring enemy in the Gradius series.
Description[]
Beans were first introduced in the second stage, Stonehenge, of Gradius. They became commonly seen in the other games of the series.
Attack patterns[]
Similiar to Fans, Beans appear in formations, in two different squadrons that criss-cross each other, almost creating the illusion of a figure eight. As with the Fans, also, if all Beans in a formation are destroyed, the last one will drop a capsule.
In Gradius IV, Beans are replaced with Kill as the second formation enemy encountered.