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A wandering martial-artist, Ryu is a master of the fictional fighting style, Ansatsuken. He is one of the main characters in the Street Fighter universe. Only those that have beaten him know his surname.
A hotshot American street fighter and one of the main protagonists of the Fatal Fury series. Along with leading the "Fatal Fury" team in the King of Fighters series, he is often SNK's choice for crossovers.
The best friend and rival of Ryu, Ken serves as one of Street Fighter's main recurring characters throughout the Street Fighter series.
A kunoichi and the last heiress to the Shiranui ninja clan in the Fatal Fury and King of Fighters series. She often sees fellow Shiranui-ryu practitioner Andy Bogard as her love interest.
A Chinese martial artist and Interpol officer in the Street Fighter series. The "First Lady of Fighting Games," she is a recurring member of the series and was one of the eight original World Warriors of Street Fighter II.
An American practitioner of Shiranui-style ninjitsu, master of Koppō-ken, and Terry Bogard's younger brother in both the Fatal Fury and King of Fighters series.
A Japanese Muay Thai champion in both the Fatal Fury and King of Fighters series, who often teams up with the Bogard brothers (sometimes as a comedic foil).
Everyone's favorite ghost-chasing, power-pellet-eating, dot-hunting yellow circle.
South Town's most notorious crime boss throughout early parts of the Fatal Fury series and one of SNK's most well-known fighting game antagonists.
A martial artist and practitioner of Kyokugen Karate, Ryo is one of the main protagonists in the Art of Fighting series and leads the "Art of Fighting" team in the King of Fighters series.
M. Bison is a powerful villain in the Street Fighter universe. He leads the evil organization Shadaloo and fights his opponents with 'Psycho Power'.
Zangief is a Soviet/Russian professional wrestler from the Street Fighter series, who fights for glory of his homeland. Although usually depicted in adaptations as a villain, he is undeniably a good guy in the games and often helps the other heroic/anti-hero characters face off against the title's antagonists.
Originally a carpenter named Jumpman, this Italian plumber has gone on to become the most recognizable video game character of them all, starring in a veritable pantheon of titles like kart racing and sports. He has been voiced by Charles Martinet for nearly 20 years.
Akuma (known as Gouki in Japan) is a major character in the Street Fighter series. His purpose is to defeat the strongest of foes, even if his victory can be murderous.
The main deuteragonist the King of Fighters series' "Orochi Saga" arc and Kyo Kusanagi's main rival, wielding his own brand of pyrokinetic powers and a sadistic attitude.
A Korean master of Taekwondo in the Fatal Fury and King of Fighters series, often fighting for justice, righteousness, and discipline. In the KOF series, he tries to reform a certain pair of criminals as his teammates.
Often considered the series protagonist of the King of Fighters series, as well as the main protagonist of the series' "Orochi Saga" arc, Kyo Kusanagi is a Japanese delinquent-turned-martial artist who wields pyrokinetic powers.
Geese Howard's right-hand man.
Dhalsim is a stretchy Indian man from the Street Fighter series. He can breathe fire, and even teleport short distances.
Ralf Jones is a mercenary from the game Ikari Warriors. He is one of the only characters to be featured in every main installment of The King of Fighters series, and is playable in Metal Slug 6 and 7.
A popular American soldier character in the Street Fighter series. He is known for having only two special moves.
Originally named "Vince" in the first Ikari Warriors game, Clark is a mercenary. He teams up with Ralf Jones in the Ikari Warriors games, the King of Fighters games, and the latest two Metal Slug games.
Yuri Sakazaki is a character from the Art of Fighting and King of Fighters franchises. After finding herself as a damsel-in-distress, she learns her own form of Kyokugen Karate.
Robert Garcia is one of the main characters in the Art of Fighting series and is a mainstay in The King of Fighters. He uses a kick-based variation of Kyokugen Karate.
Athena Asamiya is a pop idol who wields "Psycho Power." She debuted in Psycho Soldier and later became a mainstay in The King of Fighters series.
King is an French Muay Thai fighter from the Art of Fighting and King of Fighters games. Originally forced to pretend to be a man to gain employment, she no longer hides her true gender. She has a younger brother that she takes care of.
Sagat is a character in the iconic fighting game series Street Fighter. He was introduced in the first Street Fighter game, and is Ryu's arch-rival.
Nakoruru is one of the most recognizable characters in the Samurai Shodown series, and has appeared in every game. Along with her eagle companion Mamahaha, Nakoruru defends the natural world.
Nyami is one of the main characters of Pop'n Music.
An electrically-charged shoot boxer, flamboyant Japanese fashion model, and close friend to Kyo Kusanagi in the King of Fighters series. Despite not having a significant part in the story, he is often part of the main "Hero" team.
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