The King of Fighters 95' Version 0.2 Author: DJ Tigresa and MC Pantera Email: djtigresa@classicgaming.com and mcpantera@classicgaming.com Our websites: http://www.classicgaming.com/donkeykong, http://www.forumplanet.com/classicgaming/donkeykong, http://www.forumplanet.com/planetnintendo/goldensun Contact info: VXplosive(AIM), Torakira(AIM), djtigerbabe@hotmail.com (MSN –Tigresa), and blackpantherbabe@hotmail.com (MSN-Pantera). Disclaimer: All characters are the sole copyright properties of SNK (snkplaymore.co.jp) Disclaimer 2: This FAQ/Movelist is the copyright of Tigresa and Pantera Steel. If you want to use this FAQ on any of your sites, give us a ring-a-ding-ding on our email addresses or at our forums. Table of Contents -Author Notes -Introduction -Story -System, Glossary, and Controls Movelist (team story, bio, moves, combos, and notes) Esaka (Japan) Team -Kyo Kusanagi -Benimaru Nikaido -Goro Daimon Fatal Fury (Italy) Team -Terry Bogard -Joe Higashi -Andy Bogard AOF (Mexico) Team -Ryo Sakazaki -Robert Garcia -Takuma Sakazaki Ikari (Brazil) Team -Heidern -Ralf Jones -Clark Steel Kim (Korea) Team -Kim Kaphawn -Chang Koehan -Choi Bounge Female (England) Team -Yuri Sakazaki -Mai Shiranui -King Psycho Solider (China)Team -Athena Asamaiya -Sie Kensou -Chin Gentsai Revenge (USA) Team -Iori Yagami -Eiji Kisaragi -Billy Kane Boss -Saisyu Kusanagi -Omega Rugal -Winquotes -Updates/History -Credits INTRODUCTION The saga continues in 1995 where we are introduced to the likes of Iori Yagami and the only appearance of favorite one-hit wonder, Eiji Kisaragi as well as well as the beginning of the on and off appearance of Billy Kane. The Sports team got shafted this year. This is also game that starts the rivalry of the Yagami and Kusanagi clan though they were feuding to begin with. STORY It's the year of our Lord, 1995. Once again invitations to the King of Fighters tournament have found their ways to the world's most powerful fighters. And their author is none other than the mysterious "R!" Could the "R" be that of Rugal, who supposedly blew himself up on his aircraft carrier a year ago? Among the contestants for this year's tournament is the newly selected team of Billy, Yagami, and Kisaragi, who sent the American Team packing. But what in the end is Billy's scheme? What ambitions does Kisaragi cradle? And what evil designs for his old foe Kyo Kusanagi spur Iori Yagami on? These new challengers join all of the previous tournament's contestants- except the American Team, of course-both in battle and the all-consuming intrigue that forms the core of King of Fighters '95. SYSTEM, GLOSSARY, and CONTROLS System The system here is you chose 3 fighters and in 1-player mode, you fight all 8 teams before facing against the game's two bosses, Saisyu Kusanagi who we say in the Japan team story of him being thought dead and Rugal returns as Omega Rugal and he has new powers which we'll know more of next year. All characters got new moves and even Ralf and Clark got an individual special move of their own instead of being like Ken and Ryu. Glossary u=Up, uf=Up-Forward, f=Forward, df=down-forward, d=down, db=down-back, b=back, ub=up-back. qcf=d,df,f qcb=d,db,b dp=f,d,df rdp=b,d,db hcf=b,db,d,df,f hcb=f,df,d,db,b bcd=b,db,d fcd=f,df,d dcu=hold down, briefly then press up bcf=hold back briefly then press forward dbcf=hold down/back briefly then press forward Controls Light punch (A) Light kick (B) Hard punch (C) Hard kick (D) + = simultaneaous Forward Dash=f,f Backward Dash=b,b Crouch=db,d,or df Taunt= BC Block= b while being attacked high or standing, or db while being attacked low. Side Step = A+B Body Toss = b or f+C when near opponent. charge up: A+B+C Knockdown attack = C+D (can be done in air) Assist attack = A+B+C when dizzy Defense Attak f+A or B Duckwalking (Fatal Fury related characters): df Blur jump: qcf,uf MOVELIST JAPAN TEAM Benimaru and Daimon, hearing information that Kyo has returned from his training abroad, arrive at the port to greet him. BENIMARU: "Unbelievable! He's finally coming back!" DAIMON: "So, just how strong has he got...?" When the ship on which Kyo is believed to be arrives, a masked figure pounces on the two. The attack is shrewd and Benimaru and Daimon, in spite of their strength, do their utmost just to avoid the attack. BENIMARU: "Wh-who is this clown?" DAIMON: "Hmph. Quite a strangely nimble opponent!" Then at that moment, a flame out of nowhere glances the mask of the figure who has attacked the two. ASSAILANT: "Gah...!" The three look in the direction that the flame came from to see the figure of Kyo blowing out the flames on his fingertips. KYO: "What are you doing, you two?" BENIMARU: "K-Kyo?!" The figure's mask, grazed by Kyo's flame, breaks in two and falls to the ground. The identity of the figure is revealed to be none other than the secretary who led them to Rugal's lair one year ago. BENIMARU: "Y-you?!" SECRETARY: "Hoo, hoo, hoo...it's just like you three to put me in a pretty pickle. As my duties involve delivering this to you, I'll conclude my duties presently." Rugal's secretary produces the invitation from her breast pocket. SECRETARY: "An invitation to King of Fighters '95. We insist you honor us with your presence at this year's tournament...Well, then, I look forward to our next meeting." Rugal's secretary makes a swift exit. BENIMARU: "Hey! Get back here!" KYO: "...For crying out loud what a pain in the patootie. I just get back home and now this! Well, at least I won't be getting bored anytime soon." BENIMARU: "You got that right. Things are getting downright compelling! Do you think the appearance of that chick could mean Rugal's still alive...?!" KYO: "Rugal...?! If that's the case...things'll really be getting compelling!" BENIMARU: "Then...we three are a team again? So what're ya gonna do...!" DAIMON: "Yeah, it's too bad ? I was hoping to whoop your backsides this time around." KYO: "OK...! Well, then, let's start workin' out!" And thus, their will's resolved, our three heroes once again team up to enter the King of Fighters '95. Kyo Kusanagi Fighting Style : Ancient Kusanagi-style martial arts Birthdate : 12th December Nationality : Japan Blood Group : B (RH-) Height : 181 cm Weight : 75 kg Likes : Writing Poetry Fav. Food : Barbecued fish Strong Sports : Ice hockey Impt Things : His motorcycle and girlfriend Yuki Hated Things : Hard work Throws Command Moves Overhead Kick: f+D 88 Hachi Juu Hachi Shiki: df+D Special and Super Moves 108 Shiki: Yami Barai: qcf + P 100 Shiki: Oniyaki: dp + P 101 Shiki: Soboro Guruma: rdp + K 75 Shiki Kai: qcf + K,K 212 Shiki Kototsuki You: hcb+K Ura 108 Shiki: Orochinagi(DM): qcb,hcf+C Benimaru Nikaido Fighting Style : Japanese version of Muey Thai (Thai kickboxing) Birthdate : 6th June Nationality : Japan (with American heritage) Blood Group : O+ Height : 180 cm Weight : 68 kg Likes : Being the center of attraction Fav. Food : Sashimi Strong Sports : Clay disc shooting Impt Things : Himself Disliked Things : Otaku, regrets Command Moves Flying Drill: in air, d+D Special and Super Moves IaiGeri: qcf+K Shinkuu KatateGoma: hcb+K Raijin Ken: dp+P Sword-Drawing Kick: qcf+K Recoil Triple Kick: d,u+K Triple Resist Kick: d,u+K Raikou Ken(DM): qcfx2+C Goro Daimon Fighting Style : Judo + Self-created fighting techniques Birthdate : 5th May Nationality : Japan Blood Group : A+ Height : 204 cm Weight : 138 kg Likes : Understanding nature Fav. Food : Zaru soba Strong Sports : Judo Impt Things : His wooden shoes Hated Things : Detailed machinery Special and Super Moves Jiraishin: dp+P Chou Oosotogari: close, f,db,d,df+K Kumo Tsukami Nage: hcf+A Kirikabu Kaesi: hcf+C Chou Ukemi: qcb+K Tenchi Kaeshi: close, f,db,d,df+P Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi(DM): close, hcbx2+C FATAL FURY TEAM Joe Higashi drops in on Terry and Andy, who are busy training on a small island in the Mediterranean Sea JOE: "If it isn't my old pals Terry and Andy. Looks like you've been working hard." TERRY: "Our good buddy Joe. You just get here?" JOE: "Yup.... Yeah, that reminds me. On the way here I dropped by the hotel and this was waiting there for you." Joe extends an invitation to King of Fighters to the two. ANDY: "This?! This is an invitation to the King of Fighters!?" TERRY: "Huh, again? What's this all about?" JOE: "Beats me. Oh, and on top of that, I just saw Mai, too..." ANDY: "Huh? J-just hold on there. You mean Mai's here, too...?" JOE: "She was. She was here all right, but the minute she saw this invite, she realized you two'd be teaming up, got all peeved, and stormed right back on the plane. You sure know how to make the girls cry, don't you, Andy?" ANDY: "Just why did she do that?! Hmm. Guess she'll be teaming up with the usual suspects. She's really going to be one tough opponent this time." TERRY: "Be that as it may, just who's sponsoring this little shindig? Rugal was taken out of the game last time.... Could it possibly be Geese? Or Krauser, perhaps...?!" JOE: "You may be on to something there. By the by, this came with the KOF invite." Joe pulls out another letter. ANDY: "What's this...?" Terry removes the letter from the envelope and skims it over. TERRY: "Dear Terry, Andy, and Joe. This letter should be reaching you at the same time you get your invitation to the King of Fighters. Just as before, I am unfortunately unable to take part in this year's event, but I've prepared a little fun for you in this time around. I pray you enjoy it. I'm pulling for you.... Your pal, Geese Howard." ANDY: "Holy Pernicious Poultry! Just what fiendish scheme has Geese in store for us?!" JOE: "Hmph. Whatever he's planned, we can pretty much surmise that Geese is not the sponsor for this year's festivities." ANDY: "Then it's got to be Krauser!" JOE: "Not so fast, my American hot dog...there's no proof of that." TERRY: "Well, at any rate, Andy and Joe, that's not important now. If there's a KOF tournament to be held in this world, we, naturally, must be there!" JOE: "That's the ol' pepper! Whatever the circumstances, we gotta enter and win!" TERRY: "OK, then. If that's the way it's gonna be, we had better start getting ready." ANDY: "Yeah!" JOE: "Oh, yeah! Looks like it's time for me to get a little crazy yet again!" Terry Bogard Fighting Style : Martial arts taught by his father Jeff Bogard Birthdate : 15th March Nationality : America Blood Group : O+ Height : 182 cm Weight : 82 kg Likes : Video games Fav. Food : Junk food Strong Sports : Basketball Impt Things : Gloves from his father Hated Things : Slugs Command Moves Swinging Elbow: f+C Special and Super Moves Power Wave: qcf+P Burn Knuckle: qcb+P Crack Shoot: qcb+K Rising Tackle: dcu+P Power Dunk: dp+K Power Geyser (DM): qcb,db,f+B+C Andy Bogard Fighting Style: Koppou (Basic knowledge of Shiranui Ninjitsu) Birthday: 16th August Nationality: America Blood Type: A Height: 172 cm Weight: 67 kg Fav. Food: Natto spaghetti Best Sport: Short track Impt Things: Photo of him and his master in his training days Hated Things: Dogs Special and Super Moves Hishouken: qcb+LP Shouryuudan: qcf+P Kuuhadan: dbcuf+K Zaneiken:dbcf+P Dam Breaker Punch: qcb+K (up to 3 times) Chou Reppadan(DM): dcdb,f+B+D (charge down then qcf+B+D) Joe Higashi Fighting Style : Muey Thai (Thai kickboxing) Birthdate : 29th March Nationality : Japan Blood Group : AB+ Height : 180 cm Weight : 71 kg Likes : Creating noises, brawling Fav. Food : Deep-fried alligator meat Strong Sports : All types of martial arts Impt Things : Hachimaki (the bandanna on his forehead) Hated Things : School Command Moves Sliding Kick: df+B Special and Super Moves Hurricane Upper: hcf+P Slash Kick: dbcuf+K Tiger Kick: qcf,uf+K Exploder: P repeatedly Finisher: qcf+P Golden Heel: qcb+K Screw Upper(DM): qcfx2+P AOF TEAM At the Southtown dojo of Kyokugen Karate, we find a panicking Robert rushing toward Ryo, who is focused on his daily workout. ROBERT: "Hey, Ryo! I just got this at my place. Have you seen it yet?!" Babbling away, he sticks an invitation to the King of Fighters tournament in Ryo's face. RYO: "Huh? What's the...? Oh, that? Yeah, I got one, too." ROBERT: "Aw, man. Really...? So you and Yuri already know about it?" RYO: "Nah, I haven't said anything to Yuri yet, so she probably doesn't know about it. That reminds me: she's off on some trip overseas today. Nice timing, eh, Robert? Don't utter a peep about this to Yuri, got it?" ROBERT: "Yeah, I got it. But I think you really should stop being so overprotective of her. She can take care of herself now." RYO: "You nub! This KOF may be just as perilous as the last one! And Yuri is still way too inexperienced as a fighter to face anything like that again!" ROBERT: "All right...I got ya. No skin off my nose." Yuri, lugging a big travel trunk, walks through the airport. She walks a little farther and then comes to an abrupt stop. YURI: "Hee, hee. Ryo thinks I'm totally clueless about this year's KOF, but I know we've already got the invite. I hope you're Mai and King are waiting for me." Yuri heads for her destination. Segue back to the dojo. RYO: "By the way, Robert. What are we going to do about our team?" ROBERT: "Hmm. I guess the Master's in no shape to team up with us." TAKUMA: "Hey! You're writing me off a bit quick there, aren't you Robert?!" Takuma emerges from the backroom of the dojo. RYO: "P-Pop!" ROBERT: "M-Master!" TAKUMA: "I'm the founder of Kyokugen Karate! Even if I'm a little long in the tooth, I still can show you clowns a thing or two. Care to give me your best shot, Robert?" ROBERT: "N-no way. I know you're still a force to be reckoned with. So, it looks like we three are going to be a team again. Eh?" RYO: "Uh, yeah. That sounds copasetic with me!" ROBERT: "Well, there it is. OK, let's rock!" Takuma, however, feels something in his gut: Rugal lives. And Takuma knows, too, this may be his final battle. He ponders their prospects. TAKUMA: "This is going to be one tough battle, Ryo and Robert. This may be the end to my life as a fighter. But I know you will be magnificent successors to my Kyokugen Karate legacy...." Ryo Sakazaki Fighting Style : Kyokugen Karate Birthdate : 2nd August Nationality : Japan Blood Group : O+ Height : 179 cm Weight : 75 kg Likes : Weekend Carpentry Fav. Food : Mochi (rice cakes), natto (fermented soy beans) Strong Sports : Sumo Wrestling Impt Things : His recovered motorcycle, horse Hated Things : Bugs with multiple legs Command Moves Hyouchuu Wari: f+C Special and Super Moves Ko Ou Ken: qcf+P (can be done in air) Kohou: dp+P Hien Shippu Kyaku: db,f+K Zanretsu Ken: hcb+P Haoh Shou Ko Ken: f,hcf+P Kyokugenryu Renbu Ken: close, hcf+C Ryuuko Ranbu(DM): qcf,hcb+C Robert Garcia Fighting Style : Kyokugen Karate Birthdate : 25th December Nationality : Italy Blood Group : AB+ Height : 180 cm Weight : 85 kg Likes : Collecting cars Fav. Food : Sushi, yakisoba (japanese noodles) Strong Sports : Motoring sports Impt Things : His collection of cars Hated Things : Rakkyoo (garlic) Special and Super Moves Ryuugeki Ken: qcf+P Ryuuga: dp+P Hien Shippu Kyaku: db,f+K Hien Ryuujin Kyaku: qcb + K in air Haoh Shou Ko Ken: f,hcf+P Gen'ei Kyaku: hcb+K Kyokugenryu Renbu Kyaku: close, hcf+D Ryuuko Ranbu(DM): qcf,hcb+C Takuma Sakazaki Fighting Style: Kyokugen-ryuu Karate Birthday: 4th February Nationality: Japan Blood Type: O Height: 180 cm Weight: 88 kg Fav. Food: Milled rice, miso soup, kale pellets, vinegar-cured soybeans Best Sport: All fighting arts Impt Things: His two children, his disciples, Kyokugen-ryuu Karate Hated Things: Insects with many legs Special and Super Moves Ko Ou Ken: qcf+P ShoranKyaku: hcb+K when close Hien Shippu Kyaku: db,f+K Zanretsu Ken: hcb+P Haoh Shou Ko Ken: f,hcf+P Shoran Kyaku: close, hcb+P Ryuuko Ranbu(DM): qcf,b,f+A+C IKARI TEAM One day, Heidern, the leader of the band of mercenaries, is tormented by nightmares and wakes in a cold sweat. HEIDERN: "Bah. Yet again...? More dreams of Sandra and Clara.... Even though Rugal is gone, your souls are still not at peace...." The next day, while Heidern is drilling his underlings, Clark bursts in. CLARK: "Leader! Th-this was just delivered!" Ralf, who was training the troops under Heidern's direction, hears the commotion and approaches the two. HEIDERN: "Hey?! What's going on with you two?!" RALF: "An invitation to King of Fighters?! And what's with this "R" here...?!" Heidern silently opens the letter and reads its contents. HEIDERN: "So that's it...? If this "R" signifies Rugal...No, even if it's not Rugal, if Interpol weren't involved, this thing would have never found its way to me. The honor of this squad is at stake, so we've only but to join this tournament." RALF: "Leader. You probably know this already, but you can't join it by yourself." CLARK: "He's got that right. If you're going, count us in, too." HEIDERN: "Hmph. Those were my original plans. Well, then! Ralf! Clark! We're presently headed to KOF on a special mission." RALF, CLARK: "Sir, yes, sir!" HEIDERN: "This "R." It's gotta be Rugal.... He can't be alive.... Rugal, you slime! You're mustache is mine!" Heidern Height : 192 cm Weight : 90 kg Special Moves Moon Slasher: dcu+P Cross Cutter: bcf+P Neck Rolling: dcu+K Storm Bringer: close hcb+C Final Bringer (DM):bcbcd,u+B+C chatrge back then bcd,u+B+C Ralf Jones Fighting Style : Martial arts + Heidern-style assasination techniques Birthdate : 25th August Nationality : America Blood Group : A+ Height : 188 cm Weight : 90 kg Likes : Collecting knives Fav. Food : Bubble gum Strong Sports : Baseball Impt Things : Badge of honour Hated Things : Snakes Special and Super Moves Gatling Attack: bcf+P Vulcan Punch: P repeatedly Super Argentine Backbreaker: close, hcf+K Blitzkrieg Punch: dcu+P Bari Bari Vulcun Punch (DM): dbcb, f+B+C Clark Steel Fighting Style : Martial arts + Heidern-style assasination techniques Birthdate : 7th May Nationality : America Blood Group : A+ Height : 187 cm Weight : 89 kg Likes : Collecting guns Fav. Food : Oatmeal Strong Sports : Wrestling Impt Things : His sunglasses Hated Things : Slugs Special and Super Moves Gatling Attack: bcf+P Vulcan Punch: P repeatedly Super Argentine Backbreaker: close, hcf+D Super Arabian Burglary Back Breaker: hcf+C Ultra Argentine Backbreaker (DM): close, hcbx2+C KIM TEAM One sunny day in the afternoon, Choi Bounge and Chang Koehan are taking a break from training with Kim. CHOI: "Whew, buddy boy. I'm telling you this training day in and day out is really taking the lead out of my pencil." CHANG: "You said it. ...But we'd be caught in a second if we tried to escape. That Kim guy is just too much for us." CHOI: "How 'bout both of us rushing him at the same time?" CHANG: "If we could have done that, we already would have." CHOI: "We are so screwed...." CHANG: "Aaaaaah..." The confounded twosome receives a letter addressed to Kim. CHOI: "Huh? What's this then?" CHANG: "Th-this may be the ticket! An invitation to the King of Fighters!" CHOI: "Aw, geez. Not again. I need to go through that again like I need a hole in my head." CHANG: "Unh? Hold the phone. This invitation has an "R" on it just like the last time." CHOI: "What? You can't mean that Rugal guy, do you? Didn't he, you know, last time...?" CHANG: "Yeah. He should be dead.... Hey! I just got a bright idea!" CHOI: "What is it?" CHANG: "We enter the tournament again and meet up with him again. Then this time we'll get on his good side! We do that, and we won't be spending our days like this anymore. What do you think of that?" CHOI: "Oh! That's not a half-bad idea there. Looks like we should start packing!" Just at that moment Kim, returning from his run, shows up. KIM: "Well, how about it you two? Shall we get back to training?!" CHOI: "Uh, yeah, sure thing, Master Kim. By the way, this came for you." Choi hands Kim the invitation to the King of Fighters tournament. KIM: "Huh? What...? Oh! It's an invitation to King of Fighters, is it?! Looks likes there'll be another event again this year. This'll give us extra incentive for training, eh boys? Well, all right! Starting from tomorrow it looks like we'll have to double our efforts in preparation for the tournament." CHOI, CHANG: "Say...what?!!!" CHOI: "I'm getting the feeling we really stepped into it this time...!" CHANG: "Uh, w-well, if we can hold out until the tournament, something's gotta give...." CHOI: "Y-yeah, I guess so...." CHANG, CHOI: "Ha, ha, ha, ha...." KIM: "What's with all the chit-chat, you two! Let's hop to it!" CHOI, CHANG: "O-OK, Kim." Kim Kaphawn Fighting Style : Taekwondo Birthdate : 21st December Nationality : Korea Blood Group : A+ Height : 176 cm Weight : 78 kg Likes : Karaoke Fav. Food : Korean barbecue Strong Sports : Gymnastics Impt Things : His wife and two sons Hated Things : Evil Special and Super Moves Hien Zan: dcu+K Hishou Kyaku: in air, qcf+K Han Getsu Zan: qcb+K Ryuusei Raku: bcf+K Hou'ou Kyaku (DM): qcb,db,f+B+D Chang Koehan Fighting Style : Taekwondo + Power Attacks Birthdate : 21st October Nationality : Korea Blood Group : B+ Height : 227 cm Weight : 306 kg Likes : Destruction Fav. Food : Whole roasted sheep Strong Sports : Table tennis Impt Things : His iron ball Hated Things : Centipedes, Training days Special and Super Moves Swinging Ball: P repeatedly Tekkyuu Funsai Geki: bcf+P Tekkyu Koware: dcu+K Tekkyuu Dai Bousou(DM): qcf,hcb+C Choi Bounge Fighting Style: Taekwondo + Speed attacks Birthday: 25th October Nationality: Korea Blood Type: B Height: 153 cm Weight: 44 kg Fav. Food: Crab Best Sport: New gymnastics Impt Things: The claws he made himself Hated Things: Konnyaku (a gelatinous candy) Command Moves: Tumble Slash: f+C Flip Kick: f+D Special and Super Moves Kaiten Hien Zan: bcf+P, P Senpuu Hien Shitotsu: bcf+K Tatsumaki Shippuu Zan: dcu+P Hishou Kuuretsu Zan: dcu + K Hishou Kyaku: in air, qcf+K Shin! Chouzetsu Tatsumaki Shinkuu Zan(DM): bcbcd,u+B+C FEMALE TEAM King is tending bar on the graveyard shift at her tavern. As she spies the time, she mumbles with a sigh. KING: "It should be anytime now." And just as she utters this, Yuri perkily pops into her place of business. YURI: "Howdy-do, Kingly-poo!" King appears overwhelmed by her perkiness. KING: "Geez.... I saw this coming down Main Street...." YURI: "Aw come on...I thought I'd surprise you coming all the way to England, so why don't you look at least a little surprised?" KING: "Now hold on there, toots...." Just then, the door opens and in waltzes Mai. MAI: "King! Konnichiwa-ha-ha!!!" YURI: "Mai! Konnichiwa-ha-ha to you!" MAI: "Oh, Yuri! Long time, no see!" KING: "Good grief.... You guys are easier to read than the funny papers." MAI: "Aw, geez. Are we so predictable...?" KING: "I got one of these, too...." King produces a King of Fighters invitation from her breast pocket. YURI: "Aw, nuts! Well, it'll save me some breath. So, we're teaming up again, right?" KING: "Uh, I hate to say this...." MAI: "What's wrong, King? You don't mean...." KING: "I'm sorry, guys...I'm thinking about sitting this one out." YURI: "What?! What do you mean?! If you're not with us, we'll...." MAI: "Yeah! We three are supposed to be inseparable!" YURI: "Tell us why. Why?! King casts looks down grimly, and then her shoulders begin to shake and she burst out laughing. KING: "Haaah, hah, hah, hah!" MAI, YURI: "...?" KING: "What a couple of stooges! You fell for it!" YURI: "Aaaah!!" MAI: "Oh! You are nasty, girl! You really had us going...." KING: "I'm sorry. I just couldn't help myself. Seeing you two stooges again...." MAI: "Well, then, what's it going to be?" KING: "Hey, I got burned by you once before, remember? I've been waiting for this for a whole year!" YURI: "All right! So you're with us and Ryo's gonna get a whippin'!" MAI: "Looks like the mighty babes are back in action!" KING: "Since you two are entering, I guess we've just got to win! You with me?" MAI, YURI: "With you, girl!!!" Yuri Sakazaki Fighting Style : Kyokugen Karate Birthdate : 7th December Nationality : Japan Blood Group : A+ Height : 168 cm Weight : 54 kg Likes : Karaoke Fav. Food : Sweet curry rice Strong Sports : Softball Impt Things : Friends, Ronnet's earrings Hated Things : Octopus Command Moves Butt Bomb: f+D Special and Super Moves Ko Ou Ken: qcf+P Haou Shoukou Ken: f,hcf+P Saifa: qcb+P Raiou Ken: qcf+K Chou Upper: dp+P Hyakuretsu Binta:close, hcb+A Dashing Hyakuretsu Binta: hcb+C Hien Hou'ou Kyaku(DM): f,b,hcb+B+C Mai Shiranui Fighting Style : Shiranui-style Ninjitsu Birthdate : 1st January Nationality : Japan Blood Group : B+ Height : 165 cm Weight : 46 kg Likes : Making osechi (soup with rice cakes specially for New Year) Fav. Food : Ozouni Strong Sports : Hane-Tsuki Impt Things : Hairpin of deceased grandmother Disliked Things : Spiders Special and Super Moves Ryuu En Bu: qcb+P Ka Chou Sen: qcf+P Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi: hcf+K Hiryuko: dp+K Musasabi no Mai: dcu+P or qcf+P in air Chou Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi(DM): f,db,f+B+C King Fighting Style : Muey Thai (Thai kickboxing) Birthdate : 8th April Age : 24 Nationality : France Blood Group : A+ Height : 175 cm Weight : 58 kg Vital Stats (cm) : Unknown Likes : Collecting wine glasses Fav. Food : Vegetables Strong Sports : Billiards Impt Things : Her younger brother Jean Disliked Things : Gross people Command Moves Slide Kick: df+D Special and Super Moves Venom Strike: qcf+K Double Strike: f,b,fcd+K Surprise Rose: qcb+K Tornado Kick: bcd+K Trap Shot: dp+K Illusion Dance(DM): b,hcb+B+D PSYCHO SOLDIER TEAM August, 1995. Athena and Kensou, training at Chin Gentsai's gym, are suddenly overcome by a strange sensation. KENSOU: "What the...?! ...Hey, Athena, did you feel that?!" ATHENA: "Uh-huh. That was one nasty aura that passed our way...." KENSOU: "Yeah...I've got a bad feeling about this...." Chin pops in as the two are conversing. CHIN: "It looks like you two have finally become able to sense evil's presence." ATHENA: "Ah, Master. ...You mean that feeling...that was evil?" CHIN: "Yup. And it's not the first time I've felt that overwhelmingly wicked presence." Chin produces an invitation from his breast pocket. CHIN: "Here it is!" ATHENA: "Th-That's a...!" KENSOU: "The King of Fighters?!" ATHENA: "Wh-What...? What does this all mean, Master?!" CHIN: "Looks like that bozo still ain't dead!" ATHENA: "Y-you mean...Rugal?" KENSOU: "He's...alive?!" CHIN: "So what are we going to do? It's certain that we'll be up against the same dangers we've faced before. In spite of this, are you two up for a little adventure?" KENSOU: "Huh? What are you talking about, Master? This is what we've been training for, isn't it?!" ATHENA: "That's right! And what will happen if we don't confront this evil?!" CHIN: "...All right. I was hoping you'd say that. But this battle's going to be no picnic. You will have to go up against some fairly fearsome opponents." KENSOU: "I say, Bring it on! I'm not the Kensou of last year!" ATHENA: "Yeah, you said it! We'll show them just what we've been doing for the past year!" KENSOU: "OK! Then it's decided! We're going to raise some heck at KOF yet again! Yah, ha, ha, ha!" The two begin to goof off innocently. Chin begins to fret slightly over their naivete. CHIN: "...Hmm. I really wonder about those two...." Athena Asamiya Fighting Style : Chinese Martial Arts + Psychic powers Birthdate : 14th March Nationality : Japan Blood Group : B+ Height : 163 cm Weight : 49 kg Measurements : 83 cm, 57 cm, 82 cm Likes : Astrology Fav. Food : Strawberry cakes Strong Sports : Lacross Impt Things : Peter Rabbit teacup set Disliked Things : Grasshoppers Command Moves Phoenix Bomb: in air, d+D Special and Super Moves Psycho Ball: qcb+P Psycho Reflector: hcf+P Phoenix Arrow: in air, qcb+P Psycho Sword: dp+P (can be done in air) Shining Crystal Bit(DM): b,hcb,ub+B+C Crystal Shoot: qcb+P (hold and release) Sie Kensou Fighting Style: Superpowers and Chinese Kung Fu Birthday: 23rd September Nationality: China Blood Type: B Height: 172 cm Weight: 61 kg Fav. Food: Meat buns Best Sport: Soccer Impt THings: Stuffed toy given to him by a fan Disliked Things: Training Command Moves Overhead: f+C Spun Kick: f+D Special and Super Moves Choukyuudan: qcb+P Ryuu Renga: hcf+P Ryuu Gakusai: rdp+K Ryuusoh Geki: qcb+P in air Shinryuu Tenbu Kyaku(DM): qcf,b,f+D Chin Gentsai Fighting Style: Chinese Kung Fu (mainly Drunken Fist) Birthday: 27th April Nationality: China Blood Type: A Height: 164 cm Weight: 53 kg Fav. Food: Lemon salmon and lettuce with fried rice, among others Best Sport: Taking a walk, yo-yo tricks Impt: Alcohol Disliked Things: Pandas Special and Super Moves Ryuurinhourai: dp+P Kaiten-teki Kuutotsu Ken: hcf+K Hyoutan Geki: qcb+P Gouran Enpou(DM): qcfx2+C REVENGE TEAM A solitary figure saunters through the darkness. This is Eiji Kisaragi, and after he takes a few more steps onward, out of nowhere pounces Billy Kane. The two square off against each other, and just when it appears that they are about to knock each other out, Kisaragi brings his fist to a stop before Billy's forehead. BILLY: "...Why, didn't you hit me?" KISARAGI: "Because you refrained from smashing my Adam's apple with your cudgel." Billy's cudgel rests right in front of Kisaragi's throat. The two slowly separate. KISARAGI: "Phew. So you, I presume, must be Billy Kane. What business do you have with me?" BILLY: "Whew. Hold on a second, there's one other person I'd like you to meet...!" And as if on cue, a pale blue flame shoots between the two. KISARAGI: "What the...! What manner of being is this!" A figure slowly emerges from the darkness, dragging the apparently lifeless form of a man whose blood-streaked head he grasps in his hand. YAGAMI: "Heh, heh, heh...What fools these mortals be.... I don't know what this clown thought he was doing, but he apparently believed he could handle me...." Having said his piece, Yagami tosses the man in his grip at Billy's feet. The man Yagami has just rendered useless, in fact, is one of Geese's most trusted assassins. YAGAMI: "Calling me to this place really took some stones, and this was some salutation.... So, which of you is going to be the first to die?" BILLY: "Hmph. You conceited crud. I give you a sardine to catch and you treat it like a marlin...You watch yourself, junior!" Billy readies his three-jointed cudgel, but overpowered by some unearthly force, he finds himself unable to move. BILLY: "W-what the...?" Billy feels as though he sees a strange presence behind the slowly approaching Yagami. BILLY: "S-stopping me dead in my tracks...just who are you...?!" YAGAMI: "Me? Why I'm..." Yagami summons up flames in the palm of his hand. YAGAMI: "I am...Iori...Yagami." KISARAGI: "Did you say...Yagami?!" BILLY: "Yagami...! Could it be? ...This punk?!" YAGAMI: "...Die!" BILLY: "Wait!" Billy's plea breaks the tense mood. BILLY: "That's the stuff! You two are more than I'd hoped for!" KISARAGI: "What? What's going on here?!" Billy whips out an invitation to this year's King of Fighters. BILLY: "Take a gander at this!" YAGAMI: "...An invitation to King of Fighters. So what...?" BILLY: "Naturally, we're going to enter. We're going to be a team! How about it?! You two have got nothing to lose, right...?" YAGAMI: "...The King of Fighters, eh...? Of course Kyo Kusanagi will be there.... Hmm.... Sounds interesting. It may be just the opportunity to crush that little bug...." KISARAGI: "Hmm, indeed. A perfect chance to set things straight with those Kyokugen clowns, too...." BILLY: "OK. Well, there you have it...!" YAGAMI: "Very well. But I've just got this to say: Don't you dare look on me as an ally. You're nothing but means to an end; that's all you are and nothing more to me." KISARAGI: "Indubitably. My sentiments exactly! Until we meet at KOF, farewell!" The two take their leave. BILLY: "Wah, ha, ha, Geese. All the pawns have been put into place. Hah, hah, hah!" IORI YAGAMI Fighting Style : Ancient Yagami-style martial arts + instinct Birthdate : 25th March Nationality : Japan Blood Group : O+ Height : 182 cm Weight : 76 kg Likes : Band Fav. Food : Meat Strong Sports : All Impt Things : His girlfriend Hated Things : Violence Command Moves Ge Shiki Yumebiki: f+C,C Ge Shiki Goufu In "Shinigami": f+D Ge Shiki Yuri Ori: in air, b+D Special and Super Moves 100 Shiki Oniyaki: dp+P 108 Shiki Yami Barai: qcf+P 127 Shiki Aoi Bana: qcb+P (up to 3 times) 212 Shiki Koto Tsuki In: qcb+K Maiden Masher: qcb,hcf+C Billy Kane Fighting Style : Boujutsu (Pole Techniques) Birthdate : 25th December Nationality : England Blood Group : B+ Height : 179 cm Weight : 77 kg Likes : Doing laundry Fav. Food : Egg dishes Strong Sports : Pole vaulting Impt Things : His younger sister (Lily) Hated Things : Orders/Commands Command Moves Pole Vault Kick: f+D Special and Super Moves Spinning Cane: A repeatedly Club Blow: hcf+P Super Power Club: hcf+K Sparrow Drop: qcb,ub+P Flaming Hurricane: qcf,hcb+A+C EIJI KISARAGI Nationality: Japanese Special and Super Moves Shadow Slicer: hcf+P Spirit Blast: qcf+P Stallion Kick: qcb,ub+K Bone Cutter: hcb+K Mist Slash: qcb+P in air Steel Wave Smasher: qcf,hcb+P Mantis Punch(DM): hcf,fcd+B BOSSES Saisyu Kusanagi Command Moves Overhead: f+C Special and Super Moves Yami Barai: qcf+P Oniyaki: dp+P Saiha: qcb+P Orochinagi(DM): qcb,hcf+C Omega Rugal Special and Super Moves Reppuken: qcf+P Kaiser Wave: f,hcf+P God Press: qcb+P Genocide Cutter: hcb,up+K Dark Barrier: qcb+K Death Press: hcb,fcd+B+C Winquotes Kyo Kusanagi That's it? Well I'm not angry, just disappointed. Burn in the fury of my flames, you worthless weakling. So long weenie king. We won't meet again. Benimaru Nikaido Rumors of your strength seem greatly exaggerated, pansy. Lambs are tougher than you. How do I know? Well...uh... Someone who looks as good as me just has to win. Later! Goro Daimon Life is only training. Training and bowling. You did good slick! C'iao for now. You had no chance against me. The ultimate fighting machine. Terry Bogard You had guts kid, now clean them up off the pavement. You've improved all right. But I still won easy! Even though it took only a few seconds, good fight! Andy Bogard You can't win with just tough talk, wimp! You move like an elephant in a tutu. Hit the showers! You just don't have what it takes, pal, take a powder! Joe Higashi You never had a chance against the kick-boxing king! Sorry about your nose; I can recommend a good doctor. At this pace, I can win before lunch! Yo-shaaa! Ryo Sakazaki Gee. You really need to work on your technique. No second chances pal, go home and wrap those wounds. Fight, fight, fight. It's the only way to get tough. Robert Garcia What, again? C'mon, I'm just too tough for a wimp like you. You can't beat me with your one-pattern fighting. Bonehead. You're one of the strongest opponents yet. Not! Takuma Sakazaki Come again slug. Just try to beat me. Nyah, nyah! The way of Kyokugen Karate is invincible. Real tough! Stop whining. Your face will heal...in a few years. Heidern Some fight to win, I fight to kill. Scary, huh? You can't avoid the bite of my steel. Scary, huh? You can't win against real style like us, bozo! Ralf No matter how hard you try, you've hit the wall loser. You're so bad, I could've killed you 5 times, bozo! Next time, I'll only use one hand. Not! Clark Go back home wimp. I don't waste my time with amateurs. With strength like yours, you losing was to be expected. Oh, how I long for a real battle. This is just too easy. Kim I fight in the name of justice. Meet my wrath, kimchee breath. I can't lose. I fight for truth, justice, and the Korean way. Justice always wins. Sulk in defeat, you bad person, you! Chang No matter how hard you train, you can't beat me, insect! Don't upset me, I have the strength of a 1000 linemen! You may have speed, but I have this big iron ball. Choi I love the sound of stainless steel on raw flesh. Yes!!! No one beats me! I fight for justice and lots of cash! Those who play with razors are bound to get cut. Watch out! Yuri Oh fudge! Over so soon? I'll never lose those extra pounds! Why are you such a weenie? I was hoping for a workout! Why am I so strong? Talent, just pure talent! Athena You weren't that bad! You were pathetic! Go home! There's no tea time for heroines. Let's go! I may be a woman, but I'm one tough, fabulous babe! Mai Trapped in my spell of beauty, another peasant bites the dust. I thought you were stronger than that. Bummer city! Another blow for ninja ladyhood has been struck today. Banzai! King So you won't be saying, "Babe" anytime soon. Right beefcake? Okay, let's call it a day before you're seriously hurt. Hit the showers stud. I'm a woman, hear me roar. Uaah! Kensou I can read you like an open book, moron. Rewrite! If you want to beat me, you'll need years of practice. So, do you still think I fight like a girl? Twit! Chin To make things easier, next time I'll fight drunk! Geez, you looked bad, but your fighting skill were worse! You need a lot more work. Go back to the gym, tadpole! Iori Another young one bites the dust. Tough break, dweeb! Oh, cheer up. You never even had a chance to begin with! A rose blooms best near death. You're in full bloom, pal! Billy To bad, "defeat" is just not in my personal dictionary! What was that? Over so soon? Bummer, dude! I've no business with losers. Hit the pavement, slug-face! Eiji The ways of the ninja are the ways of victory. You lose! Victory is near. Let the heavens sing, "Kisaragi!" My ninja-style's invincible! And I'm not too bad either! Saisyu Kusanagi That's all you have? Get a life pal. Now shove off! My strength comes from hate, and no chemical substitutes! Is there no one to match me? Oh, I'll just go mad! Rugal Try again. Next time I'll show you how tough I am! I'm more than a god! I'm a superstar! Hah, hah! You never had a chance, blowhard! Good day! CREDITS SNK - making the game KOF 10th for story