The King of Fighters 2000

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The King of Fighters 2000
System(s): Sega Dreamcast
Publisher: Playmore
Developer: SNK Playmore
Peripherals supported: Dreamcast Arcade Stick, Jump Pack, Visual Memory Unit, Dreamcast VGA Box
Genre: Fighting Action/Kakutou Action (格闘アクション), Action
Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code JP 2002-08-08 ¥5,800 (6,090)5,800e T-47303M JP (Dorikore) 2003-09-11 ¥2,800 (2,940)2,800e T-47303M-1
Non-Sega versions Arcade Neo Geo PlayStation 2

The King of Fighters 2000 (ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ2000) is the seventh installment of The King of Fighters series. It was originally released on the Neo Geo arcade hardware by SNK, then released on the Sega Dreamcast exclusively in Japan in August 2002. It is the last King of Fighters game to be produced by the original incarnation of SNK before the company's bankruptcy.

Story

After the previous tournament, Heidern continues to investigate the NESTS cartel. Ling, a fellow commander and long-time friend of Heidern, informs him that K' and Maxima were once NESTS operatives and that they may hold the key to locating the whereabouts of the mysterious organization. With this information, Heidern decides to use the next King of Fighters tournament to lure both K' and Maxima out of hiding so that they can be captured and interrogated by him.

Gameplay

Character select

Modes

• Team Play:
• Team Vs:
• Single Play:
• Single Vs:
• Practice:
• Gallery:

Characters

Note: Move lists assume that the character is facing right. When facing left, and should be reversed.

P	Any punch button
LP	Light punch
HP	Hard punch

K	Any kick button
LK	Light kick
HK	Hard kick

All of the playable characters from The King of Fighters '99 return except for Li Xiangfei and the two Kyo clones. There are five new playable characters (Ramón, Vanessa, Lin, Seth, and Hinako Shijo), plus two new boss characters (Kula Diamond and Clone Zero).

Hero Team

A team consisting of K', the main character of the NESTS Chronicles, and his partner Maxima, who have partnered with the mercenary agents Vanessa and Ramón for this tournament.

	K'
	K' Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Ein Trigger P K' swings his arm and forms in a ring of fire in front of him. Before it dissipates, he can kick the fire across the screen as a projectile (Second Shoot) by pressing + LK  or diagonally upwards (Second Shell) by pressing + HK , or he can slip into the shadows and slide across the ground (Blackout) by pressing +K. The projectile moves faster when the initial move is performed with  HP . Crow Bite (super cancel) P K' rises into the air with a spiraling uppercut while trailed by a streak of fire, which knocks down his opponent on impact. When the move is performed with  HP , he ascends higher and leaps forward in an arc, covering much more horizontal distance, and he can follow up with a flaming kick (Secondary Crow Bite) by pressing +K before the apex of the leap. Minute Spike K K' leaps forward with an inward kick that knocks his opponent down on impact. He leaps farther when the move is performed with  HK . This move can be performed in midair. Blackout K K' slips into the shadows and slides across the ground, passing through attacks as well as his opponent. He slides further when the move is performed with  HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description One Inch Punch + LP  K' reaches forward and clenches his fist, delivering a concentrated strike that knocks his opponent over. Knee Assault + LK  K' hops up with a knee strike. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Move list (Striker attacks) Name Command Description Narrow Spike  HP + LK  If the opponent is on the ground, K' jumps in with a flying punch, then slides across the ground, which knocks the opponent over, and taunts. The slide hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Crow Bite  HP + LK  If the opponent is in the air, K' jumps in with a flying punch, then rises into the air with a spiraling uppercut while trailed by a streak of fire, which knocks down his opponent on impact. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Chain Drive P K' throws his sunglasses at his opponent. If they hit, he disappears and reappears before his opponent, then performs a series of punches and kicks, finishing with a One Inch Punch. Heat Drive P K' holds a flame in his gloved hand while P is held. When the button is released, he rushes forward with a flaming punch. The move does more damage when it is charged for longer, and it is unblockable when fully charged. Super: Chain Drive  LP + HP  K' throws his sunglasses at his opponent. If they hit, he disappears and reappears before his opponent, then performs a series of punches and kicks that set the opponent ablaze, finishing with a One Inch Punch.
	Maxima
	Maxima Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description M4 Kata Vapor Cannon (super cancel) P Maxima swings forward with a high-powered punch that knocks his opponent back. M19 Blitz Cannon K Maxima leaps into the air with an arm extended and tries to catch an airborne opponent. If he succeeds, he grabs them and punches them back to the ground with his other fist. He leaps further when the move is performed with  HK . System 1-2: Maxima Scramble P (up to 3 times) Maxima hits with an open-handed palm thrust. He can follow up with a turnaround elbow strike and a punch (Double Bomber) by pressing  LP  again, then finish by lifting his opponent by the neck and slamming them to the ground (Bulldog Press) by pressing  LP  a final time. System 3: Maxima Lift K Maxima slides forward, then grabs his opponent and performs a powerbomb (Skull Crush). He can follow up by rolling over his knocked down opponent (Centaur Press) by pressing +K. M11 Kata Dangerous Arch K (close) Maxima grabs his opponent in a bear hug, then performs a suplex. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Mongolian + LP  Maxima lunges forward with a two-handed chop. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. M9 Kata Maxima Missile (Shisaku) + HP  Maxima punches diagonally upwards while crouching. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Maxima Gallows  HP + LK  Maxima jumps to the opponent and tries to grab them. If he succeeds, he lifts them by the neck before slamming them, which does no damage but immobilizes the opponent temporarily. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Bunker Buster P Maxima launches himself into the air, then crashes down to the ground while rolled into a ball. He falls halfway across the screen when the move is performed with  LP  or across the entire screen when the move is performed with  HP . Maxima Revenger K (close) Maxima lifts his opponent by the neck, then slams them into the ground, powerbombs them into his knee, and tosses them into the air. He leans over as the opponent then falls onto his back, then he stands up straight and flings the opponent into the air again. Super: Maxima Revenger  LK + HK  (close) Maxima lifts his opponent by the neck, then slams them into the ground, powerbombs them into his knee, and tosses them into the air. He leans over as the opponent then falls onto his back, then he stands up straight and flings the opponent into the air three times.
	Ramón
	Ramón Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Rolling Sobat K Ramón hops into the air with a back heel kick that knocks his opponent back on impact. He can follow up by jumping on his knocked down opponent with a body press (Flying Body Attack) by pressing K. Tiger Neck Chancery P (close) Ramón grabs his opponent by the neck, then falls backward to the ground with a slam. Somersault K Ramón runs forward, then steps onto his opponent and kicks himself off with a backflip, knocking his opponent over. He runs further when the move is performed with  HK . Feint Step , then hold P Ramón paces back and forth, evading the opponent's attacks, three times or until the button is released. He finishes with a dropkick when the move is performed with  LP . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Stealth Dropkick + LK  Ramón plunges forward with a dropkick from a crouched position. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description El Diablo Amarillo Ramón  HP + LK  Ramón runs forward. If he reaches the opponent, he performs a short series of strikes, ending with a Rolling Sobat. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Tiger Spin P (close) Ramón grabs and slams his opponent to the ground. El Diablo Amarillo Ramón K Ramón runs forward, then performs a long series of strikes, ending by feint stepping back and doing a dropkick. He runs further when the move is performed with  HK . Super: Tiger Spin  LP + HP  (close) Ramón grabs and slams his opponent to the ground three times.
	Vanessa
	Vanessa Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Dash Puncher (super cancel) Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Vanessa dashes forward with an uppercut that knocks her opponent into the air. She dashes further when the move is performed with  HP . Machine Gun Puncher PPPPP Vanessa slides forward while punching, ending with an uppercut that knocks the opponent back. This move hits more times if the player presses P rapidly. Forward Puncher Vision K Vanessa rushes forward in a blur, which passes through attacks. She rushes further when the move is performed with  HK . She can follow up with a downward punch and an uppercut that knocks the opponent into the air (Puncher Upper) with + LP  or an uppercut and a straight punch that knocks the opponent back (Puncher Straight) with + HP . Or she can lean forward and weave her body to dodge attacks (Puncher Weaving) by holding +P (which lasts until P is released). Backward Puncher Vision K Vanessa retreats backward in a blur, which passes through attacks. She rushes further when the move is performed with  HK . She can follow up with a downward punch and an uppercut that knocks the opponent into the air (Puncher Upper) with + LP  or an uppercut and a straight punch that knocks the opponent back (Puncher Straight) with + HP . Or she can lean forward and weave her body to dodge attacks (Puncher Weaving) by holding +P (which lasts until P is released). Puncher Weaving , then hold P Vanessa leans forward and weaves her body to dodge attacks (which lasts until P is released). She can follow up with a downward punch that knocks her opponent to the ground (Parrying Puncher) with +P or an upward punch that knocks her opponent back (Dash Puncher) with +P. Or she can rush backward (Backward Puncher Vision) with +K or rush forward (Forward Puncher Vision) with +K. Parrying Puncher P Vanessa does a fierce punch. She does a downward punch that knocks her opponent to the ground with  LP  or an upward punch that knocks her opponent back with  HP . This move can negate projectiles. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description One-Two Puncher (super cancel) + LP  Vanessa punches downward, then does an uppercut that knocks her opponent over. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Slide Punch + LK  Vanessa slides along the ground while prone and holding her fist out. This move hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Hard Puncher  HP + LK  Vanessa slides across the screen with a punch. If she hit the opponent, she does multiple punches, ending with an uppercut that knocks the opponent back. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Crazy Puncher P Vanessa rushes forward and pummels her opponent with a series of rapid punches, ending with a punch that sends her opponent flying away. She rushes further when the move is performed with  HP . Champion Puncher P (close) Vanessa does a downward punch, an upward punch, and a straight punch, then weaves and finishes with an uppercut knocks her opponent into the air. Super: Crazy Puncher  LP + HP  Vanessa rushes forward, then zooms to each side of her opponent with numerous punches, ending with a punch that sends her opponent flying into the air.

Benimaru Team

Benimaru and Shingo form a new team to search for Kyo. They are joined by the agent Seth and the assassin Lin.

	Benimaru Nikaido
	Benimaru Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Raijin Ken (super cancel) P Benimaru jabs in front of him with an electrically charged fist, which hits up to three times. He punches straight ahead with  LP  or at an upward angle with  HP . This move can be performed in midair (which is done at a downward angle regardless of the button used). Iai Geri K Benimaru does a rapid knee strike. If the player presses +K during the move, Benimaru follows up with a hopping side kick, then backflips into the air with an electrically charged kick (Handou Sandan Geri) that knocks his opponent over. Shinkuu Kakate Goma (super cancel) P Benimaru stands on one hand and spins his body around, kicking with both legs. He spins for longer when the move is performed with  HP . Super Inazuma Kick K Benimaru backflips into the air with an electrically charged kick that knocks his opponent over. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Spinning Knee Drop + HP / HK , + HP / HK , or + HP  in midair (close) Benimaru grabs and knees his opponent to the ground. Flying Drill + HK  in midair Benimaru dive kicks diagonally downwards while spinning like a drill. Jackknife Kick + LK  Benimaru skips forward with a front kick. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Electro Trigger  HP + LK  Benimaru jumps to the opponent and tries to grab them. If he succeeds, he shocks them with bolts of lightning, which does no damage but immobilizes the opponent temporarily. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Raikou Ken P Benimaru pulls his fist back to charge it, then jabs in front of him with an electrically charged fist that explodes in an orb of lightning, hitting multiple times. He punches straight ahead with  LP  or at an upward angle with  HP . Gen'ei Hurricane K (close) Benimaru strikes a pose and creates afterimages of himself that strike his opponent repeatedly, then finishes with a sliding kick. Super: Raikou Ken  LP + HP  Benimaru pulls his fist back to charge it, then jabs in front of him with an electrically charged fist that explodes in an orb of lightning, hitting multiple times.
	Shingo Yabuki
	Shingo Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description 104 Shiki: Aragami Mikansei  LP  Shingo lunges forward with a hook punch using his following arm. 105 Shiki: Dokugami Mikansei  HP  Shingo turns around with a hook punch using his leading arm that knocks the opponent over. 100 Shiki: Oniyaki Mikansei P Shingo does an elbow strike, then twirls into the air while holding his arms out, which knocks down his opponent on impact. He ascends higher when the move is performed with  HP . 101 Shiki: Oboro Guruma Mikansei K Shingo hops forward with a front kick that knocks his opponent over. When the move is performed with  HK , he follows up with an additional kick and sometimes face plants to the ground (which can hit an additional time while he falls). 202 Shiki: Kototsuki Mikansei (super cancel) K Shingo runs forward with a hook punch, then jumps with a double-fisted bash that knocks the opponent to the ground. He runs farther when the move is performed with  HK . Shingo Kick K Shingo does a jumping turnaround kick that knocks his opponent to the ground on impact. The move covers more horizontal distance when it is performed with  HK . Shingo Kinsei Ore Shiki: Nie Togi K (close) Shingo turns around with two elbow strikes, then jumps into the air with a back attack. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Ge Shiki: Goufu Kakkodake + LK  Shingo pulls his leg up high, then does axe kick that can hit twice. The second strike hits high and can only be blocked standing. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Yacchatte Kudasai!  HP + LK  Shingo jumps in and runs into the opponent, then grabs them by the legs, which does no damage but immobilizes the opponent temporarily. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Burning Shingo P Shingo lunges forward with a hook punch using his following arm, then an uppercut, a downward punch, and a final uppercut that knocks his opponent back. Ge Shiki: Kake Hourin P Shingo steps forward with a shoulder ram that knocks his opponent back. Super: Burning Shingo  LP + HP  Shingo lunges forward with a hook punch using his following arm, then an uppercut, three downward punches, and a final uppercut that knocks his opponent back.
	Lin
	Lin Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Hiten Kyaku K Lin leaps forward while stomping, then finishes with a knockdown kick. The last kick knocks the opponent down when the move is performed with  LK . He leaps further and kicks the opponent into the air when the move is performed with  HK . Muei Kousashu P Lin stabs rapidly in front of him with knifehand strikes, finishing with a lateral strike that knocks the opponent back. Kasumi (super cancel) P Lin pulls down his mask and spits out a corrosive mist that knocks his opponent over on impact. Hiten Tetsuzanbu Rasatsu P Lin thrusts a poisoned hand forward. He can follow up with an upward strike (Tetsuzanbu Nagi) by pressing P, then a final palm thrust that knocks the opponent back (Tetsuzanbu Hakei) by pressing +P. Himou Kyaku K Lin zooms forward, momentarily disappearing and passing through attacks. He travels further when the move is performed with  HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Ben Patsu Ken + LP  Lin steps forward and whips his braid around, which knocks the opponent back. Higi Hakyoku Ken Dakai + HP  Lin stomps the ground, which creates an impact that knocks the opponent down. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Hirai Kyaku  HP + LK  Lin jumps in with a stomp. If he hits the opponent, he does an upward kick that knocks the opponent into the air. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Hizoku Ougi Ranbu Dokuga P Lin dashes forward, then performs a series of attacks, ending with a final blow that knocks the opponent back. He dashes further when the move is performed with  HP . Hizoku Ougi Eikou K Lin disappears and walks forward. If he walks into the opponent, he grabs and slashes them with his hand. Super: Hizoku Ougi Dokushu Koh  LP + HP  (close) Lin grabs and holds his opponent into the air by the neck, then stabs his hand through them, which drains the opponent's vitality and recovers his own. Super: Hizoku Ougi Ranbu Dokuga  LP + HP  Lin dashes forward, then performs a series of attacks, ending with a final blow and a series of explosions that knock the opponent back.
	Seth
	Seth Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Koh-Getsu  LP  in midair Seth drops behind him with a dive kick. He can be follow up with a sliding kick by pressing + LK . This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. An-Getsu  HP  in midair Seth drops in front of him with a dive kick. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Raku-Getsu  LK  in midair Seth falls while stomping with both feet, which knocks the opponent to the ground on impact. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Ei-Getsu  HK  in midair Seth rolls higher, then drops down with a dive kick. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Sho-Yoh (super cancel) P Seth swings his arm into the air, kicking up dust from the ground, which knocks down the opponent on impact. He swings his leading arm with  LP  or his following arm with  HP . Kyu-Getsu (super cancel) K Seth charges forward with a knee strike. If it hits, he follows up with a jumping kick that knocks the opponent back. He charges further when the move is performed with  HK . Doh-Kuzushi  LK  Seth holds a defensive posture. If he is hit by a high attack, he blocks the attack and shoves the opponent behind him. Ashi-Tori  HK  Seth holds a defensive posture. If he is hit by a low attack, he blocks the attack and knocks the opponent into the air. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Mae Age Geri + LK  Seth does a step kick forward. Tackle + LP  Seth leans forward with a shoulder tackle that knocks the opponent back. Rolling Sobat + LP  Seth hops forward with a jumping kick. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Sliding Kick + LK  Seth slides along the ground with a kick. This move hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Final Agent  HP + LK  Seth jumps in with a flying kick. If he does not hit the opponent, he walks forward and does a Sho-Yoh. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Doh-Tori-Shichimonsatsu P Seth holds his arm out defensively. If he is hit while doing this, he knocks the opponent to the ground and punches them repeatedly, then throws them behind him. Morote Sho Yoh P Seth swings each arm into the arm, kicking up dust from the ground, which knocks down the opponent on impact. Irimi-Nadazuki K Seth dashes forward, then does a sweep kick and multiple stomp kicks while leaning on his back, finishing with a kick that knocks the opponent over. He dashes further when the move is performed with  HK . Super: Doh-Tori-Shichimonsatsu  LP + HP  Seth holds his arm out defensively. If he is hit while doing this, he knocks the opponent to the ground and punches them repeatedly, then throws them behind him.

Garou Densetsu Team

A team representing characters from the Fatal Fury series of fighting games. Blue Mary joins the team for the first time, replacing Mai Shiranui, who moved to the Women Fighters Team.

	Terry Bogard
	The protagonist of the Fatal Fury series. Terry, nicknamed "The Legendary Wolf," is an American fighter who grew up on the streets of South Town after his father was murdered by the gangster Geese Howard. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Burn Knuckle P Terry leaps forward with a burning fist, which knocks down his opponent on impact. He leaps farther when the move is performed with  HP . Power Wave (super cancel)  LP  Terry punches the ground, causing a wave of energy to roll across the floor. Round Wave (super cancel)  HP  Terry punches the ground, causing a wave of energy to burst from the ground in front of him. This move hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Power Dunk K Terry rises into the air with a knee strike, knocking his opponent over, then smashes downward with a burning fist at the peak of the jump. He ascends higher when the move is performed with  HK . Rising Tackle (super cancel) Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Terry spins into the air while upside down and holding an arm out, which knocks his opponent over on impact. The move ascends higher and hits more times when it is performed with  HP . Crack Shoot K Terry jumps forward while kicking in a circle. The move covers a wider arc when it is performed with  HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Hammer Punch + LP  Terry steps forward with a downward punch. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Rising Upper + HP  Terry does an uppercut. Move list (Striker attacks) Name Command Description High Angle Geyser  HP + LK  If the opponent is on the ground, Terry charges in with a shoulder ram, then rises into the air with an uppercut and smashes the ground with a burning fist, causing an eruption of fire. Dunk Geyser  HP + LK  If the opponent is in the air, Terry charges in and punches the ground, causing a geyser of energy to erupt from the ground in front of him. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Power Geyser P Terry punches the ground, causing a geyser of energy to erupt from the ground in front of him. High Angle Geyser K Terry charges forward with a shoulder ram, then rises into the air with an uppercut and smashes the ground with a burning fist, causing an eruption of fire. Super: Triple Geyser  LP + HP  Terry punches the ground three times, causing an energy geyser to erupt from the ground with each hit, which can juggle the opponent from one into the next.
	Andy Bogard
	Andy, nicknamed "The Whole Body Weapon," is the younger brother of Terry and the fiancé of Mai. While Terry developed a scrappy style from fighting in the streets, Andy was trained in formal martial arts, including Shiranui-ryuu Ninjutsu that he learned from the master Hanzo Shiranui. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Hishou Ken (super cancel)  LP  Andy flicks a quick spark of ki energy from his hand, which knocks the opponent back on impact. Geki Hishou Ken (super cancel)  HP  Andy strikes in front of him with his hand, then uses the other hand to create a powerful sphere of ki that can hit multiple times. Shouryuu Dan (super cancel) P Andy jumps into the air while fanning his arms around him, which can hit multiple times before knocking the opponent to the ground. He ascends higher when the move is performed with  HP . Zan'ei Ken P Andy charges forward while ramming with his shoulder and knee. If the player presses P during the move, Andy follows up with an additional strike (Ga Dan Kou) that knocks the opponent back. Kuuhaa Dan K Andy launches off the ground with his hands, flying feet-first toward his opponent. The move covers more horizontal distance when it is performed with  HK . Gen'ei Shiranui K in midair Andy falls to the ground with an elbow strike. He can be follow up with a sweep kick (Shimo Agito) by pressing P or a rolling kick (Uwa Agito) by pressing K. Geki Heki Haisui Shou P (close) Andy slides forward with an elbow strike, then does palm strikes with each hand, ending with a double-handed palm thrust that knocks his opponent over. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Age Omote + LP  Andy thrusts upward with a palm, hitting up to two times. Jou Agito + LK  Andy crouches and stands on a hand, then rolls forward with a kick. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Shippuu Zan'ei Ken  HP + LK  Andy charges forward while ramming with his shoulder and knee, which knocks the opponent into the air on impact. If he hits the opponent, he taunts. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Chou Reppa Dan K Andy launches off the ground with his hands, flying at his opponent with a flaming kick. Zan'ei Ryuusei Ken P Andy rushes forward with multiple strikes, then swings his hands around and channels his ki into a concentrated burst. Super: Chou Reppa Dan  LK + HK  Andy launches off the ground with his hands, flying at his opponent with a flaming kick.
	Joe Higashi
	Joe is a Japanese Muay Thai expert and a loyal ally of the Bogard brothers. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Hurricane Upper (super cancel) P Joe punches into the air, generating a cyclone that moves a short distance across the ground. He steps forward and generates a second cyclone that knocks the opponent over when the move is performed with  HP . Baku Retsu Ken PPPPP Joe punches rapidly while sliding forward slowly. He can follow up with a downward elbow strike by pressing  LP  or a jumping kick that knocks his opponent over by pressing  HP  during the move. Slash Kick K Joe turns and launches himself forward with a flying kick that knocks his opponent over. He flies farther when the move is performed with  HK . Tiger Kick (super cancel) K Joe rises diagonally upward with a knee strike. He ascends higher when the move is performed with  HK . Ougon no Kakato K Joe jumps forward while doing a rolling kick that can hit multiple times. He jumps further when the move is performed with  HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Slide Kick + LK  Joe does a slide kick. This move hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Low Kick + LK  Joe does a low roundhouse kick. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Ora Ora Baku Retsu Ken  HP + LK  Joe jumps in with a flying kick, then slides forward with salvo of punches. If he hits the opponent, he does an uppercut that knocks the opponent over and taunts. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Baku Retsu Hurricane Tiger Kakato P Joe slides forward with salvo of punches, then does two uppercuts that send cyclones flying and a rising knee strike, finishing with a kick in the air. Shijou Saikyou no Low Kick K Joe turns away and builds his energy while K is held. When the button is released, he turns around and hits with a shin kick that knocks his opponent over. The move does more damage when it is charged for longer. Super: Screw Upper  LP + HP  Joe punches into the air, generating a cyclone, then jumps into the air with an uppercut while generating a tall cyclone that covers the full height of the screen.
	Blue Mary
	Blue Mary is an American detective who fights using grappling techniques. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Spin Fall P Mary leaps forward and falls with an axe kick. It can be followed by a neck hold takedown (Mary Spider) by pressing P again during the move. Vertical Arrow (super cancel) K Mary jumps and kicks diagonally upward. It can be interrupted with a scissor takedown (Mary Snatcher) by pressing K again during the move. Straight Slicer (super cancel) Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Mary crouches and slides forward with a sweep kick. She can follow up with a grab, slam, and hold (Mary Crab Clutch) by pressing K during the move. Real Counter P Mary taunts her opponent. Normal attacks pass through her while she is doing this. She can follow up by grabbing the opponent by the waist and performing a suplex (Backdrop Real) by pressing P or by rolling her body around the opponent's head with a takedown (Head Crush) by pressing K. Mary Reverse Facelock  LK  Mary holds a defensive posture. If she is hit by an attack from an airborne opponent while doing this, she catches the attack and locks the opponent in a hold. Mary Head Buster  HK  Mary holds a defensive posture. If she is hit by a high or mid attack from a grounded opponent while doing this, she catches the attack, rolls backward, and throws the opponent high into the air. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Hammer Arc + LP  or + LP  Mary hops forward while swinging her fists down. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Double Rolling + LK  or + LK  Mary jumps in the air with a spinning back kick, then does a low crouching kick. The second strike hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Climbing Arrow + LK  Mary does a donkey kick into the air, which knocks her opponent back on impact. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Rapid Spider  HP + LK  Mary slides in with a sweep kick. If she hits the opponent, she jumps onto the opponent's head for a grab. If she succeeds, she rolls to the ground, does a handstand, and thrusts the opponent into the air with her legs. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Mary Typhoon K (close) Mary climbs onto her opponent's shoulders, grabs their head between her feet, and slams them with her legs. Mary Splash Rose P Mary dashes back and forward in front of her opponent, then does a jumping kick and knocks them into the air with multiple hand swipes. Mary Dynamite Swing K Mary knocks her opponent into the air with a knee strike, grabs them in midair and drives them back to the ground, then grabs them again after they stand up and swings them around multiple times by the neck before letting go. Super: Mary Dynamite Swing  LK + HK  Mary knocks her opponent into the air with a knee strike, grabs them in midair and drives them back to the ground, then grabs them again after they stand up, performs two suplexes, and swings them around multiple times by the neck before letting go.

Ryuuko no Ken Team

A team representing characters from the Art of Fighting series of fighting games. King joins the team for the first time, replacing Yuri Sakazaki, who moved to the Women Fighters Team.

	Ryo Sakazaki
	Ryo, nicknamed "The Invincible Dragon," is a dedicated martial artist in the family style of Kyokugen-ryuu. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Ko'ou Ken (super cancel) P Ryo thrusts a short-ranged burst of ki energy from his hand, which knocks the opponent back on impact. He slides forward slightly when the move is performed with  HP . Kohou (super cancel) P Ryo jumps into the air while performing an uppercut, which knocks down his opponent on impact. He ascends higher when the move is performed with  HP . Zanransetsu P Ryo pummels his opponent with a blur of rapid punches, then uppercuts the opponent away. Kohou Shippuu Ken (super cancel) P Ryo winds up, then lunges forward with a high punch that knocks his opponent back on impact. Mouko Raijin Setsu K Ryo leaps forward with a hand chop that knocks down his opponent on impact. He leaps further when the move is performed with  HK . Hien Shippu Kyaku K Ryo leaps ahead with a flying kick, which knocks down his opponent on impact. He follows up with an aerial roundhouse when the move is performed with  HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Hyouchuu Wari + LP  Ryo draws his hand back, then steps forward with an hand chop. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Joudan Uke + LK  Ryo steps forward with a high block. This move does no damage, but if timed correctly, it parries a high attack. Gedan Uke (super cancel) + LK  Ryo slides forward with a low block. This move does no damage, but if timed correctly, it parries a low or mid attack. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Kuuchuu Ko'ou Ken  HP + LK  Ryo jumps into the air and thrusts a burst of ki energy diagonally downwards. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Haoh Shoukou Ken P Ryo channels and throws a large fireball from both hands that knocks his opponent over on impact. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Ryuuko Ranbu P Ryo rushes forward and unleashes a flurry of punches and kicks, then finishes with a Kohou. Tenchi Haoh Ken P Ryo performs a straight punch that sends his opponent flying away. Super: Haoh Shoukou Ken  LP + HP  Ryo channels and throws a large fireball from both hands that knocks his opponent over on impact. Super: Ryuuko Ranbu  LP + HP  Ryo rushes forward and unleashes a flurry of punches and kicks, then finishes with a low Kohou and a high Kohou.
	Robert Garcia
	Robert, nicknamed "The Raging Tiger," is a friend to the Sakazaki family and a student of Kyokugen-ryuu. He is more stylish and charismatic in contrast to the sensible and serious Ryo. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Ryuu Geki Ken (super cancel) Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Robert swings his arm and throws a ring-shaped projectile across the screen. The projectile moves faster but not as far when the move is performed with  HP . Sujin Ranbu Kyaku (super cancel) Hold for 2 seconds, then +P (close) Robert advances with an uppercut, a body blow, a high kick, and a jumping roundhouse that knocks his opponent into the air. Ryuu Zan Shou Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Robert flips backward with a kick that knocks his opponent over on impact. He flips higher and hits two times when the move is performed with  HK . Hien Shippu Kyaku Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Robert leaps ahead with multiple rotating kicks, which knock down his opponent on impact. He leaps farther and hits more times when the move is performed with  HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Kou Ryuu Go Kya Geri + LP  or + LP  Robert jumps forward with a spinning back kick. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Ryuu Han Shuu + LK  or + LK  Robert does a high side kick. Nidan Sokutou Geri + LK  Robert does a back low heel kick, then slides forward with an upward kick. This move hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Hien Ryuu Jin Kyaku +K in midair Robert dive kicks diagonally downwards. He travels a longer distance when the move is performed with  HK . Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Ryuuren Moushuu  HP + LK  Robert rushes forward and unleashes a flurry of punches and kicks, then finishes with a Ryuu Zan Shou. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Haoh Shoukou Ken P Robert channels and throws a large fireball from both hands that knocks his opponent over on impact. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Ryuuko Ranbu P (close) Robert rushes forward and unleashes a flurry of punches and kicks, then finishes with a Ryuu Zan Shou. Kuzuryuusen K Robert advances forward with two Ryuu Zan Shous, then flips high into the air with another Ryuu Zan Shou. Super: Ryuuko Ranbu  LP + HP  (close) Robert rushes forward and unleashes a flurry of punches and kicks, then finishes with a low Ryuu Ga and a high Ryuu Ga.
	King
	King is a French Muay Thai expert and restaurateuse. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Venom Strike (super cancel)  LK  King performs a jumping kick, lobbing a fireball through the air. Double Strike (super cancel)  HK  King performs two jumping kicks in quick succession, lobbing two fireballs through the air. Trap Shot K King performs a somersault kick. If it hits, she follows up with a barrage of fast kicks, ending by kicking her opponent away. Tornado Kick K King leaps ahead while kicking up, which knocks her opponent over. She follows up with a second kick when the move is performed with  HK . Mirage Kick (super cancel) P King runs forward, then hits her opponent with alternating high and low kicks. She runs slightly further when the move is performed with  HP . Surprise Rose P King rolls into the air, then comes down with a stomping kick that can hit multiple times. The move covers more horizontal distance when it is performed with  HP . Mirage Dance P (close) King kicks her opponent multiple times, ending with a sweep kick. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Trap Kick + LK  King hops forward with a downward kick. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Slide Kick + HK  King slides forward with a sweep kick. This move hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Trap Rush  HP + LK  King rushes in with a slide kick. If she hits the opponent, she follows up with a knee strike, then flies upward with an upside-down kick that launches her opponent into the air, finishing with a somersault kick at the height of the ascent. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Illusion Dance K King does a backflip, then performs a series of rapid kicks, ending with a somersault kick and multiple midair kicks. Silent Flash K King performs a somersault kick. If it hits, she follows up with a knee strike, then flies upward with an upside-down kick that launches her opponent into the air. Super: Illusion Dance  LK + HK  King does a backflip, then performs a series of rapid kicks, ending with a somersault kick and multiple midair kicks.
	Takuma Sakazaki
	Takuma is the grandmaster of Kyokugen-ryuu, a deadly style of karate he devised. He is the father of Ryo and Yuri. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Ko'ou Ken (super cancel) P Takuma hurls a fireball from his palm. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Mou Ko Murai Gan P Takuma does a straight punch that knocks his opponent into the air. Zanransetsu P Takuma pummels his opponent with a blur of rapid punches, then uppercuts the opponent away. Hien Shippu Kyaku Hold for 1 second, then +K Takuma leaps ahead with a flying kick, which knocks down his opponent on impact. He follows up with a spinning back kick in midair when the move is performed with  HK . Shou Ran Kyaku K Takuma runs to his opponent, grabs them, then hits them with a series of knee strikes. He runs farther when the move is performed with  HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Oniguruma + LP  Takuma swings his arm with a hook punch that knocks the opponent over on impact. Hisha Otoshi + LP  Takuma pulls his arm back, then hits with an underhand palm strike. Kawara Wari (super cancel) + LK  Takuma does an overhead elbow strike. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Keima Uchi + LK  Takuma punches downward while crouched, knocking his opponent to the ground on impact. This move hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Chou Hissatsu: Tengu Shoukou Ken  HP + LK  Takuma jumps in while wearing his Mr. Karate mask, then channels and throws a large fireball from both hands that knocks his opponent over on impact. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Haoh Shoukou Ken P Takuma channels and throws a large fireball from both hands that knocks his opponent over on impact. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Ryuuko Ranbu P Takuma rushes forward and unleashes a flurry of punches and kicks, then hops back and performs a Haoh Shoukou Ken. Shin Kishin Geki P (close) Takuma performs a hard-hitting hook, cross, and straight punch, sending the opponent flying away. Super: Ryuuko Ranbu  LP + HP  Takuma rushes forward and unleashes a flurry of punches and kicks, then hops back and launches three successive Haoh Shoukou Kens.

Ikari Warriors Team

A team representing characters from the Ikari Warriors series of run-and-gun games.

	Leona
	Leona is the adoptive daughter of Heidern. She fights with similar techniques and slashes her hands like knives. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Baltic Launcher Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Leona throws her hands back and generates a large energy sphere in front of her that can hit her opponent multiple times. She leaps ahead and the sphere moves forward a short distance when the move is performed with  HP . Moon Slasher (super cancel) Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Leona slashes the air around her in a circle, which knocks down her opponent on impact. Grand Saber (super cancel) Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Leona runs forward while low to the ground, then slashes with her hand when she reaches her opponent, knocking the opponent over on impact. When the move is performed with  HK , she runs farther, and the move can be followed up by a somersault kick (Gliding Buster) with + HK . X-Calibur (super cancel) P in midair Leona slashes her hands in an X pattern in the air, shooting a projectile diagonally downwards that knocks her opponent over on impact. Earring Bakudan 1 K Leona removes one of her earrings and throws it, which explodes when it hits the ground or her opponent. She throws it further when the move is performed with  HK . Earring Bakudan 2 K (close) Leona removes one of her earrings and attaches it to her opponent if nearby. It explodes after a short duration or can be manually detonated by pressing K. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Heidern Inferno + HP / HK , + HP / HK , or + HP / HK  in midair (close) Leona catches her opponent between her legs, then flips over and kicks them down. Strike Arc + LK  or + LK  Leona swings her leg down in a circle, knocking down her opponent on impact. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Killer Touch  HP + LK  Leona runs in. If she reaches her opponent, she plants a bomb that detonates and launches the opponent into the air. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description V-Slasher P in midair Leona dives down with a hand chop, then cuts back into the air, forming a V-shaped explosion. Grateful Dead P Leona leaps over her opponent's head, then drives her hand into them and saps their life force (which does not heal her). Rebel Spark K Leona runs to her opponent and stabs them, causing sparks to fly out and then explode. Super: V-Slasher  LP + HP  in midair Leona dives down with a hand chop, then cuts back into the air, forming a V-shaped explosion.
	Ralf Jones
	Ralf is a mercenary who fights with explosive punches. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Vulcan Punch PPPPP Ralf does a series of rapid upward punches that toss his opponent back. He can move forward with while doing this. Gatling Attack (super cancel) Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Ralf slides forward with an elbow strike, a spinning backhand, and an uppercut that knocks his opponent over. He slides further when the move is performed with  HP . Kyuukoka Bakudan Punch (Chijou) Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Ralf jumps in the air with a knee strike, then drops down with an explosive dive punch, which knocks his opponent over on impact. He ascends higher when the move is performed with  HP . Kyuukoka Bakudan Punch (Kuuchuu) P in midair Ralf drops down with an explosive dive punch that knocks his opponent over on impact. Ralf Tackle (super cancel) K Ralf charges forward with a tackle that launches his opponent into the air. Ralf Kick Hold K for 2 seconds, then release Ralf leaps through the air with a dropkick that knocks his opponent back. The move does more damage when it is charged for longer. He leaps further when the move is performed with  HK . Super Argentine Back Breaker K (close) Ralf tosses his opponent high into the air, then catches them with a backbreaker and slams them to the ground. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Regal Body Blow  HP + LK  Ralf drops down with an explosive dive punch, then charges forward with a powerful, unblockable punch that knocks the opponent back. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Bari Bari Vulcan Punch P Ralf slides forward with an elbow strike, a spinning backhand, and a series of rapid explosive punches, then finishes with an uppercut. Unamori Vulcan Punch K Ralf runs forward and pushes down his opponent, then pummels them with a series of explosive punches. He runs farther when the move is performed with  HK . Super: Bari Bari Vulcan Punch  LP + HP  Ralf slides forward with an elbow strike and spinning backhand, then another elbow strike and spinning backhand, a series of rapid explosive punches, and multiple uppercuts, finally finishing with a jumping uppercut. Super: Galactica Phantom  LP + HP  Ralf pulls his arm back and winds up for a powerful, unblockable punch.
	Clark Still
	Clark is a mercenary who fights with grappling moves. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Gatling Attack (super cancel) Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Clark slides forward with an elbow strike, a spinning backhand, and an uppercut that knocks his opponent over. He slides further when the move is performed with  HP . He can follow up the move by grabbing the opponent and rolling into the air (Gatling Attack Full Force) with P, then he can finish with an elbow drop (Flashing Elbow) by pressing P after he slams the opponent. Napalm Stretch P Clark jumps into the air and tries to catch an airborne opponent. If he succeeds, he grabs them and rolls to the ground with a slam. He can follow up the move with an elbow drop by pressing P after he hits the ground with the opponent. Mount Tackle P Clark runs forward and pushes his opponent down to the ground. He can follow up with a powerbomb (Clark Lift) by pressing  LP , a DDT (Sleeper Lift) by pressing  HP , or by grabbing the opponent, rolling backward, and finishing with a slam (Rolling Cradler) by pressing K. He can follow up any of the slams with an elbow drop (Flashing Elbow) by pressing P after he slams the opponent. Frankensteiner K (close) Clark grabs his opponent by the neck with his legs and slams them to the ground. He can follow up the move with an elbow drop (Flashing Elbow) by pressing P after he turns around and throws the opponent. Super Argentine Back Breaker K (close) Clark tosses his opponent high into the air, then catches them with a backbreaker and slams them to the ground. He can follow up the move with an elbow drop (Flashing Elbow) by pressing P after he turns around and throws the opponent. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Death Lake Driver + HP / HK , + HP / HK , or + HP / HK  in midair (close) Clark grabs and throws his opponent to the ground. Stomp Kick + LK  Clark stomps his leg forward. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Flashing Launcher  HP + LK  Clark jumps in with a flying kick, then tries to grab the opponent. If he succeeds, he turns around, points ahead, and throws the opponent. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Ultra Argentine Back Breaker P (close) Clark tosses his opponent high into the air and catches them with a backbreaker three times, then slams the opponent into the ground. Running Three K (close) Clark grabs his opponent, turns around, points ahead, and runs to the end of the stage while carrying and then slamming the opponent. Super: Ultra Argentine Back Breaker  LP + HP  (close) Clark tosses his opponent high into the air and catches them with a backbreaker twice, then throws them high into the air again and jumps up to catch them between his legs, riding them down for a final slam.
	Whip
	Whip is an assassin with a mysterious background who is working for Heidern to investigate NESTS. She fights using a long whip. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Assassin Strike Code~BB (super cancel) P or K Whip flings her whip into the air, then drops back down at a different location. She drops about a quarter of the screen across with  LP , halfway across the screen with  LK , three quarters of the screen across with  HP , or fully across the screen with  HK . She damages and knocks over the opponent if she lands on them. Boomerang Shot Code~SC (super cancel) P Whip crouches and swings her whip at an upwards angle. If it hits her opponent, the opponent is caught by the whip and tossed behind her. Hook Shot Code~Kaze P in midair Whip attaches her whip to the ceiling and uses it to swings across while kicking, knocking down her opponent on impact. String Shot TypeA Code~Yuuetsu  LP  Whip holds her whip above her head, then she cracks her whip and attaches it to her opponent, swings around on it, and stomps her opponent to the ground. The move can be delayed by continuing to hold  LP  or canceled by pressing  HK  while delaying it. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. String Shot TypeA Code~Shouri  HP  Whip holds her whip above her head, then she lassos it around the opponent, dragging them toward her and stomping on them repeatedly when they are near. The move can be delayed by continuing to hold  LK  or canceled by pressing  HK  while delaying it. String Shot TypeA Code~Chikara  LK  Whip holds her whip above her head, then she swings her whip forward, grabbing and pulling her opponent toward her. The move can be delayed by continuing to hold  HP  or canceled by pressing  HK  while delaying it. This move hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Whip Shot + LP  LP  LP  LP  LP  Whip flails her whip back and forth, which can be repeated up to five times by continuing to press  LP . Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Valkyrie Killer  HP + LK  Whip jumps in and swings her whip around her, which knocks back the opponent on impact. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Sonic Slaughter Code~KW P Whip slashes her whip around her repeatedly, kicking up a cloud of dust and knocking the opponent back and forth, then she throws the opponent across the screen. Super: Sonic Slaughter Code~KW  LP + HP  Whip slashes her whip around her repeatedly, kicking up a cloud of dust and knocking the opponent back and forth, then she throws the opponent across the screen.

Psycho Soldier Team

A team representing characters from the Psycho Soldier series of platforming games.

	Athena Asamiya
	Athena is a famous J-Pop idol and a powerful psychic. She fights using a combination of kung fu and her psychic powers. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Psycho Ball (super cancel) P Athena generates and throws a ball of psychic energy. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Psycho Shoot (super cancel) P Athena pulls her arms back, then throws an orb of psychic energy that launches her opponent into the air. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Phoenix Arrow (super cancel) K in midair Athena curls into a ball and dives diagonally downwards while glowing like a meteor. She finishes with a sweep kick after landing when the move is performed with  HK . Psycho Sword (super cancel) P Athena rises upward while her hand slices the air with psychic power, knocking her opponent over on impact. She ascends higher when the move is performed with  HP . This move can be performed in midair. Psycho Reflector (super cancel)  LK  Athena holds her palms out and generates a shield of psychic power. It knocks back opponents that touch it and also reflects projectiles. Nu Psycho Reflector (super cancel)  HK  Athena holds her palms out and projects a large orb of psychic power in front of her. It knocks back opponents that touch it and also reflects projectiles. Psycho Teleport (super cancel) K Athena runs forward at high speed. She can be hit while doing this but can pass through opponents. She teleports half the width of the screen with  LK  or the full width of the screen with  HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Sankaku Tobi when jumping onto the edge of the screen Athena can jump off the edges of the screen. Psychic Shoot + HP / HK , + HP / HK , or + HP / HK  in midair (close) Athena grabs and throws her opponent in midair. Phoenix Bomb + LK  in midair Athena drops back-first at her opponent. She bounces off her opponent if she hits. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Renkan Tai + LK  Athena hops forward with a high kick. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Psycho Healing  HP + LK  Athena jumps in and hovers in place while channeling psychic energy, which knocks the opponent back on contact and restores some health. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Shining Crystal Bit P Athena hovers in the air and channels psychic energy while orbs revolve around her. This move can be performed in midair. The move can be canceled by pressing  LP + HP + LK + HK . If the player presses P during the move, Athena points forward and shoots an energy orb across the screen (Crystal Shoot). She throws the orb straight ahead with  LP  or at an upward angle with  HP . Phoenix Fang Arrow K in midair Athena curls into a ball and repeatedly dives diagonally downwards while glowing like a meteor. Super: Shining Crystal Bit  LP + HP  Athena hovers in the air and glows with psychic energy while orbs revolve around her. This move can be performed in midair. The move can be canceled by pressing  LP + HP + LK + HK . If the player presses P during the move, Athena points forward and shoots an energy orb across the screen (Crystal Shoot). She throws the orb straight ahead with  LP  or at an upward angle with  HP .
	Sie Kensou
	Kensou is Athena's friend (and secret admirer) who fights with similar kung fu techniques. He has suddenly lost his psychic powers for unknown reasons. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Sen Shippo (super cancel) P Kensou leaps forward with a flying punch. He leaps farther when the move is performed with  HP . Ryuu Renda (super cancel) PPPPP Kensou leans forward on one leg while swinging repeatedly with alternating arms. Ryuu Renga Chiryuu  LP  Kensou leaps forward with an elbow strike, then follows up with a knee strike and a turning kick while moving forward, knocking over the opponent on impact. Ryuu Renga Tenryuu  HP  Kensou leaps forward with an elbow strike, then follows up with a knee strike and a turning kick while moving diagonally up into the air, knocking over the opponent on impact. Ryuu Sougeki P in midair Kensou dives diagonally downwards with a palm strike that hits multiple times. Ryuu Gakusai (super cancel) K Kensou stands on his hands and propels himself into the air with a split-leg kick that knocks the opponent over on impact. He ascends higher when the move is performed with  HK . Senkyuutai K Kensou leans back and stands on one hand while kicking upward with each leg, which launches the opponent into the air. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Kobokushu + LP  Kensou pulls both arms into the air, then slaps down with both of them. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Kousentai + LK  Kensou hops forward with a turning kick. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Niku Man 4 U  HP + LK  Kensou jumps in with a palm strike that knocks the opponent back on impact, then eats a meat bun, which restores some health and increases the power gauge. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Shinryuu Seioh Rekkyaku  LK  Kensou leaps forward with a flying kick, followed by a front kick and a turning kick, then stands on his hands and propels himself into the air with a split-leg kick. Shinryuu Tenbu Kyaku  HK  Kensou leaps forward with a flying kick, followed by a front kick and a turning kick while juggling the opponent into the air, then stands on his hands after landing and propels himself into the air with a split-leg kick. Chouryuu Renken P Kensou hits his opponent with several hard punches before swinging his clasped hands upward, which launches the opponent into the air. Super: Shinryuu Tenbu Kyaku  LK + HK  Kensou leaps forward with a flying kick, followed by a front kick and a turning kick while juggling the opponent into the air, then stands on his hands after landing and propels himself into the air with a split-leg kick.
	Chin Gentsai
	Chin is Chinese martial arts master who trained Athena and Kensou. He fights in the Drunken Fist style. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Hyoutan Geki Jaku (super cancel)  LP  Chin whips a gourd through the air in front of him. Hyoutan Geki Kyou (super cancel)  HP  Chin whips a gourd through the air in front of him twice, once high and once low. Suihai Kou P Chin takes a drink of sake from a gourd. After doing this, he can spit the sake diagonally upwards (Fun'en Kou) by pressing P or stumble drunkenly forward (Gouen Shourai Kai) by pressing P. The second move does not have to be done immediately after the first. Ryuu Rin Hou Rai P Chin leaps through the air with a rolling body attack that knocks his opponent over. He stumbles forward with multiple spinning elbow strikes before leaping when the move is performed with  HP . Kaiten Tekikuu Totsu Ken K Chin rolls along the ground, then does an upward hand strike that knocks his opponent over. He rolls farther when the move is performed with  HK . Suikan Kan Ou P Chin staggers drunkenly. While he is in this state, he can leap forward with a falling body attack (Chou Shuu Riku Gyo) with +P or roll forward with an upward hand strike (Kaiten Tekikuu Totsu Ken) with +K. Or the move can be canceled by pressing  LP + HP + LK + HK . Bugetsu Sui K Chin falls back, flat on the ground, for a duration before standing back up again. While he is in this state, he can fly forward with a kick (Ryuu Ja Hanhou) with + LK , cartwheel backward (Rigyo Hanhou) with + HK , or roll forward with an upward hand strike (Kaiten Tekikuu Totsu Ken) with +K. Or he can move with or or stand back up by pressing  LP + HP + LK + HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Suiho Hyoutan Shuu + LP  Chin falls on his back while swinging a gourd. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Hourai Raku'en  HP + LK  Chin jumps in and looks for the opponent (if not near), then leaps through the air with a rolling body attack that knocks the opponent over. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Gou Ran Enpou P Chin takes a drink from a gourd, then breathes a stream of fire. He breathes the stream diagonally upwards with  LP  or straight ahead with  HP . Gou En Shourai P Chin takes a drink from a gourd and explodes with fire, then stumbles drunkenly forward. Super: Gou Ran Enpou  LP + HP  Chin takes a drink from a gourd, then breathes a throng of fireballs in a wide fan pattern.
	Bao
	Bao is a young boy who fights with kung fu. He has mysteriously grown stronger in psychic powers as Kensou has become weaker. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Psycho Ball Attack: Front (super cancel)  LP  Bao throws a ball of psychic energy that travels straight ahead. This move can be performed in midair. Psycho Ball Attack: Rise (super cancel)  LP  Bao throws a ball of psychic energy that travels directly above him. Psycho Ball Attack: Bound (super cancel)  LK  Bao throws a ball of psychic energy that bounces off the ground, then rises at a diagonal angle. This move can be performed in midair. Psycho Ball Attack: Reflect  LK  Bao generates a ball of psychic energy in front of him that is orbited by smaller balls of psychic energy. It hits multiple times and knocks back opponents that touch it and also reflects projectiles. Psycho Ball Crush: Front (super cancel)  HP  Bao curls into a ball while shrouded in psychic energy and rolls straight ahead, knocking over his opponent on impact. This move can be performed in midair. Psycho Ball Crush: Rise (super cancel)  HP  Bao curls into a ball while shrouded in psychic energy and rolls directly above him, knocking over his opponent on impact. Psycho Ball Crush: Bound (super cancel)  HK  Bao curls into a ball while shrouded in psychic energy and bounces off the ground, then rises at a diagonal angle, knocking over his opponent on impact. This move can be performed in midair. Psycho Ball Crush: Reflect  HK  Bao curls into a ball while shrouded in psychic energy and rolls straight ahead, reflecting projectiles and knocking over his opponent on impact. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Sankaku Tobi when jumping onto the edge of the screen Bao can jump off the edges of the screen. Soushou + LP  in midair Bao slaps down with both hands. Hikida + LK  in midair Bao dives down head-first, knocking over his opponent on impact. Kawasaki + LP  Bao steps forward and claws his hand downward. Senheki Shuu + LK  Bao rolls forward with a cartwheel kick. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Senshou Shuu + LK  Bao flips through the air and comes down with a stomp kick. Rikatsu Shuu + HK  Bao turns around with a trip kick. This move hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Psycho Ball Attack  HP + LK  Bao runs in with a dash attack, then throws a large ball of psychic energy that knocks the opponent into the air on impact. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Psycho Ball Attack: MAX P Bao throws a large ball of psychic energy that knocks him over and launches the opponent into the air on impact. Psycho Ball Crush: SP K Bao hovers in the air while his body is surrounded in a sphere of psychic energy that launches the opponent into the air on contact. Super: Psycho Ball Attack: MAX  LP + HP  Bao throws a large ball of psychic energy that knocks him over and launches the opponent into the air on impact. Super: Psycho Ball DX  LK + HK  Bao throws a small, slow-moving ball of psychic energy that bursts multiple times upon hitting the opponent.

Women Fighters Team

A team consisting of female characters. Mai Shiranui and Yuri Sakazaki return to the team, alongside returning member Kasumi Todoh and newcomer Hinako Shijo.

	Mai Shiranui
	Mai is the last heiress to the Shiranui ninja clan. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Ka Chou Sen (super cancel) P Mai throws her folding fan at her opponent. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Ryuu En Bu (super cancel) P Mai twirls around, whipping her opponent with the sash around her waist, which is set alight and knocks her opponent over on impact. This move can negate projectiles. She steps forward slightly and the move can hit two times when it is performed with  HP . Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi K Mai performs a cartwheel, then drops to the ground with an elbow strike that knocks her opponent over. The move travels more distance when it is performed with  HK . Musasabi no Mai (Chijou) Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Mai jumps to the back edge of the screen, then repels off. She can jump to the front edge of the screen by pressing instead of . If the player continues to hold P after performing the move or presses P while in midair, Mai dives diagonally downward with her arms spread out, knocking her opponent over on impact. Or she can follow up by attacking with her rear (Ukiha) with +P or attacking with a knee drop (Yurazaume) with +K while in midair. The move covers more horizontal distance when it is performed with  HP . Musasabi no Mai (Kuuchuu) P in midair Mai dives diagonally downward with her arms spread out, knocking her opponent over on impact. The move covers more horizontal distance when it is performed with  HP . Sayo Chidori (super cancel) K Mai swipes her folding fan downward in a large circle around her. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Sankaku Tobi when jumping onto the edge of the screen Mai can jump off the edges of the screen. Yume Zakura + HP / HK , + HP / HK , or + HP / HK  in midair (close) Mai grabs and stomps her opponent to the ground. Daiwa Fuusha Otoshi + LP  in midair Mai clasps her hands together and swings them down like a hammer. Yurazaume + LK  in midair Mai floats downward and attacks with a knee drop that knocks her opponent to the ground. Ukiha + HK  in midair Mai drops diagonally downward while attacking with her rear, then sweeps her opponent with a fan upon hitting the ground. Tsubakuro no Mai + LK  Mai hops forward with a step kick. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Benitsuru no Mai + LK  Mai slides forward with a low kick, then rolls back with a high kick. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Sakura Fubuki  HP + LK  Mai charges in with a shoulder tackle. If she does not hit the opponent, she taunts, which increases the power gauge. If she hits the opponent, she rises into the air while twirling her fans, then finishes with an air throw. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Chou Hissatu Shinobibachi K Mai does a cartwheel kick, then flies through the air with an elbow strike while flames radiate from her body. Hou'ou no Mai P Mai flips into the air, then spins downward in a ball while tailed by the sash around her waist, which is set alight. Mizutori no Mai P Mai throws three flaming fans at her opponent. Super: Chou Hissatu Shinobibachi  LK + HK  Mai does a cartwheel kick, then flies through the air with an elbow strike while flames radiate from her body.
	Yuri Sakazaki
	Yuri is the youngest practitioner of Kyokugen-ryuu, who has adapted the style to fit herself. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Ko'ou Ken P Yuri thrusts a short-ranged burst of ki energy from her hand, which knocks the opponent back on impact. The projectile travels further when the move is performed with  HP . Haoh Shoukou Ken , then hold P Yuri channels and throws a large fireball from both hands that knocks her opponent over on impact. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . Rai'oh Ken K Yuri jumps into the air and swings her arms downward with a burst of ki. She jumps higher when the move is performed with  HK . Kuu Ga (super cancel) P Yuri runs forward with a jumping uppercut that knocks down her opponent on impact. When the move is performed with  HP , she gets a running start and jumps farther, and the move can be followed up by a second jumping uppercut (Ura Kuu Ga) with P again. Hien Senpuu Ken P Yuri leaps forward with a flying punch that knocks her opponent over. She leaps farther when the move is performed with  HP . This move is a parody of Terry Bogard's Burn Knuckle. Hien Senpuu Kyaku K Yuri jumps into the air and rotates on an axis while kicking her leg out. She jumps higher and farther when the move is performed with  HK . This move is a parody of Sakura's Shunpuu Kyaku from Street Fighter Alpha 2. Hyaku Retsu Binta K Yuri rushes forward and grabs her opponent, then slaps them repeatedly. She runs slightly further when the move is performed with  HK . Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Tsubame Otoshi + HP / HK , + HP / HK , or + HP / HK  in midair (close) Yuri grabs and slams her opponent to the ground. En Yoku + LP  Yuri throws herself forward while striking with her rear. Senkai Kyaku (super cancel) + LK  Yuri performs a wide overhead kick. She can follow up with a high side kick by pressing  LK  again. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Hien Rekkou  HP + LK  Yuri runs in. If she does not reach the opponent, she taunts, which increases the power gauge. If she reaches the opponent, she advances forward with multiple jumping uppercuts. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Hien Hou'ou Kyaku K Yuri dashes forward, then runs up her opponent with a series of stomps. Hien Rekkou K Yuri advances forward with two low jumping uppercuts, then a final, high jumping uppercut. This move is a parody of Ken's Shouryuu Reppa from Super Street Fighter II Turbo. Super: Hien Hou'ou Kyaku  LK + HK  Yuri dashes forward, then runs up her opponent with a series of stomps, finishing with a Rai'oh Ken. Super: Shin! Chou Upper  LK + HK  Yuri hits her opponent with an uppercut from each hand (if her opponent is in close range), then ascends into the air with a jumping uppercut. This move is a parody of Ryu's Shin Shouryuuken from Street Fighter III.
	Kasumi Todoh
	Kasumi is a Japanese teenager who is looking for her missing father. She fights using Aikido. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Kasame Ate (super cancel) P Kasumi pulls her arms back, then throws them down, splashing a wave of energy downward that knocks her opponent over on impact. This move can be performed in midair. Senkou Nagashi P (up to 3 times) Kasumi advances forward with multiple strikes. The motion can be repeated up to three times, ending by kicking the opponent away. Hakusan Tou (super cancel) K Kasumi swings her fist into the air, knocking the opponent into the air on impact. Messhin Mutou  LK  Kasumi holds her arm out in a defensive posture. If she is hit by an airborne attack, she intercepts the attack, then grabs and throws the opponent. Sasshou Inshuu  HK  Kasumi holds her palm out in a defensive posture. If she is hit by a grounded attack, she intercepts the attack, then grabs and kicks the opponent away. Hanshin Morote Gaeshi K Kasumi kneels and holds her arms in a defensive posture. If she is hit by a low attack, she intercepts the attack, then grabs and throws the opponent to the other side of her. Tatsumaki Souda P (close) Kasumi hits her opponent with a series of blows, ending with an uppercut that launches the opponent into the air. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Hiji Ate + LP  Kasumi turns and steps forward with a downward elbow strike that hits two times. The second strike hits high and can only be blocked standing. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Katsu  HP + LK  Kasumi jumps in with a flying kick, then taunts, which decreases the opponent's power gauge. If she touches the opponent with her taunt, she grabs and throws them. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Chou Kasane Ate P Kasumi pulls her arms back, then throws them down, splashing a tall wave of energy that rolls across the ground and can hit multiple times. The move can be delayed by continuing to hold P. Shingan Kuzu Otoshi P Kasumi holds a defensive stance. If she is hit by an attack (besides a projectile or a throw) while doing this, she grabs and slams the opponent with a shoulder throw, then hits them with a punch once on the ground. Super: Shingan Kuzu Otoshi  LP + HP  Kasumi holds a defensive stance. If she is hit by an attack (besides a projectile or a throw) while doing this, she grabs and slams the opponent with a shoulder throw, then hits them with a punch once on the ground.
	Hinako Shijo
	Hinako Shijo Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Tsukidashi (super cancel) P Hinako advances forward while alternately thrusting her palms. The last hit knocks the opponent over. She advances further when the move is performed with  HP . Tsuki Otoshi (super cancel) P Hinako claws with one hand, then slaps both hands downward, which knocks the opponent to the ground. Kote Nage K (close) Hinako grabs and slams her opponent into the ground behind her. Kake Nage K (close) Hinako grabs and trips her opponent into the ground behind her. Yoriki K (close) Hinako grabs her opponent, then runs them into the wall. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Harite (Tiyo) HOLD  LP   LP  Hinako slaps with one hand, then slaps with the other hand. Harite (Nishiki) HOLD  LP   HP  Hinako slaps with one hand, then slides forward and slaps with the other hand. Maemitsu Tataki + LP  Hinako steps forward and claws a hand upward. Tsuppari HOLD  LK   LK  Hinako thrusts a palm forward, then thrusts the other palm forward. The second strike hits high and can only be blocked standing. Nodowa HOLD  HP   HK  Hinako steps forward and claws a hand sideways, then does a trip kick. The second strike hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Ketaguri + HK  Hinako does a shin kick. This move hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Teppou Hinako  HP + LK  Hinako jumps in, then advances forward while alternately thrusting her palms. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Gasshou Hineri K Hinako hops forward and tries to grab her opponent. If she succeeds, she swings the opponent through the air. Super: Gasshou Hineri  LK + HK  Hinako hops forward and tries to grab her opponent. If she succeeds, she shakes the opponent, then swings them through the air.

Korea Justice Team

A Korean team consisting of the taekwondo masters Kim Kaphwan (from Fatal Fury) and Jhun Hoon and two criminals that they are trying to rehabilitate.

	Kim Kaphwan
	Kim is a Korean taekwondo master who fights for justice. He is trying to rehabilitate the two criminals on his team, Chang and Choi. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Han Getsu Zan (super cancel) K Kim flips forward with a semicircular split-leg kick, which can hit with the heel of each leg. The move covers a wider arc when it is performed with  HK . Hien Zan Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Kim flips backward, slicing through the air with a circular kick, which knocks down his opponent on impact. When the move is performed with  HK , he ascends higher and hits additional times, and the move can be followed up with another kick (Tenshou Zan) by pressing + HK . Hishou Kyaku (super cancel) K in midair Kim dives diagonally downward while stomping repeatedly. Ryuusei Ranku (super cancel) Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Kim slides forward with a sweep kick, then jumps in the air and follows up with an axe kick that knocks his opponent down. He slides further when the move is performed with  HK . Haki Kyaku K Kim stomps the ground, hitting opponents in front of him. This move can neutralize ground projectiles. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Kuuren Geki + LP  Kim hops forward with a spinning kick that can hit two times. Neri Chagi + LK  Kim lifts his leg high and comes down with an axe kick, which hits up to two times. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Hishou Kyaku  HP + LK  Kim jumps in with a stomp kick. If he hits the opponent, he follows up with a circular kick in midair, knocking the opponent down on impact. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Hou'ou Kyaku K Kim performs a series of rapid kicks, then finishes with a backflip kick. This move can be performed in midair. Hou'ou Hiten Kyaku K Kim hits with a high back kick that knocks his opponent into the air. Super: Hou'ou Kyaku  LK + HK  Kim performs a series of rapid kicks, then kicks the opponent into the air and finishes with multiple backflip kicks. This move can be performed in midair.
	Chang Koehan
	Chang is a massive criminal who fights with a ball and chain. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Tekkyuu Dai Kaiten PPPPP Chang swings his ball by its chain over his head, which knocks down his opponent on impact. He swings the ball for a duration or until the player presses  LP + HP + LK + HK , and he can move with or while doing this. Tekkyuu Funsai Geki (super cancel) Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Chang flings his ball by its chain in front of him, which knocks down his opponent on impact. He winds up the ball by swinging it and slides forward slightly when the move is performed with  HP . Tekkyuu Taiko Uchi K Chang picks his nose. If he is hit while doing this, he sneezes, knocking his opponent away. Dai Hakai Nage P (close) Chang grabs and slams his opponent back and forth multiple times. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Hiki Nige + LP  Chang slides along the ground, holding his ball out in front of him, which sweeps his opponent. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Tekkkyuu Dai Kourin  HP + LK  Chang flops down with a body press that knocks his opponent to the ground. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Tekkyuu Dai Bousou P Chang charges forward with a series of strikes, then swings his ball by its chain over his head and finishes with one of several moves chosen at random. Tekkyu Dai Assatsu P Chang flies diagonally upward, then falls with a body attack. He moves forward a short distance before jumping when the move is performed with  HP . Tekkyuu Dai Bokusatsu K Chang bashes his ball downward repeatedly while moving forward, then knocks the opponent into the air with the last hit. Super: Tekkyu Dai Assatsu  LP + HP  Chang flies diagonally upward, then falls with a body attack.
	Choi Bounge
	Choi is a tiny criminal who fights with dual leather-gloved claws. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Hien Zan K Choi flips backward, slicing through the air with a circular kick, which knocks down his opponent on impact. The move can hit twice when it is performed with  HK . Kaiten Hien Zan P Choi curls into a ball and rolls along the ground. If he hits his opponent, he rolls up the opponent. If the player presses P during the move, Choi lunges forward with his claws (Kishuu Hien Zuki). Tatsumaki Shippuu Zan (super cancel) Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Choi spirals upward in a tornado while slashing around him with his claws, knocking down the opponent on impact. He slides forward a short distance and ascends higher when the move is performed with  HP . Hishou Kuuretsu Zan Hold for 2 seconds, then +K Choi jumps to the back edge of the screen. He can jump to the front edge of the screen by pressing instead of . If the player continues to hold K after performing the move, Choi immediately does a spinning attack with his claws after hitting the wall. He spins diagonally downwards with  LK  or straight ahead with  HK . Hishou Kyaku (super cancel) K in midair Choi dives diagonally downward, then stomps repeatedly on his opponent. Senpuu Hien Shitotsu Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Choi flies ahead head-first while spinning like a drill with his claws in front of him. He flies faster and further when the move is performed with  HK . He can follow up with another drill spin (Shitotsu Bunki) by holding the D-Pad in any direction while pressing any attack button, which can be done up to two times. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Sankaku Tobi when jumping onto the edge of the screen Choi can jump off the edges of the screen. Nidan Giri + LP  or + LP  Choi tilts to the side while poking with both claws. This move can break the opponent's guard. Toorima Geri + LK  or + LK  Choi somersaults forward with a kick. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Chouhatsu Zanmai  HP + LK  Choi jumps in. If the opponent is near, he spirals upward in a tornado while slashing around him with his claws, knocking down the opponent on impact. If the opponent is far, he taunts, which decreases the opponent's power gauge. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Shin! Chouzetsu Tatsumaki Shinkuu Zan P Choi spins on one leg, producing a large tornado that covers the full height of the screen. He can move with or while doing this. Shin! Chouzetsu Rinkaiten Toppa P in midair Choi barrels diagonally downward while holding his claws in front of him and spinning rapidly. Hou'ou Kyaku K Choi slides forward with a series of claw slashes, ending with a somersault kick. Super: Hou'ou Kyaku  LK + HK  Choi slides forward with a series of attacks, ending with two somersault kicks.
	Jhun Hoon
	Jhun Hoon is Kim's old friend and rival who joins to help him. He fights with similar taekwondo moves, though he is more showy and fights with one hand behind his back. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Haiki Geki (super cancel) P Jhun Hoon crouches and kicks in a circle, kicking up a ring of dust around him. When the move is performed with  LP , he can transition into his Soushuu Jin stance by continuing to hold  LP . Mangetsu Zan (super cancel) K Jhun Hoon rolls through the air in an arc while kicking, landing with a split-leg kick. The move covers a wider arc and hits more times when it is performed with  HK . When the move is performed with  LK , he can transition into his Ryouko Jin stance by continuing to hold  LK . Kuusa Jin Hold for 2 seconds, then +P Jhun Hoon spins diagonally upward while kicking, which knocks the opponent into the air. He ascends higher and hits an additional time when the move is performed with  HP . When the move is performed with  LP , he can transition into his Soushuu Jin stance after he lands by continuing to hold  LP . Soushuu Jin  LP  Jhun Hoon stands with one leg raised for as long as  LP  is held down. While in this stance, he can perform a high axe kick (Shuusou Kyaku: Joudan) with + HP , a back heel kick (Shuusou Kyaku: Gedan) with  HP , a front kick (Taikyoku Ha) with  HK  that knocks his opponent away, or a roundhouse kick (Kirikae Kougeki: Dousa Go) with + LK  or + LK . He can move with or while in this stance, and he continues to hold the stance for as long as  LP  is held, even after performing a follow-up move but not after being hit. He can switch legs and transition into his Ryouko Jin stance by holding  LK  (including after Kirikae Kougeki: Dousa Go). Ryouko Jin  LK  Jhun Hoon stands with one leg raised for as long as  LK  is held down. While in this stance, he can perform a jumping axe kick (Hiko Geki: Ue) with + HP  that is an overhead strike and knocks down his opponent, a sweep kick (Mouko Geki: Naka) with  HP  that launches his opponent into the air, a sliding kick (Shuuko Geki: Shimo) with + HP , an evasive stance (Taikyoku Hi) with  HK  that can dodge attacks, or a stomp and roll away (Kirikae Kougeki: Dousa Go) with + LP  or + LP . He can move with or while in this stance, and he continues to hold the stance for as long as  LK  is held, even after performing a follow-up move but not after being hit. He can switch legs and transition into his Soushuu Jin stance by holding  LP  (including after Kirikae Kougeki: Dousa Go). Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Ryuurou Shuu + LK  in midair Jhun Hoon does a stomp kick and bounces away. Soshuu Geki + LP  Jhun Hoon does a spinning back heel kick. He can transition into his Soushuu Jin stance by continuing to hold  LP . Ryouko Geki + LK  Jhun Hoon does a high roundhouse kick. He can transition into his Ryouko Jin stance by continuing to hold  LK . Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Fukuko Shuugeki  HP + LK  Jhun Hoon runs in. If he does not hit the opponent, he jumps in the air with an axe kick that knocks the opponent to the ground. If he hits the opponent, he spins diagonally upward while kicking, which knocks the opponent into the air. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Hou'ou Ressou Kyaku K Jhun Hoon does a series of kicks that form energy waves in front of them, finishing with a midair spinning kick. Hou'ou Tenbu Kyaku K in midair Jhun Hoon dives diagonally downward with a stomp, then flips in circles while kicking, ending with a spinning kick in midair. Super: Hou'ou Ressou Kyaku  LK + HK  Jhun Hoon does a series of kicks that form energy waves in front of them, finishing with multiple midair spinning kicks.

Single-Entry Fighters

These characters are not members of any team.

	Kyo Kusanagi
	Kyo is a Japanese high school student and heir to the Kusanagi clan, thought to have died sealing away the snake demon Orochi. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description 114 Shiki: Aragami  LP  Kyo lunges forward with an explosive hook punch using his following arm. This move can negate projectiles. While the move is being performed, it can be followed up by a fiery uppercut (128 Shiki: Kono Kizu) with P or an elbow smash (127 Shiki: Yano Sabi) with P. The follow-up move can be followed up with a downward punch (Ge Shiki: Migiri Ugachi) with P or a side kick (125 Shiki: Nanase) with K. 115 Shiki: Dokugami  HP  Kyo steps forward with an explosive hook punch using his leading arm. This move can negate projectiles. While the move is being performed, it can be followed up by a backhand (401 Shiki: Tsumi Yomi) with P, then a jumping attack (402 Shiki: Batsu Yomi) with +P. 100 Shiki: Oni Yaki (super cancel) P Kyo twirls into the air while surrounded in a streak of red fire, which knocks down his opponent on impact. He ascends higher when the move is performed with  HP . 75 Shiki: Kai K Kyo hops forward with a front kick that knocks his opponent over. He slides before hopping when the move is performed with  HK . It can be followed up with another kick by pressing K again. 707 Shiki: Kooma Ho Furi (R.E.D. Kick) K Kyo rolls through the air with a kick that knocks his opponent to the ground on impact. The move covers more horizontal distance when it is performed with  HK . 427 Shiki: Hikigane (super cancel) K Kyo hits with a fiery uppercut that launches his opponent into the air. He hops forward first when the move is performed with  LK . 910 Shiki: Nue Tsumi P Kyo launches his opponent into the air with an uppercut. If he is attacked before the uppercut, he counters with an elbow drop (Ge Shiki: Ryuu Iri) against a high or mid attack or a downward flaming punch (Ge Shiki: Tora Fuse) against a low attack. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Ge Shiki: Naraku Otoshi + HP  in midair Kyo clasps his hands together and swings them down like a hammer. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. Ge Shiki: Gou Fu You + LK  Kyo pulls his leg up high, then does axe kick. This move hits high and can only be blocked standing. 88 Shiki + HK  Kyo kicks twice while crouched. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Ura 108 Shiki: Orochi Nagi  HP + LK  Kyo jumps in and holds his hand in the air while his body is infused with fire, then he slides forward while surrounded in flames. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Ura 108 Shiki: Orochi Nagi P Kyo holds a hand into the air and foments a flame while P is held. When the button is released, he swipes his hand down, igniting the air around him, and slides forward while surrounded in flames. 182 Shiki P Kyo charges his strength while P is held. When the button is released, he steps forward with a flaming body blow and uppercut. The move does more damage when it is charged for longer, and it is unblockable when fully charged. Super: Ura 108 Shiki: Orochi Nagi  LP + HP  Kyo holds a hand into the air and foments a flame while P is held. When the button is released, he swipes his hand down, igniting the air around him, and slides forward while surrounded in flames.
	Iori Yagami
	Iori is Kyo's rival and heir to the Yagami clan, thought to have died sealing away the snake demon Orochi. Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description 108 Shiki: Yami Barai (super cancel) P Iori throws fiery purple sparks across the ground. The projectile moves faster when the move is performed with  HP . 127 Shiki: Aoi Hana P (up to 3 times) Iori advances with an uppercut. The motion can be repeated up to three times, in which case he follows up with an additional uppercut, then jumps and comes down with a double axe-handle punch. 100 Shiki: Oniyaki (super cancel) P Iori twirls into the air while surrounded in a streak of purple fire, which knocks down his opponent on impact. He ascends higher when the move is performed with  HP . 212 Shiki: Kototsuki In K Iori runs forward and tries to grab his opponent by the head. If he succeeds, he takes the opponent down, then causes an explosion of purple fire. He runs further when the move is performed with  HK . Kuzukaze P (close) Iori grabs and shoves his opponent away. This move does no damage but switches sides with the opponent. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description Ge Shiki: Yumebiki HOLD  LP   LP  Iori claws with an open hand, then swings it back in a fist. Ge Shiki: Gou Fu In Shinigami + LK  Iori pulls his leg up high, then does axe kick that can hit twice. The second strike hits high and can only be blocked standing. Ge Shiki: Yuri Ori + LK  in midair Iori kicks behind him. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description 108 Shiki: Yami Barai  HP + LK  Iori runs in and throws fiery purple sparks across the ground, which damage and temporarily stun the opponent. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Kin 1211 Shiki: Ya Otome P Iori dashes forward and performs a series of hand strikes, ending by grabbing the opponent and creating an explosion of purple fire. Ura 327 Shiki: Yami Sogi P Iori throws two bursts of purple flames onto the ground, which launch the opponent into the air on impact. If both hit, Iori pulls his body back into the shadows, then bends back forward and summons a pillar of purple fire to blast the opponent back into the air. Super: Kin 1211 Shiki: Ya Otome  LP + HP  Iori dashes forward and performs a series of hand strikes, ending by grabbing the opponent and creating an explosion of purple fire.

Bosses

	Kula Diamond
	Kula Diamond Move list (Special moves) Name Command Description Diamond Breath (super cancel) P Kula blows a stream of icy breath toward the ground. The breath knocks her opponent over on impact when the move is performed with  LP . It travels further but only knocks the opponent back when the move is performed with  HP . Crow Bite (super cancel) P Kula leaps forward in an arc with a spiraling uppercut while trailed by icy sparkles, which knocks down her opponent on impact. She ascends higher and leaps farther when the move is performed with  HP . Counter Shell (super cancel) P Kula swipes a hand downward, which knocks down the opponent on impact. This move can reflect projectiles. Move list (Command normals) Name Command Description One Inch Punch (super cancel) + LP  Kula reaches forward and clenches her fist, delivering a concentrated strike that knocks her opponent over. Slider Shoot + LK  Kula slides forward while sweeping with both legs. This move hits low and can only be blocked crouching. Move list (Striker attack) Name Command Description Candy Spin  HP + LK  Candy enters with a sitting spin, then kicks with a camel spin like a figure skater, which can hit multiple times and knock the opponent over. Move list (Desperation moves) Name Command Description Diamond Edge P Kula thrusts her hands down, causing a giant ice spike to pop out of the ground. Super: Diamond Edge  LP + HP  Kula thrusts her hands down, causing three giant ice spikes to pop out of the ground, each farther than the last. Super: Freeze Execution  LP + HP  Diana rushes across the screen, knocking the opponent over on impact, then holds her arms out and freezes everything.
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History

The game was followed by The King of Fighters 2001.

Versions

Changes from the original Neo Geo version include the addition of console-exclusive Maniac Strikers and classic stages from Fatal Fury, The King of Fighters, and other SNK games. Unlike its predecessors, the game is not compatible with the Neo Geo Pocket/Dreamcast Setsuzoku Cable.

Production credits

Cast

• K': Yuuki Matsuda
• Maxima: Katsuyuki Konishi
• Vanessa: Kaori Minami
• Ramon: Eiji Takemoto
• Lin: Takaya Kuroda
• Benimaru: Monster Maeduka
• Shingo: Takehito Koyasu
• Seth: Hidetoshi Nakamura
• Terry: Satoshi Hashimoto
• Andy: Keiichi Nanba
• Mary: Harumi Ikoma
• Joe: Nobuyuki Hiyama
• Ryo: Masaki Usui
• Robert: Koichi Mantarou
• Takuma: Eiji Tsuda
• King: Harumi Ikoma
• Mai: Akoya Sogi
• Yuri: Kaori Horie
• Kasumi: Masae Yumi
• Hinako: Ayako Kawasumi
• Leona: Masae Yumi
• Ralf: Monster Maeduka
• Clark: Yoshinori Shima
• Whip: Shiho Kikuchi
• Athena: Haruna Ikezawa
• Kensou: Eiji Yano
• Chin: Tosikazu Nisimura
• Bao: Kanako Nakano
• Kim: Satoshi Hashimoto
• Chang: Hiroyuki Arita
• Jhun: Kazuya Ichijo
• Choi: Monster Maeduka
• Kyo: Masahiro Nonaka
• Iori: Kunihiko Yasui
• Zero: Kinta Futogane
• Kula: Yumi Kakazu
• Duke/Baedal: Eiji Takemoto
• Fio: Kanako Morizumi
• Cosplayer Kyoko: Haruna Ikezawa
• Eiji/Goenitz: Yoshinori Shima
• Daimon: Masaki Usui
• Geese/Duck: Kong Kuwata
• Yamazaki: Kouji Ishii
• Billy: Atsushi Yamanishi
• Kaede: Kouji Suitsu
• Tendou: Nobuyuki Hiyama
• Yashiro: Makoto Awane
• Shermie: Hazuki Nishikawa
• Chris: Rio Ogata
• Kaoru: Ayako Kawasumi
• Nakoruru: Harumi Ikoma
• Xiangfei: Mami Kingetsu
• Lilly: Yumi Kakazu
• Sue Il: Yoshiaki Fujita
• Donghwan: Jun Hashimoto
• Jae Hoon: Hiroki Asakawa
• Syo: Mitsuo Iwata
• Neo&Geo/G‑Mantle: Hiroyuki Arita
• Mature: Hiroko Tsuji
• Vice: Masae Yumi
• Rugal: Toshimitsu Arai
• Unknown: Akira Goto
• Saisyu: Keiichiro Sakagi
• King Lion: Katsuhisa Nakatsuka
• Foxy: Haruna Ikezawa
• Diana: Kaori Minami

Staff

• Producer: Y.Inui
• Director: Region·Toyonaka
• Chief Planner: T. Hosokawa, Yanya (K.Hikida)
• System Editor: Kaede, Namarn
• Sequence Chief: T.Kamio
• Sub Planner: Haruo Tomita, Y·Takeshi, Syun‑Jin, Godzio, H·Eguchi
• Design Chief
  • Front: Chikara·Akane·Y, Dear Tomchin
  • Back: Manoru
  • Demo: Komantare·Boo
• Front Designer
  • K': I no u e
  • Maxima: S·Yamamoto
  • Vanessa: I no u e
  • Ramon: Mitsuru Kawasaki
  • Benimaru: M·Asakura
  • Shingo: Akiko Yukawa
  • Lin: Shio·Shio·Shio
  • Seth: S·Yamamoto
  • Terry: Styleos
  • Andy: Chikara·Akane·Y
  • Mary: Dear Tomchin
  • Joe: Hirofusa·Satoshi
  • Ryo: S·Yamamoto
  • Robert: Shio·Shio·Shio
  • King: Miho Uematsu
  • Takuma: Miho Uematsu
  • Leona: Dear Tomchin
  • Ralf: Dear Tomchin
  • Clark: Megumi Endo
  • Whip: Dear Tomchin
  • Athena: Akiko Yukawa
  • Kensou: Mitsuru Kawasaki
  • Chin: M·Asakura
  • Bao: Mitsuru Kawasaki
  • Mai: Chikara·Akane·Y
  • Yuri: Momo·Kuri·Sakura
  • Kasumi: Akiko Yukawa
  • Hinako: Miho Uematsu
  • Chang: A T
  • Choi: A T
  • Jhun: Hirofusa·Satoshi
  • Kim: I no u e
  • Kyo: Styleos
  • Iori: Styleos
  • Kula: Megumi Endo
  • Zero: Chikara·Akane·Y
• Back Designer
  • Factory: K
  • Scrap Dump: Raishi
  • Garbage Dump: 2047
  • Desert: N·Morohashi
  • Korea: Manoru
  • Aquarium: Nobu·Kobayashi
  • Temple: Kane'
• Demo Designer: M.Yokoyama, Yukinari, Tsugumi A, K-G4-Nagashima
• Op.Title: Takayuki.Mizuno
• Special Effect: Aooon, T Nakanishi
• Program: Souta Ichino, Abetak, Kohji Mannami
• Sound: Sha‑V, Zoe, Marimo, Usako‑X, Tate‑Norio
• Sampling CD: Samples Courtesy of Spectrasonics' Distorted Reality, Distorted Reality 2
• Adjuster: T.Seko, Error.Sawa.2000
• Bug Checker: Lix, Lumen Lunae, Jam, Garuru, Sakon, Hanayama.Kaoru
• Color Edit Contest
  • K': Toraneko
  • Benimaru: Yoshitaka
  • Terry: Ai Haruyama
  • Mary: Ryui·Akio
  • Ryo: Roias
  • Whip: Yasunari Ito
  • Mai: Y.Yatsuda
  • Kensou: Minaminami
  • Choi: Bakso CB
  • Kyo: Saori Abe
• Special Thanks to: Akira Mizuki, A.K.A, Kyo_K, Nobuyuki Yanai, Masaya Kobayashi, Shirow, Buchi', Tama', Rie Ishizuka, Takeaki Sasaki, Design Sec., Tokyo Publicity Sec., Toyochan, All SNK Staff
• Presented by: Playmore

Source:

In-game credits

File:King of Fighters 2000 DC credits.pdf

Magazine articles

Main article: The King of Fighters 2000/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Dreamcast version

Sega Retro Average
Publication Score Source

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Sega Retro Average
Publication Version Score Dorimaga (JP) NTSC-J 79 Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J 65 MAN!AC (DE) NTSC-J 85 PSX Extreme (PL) NTSC-J 80

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The King of Fighters 2000

Dreamcast, JP
Cover
Disc Manual

Dreamcast, JP (Dorikore)

Technical information

Main article: The King of Fighters 2000/Technical information.

External links

• Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): Dreamcast