THE KING OF FIGHTERS

Leona Heidern

2012-04-02T01:22:00.001-07:00

Fighting Style : Martial Arts + Heidren Style Assassination Techniques

Age : 18 Years (KOF '96)

Birthday : Jan 10

Height : 176 cm, 5'9" & 173 cm, 5.8 (KOF '96)

Weight : 66 kg, 146 lbs & 56 kg, 123 lbs (KOF '96)

Hobby : Visiting factories

Favorite Food : Vegetables

Job / Occupation : Ikari Warrior soldier

Ikari Warrior Team

Most Unpleasant : Riot of the Blood

Orochi Leona

Measurements : 84,60,87cm

(bust, waist, hip)

Weapons : Explosive earrings, flashbang earrings, special boots, throwing hairpin

Leona KOF XIII

Family / Relatives : Guidel (father, deceased), deceased mother,Heidern (adoptive father)

Dislike : Blood

Likes : Nothing

Nick Name : The Silent Soldier

Leona Heidern is a character introduced in The King of Fighters '96 as the new member to the Ikari Team. Before production for her debut game began, developers wanted to create a suitable replacement for Heidern as a part of the game's overhaul. Leona was conceived to be an Orochi descendant by the time of her debut and her designers took special care to let their interests at the time reflect in her actions. Her official nickname is The Silent Soldier. In an interview with one of the series designers, Shinkiro, he replies that Leona is his favorite original character in the series.

Aside from the main body of the King of Fighters series, Leona is also featured in a one-shot chapter in the spin-off manga, The King of Fighters: Kyo and has her own character image album.

Story

Leona was born in an unnamed village, residing with her family. When she was a child, Goenitz

arrived at her home and demanded to talk with Guidel, the leader of the village. He requested that Guidel join him in their duties to serve Orochi, as everyone in the village were Orochi bloodline members. However, Guidel refused as he and his family liked peace and not the violent tendencies created by the Orochi blood. Enraged, Goenitz leaves, but not before smiling towards Leona.The same night, Leona underwent the Riot of Blood and slaughtered everyone in the village. Goenitz, pleased by the results,

puts her blood lust to rest for another time "when he needs her again". Dazed and shocked, she loses her memories and wanders aimlessly

Leona Loses her Memories

until she is found and later adopted by Heidern. Surprised by her natural fighting ability, he decides to raise her as a warrior under his command.

Leona Training

In 1996, Leona is in her late teens and a capable mercenary. She receives her first official mission: she must take Heidern's place in the Ikari Team for the year's King of Fighters tournament. Her partners were Heidern's favorite mercenaries: Ralf and Clark.

Ralf and Clark

Their mission was to investigate Geese Howard, the Southtown kingpin of crime, who had entered the tournament in search of an unknown goal. Knowing that anything Geese may be after could only mean trouble, the new Ikari Team began their mission. During the events of the '96 finals, Goenitz confronts her and reminds her of her Orochi lineage, causing her to worry about the future.

Her troubled state carried over to the battlefield, which eventually lead to her and her partners' suspension from military service. Wanting to cheer her up, Ralf enlists them again in the the next year's tournament. She eventually remembers her past fully during the events of King of Fighters '97. Towards the tournament finals, Leona, along with Iori, suddenly went into the Riot of the Blood, induced by Orochi.

By the tournament's end, she is successfully subdued and Orochi is sealed away again. Even so, Leona regrets her actions and attempts to end her life. Ralf stops her, and encourages her to continue living.
Leona stays as a member of Ikari team for each and every King of Fighters tournaments during the NESTS saga. It was assumed she partook in her normal duties with Heidern during this time frame.

In 2003, at the end of the tournament, Orochi's presence was getting stronger, as the seal was broken again. She entered the Riot of the Blood again and attacked Ralf and Clark, badly injuring them. She was pulled out of the team by Heidern in The King of Fighters XI due to the emotional trauma she suffered after the incident. Overcoming the shock, she is designated to join the KOF XIII tournament with her old teammates, determined to live with whatever flaws the Orochi blood invokes. After the tournament's climax, she loses consciousness and sleeps for several days. Her teammates were worried for her and stay beside her until she awakens.

Comforted by their concerns, she laughs for the first time in the series.

Personality

Leona is a reticent individual who has trouble expressing herself outside of combat or a mission. Aside from Ralf (whom appears to show feelings towards her), Whip, Clark and Commander Heidern, Leona does not talk to anyone. Due to her past, she often keeps her emotions in check as she is afraid of losing control and hurting her friends because of her Orochi blood. Despite this, Ralf has the ability to make her smile as shown in '96, '97 and Maximum Impact 2. She often feels lonely, but is comforted with the new family she has found with the Ikari mercenaries. She also attempted to commit suicide after '97, but Ralf stopped her by reminding her that she's not alone any more.

Powers

§ Cutting/Piercing Hands - Leona can cut or pierce with her hands.

§ Cutting Aura - Leona can create a cutting aura around her hands and feet.

§ Cutting Ball - Leona can create a ball of energy surrounded by several energy blades.

§ Riot of the Blood - Thanks to her part Orochi, part human blood, Leona goes into this state whenever Orochi's presence is strong. While in this form, her eyes are dilated, her back is hunched, her skin adopts a darker shade and her hair changes into a reddish hue. She is mostly incoherent and frequently screams. She becomes stronger and faster but loses her sanity.

Fighting Style

She shares several moves with her adoptive father, Heidern, and she also seems to emulate Ralf's moves. For example; in Maximum Impact 2 she has the same punch as Ralf when the player presses the R2 button. Also as the games progress, her moves seem to become more explosive much like Ralf's and her style of running changing from being like Heidern's to like Ralf's.

The V-shaped slashmarks that appear at the end of her V-Slasher Desperation Move and Super DM are an homage to Choudenji Machine Voltes V -- the titular giant robot had an attack in which it made a V-shaped slash through the enemy, leaving a glowing V for a few dramatic moments before it is destroyed. Her Rebel Spark Desperation Move and Super Desperation Move where she plants an explosive on her opponent then moving away from the opponent while making a pose, is actually a homage to Kamen Rider Black RX -- a Japanese tokusatsu show where the hero impaled his enemy and proceed to do the same pose as sparks came out from his opponent's belly and eventually exploded. Also, her jumping CD attack (Strong attack which knocks the opponent away using both the heavy punch/kick buttons.) resembles Kamen Rider Black's version of the Rider Kick, owing to the sudden, unexplained glow of reddish energy around her foot, and being performed while in the air. Another sentai homage includes her exploding earrings (Himitsu Sentai Goranger).

Her other moves take their namesakes from Grendizer and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.

Game Appearances

§ The King of Fighters '96

§ The King of Fighters '97

§ The King of Fighters '98

§ The King of Fighters R-1

KOF R - 1

§ The King of Fighters R-2


KOF R - 2

§ SNK Gals' Fighters

Gals Fighters

§ SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium

§ The King of Fighters '99


KOF 99

§ The King of Fighters 2000

§ The King of Fighters 2001

§ The King of Fighters EX


KOF Ex

Leona KOF Ex

Orochi Leona KOF Ex

§ The King of Fighters 2002

KOF 2002

§ The King of Fighters EX2


KOF Ex2

§ The King of Fighters Neowave

KOF Neowave

§ KOF: Maximum Impact

§ The King of Fighters 2003

KOF 2003

§ KOF: Maximum Impact 2

KOF MI2

§ KOF Maximum Impact Regulation A

§ The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match

§ The King of Fighters XII

§ Metal Slug XX

§ The King of Fighters XIII

Mobile Appearances

§ Ikari - Leona Gekitohen

§ Days of Memories - (first and seventh games) - unplayable

§ Metal Slug Survivors

§ Metal Slug Soldiers
§ Metal Slug Team Mission

§ The King of Fighters Volleyball

§ The King of Reversi

§ The King of Fighters Mahjong

§ SNK Beach Volley Gal's Attack

§ Moeyo! KOF Daiundokai

§ SNK Gals Island Dokidoki Puzzle Shock!

§ SNK Gals Island Senkan Battle Gekichinshichaouzo!

§ Metal Slug Mobile 4

§ SNK Gals Island Beauty Dungeon Mimi to Kimashita!

Cameo Appearances

§ The King of Fighters XI - background cameo in PS2 port

§ Neo Geo Battle Coliseum - background cameo

Capcom vs SNK 2 - background cameo; standing beside Edward Falcon

§ The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise

§ The King of Fighters '94: Rebout - background cameo

§ The King of Fighters (pachinko)

§ The King of Fighters

Anime Appearances

§ The King of Fighters: Another Day

Similar Characters

§ Wild Leona

Moves

The King Of Fighters '96

Throws

- Killer Bite : Close opponent → or ← + C

- Orient Buckler : Close opponent → or ← + D

Mid - Air Throws

- Heidern Inferno : Near opponent in air → or ← or ↓ + C/D

Special Attacks

- Moon Slasher : Charge ↓ then ↑ + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- X - Caliber : Charge ↓ then ↑ + B (Weak Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Baltic Launcher : Charge ← then → + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Grand Saber : Charge ← then → + B (Weak Version, Shorter than D Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Sonic Kick Finisher : During Grand Saber, → + D

Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + A or C

The King Of Fighters '97

Throws

- Killer Bite : Close opponent → or ← + C

- Orient Buckler : Close opponent → or ← + D

Mid - Air Throws

- Heidern Inferno : Near opponent in air → or ← or ↓ + C/D

Special Attacks

- Moon Slasher : Charge ↓ then ↑ + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- X - Caliber : Charge ↓ then ↑ + B (Weak Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Baltic Launcher : Charge ← then → + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Grand Saber : Charge ← then → + B (Weak Version, Shorter than D Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Sonic Kick Finisher : During Grand Saber, → + D

- Eye Slasher : →↘↓↙← + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + A or C

- Gravity Storm : ↓↘→↓↘→ + A or C

- Rebel Spark : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + B or D

Super Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + (A + C)

- Gravity Storm : ↓↘→↓↘→ + (A + C)

- Rebel Spark : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + (B + D)

The King Of Fighters '98

Throws

- Killer Bite : Close opponent → or ← + C

- Orient Buckler : Close opponent → or ← + D

Mid - Air Throws

- Heidern Inferno : Near opponent in air → or ← or ↓ + C/D

Special Attacks

- Moon Slasher : Charge ↓ then ↑ + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- X - Caliber : Charge ↓ then ↑ + B (Weak Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Baltic Launcher : Charge ← then → + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Grand Saber : Charge ← then → + B (Weak Version, Shorter than D Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Sonic Kick Finisher : During Grand Saber, → + D

- Eye Slasher : →↘↓↙← + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Earring Bomb : →↘↓↙← + B (Weak Version) or D (Strong Version)

Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + A or C

- Gravity Storm : ↓↘→↓↘→ + A or C

- Rebel Spark : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + B or D

Super Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + (A + C)

- Gravity Storm : ↓↘→↓↘→ + (A + C)

- Rebel Spark : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + (B + D)

The King Of Fighters '99

Throws

- Killer Bite : Close opponent → or ← + C

- Orient Buckler : Close opponent → or ← + D

Mid - Air Throws

- Heidern Inferno : Near opponent in air → or ← or ↓ + C/D

Command Moves

- Strike Arch : → or ← + B

Special Attacks

- Moon Slasher : Charge ↓ then ↑ + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- X - Caliber : In air ↓↙← + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Baltic Launcher : Charge ← then → + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Grand Saber : Charge ← then → + B (Weak Version, Shorter than D Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Sonic Kick Finisher : During Grand Saber, → + D

- Earring Bomb : →↘↓↙← + B (Weak Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Heart Attack : ↓←↙ + B or D

- Kibaku : After set Heart Attack, ↓←↙ + B or D

Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + A or C

- Rebel Spark : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + B or D

- Grateful Dead : ↓↘→↓↘→ + A or C

Super Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + (A + C)

- Rebel Spark : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + (B + D)

- Grateful Dead : ↓↘→↓↘→ + (A + C)

The King Of Fighters '00

Throws

- Killer Bite : Close opponent → or ← + C

- Orient Buckler : Close opponent → or ← + D

Mid - Air Throws

- Heidern Inferno : Near opponent in air → or ← or ↓ + C/D

Command Moves

- Strike Arch : → or ← + B

Special Attacks

- Moon Slasher : Charge ↓ then ↑ + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- X - Caliber : In air ↓↙← + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Baltic Launcher : Charge ← then → + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Grand Saber : Charge ← then → + B (Weak Version, Shorter than D Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Sonic Kick Finisher : During Grand Saber, → + D

- Earring Bomb : →↘↓↙← + B (Weak Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Heart Attack : ↓←↙ + B or D

- Kibaku : After set Heart Attack, ↓←↙ + B or D

Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + A or C

- Rebel Spark : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + B or D

- Grateful Dead : ↓↘→↓↘→ + A or C

Super Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + (A + C)

The King Of Fighters '01

Throws

- Killer Bite : Close opponent → or ← + C

- Orient Buckler : Close opponent → or ← + D

Mid - Air Throws

- Heidern Inferno : Near opponent in air → or ← or ↓ + C/D

Command Moves

- Strike Arch : → or ← + B

Special Attacks

- Moon Slasher : Charge ↓ then ↑ + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- X - Caliber : In air ↓↙← + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Baltic Launcher : Charge ← then → + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Grand Saber : Charge ← then → + B (Weak Version, Shorter than D Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Sonic Kick Finisher : During Grand Saber, → + D

- Earring Bomb : →↘↓↙← + B (Weak Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Heart Attack : ↓←↙ + B or D

- Kibaku : After set Heart Attack, ↓←↙ + B or D

Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + A or C

- Rebel Spark : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + B or D

- Grateful Dead : ↓↘→↓↘→ + A or C

Super Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + (A + C)

The King Of Fighters '02

Throws

- Killer Bite : Close opponent → or ← + C

- Orient Buckler : Close opponent → or ← + D

Mid - Air Throws

- Heidern Inferno : Near opponent in air → or ← or ↓ + C/D

Command Moves

- Strike Arch : → or ← + B

Special Attacks

- Moon Slasher : Charge ↓ then ↑ + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- X - Caliber : In air ↓↙← + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Baltic Launcher : Charge ← then → + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Grand Saber : Charge ← then → + B (Weak Version, Shorter than D Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Sonic Kick Finisher : During Grand Saber, → + D

- Earring Bomb : →↘↓↙← + B (Weak Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Heart Attack : ↓←↙ + B or D

- Kibaku : After set Heart Attack, ↓←↙ + B or D

- Kakusei : ↑↓↑↓↑↓ + (B + D.Make turn Leona into Riot Of The Blood, your life will drain to 50% when you use this move)

Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + A or C

- Rebel Spark : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + B or D

Super Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + (A + C)

Hidden Super Desperation Moves

- Rebel Spark : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + (B + D, Only can use when Leona on Riot Of The Blood)

The King Of Fighters '03

Throws

- Killer Bite : Close opponent → or ← + C

- Orient Buckler : Close opponent → or ← + D

Mid - Air Throws

- Heidern Inferno : Near opponent in air → or ← or ↓ + C/D

Command Moves

- Strike Arch : → or ← + B

Special Attacks

- Moon Slasher : Charge ↓ then ↑ + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- X - Caliber : In air ↓↙← + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Baltic Launcher : Charge ← then → + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Grand Saber : Charge ← then → + B (Weak Version, Shorter than D Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Sonic Kick Finisher : During Grand Saber, → + D

- Earring Bomb : →↘↓↙← + B (Weak Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Heart Attack : ↓←↙ + B or D

- Kibaku : After set Heart Attack, ↓←↙ + B or D

Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + A or C

- Rebel Spark : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + B or D

Leader Desperation Moves

- Aerial V Slasher : ↓↘→↓↘→ + (A + C)

The King Of Fighters XII

Throw

- Leona Crush : Close Opponent → or ← + (A + C)

Command Moves

- Strike Arch : → or ← + B

Special Moves

- Baltic Launcher : Charge ← then → + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Moon Slasher : Charge ↓ then ↑ + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

- Earring Bomb : →↘↓↙← + B (Weak Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Grand Saber (Move) : Charge ← then → + B (Weak Version) or D (Strong Version)

- Grand Saber (Roll) : During Grand Saber, + B or D

- Grand Saber (Attack) : During Grand Saber, + A or C

- X - Caliber : In air ↓↙← + A (Weak Version) or C (Strong Version)

Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + A or C

The King Of Fighters XIII

Throw

- Leona Crush : Close Opponent → or ← + (A + C)

Command Moves

- Strike Arch : → or ← + B

Special Moves

- Baltic Launcher : Charge ← then → + A or C.(Ex Mode), Charge ← then → + (A + C)

- Moon Slasher : Charge ↓ then ↑ + A or C.(Ex Mode), Charge ↓ then ↑ + (A + C)

- Earring Bomb : →↘↓↙← + B or D.(Ex Mode), →↘↓↙← + (B + D)

- Grand Saber : Charge ← then → + B or D.(Ex Mode), Charge ← then → + (B + D)

- X - Caliber : In air ↓↙← + A or C.(Ex Mode), In air ↓↙← + (A + C)

Desperation Moves

- V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + A or C

- Slash Saber : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + B or D

Ex Desperation Moves

- Ex V Slasher : In Air ↓↘→↘↓↙← + (A + C, Ex Mode only)

Neomax

- Leona Blade : ↓↙←↙↓↘→ + (A + C)

Goro Daimon

2012-02-08T23:28:00.000-08:00

GORO DAIMAN
His official nickname is The Rising Storm

The King of Fighters XIII

Fighting Style : Judo with Personal Combat Style

Age : 29 Years

Birthday : May 05

Birth Place : Japan

Height : 204 cm

Weight : 138 kg

Hobby : Appreciating nature, Touring around Japanese Gardens.

Favorite Food : Buckwheat noodles served on a bamboo sieve, chocolate sundae

Forte in Sports : Judo

Family / Relatives : Father, Mother, Seven Siblings, Jokyojo (Wife), Kogoro Daimon (son)

Kogoro Daimon

Jokyoko Daimon

Dislike : Complex Machinery

Likes : His Family, Geta (Japanese Clogs)

Nick Name : The Rising Storm

Story

Goro is a former Olympic gold medalist for Judo.

Daimon Olympic Gold medalist

He participated in Japan's mixed martial arts tournament to determine the members for the country's King of Fighters team. Although he got far into the finals, he lost against Kyo and was bumped to third place. A year later, he entered the 1994 King of Fighters tournament with Benimaru (second place) and Kyo. He eventually befriends his teammates and continues to enter with them.

KOF '94

On the day before the 1997 tournament, his mentor begged him to return to his professional Judo career. Goro agreed to follow his request after he finished his participation in the year's King of Fighters tournament. As was promised, he returns to the Judo circles and brings fame back to Japan. During his absence from the King of Fighters tournament, he finally married and fathered a son. Goro also became the mentor of his own dojo.

Goro and his Wife

Daimon play with son

In 2001, Benimaru invites him to join the King of Fighters with him. Goro was reluctant to enter until he learned that Kyo came back to Japan. To relive his team's glory days and to bring more fame to Judo, he enters with his oldteammates and Shingo.

The king of Fighter 2001

Goro in KOF 2001

Inthe 2003 tournament,

Goro in KOF 2003

he joined Benimaru and Shingo once more before he goes back to attend to his dojo. Due to Shingo's incapacitated state from The King of Fighters XI, Goro agrees to reunite the Japan team, worried for his teammates. He is well aware of the current events since Benimaru explained everything he missed to him. Although his teammates worry about endangering the stability of his professional career and dojo for the tournament, he assures them that he has and always will be fine. Aware of the dangers involved while facing Those from the Past, he joins the tournament to make his students proud and to stay beside his friends.
In the KOF XIII,

Bani, Kyo and Goro in KOF XIII

he and Benimaru both watch Kyo as he fights once again with Iori to an unknown result.

Personality

Daimon always seems to have a very serious expression, and grunts a lot. However, he has a very warm heart, as he always takes his time to coexist with nature and immerse himself there. He also likes to teach youngsters about Judo in his free time. He also patiently serves as an adviser and mediator between Kyo and Benimaru.

Yoki, Kyo, Bani and Goro

His old teammates nicknamed him "Goro-chan". He wasn't very popular with ladies due to his large and "scary looking" stature -a fact that he lamented for many years- until he was fortunate enough to meet Jokyojo.

Daimon Scary look

Daimon Smiling face

Fighting Style

Daimon fights with judo and jujutsu techniques, plus a personal striking style.

Powers

§ Geokinesis/Terrakinesis - Using his incredible strength, Daimon can manipulate the grounds of the

Earth to his advantage.

§ Seismic Wave - By smacking the ground, Daimon can create a seismic wave that can make anyone fall.

§ Explosive Stomp - Daimon can sometimes emit explosive attacks with his attacks.

Game Appearance

§ The King of Fighters '94

The king of Fighters '94

§ The King of Fighters '95

pose for KOF '95

The king of Fighters '95

§ The King of Fighters '96

KOF '96

§ The King of Fighters '97

§ The King of Fighters '98

§ The King of Fighters '99: Evolution - As a Striker-only character

§ The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise - As a striker

Daimon As A Striker

§ The King of Fighters 2000 - As a Striker for Seth

§ The King of Fighters 2001

§ The King of Fighters 2002

KOF 2002

§ The King of Fighters 2003

§ The King of Fighters: Neowave

§ The King of Fighters XII

§ The King of Fighters XIII

KOF XIII

Mobile Appearance

§ The king of fighters Mobile

Cameo Appearance

§ Capcom vs SNK - background cameo in Kyo vs Benimaru matches

§ KOF: Maximum Impact - background cameo

§ Days of Memories (fourth title) - in-text cameo

§ The King of Fighters (pachinko)

§ The King of Fighters 2

Moves

Normal Moves

Standing A - Fast, really good anti-air against short hop.

Standing B - THE POKE! Fast, low, long range, cancelable.

Standing C - Nice and big, stays out a long time. Can stop short hops.

Standing D - Fast, high priority, one of the best anti-air normals in the game. It can also punish things like incompleted Iori rekkas. It will whiff over crouching characters, so watch that.

Standing CD - Big ass cancelable move. often used to cancel into his qcf+K counter and bait CD counters.

Close A

Close B

Close C - Fast, cancelable, great as a meaty. More range than close D,

Close D - .

Crouching A - #1 poke if you're too close for standing B. Cancelable.

Crouching B - Good poke if you're too close for standing B as well. Links into super easily since it has a long animation/advantage.

Crouching C - Fast, good range. Probably better options though.

Crouching D - A sweep! Can be meatied pretty easily.

Jumping A - Pretty good air-to-air.

Jumping B - Stays out for a long time, can be used as a crossup if it's very meaty, or your opponent is close to the corner, or in the corner and you are player 2. Good setup for his grab mixups.

Jumping C - Crosses up, has a pretty hefty hitbox (what doesn't?).

Jumping D - Godly jump move. Good for jumping in, or air-to-air jumping back. Can be used as an instant overhead (short hop only).

Jumping CD - CD in the air!

Special Moves

Crossbar Choke Near opponent, or + C

Escorting Foot Thrust Near opponent, or + D

Seizing Strike Stab At short distance, or + C or D

Head Thrust + A

Spelunker Smash + C

Mine Layer + A

Mine Layer Feint + C

Uproot Return + B or D

Super Ukemi + B or D

Cloud Grappling Throw + A

Super Leg Swiper + B

Stump Cutter Return + C

Earth Return Near opponent, + C

Reverse Drop + D

Heaven - To - Hell Drop Near opponent, + A or C

Mountain of stroms Near opponent, + B or D

Stump Cutter Return + B or D

Uproot Return + B or D

Earth Return (MAX Stump Cutter only) + B or D

Photo Gallery

BENIMARU NIKAIDO

2012-01-16T00:58:00.001-08:00

BENIMARU NIKAIDO

Fighting Style : Shoot Boxing

Age : 20 Years

Birthday : June 06

Birth Place : Japan

Height : 180 cm

Weight : 68 kg

Hobby : Sky cruising, cooking

Favorite Food : Sashimi (Sliced raw fish), Pasta, Coffee

Forte in Sports : Clay pigeon shooting, high driving

Family / Relatives : Japanese father and American Mother

Dislike : Otaku, Regret

Like : Himself, Pierce earning

N ick Name : The Shooting Star

Story

Benimaru is a young son of a multi-millionaire family. He is a professional fighter and part-time professional modeler who is very confident in his abilities. When Japan held a tournament for their country's representative team in the King of Fighters, Benimaru entered and made it to the finals. Despite his experience, he lost to newcomer Kyo Kusanagi and earned second place. He and Kyo enter the 1994 KoF tournament with the third place contestant, Goro Daimon. Eventually, he befriends his teammates and joins them for the rest of the saga.

Personality

Benimaru, while sometimes outspoken and flamboyant, means business in battle as he's very proud of his skills and doesn't want anyone to look down on him for his good looks. He also respects ladies though he tends to be more than a flighty flirt. Although he seems to have an indecisive mind, Benimaru has a heart of gold. His loyalty and respect can go a long way. Despite his American heritage, he carries many Japanese mannerisms. Though he would never openly admit it aloud, his pride as a professional fighter was shaken when Kyo beat him before 1994 and he secretly trains for a rematch.

Benimaru dislikes otaku, or anime fans. Whether intentional or not, this is ironic since not only was Benimaru's appearance based on Polnareff (from the manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) but most of his attacks are taken from various anime as well (most notably Hurricane Polyma

Fighting Style

His fighting technique specializes in shooting techniques and electricity. His character also pays homage to the Tatsunoko character, Hurricane Polymar. The attacks Shinkuu Katategoma, Handou Sandan Geri and Gen'ei Hurricane take their names and functions directly from the aforementioned character. Several other of his moves also take their namesakes from various anime and manga, including Benimaru Coleda (Gunbuster), Elec-Trigger (Super Robot Red Baron), Flying Drill and Raijiken (Casshern), and Iai Geri (Kako Teito: Ore wa Shubei!).

Powers

§ Electrokinesis - Benimaru can control electricity.

§ Static - Benimaru can create static around his body. This is what makes his hair upwards.

§ Electric Fist - Benimaru can create an electric ball around his fist.

§ Thunder - Benimaru can summon lightning from the sky. Benimaru can also form sparks on the ground and move them upwards.

§ Discharge - Benimaru can release an electric discharge by touching his enemy.

§ Electric Attacks - Benimaru can fuel his attacks with electric energy, especially from lightning he summons.

§ Super-Speed - Benimaru can move himself so quickly that he leaves several images of himself when he moves.

Game Appearance

§ The king of Fighters ‘94

§ The king of Fighters ‘95

§ The king of Fighters ‘96

§ The king of Fighters ‘97

§ The king of Fighters ‘98

§ The king of Fighters ‘99

§ Capcom vs SNK

§ The king of Fighters 2000

§ The king of Fighters EX2

§ The king of Fighters 2002

§ The king of Fighters Neowave

§ The king of Fighters 2003

§ The king of Fighters XI

§ The king of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match

§ The king of Fighters XII

§ The king of Fighters XIII

Mobile Appearance

§ The king of fighters Mobile

Cameo Appearance

§ Days of Memories (Second and forth titles) – in – text cameos

§ The king of fighters (pachinko)

§ The king of fighters 2

§ The king of fighters Maximum Impact 2 – background cameo

Moves

KYO KUSANAGI

2011-12-29T04:35:00.000-08:00

KYO KUSANAGI

Fighting Style : Kusanagi Style of ancient martial arts + personal style of Chinese martial arts (kenpo)

Age : 20 Years

Birthday : December 12

Birth Place : Japan

Height : 181 cm

Weight : 75 kg

Hobby : Writing Poems

Favorite Food : Broiled Fish

Forte in Sports : Ice Hockey

Personal Treasures : His Motorcycle

His Girlfriend (Yuki)

Dislike : Effort

Enemy : Iori Yagami

Kyo vs Iori

Introduction

· Kyo is the son of Saisyu Kusanagi.

Saisyu with Kyo

· Kyo is the One of the Main Character in The king of Fighters

· Kyo 1st introduced in the king of fighters ’94 as a leader of Japan Team

· Kyo 1^st time introduced as a cocky delinquent high school student, who is the heir to the Kusanagi clan, who can use “Pyrokinetic” Power.

Kyo' s Pyrokinetic Power

· Other Game appearance : SNK VS Capcom Series

SNK vs Capcom

· He Is the One of Iconic Character of the series and regularly appears on publicity material and merchandise

· His Name and ability were design in order to relate him with the “Yatama no Orochi” legand.

· He was very popular and his outfit changed along with series.

Kyo Outfit

· The Designers created a few clones with his old appearance.

· Kyo also appear in several media series such as apin offs and cross over video game as well as comic adaptations of the series.

· When Desiging characters for 1^st king of fighters game developers wanted a new hero “snazzy” hero, who would easily fight againt Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting characters.

· Most of his developers ‘ Kyo was Meant to be called “Syo Kirishima” and was dress in martial arts clothing common with fighting games at the time, Late in the production , His name was changed to “Kyo Kusanagi” in order to related him with the “Yatama no Orochi” legend

· Kyo is over confident but well meaning person

History

· Clan Background

660 years ago, the Kusanagi and Yasakani clans were once allies. However, due to a horrible misunderstanding, the Yasakani struck a blood pact with Orochi for more power. They renamed their family name to Yagami and their flames, previously red like their former allies, changed to violet from Orochi's taint. Since then, the clans have waged a generation long grudge with casualties made from both sides. It continues in The King of Fighters series with Kyo and Iori Yagami.

· Orochi Saga

The Orochi saga takes place in The King of Fighters 94 and 97. Kyo surpassed his father at the age of fifteen and was designated as the clan's leader. Shortly after the completion of his training, Kyo competes in a preliminary held in Japan to determine the members of the country's representative team in the King of Fighters tournament. He bests Goro Daimonand Benimaru Nikaido to become the leader of the team, the two becoming his teammates and eventual friends. They reach the finals, where they met the host of the tournament, a powerful fighter named Rugal Bernstein. Rugal boasts his desire to fight powerful opponents and challenges them. After his defeat, he self-destructs his ship in attempt to bring them with him but the team escapes unharmed.

In the next tournament, Kyo and his team are invited to another King of Fighters tournament, organized once again by Rugal, who survived his craft's self-destruction. This time, Rugal also brainwashed Kyo's missing father, Saisyu, into attacking his son. Kyo's father regains his senses after he was subdued by the team. To counter the team's strength, Rugal challenges them with power sapped from Orochi. However, Rugal's body was overwhelmed by the power's immensity and he was vaporized after his defeat. Pleased with his son's prowess, Saisyu leaves unnoticed, insinuating that he entrusts the clan's duty to Kyo.

Prior to the events of The King of Fighters 96, a mysterious man -later revealed to be one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Orochi, Goenitz- challenges Kyo to a fight. Kyo arrives, powered by his overwhelming confidence in his fists, only to be defeated soundly by his challenger and sent to the hospital. In spite of his injuries, his anger and spirit from his loss drove him to invent powerful new techniques -this is the canon explanation for Kyo trading his ground-fireball attack for his now trademark flame-laced melee attack strings. He enters the year's tournament to prove his strength to his unknown attacker. In the tournament's finals, he meets the host of the tournament and the younger heiress of the Yata clan, Chizuru Kagura. At the tournament's end, he vanquishes Goenitz with Iori and Chizuru's help. Though he is warned by Chizuru of his clan's destiny with Orochi, Kyo ignores her and promptly departs.

Before The King of Fighters 97 takes place, he is pestered by fellow high school student, Shingo Yabuki, to teach him how to create his flames. Though annoyed and flustered by his persistence, Kyo partially agrees to mentor him as a means of gaining free meals. He also experiences nightmares of a strange man defeating him at the King of Fighters tournament but continues to participate. Though it's ambiguous as to which team he enters during the tournament, it is canonly accepted that Kyo joins with Iori and Chizuru for its conclusion.

He advances into the finals, where he confronts the remaining "Four Heavenly Kings" of Orochi, Yashiro Nanakase, Shermie, and Chris. When they are beaten, Orochi possesses Chris' body and attempts to destroy the three clans at once. As was done in the legends of their clans, the trio successfully defeat him. In a last-ditch effort, Orochi (manifested in Chris' body) causes Iori to enter the berserk Riot of Blood state, expecting him to turn on Kyo and Chizuru. Instead, Iori snares Orochi by the neck, and Kyo obliged his rival by crippling the great demon with one last deathblow, allowing Chizuru to reseal Orochi. Exhausted, Kyo passes out.

· NESTS Saga

The King of Fighters 99

took place immediately after the events of The King of Fighters 97. Kyo was taken by theNESTS syndicate and his DNA was used to make various beings for their purposes. He awoke one day to find himself surrounded by bizarre gadgets and needles. Deciding to search for answers, Kyo broke out of captivity and managed to escape the hidden fortress despite the sedatives. While escaping, he constantly heard references to the NESTS cartel. He tries to personally gain answers from his captors but is forced to retreat when the base around him begins to collapse. He attempts to investigate privately again the following year but learns very little. As the fiasco of South Town's destruction ensued, Iori confronts him and they fight to an unknown outcome. In The King of Fighters 2001,

Kyo reunites with his old teammates and Shingo to make a comeback in the Japan Team. They join the now NESTS-sponsored KoF tournament to relive their time together as a team.

· Ash Saga

In The King of Fighters 2003

, Chizuru appeared to both Kyo and Iori, requesting that they form a team and investigate suspicious activities concerning the Orochi. Kyo initially protested allying with Iori (though Iori apparently did not do likewise), but relented to form the Sacred Treasures team. After besting Mukai, the team then investigated the weakening Orochi seal that they had been transported to before fighting Mukai, but were ambushed by Ash Crimson, who stole the power of the Yata no kagami or Yata mirror from Chizuru, promising to go after Iori next. Ash escaped and Kyo swore vengeance.

In The King of Fighters XI,

Kyo, Iori, and Shingo formed a team to try and stop Ash once more. However, the growing presence of the Orochi (namely, the appearance of Magaki) caused Iori to snap and enter the Blood Riot state, and he trashed Kyo and Shingo in a berserk fit. Ash appeared thereafter and stole the Yasakani no Magatama within Iori's body -and presumably Iori's flames. The Rival Team (Benimaru, Duo Lon, and Elisabeth) arrived after the incident to whom Ash tells them that Kyo will be next.

The incident had Kyo hospitalized, but he escapes rather than wait for his recovery. As he wanders the city, he encounters two mysterious boys who try to attack him. Showing them his flames, they hand him the "R" invitation before taking their leave. Soon after the encounter, Benimaru and Goro find him. Seeing no need to visit the hospitalized Shingo or Chizuru, he reunites with his old team members to relive his past glory days together with them. After Ash disappears, Iori challenges Kyo once more to a fight. Though surprised to see Iori again with his flames, Kyo accepts and the rivals fight to an undecided outcome.

Game Appearances

· The King of Fighters '94

· The King of Fighters '95

· The King of Fighters '96

· The King of Fighters '97

· The King of Fighters: Kyo

· The King of Fighters '98

· The King of Fighters R-1

· The King of Fighters R-2

· The King of Fighters '99 - hidden character

· SNK vs Capcom: Match of the Millenium

· Capcom vs SNK

· The King of Fighters 2000

· The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise - as a striker

· The King of Fighters EX

· Capcom vs SNK 2

· SVC Chaos: SNK vs Capcom

· The King of Fighters 2001

· The King of Fighters EX2

· The King of Fighters 2002

· The King of Fighters Neowave

· The King of Fighters Maximum Impact

· The King of Fighters 2003

· The King of Fighters Maximum Impact 2

· The King of Fighters XI

· Neo Geo Battle Coliseum

· The King of Fighters Maximum Impact Regulation A

· The King of Fighters XII

· The King of Fighters XIII

· The King of Fighters (pachinko)

· KOF Sky Stage

· Neo Geo Heroes: Ultimate Shooting

Mobile Appearances

· Days of Memories (second, fourth, seventh and ninth titles) - unplayable

· NeoGeo Tennis Coliseum

· The King of Fighters Mobile

· The King of Fighters Mobile R-2

· The King of Fighters Volleyball

· The King of Millionaire

· The King of Fighters Mahjong

· Moeyo! KOF Daiundokai

Cameo Appearances

· Fatal Fury 3 - in Pao Pao Cafe 2

· Garou: Mark of the Wolves - In Hokutomaru's Stage

· Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden (Neo Geo CD version only)

· SNK Gals' Fighters - in Miss X's ending

· The King of Fighters 2

· Maximum Impact

· Samurai Spirits Gaiden: Cham Cham

· Sister Quest

Anime Appearances

· The King of Fighters: Another Day

Similar Characters

Kyo 1, Kyo 2, & Kusanagi

· Kyo-1

· Kyo-2

· Kusanagi

· Cosplayer Kyoko

· Kyo Kusanagi Classic

Moves

Note:-

Control

U = Up or Jump

D = Down or sit

L = Left of back

R = Right of forward

RD = Right Down

LD = Left down

a = Light punch

b = Heavy Punch

c = Light kick

d = Heavy Kick

ab = Roll away

cd = Heavy Attack

abc= Power Max

= Continue last combo / or continue Above combo

1) Tempered steel : Near Opponent, L or R +c

2) One Arm Shoulder Throw : Near Opponent, L or R +d

3) Hades Drop : Jump, D +c

4) Solar Thunder Axe : R +b

5) 88 : RD + d

6) 75 Improvised : D,RD,R + b.b or d.d

7) 100 Fire : R,D,RD + a or c

8) 114 Wicket Crew : D,RD,R + a

8-1) 128 Scarring 9 : + D,RD,R + a

8-1-1) 127 Rustling Eight : Press a or c

8-1-2) 125 Hurting Seven : Press b or d

8-2) 127Rustling Eight : + R,RD,D,LD,L+ a or c

8-2-1) Spelunker Shot : Press a or c

8-2-2) 125 Hurting Seven : Press b or d

9) 115 Poison gnawfest : D,RD,R + c

9-1) 401 Proclamation of Crime : + R,RD,D,LD,L + a or c

9-1-1) 402 Declaration of Verdict: + R + a or c

10) 202 Crescent Moon Flash : R,RD,D,LD,L + b or d

11) 707 R. E. D. Kick : L,D,LD + b or d

12) 910 Dragon Slayer : D,LD,L + a or c (High Counter)

13) 910 Tiger Slayer : D,LD,L + a or c (Low Counter)

14) Reverse 108 Kusanagi Serpent : D,LD,L,LD,D,RD,R + (hold) a or c

15) Final Showdown no style : D,RD,R,D,RD,R + a or c

15-1) The Past Concludes not : c Repeatedly

The King Of Fighters '98 Detail

2011-12-12T04:12:00.000-08:00

KOF '98 Players

The king of fighters '98 commonly known as KOF '98
KOF ' 98 Release by SNK
Developer SNK
Publisher by SNK
Platform Arcade, Neo Geo, Neo Geo Cd, Play station, Dream Cast, Plat station 2, PlayStation Network, Xbox live arcade

Release Dates

Arcade July 23, 1998 Japan

Arcade Games

Neo Geo Sep 23, 1998 Japan

Neo Geo KOF '98

Neo Geo CD Dec 23, 1998 Japan

Neo Geo CD Cover KOF '98

Paly Station Mar 25, 1999 Japan

Play Station

Dream Cast June 24, 1999 Japan

Dream Cast Sep 09,1999 North America

Deam Cast or Dream Match KOF '98

Playstation Network June 27, 2007 Japan

Play Station Network KOF '98

Genre Versus Mode
Mode (s) Team Battle upto two player can play simultaneously

Iori Vs Kyo

Cabinet Upright
Arcade System Neo Geo
The king of Fighters '98 is the 5th Game of this series.

1st Game of The Series KOF '94

2nd Game of The Series KOF '95

3rd Game of The Series KOF '96

4th Game of The Series KOF '97

AND NOW THE 5TH ONE IS

5th Game of The Series KOF '98

This game does not much different from old game KOF '97.

KOF '98

KOF ' 97

Question Mark Indicate Automatic Selection of Player at every battle of the KOF '98
Like KOF '97 player has two choices of playing style advance or extra power gauge with a few slight changes.

Advance and Extra grages

Extra Power gauge shorter with the entry of every team mates, means 1st team member defeat the battle then with the entry of new team member the gauge will be shorter from old one then if 2nd member also defeat, the power gauge more shorter for 3rd member.
In advance mode condition are reverse from extra power gauge with the entry of new team member 1 power gauge increase every time and unlike KOF '97 Max power can use for 1 special combo only. game with Advance mode selected starts from 3 gauge and and when Your 3rd player is on-the screen the number gauges are 5.
All Character of this game come from last four parts of the series. Like,

Vice, Mature and Iori team mate again after KOF '96

Yagami Team KOF '96

American Sports Team returned after KOF '94

American Sports Team KOF '94

Old Man or Patriarch Team Combined after KOF '95

Patriarch and American Sports Team KOF '98

Rugal Came From KOF '95

Rugal KOF '95

Rugal KOF ' 98

And all other character are remain same like KOF ' 97

KOF ' 98 Characters

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98

2011-12-07T05:57:00.000-08:00

The King of Fighters 98: THE KING OF FIGHTERS 98: After The King Of Fighter 94 T he King Of Fighters 95 Overcomes this series then The King Of Fighters 96 help to collect more succe...