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Gouken
is a Character (arts), fictional character in the ''Street Fighter'' video game series. He is the martial arts master who trained Ryu (Street Fighter), Ryu and Ken Masters, Ken, as well as the elder brother and former training partner of Akuma (Street Fighter), Akuma. Gouken is usually depicted as a bearded man who wears Japamala prayer beads on his neck and a karate gi with the kanji ''mu (negative), mu'' (wiktionary:無, 無) or "Anattā, void" sewn to the back. Although Gouken has been a supporting character in the ''Street Fighter'' series since ''Super Street Fighter II Turbo'', he did not make his first full-fledged appearance in the video game until his appearance as a hidden character in ''Street Fighter IV''. Development While the backstory for the early installments of the ''Street Fighter'' series established that Ryu and Ken trained under the same martial arts master and that the master was killed by his brother, the identity of this character was originally unnamed. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryu (Street Fighter)
is a fictional Japanese fighting character and the main protagonist and master of ceremony of Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' series. Having premiered in the first ''Street Fighter'' in 1987, Ryu appears as the game's lead character alongside his best friend Ken Masters. He is the longest running ''fighting game'' character. Other games in the series show Ryu to be highly focused on his training, aiming to become the strongest he can. Unable to control his dark nature, Ryu developed two alter egos: , and or simply . He was created by Takashi Nishiyama. Nishiyama's inspiration was the martial artist Mas Oyama. For his second appearance, Ryu's design changed from that of a young fighter to a skilled Karate practitioner. However, because of issues in the making of ''Street Fighter II'' he possessed a major weakness within the cast. For the next titles, Ryu's fighting style was modified, so he had different skills with Evil Ryu and Kage possessing more diverse moves. Multiple actors h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street Fighter IV
is a 2008 fighting game published by Capcom, who also co-developed the game with Dimps. It was the first original main entry in the series since '' Street Fighter III'' in 1997, a hiatus of eleven years. The coin-operated arcade game version was released in Japan on July 18, 2008, with North American arcades importing the machines by August. The console versions for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 were released in Japan on February 12, 2009, and were sold in North American stores as early as February 16, with a February 18 intended release date. The official European release was on February 20. A Microsoft Windows version was released on July 2, 2009, in Japan, July 3, 2009 in Europe and July 7, 2009, in the United States. A version for iOS was released on March 10, 2010. Also, an Android version was launched, initially as an exclusive for certain LG devices. Then by December 31, 2012, the exclusivity expired and the game was made available for all Android devices on the Play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheng Long
Sheng Long is a character hoax related to the ''Street Fighter'' series, created by ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' (''EGM'') as an April Fools' prank in 1992 (in an issue published mid-February). The joke, based upon a mistranslation that suggested the existence of a character named Sheng Long in the Capcom fighting game ''Street Fighter II'', described a method to fight the character in the game. After other publications reprinted the details as fact without verifying its legitimacy, the Sheng Long hoax spread worldwide. As a result of discussion revolving around the possibility of the character's appearance in ''Street Fighter III'' during the game's development, ''EGM'' revisited the joke in 1997, printing an updated version of the hoax for the title while establishing a backstory and appearance for the character in the process. As a character and a hoax, Sheng Long has been described as one of the most famous and well-known legends related to video gaming by publications such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akuma (Street Fighter)
Akuma (悪魔, Japanese for "Devil", "Demon"), known in Japan as , is a fictional character and secondary antagonist of the ''Street Fighter'' series of fighting games by Capcom. Akuma made his debut in '' Super Street Fighter II Turbo'' as a secret character and boss. In the storyline of the ''Street Fighter'' video games, he is the younger brother of Gouken, Ryu's and Ken's master. In some games, he also has an alternate version named Shin Akuma or in Japanese and Oni Akuma in Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition. Since his debut, Akuma has appeared in several subsequent titles and has been well-received by both fans and critics. Creation Akuma was created by request of Noritaka Funamizu to Akira Yasuda when creating a new ''Street Fighter'' character. Akuma was designed in order to please fans who were victims of April's Fools in the claims from journalists that there was a hidden character named Sheng Long. Funamizu wanted the character, Akuma, to be based on Ryu's desig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Masters
, originally spelled in kanji as with his original full name being unknown, is a fictional character in Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' series. Ken is the best friend and rival of Ryu, who has also appeared in all ''Street Fighter'' games. Ken's goal is to test his power against many different fighters, as he strives to become stronger. He uses improved Shoryuken (dragon punch) techniques. Ken's physical appearance and biographical traits were inspired by American martial artist Joe Lewis. He appeared in other game franchises, such as '' Namco × Capcom'', ''Project X Zone'', ''Project X Zone 2'', and '' Super Smash Bros.'', and also appeared in films such as '' Street Fighter: Legacy'', '' Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist'', '' Street Fighter: Resurrection'', '' Street Fighter: World Warrior'', '' Wreck-It Ralph'' and '' Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween''. Character design Starting from the original ''Street Fighter'', Ken has been consistently depicted with neck-length blond h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Prescott
Simon Prescott is an American voice actor who is best known for his work in the anime and film industries. Notable roles include Dr. Laughton in ''Metropolis'' and Aritomo Yamagata in ''Rurouni Kenshin''. Filmography Anime *'' Akira'' – Dr. Onishi (Pioneer dub) *''Argento Soma'' – Air Force Official A, Scientist A *''Bastard!!'' – Great Priest Goe Note Soto *''Casshan'' – Slave Elder *'' Cowboy Bebop'' – Doctor, Doohan *'' Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier'' – Professor Isaac Gilmore *''Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds'' – King Louis XIII *''Ghost in the Shell'' – Nakamura *'' Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex'' – Old Man *'' Kikaider 01: The Animation'' – Futen *''Lupin the Third'' – Doctor Oz *''Metropolis'' – Dr. Laughton *'' Mobile Suit Gundam movies'' – Degwin Sodo Zabi *'' Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory'' – Eiphar Synapse *''Mobile Suit Gundam F91'' – Meitzer Ronah *''Outlaw Star'' – Old Tao Master *''Panda! Go Panda!'' – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Mallow
Dave Mallow (born October 19, 1948) is a retired American voice actor. Biography Mallow's father worked in radio and television and was a 30-year on-air veteran at Chicago's WGN. After graduating from Maine South High School, Mallow attained a BFA in Theater Arts from Drake University in 1970. After a successful 12-year career as a radio personality in the Midwestern United States and New York City, he moved to Los Angeles in 1984 to pursue a career in voice acting that has included commercials, film dubbing, looping, narration, audio books, radio plays and voice characterization in numerous video games, toys and cartoons. He provided the daily intros and various monsters for Saban Productions, including the benevolent 'Baboo' in ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers''; Angemon, Gekkomon and Uppamon in '' Digimon: Digital Monsters'' and also is remembered for voicing Amarao in Digital Manga's ''FLCL'', Herzog in the alternative reality game ''I Love Bees'' and Akuma in ''Street Fighter' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōru Ōkawa
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator. While he went to a College of Art, Nihon University, he started his career as a stage actor, but after he moved to Mausu Promotion, his current agency, he came to focus on voice acting. Filmography Television animation ;1995 *''Virtua Fighter'', Chris ;1996 *''Chōja Reideen'', Leaper *'' You're Under Arrest'', Tower Employee B *''The Vision of Escaflowne'', Gaddes *'' Midori no Makibao'', Fried Chicken ;1997 *''Virus Buster Serge'', Captain Rick, Man A, Petri's Subordinate B, Simon *'' Berserk'', Bartender, Sir Laban *''YAT Anshin! Uchu Ryokou'', Boss, Man A *''Flame of Recca'', Hanabishi Shigeo, Homura, Kondō, Narrator, Setsuna ;1998 *''Gasaraki'', Gowa Operator, Kiou Watanabe, Kiyomu Yonetani, Takeharu Gowa, Tatsumi Wakisaka *''Shadow Skill'', Zal Zachary *''Neo Ranga'', Makoto Kageyama ;1999 *'' Kakyuusei'', Haruhiko Satake *''Kyoro-chan'', Dementon, Maya's Father *''The Big O'', The Thug *'' Power Stone'', Okuto *''Detecti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Yamaguchi
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator. He was represented by OYS Produce. His son is a fellow voice actor . He was most known for the roles of Ashuraman, The Omegaman, Prisman ('' Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne''), Genji Togashi (''Sakigake!! Otokojuku''), Flazzard ('' Dragon Quest: Dai's Great Adventure''), Black Dragon (''Saint Seiya''), and Ein (''Fist of the North Star''). Yamaguchi died on October 24, 2011, due to acute heart failure. Filmography Television animation * ''Sakigake!! Otokojuku'' (1988) (Genji Togashi) * ''Zatch Bell!'' (2003) (Hosokawa, Nakata-sensei) * ''Black Lagoon'' (2006) (Ibraha) * ''Lemon Angel Project'' (2006) (Danny Yamaguchi) * ''Sgt. Frog'' (2006) (Merosu Seijin) Unknown date * '' Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne'' (Ashuraman, Prisman (First), The Omegaman) * ''Yaiba'' (Snakeman) * ''La Blue Girl'' (King Seikima, Narrator, Ninja) * ''Warrior of Love Rainbowman'' (Gota Yamada) * ''Fist of the North Star 2'' (Ein) * ''Adventure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ansatsuken
is a Japanese neologism used frequently in fictional works to describe any martial arts, martial art style or fighting technique that has been developed with the purpose of killing an opponent. The term is used interchangeably as well and the homophonous term is used when the martial art style or technique explicitly revolves around swordsmanship rather than barehanded combat. Examples in fiction *Hokuto Shinken from the ''Fist of the North Star'' franchise, which is described as an . The term ''ansatsuken'' has also been applied as well to other fighting styles in the series, particularly Nanto Seiken, Gento Kōken and Hokuto Ryūken (see ''list of fighting styles in Fist of the North Star''). * Tenshū, Suichū and Chishū, the three sons of Zekū in ''Ironfist Chinmi'', are collectively known as the , as each of them are proficient in their own assassination styles: , and respectively. * is a live-action feature film. It depicts the fighting style used by ''Street Figh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Silverstein
Keith Silverstein is an American voice actor, known for lending his voice to English Versions of Japanese anime and video games, affiliated with Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Viz Media, Studiopolis and Funimation. He is best known for his roles as Johan Liebert in '' Monster'', Vector the Crocodile in the '' Sonic the Hedgehog'' video games, Robert E.O. Speedwagon in ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'', Hisoka in the 2011 version of ''Hunter × Hunter'', Ōgai Mori in '' Bungo Stray Dogs'', Ulric, Brute, and Rascal in '' Glitter Force'', Gabriel Agreste a.k.a. Hawk Moth (Shadow Moth in season 4 and Monarch in season 5) in '' Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir'', and Zhongli in ''Genshin Impact''. Personal life Silverstein has been married to Rosemary Do since October 10, 2010. They have two daughters. Filmography Anime * '' 86'' – Ernst Zimmerman * '' Accel World'' – Red Rider (Previous Red King) * ''A.I.C.O. -Incarnation-'' – Susumu Kurose * '' Attack on Titan (season 4)'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Street Fighter II Turbo
''Super Street Fighter II Turbo'' is a fighting game released for the arcade game, arcades by Capcom in Japan on February 23, 1994, in North America on February 23 and March 26, 1994 (beta) and in Europe in March 1994 (beta). It is the fifth installment in the ''Street Fighter II'' sub-series of ''Street Fighter'' games, following ''Super Street Fighter II, Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers''. Like its predecessor, it ran on the CP System II hardware. ''Super Turbo'' introduced several new gameplay mechanics not present in previous versions of ''Street Fighter II'', including the addition of combination moves called super combos and air combos. It also introduced the secret character Akuma (Street Fighter), Akuma, who would go on to become a recurring character in later ''Street Fighter'' installments and other Capcom fighting games. ''Super Turbo'' was originally ported to the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, followed by the PlayStation and Sega Satur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
