Arguably the greatest fighter to ever compete in the King of Fighters tournament, Kyo is the latest descendant of the legendary Kusanagi clan who, alongside the Yagami clan, seal away the Orochi power 1800 years ago. Afterwards, the Yagami struck an unholy pact with the Orochi and now wage a mortal war with the Kusanagi. Kyo doesn't want to kill Iori Yagami, but seems to have little choice. (read bio)

Ge Shiki: Naraku Otoshi	(in air)
Ge Shiki: GouFu You	(overheard)
88 Shiki:	(low attack)
114 Shiki: Ara Gami	(autoguard)
• 128 Shiki: Kono Kizu	(autoguard)
• Ge Shiki: Migiri Ugachi	(overhead)
• 125 Shiki: Nanase
• 127 Shiki: Yano Sabi	(autoguard)
• Ge Shiki: Migiri Ugachi	(overhead)
• 125 Shiki: Nanase
• 127 Shiki: Yano Sabi	(autoguard)
115 Shiki: Dokugami	(autoguard)
• 401 Shiki: Tsumi Yomi	(autoguard)
• 402 Shiki: Batsu Yomi
- 100 Shiki: Oniyaki	(autoguard)
100 Shiki: Oniyaki	(autoguard)
75 Shiki: Kai	(juggle)
707 Shiki: Doku Gaku Tori	(knockdown)
427 Shiki: Hikigane	(autoguard)
Ura 108 Shiki: Orochi Nagi	(hold, negates)
SDM Ura 108 Shiki: Orochi Nagi	(hold, negates)
SDM 524 Shiki: Kamakura	(close)
Striker	Kai²

- Counter Wire: None
- Critical Wire: None
- Super Cancels: (first hit), Weak Hikigane
- The Goufu You becomes cancelable on either hit when canceled into
- The Yanosabi and Migiri Ugachi are low attacks
- You can juggle your opponent after the 75 Shiki Kai or Weak Hikigane
- The Migiri Ugachi and Kototsuki You can hit opponents who are lying on the ground
- When delayed, the Hard Orochi Nagi is immune to high and jumping attacks
- When delayed, the Weak Orochi Nagi is immune to mid-level and low attacks
- During the SDM Orochi Nagi, Kyo's burning body is invincible to all projectiles and hits for damage
- The Kamukura is unblockable

Iori Yagami "Temae no honoo wa nani'iro da?" (What's the color of your flame?)
Intro Brings down his flaming fist, "Ikuze!" (Let's go!)
Taunt Shakes a finger at the opponent, "Akubigaderuze."
Win Pose Blows off a flaming finger, "Heh, heh. Moetaru?" (Heh, heh. Burnt?)
Win Pose Raises fist, clenches it, "Ore no... kachi da!" (This is... my victory!)
Win Quote It's all experience. Fight on, dude!
Win Quote Victory was predestined. I'm not in your bush league.
Win Quote This ain't what a real battlefield should be!
Win Quote Goro You still got it! Haven't had so much fun recently.
Win Quote Iori Follow me no more...
Win Quote Hero Team Business with NESTS? I'll introduce you personally!
Win Quote NESTS Team As you've been so nice, I've returned your favours!

For a long time, Benimaru Nikaido presumed to be not only the most handsome fighter in Japan, but also the most skilled fighter! After his victory in the national martial arts tournament, Kyo Kusanagi stole the limelight and Benimaru was enfuriated. Though Benimaru respects Kyo, he dislikes being second banana. He always trains hard to become better than Kyo and eclipse the Kusanagi sun. (read bio)

Flying Drill	(in air)
Jackknife Kick
Raijin Ken	(negates)
Taikuu Raijin Ken	(negates)
Kuuchuu Raijin Ken	(air, negates)
Shinkuu Katategoma
Iai Geri
• Handou Sandan Geri
Gen'ei Hurricane
Raikou Ken	(negates)
Taikuu Raikou Ken	(negates)
SDM Raikou Ken
Striker	Elec-Trigger

- Counter Wire: Iai Geri
- Critical Wire: Handou Sandan Geri
- Super Cancels: Shinkuu Katategoma, Handou Sandan Geri (first hit)
- The Jackknife Kick is cancelable
- The Raijin Ken and Raikou Ken negate projectiles
- The Weak Shinkuu Katategoma is a knockdown attack
- The last hit of the Handou Sandan Geri drops an opponent's guard
- If done from far away, it's possible that not all of the Gen'ei Hurricane hits will combo
- If the Gen'ei Hurricane is blocked or misses, Beni stops attacking and appears where the illusion was

Kyo Kusanagi Blazes red lightning bolt, "Jaa, yaruka!" (Hmmm... Are you ready?)
Intro Stretches his body out, "Hajime yo ka?" (Ready to begin?)
Taunt Turns his back and stretches, "Yare, yare." (Oh, well.)
Win Pose Turns around so his back is to the screen, "Sankyuu." (Thank you.)
Win Pose Brings hand towards face with lightning streaking, "See you next time!"
Win Pose Females Stands with a look of regret, "Gomen ne..." (I'm sorry...)
Win Quote Victory is mine... as long as my coolality remains.
Win Quote What's up stooges? Too much for you, eh!?
Win Quote Likes this pose? It really suits me, eh?
Win Quote You know my style: Win beautifully. Got it!?
Win Quote Seth Sorry, but I insist I move on to the next round.
Win Quote Hero Team Bond with your teammates. Trust is what wins battles!
Win Quote Yagami Team What a ragtag bunch. Are you fighters or prisoners?

Goro Daimon takes advantage of his large physique by practicing Judo, a mainly close-contact style based on throws mostly. He is a former Olympic gold medalist, is the current world champion of Judo style, and an all-around national hero. Though Daimon may not excel in forms of expression, normally only grunting a lot, he has a very warm heart, as he always takes his time to coexist with nature and encounter himself there. (read bio)

Takara Tsubushi	(knockdown, negates)
Zujo Barai
Jirai Shin
Kumo Tsukami Nage
Kirikabu Gaeshi
Tenchi Gaeshi	(close)
Ura Nage
Cho Oosotogari	(close)
Nekko Gaeshi	(counter)
Cho Ukemi
Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi	(close)
Arashi no Yama Kombineeshon	(close)
• Nekko Meki	Nothing
• Zoku-Kirikabu Gaeshi
• Nekko Meki Ichi Nage
• SDM Zoku-Tenchi Gaeshi
Striker	Abare Goro

- Super Cancels: None
- Critical Wire: None
- Counter Wire: Jumping CD
- The Tama Tsubushi is a knockdown attack, even if it is canceled into
- The Zujou Barai is cancelable
- The Weak Jirai Shin is a low attack, the Hard version is a fake-out move
- The Kumo Tsukami Nage is an anti-air throw
- You can pick an opponent off the floor with the Kubikiri Gaeshi
- The Nekko Gaeshi reverses high and mid-level attacks
- The Nekko Nuki has autoguard
- The Nekko Meki Ichi Nage, Zoku Kirikabu Gaeshi, and Zoku-Tenchi Gaeshi don't use up power stocks
- The Chou Oosotogari, Tenchi Gaeshi, Ura Nage, Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi, and Nekko Nuki are unblockable

Intro Daimon and his son both clasps their hands together, baby Goro rolls away
Taunt Raises his hands grunting a challenge
Win Pose Stomps and shakes the ground as he raises a victory fist
Win Pose Steps back and shakes the ground as he flexes
Win Quote Whooo. Haven't been this pumped up for a long time!
Win Quote Whew! What a contender!
Win Quote Yup, KOF is special... I just can't stop jittering!
Win Quote Kyo Yeah! That was a fight! What a nostalgia rush!
Win Quote Shingo Work to surpass your master. You got possibilities, though.
Win Quote Ikari Warriors What razor sharpness. Just like a soldier!
Win Quote Psycho Team Real ESP... You must have it to be in KOF every time.

Shingo is a mild-mannered student who studies a lot and goes to high school every day, not only to study, but also to see his "master", the great Kyo Kusanagi! Shingo is a bright, funny, and good natured young man. He is always so jolly and never seems to get angry. Everybody sees him as a weird kid, but a good kid nonetheless. Shingo admires Kyo like a idol and dedicates his victories to him. (read bio)

Ge Shiki: Goufu "Kakkodake"
114 Shiki: Aragami Mikansei
115 Shiki: Dokugami Mikansei
100 Shiki: Oniyaki Mikansei
101 Shiki: Oboro-guruma Mikansei
Shingo Kinsei Ore Shiki: Nie Togi	(close)
212 Shiki: Kototsuki Mikansei	(overhead)
114 Shiki: Aragami Mikansei
Shingo Kinsei Ore Shiki: Gecchuu	(overhead, counter)
Ge Shiki: Kake Hourin
Burning Shingo
SDM Burning Shingo
Striker	212 Shiki: Kototsuki Mikansei

- Counter Wire: Gecchuu (counter)
- Critical Wire: None
- Super Cancels: 212 Shiki: Kototsuki Mikansei
- The Goufu "Kakkodake" is cancelable
- Shingo will randomly add a third hit to the Oboroguruma Mikansei that is an overhead attack
- The Kototsuki Mikansei is an overhead attack on the second hit
- The Gecchuu can counter high and mid-level attacks
- You can juggle an opponent after the Nie Togi or SDM Kake Hourin
- An opponent hit by the Kake Hourin has their guard dropped
- The Nie Togi is unblockable

Iori "Kusanagi-san no mae ne, kono ichiban deshi no Shingo ga aittesu! Kono unyounyo!" (Before you face Kusanagi, Shingo, his #1 student, will face you!)
Intro Clenches a fist and looks upward, "Kono nichirin no kagayaki wo oserunu no nara... Kakatte koi!" (If you don't fear the shine of this sun... Bring it on!)
Taunt Pretends to be hit by the opponent, "Wa! Na, naguttaneanda! O, oyanimo... nagurareta kotonainoni!" (Ah! You hit me! My parents never hit me!)
Win Pose Sings, "Aka, aou, kiino, murasaki no, kobushi ni yado ta... Madda, madda! (Red, blue, yellow, purple, enchanted upon my fist... not yet!)
Win Pose Imitates Kyo, "Oreno kachi da!" (This is my victory!)
Win Pose Shocked, "Yooshi! Yarimashita yo, Kusanagi-san... Kusanagi-san? Kusanagi-san!?" (Alright! I did it, Kusanagi-san... Kusanagi-san? Kusanagi-san!?)
Win Quote I did it! I'm the victual! I owe my win to my master!
Win Quote Your efforts aren't in vase! You just may win next time!
Win Quote I don't hold back! I'm always on the side!
Win Quote K' There's definitely something really scary about that guy.
Win Quote Kyo Master Kyo! I finally did it at last!
Win Quote NESTS Team Apologize for troubling my master! Say you're sorry.
Win Quote Yagami Team If ya got a pork with Kyo, ya gotta get through me first!