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?)
First Taps lightly on his earring as it glimmers, "Hajimeyouka?" (Shall we start?)
Intro Straightens hair, "Kakugo wa dekitakana?" (Ready to do or die?)
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.

Iori is the latest descendant of the Yagami clan, a cursed bloodline which has been condemned to living a short lifespan due to the Orochi blood flowing through their veins. He is a single, self-absorbed person who cares about nobody but himself and can't stand to be bossed around! His only goal in life is to defeat Kyo and, if anybody should oppose him, will dispose them down like the trash they are! (read bio)

Ge Shiki: Yuri Ori	(in air)
Ge Shiki: Yumebiki	,
Ge Shiki: Goufu In "Shinigame"	(overhead)
180 Shiki Yami Barai
100 Shiki Oni Yaki
127 Shiki: Aoi Hana	x3
311 Shiki: Tsumagushi
212 Shiki: Kototsuki In
Kuzu Kaze	(close)
Kin 1211 Shiki: Ya Otome
• SDM Ura 306 Shiki: Saika
Striker	Ura 108 Shiki: Ya Sakazuki

- Counter Wire: None
- Critical Wire: None
- Super Cancels: Oniyaki, Aoi Hana
- The Shinigame becomes cancelable on either hit if canceled into
- The first two inputs of the Aoi Hana are cancelable into other special moves
- The third input of the Aoi Hana is an overhead attack
- The Kuzukaze is unblockable and you can hit an opponent who is reeling from this move
- The SDM Ura 306 Shiki: Saika only costs 1 level to use

Kyo "Itai koto sore dake ka? Nara ba..." (That's all you have to say to me? Then...)
Intro Turns around slowly, "Sugu raku ni shite yaru." (I will end your pain soon.)
Taunt Puts his hands in his pocket, "Ore ga kowaii no ka?" (Are you afraid of me?)
Win Pose Laughs maniacly
Win Pose Puts hands in pockets, bows, "Sono mama shine!" (Die just like that!)
Win Quote What a waste... of time...!
Win Quote Never come near me again, maggot...!
Win Quote ...Putz!
Win Quote Kyo What's the matter, Kyo!? You call that fighting!?
Win Quote Vanessa I see you again and I'll bust you up good, chick or not!
Win Quote Japan Team For the team? Do get serious!
Win Quote NESTS Team Hmph... NESTS isn't even on my radar screen.