Hero Team | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 01 |
 
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Kyo Kusanagi
Benimaru Nikaido
Goro Daimon
Osaka, Japan
A dark and dreary afternoon on an overpass, a wired city broadcasts highlights during the bout
Esaka?
 
Benimaru Nikaido
Kyo and Benimaru were walking along the streets of Japan when they were confronted by a tall man dressed in strange clothing. His purpose for running into the pair was to challenge Kyo for he was the heir to the Kusanagi throne. Up for a fight and raring to go, Benimaru prepared himself to give the stranger a beating, but the outsider was not interested in the blonde bombshell and a strong gust of violent wind threw Benimaru against a wall and knocked him unconcious! Kyo recognized the power that the stranger used as being similiar to that of Rugal's, but the foreigner seemed to have more control and direction on this power than Rugal ever did. Frozen in a state of shock, Kyo was beaten easily by the tall man, but before he passed out he recalls the fading jeers of the stranger telling him that the fight was not yet over and that this battle would continue at... The King of Fighters.
Kyo Kusanagi | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
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)

114 Shiki: Ara Gami (autoguard)
  • 128 Shiki: Kono Kizu (autoguard)
    • Ge Shiki: Migiri Ugachi (low attack)
    • 125 Shiki: Nanase
  • 127 Shiki: Yano Sabi (autoguard, low)
    • Ge Shiki: Migiri Ugachi (low attack)
    • 125 Shiki: Nanase
115 Shiki: Dokugami (autoguard)
  • 401 Shiki: Tsumi Yomi (autoguard)
    • 402 Shiki: Batsu Yomi
100 Shiki: Oniyaki (autoguard)
910 Shiki: Nue Tsumi (counter)
75 Shiki: Kai (juggle)
707 Shiki: Doku Gaku Tori (knockdown)
202 Shiki: Koto Tsuki You
Ura 108 Shiki: Orochi Nagi (hold, negates)

- You can juggle your opponent after the 75 Shiki Kai
- The 910 Shiki: Nue Tsumi can reverse all attacks except aerial attacks
- 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

Iori Yagami "Doushite mo yaru no ka?" (Are you sure you want to do this?)
Intro Brings down his flaming fist, "Ikuze!" (Let's go!)
Taunt Shakes finger at opponent, "Nani kusubuten da?" (Why'd you stop?)
Win Pose Blows off a flaming finger, "Heh, heh. Moetaru?" (Heh, heh. Burnt?)
Win Pose Raises his fist in victory, "Ore no... kachi da!" (This is... my victory!)
Win Pose Fist clenched, "Anta ja moene na." (Not enough to make me burn.)
Win Quote Eat my flames of fury, wimp. Grovel before the Kusanagis.
Win Quote Stop moping around and butch up, you weenie!
Win Quote Wow! Back to the gym for you. You're really pathetic.
Benimaru Nikaido | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
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)

Raijin Ken (negates)
Kuuchuu Raijin Ken (air, negates)
Shinkuu Katategoma
Suupaa Inazuma Kikku
Iai Geri
  • Handou Sandan Geri
Handou Sandan Geri
Benimaru Coleda (close)
Raikou Ken (negates)

- The Benimaru Coleda is unblockable

Intro Embraces himself, then straightens his hair, "Hmph"
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 a hand down as a lightning bolt comes down behind him
Win Pose Benimaru blows a kiss, "Arabyuu." (I love you.)
Win Quote If you can't win elegantly, you can't win at all, stumble buns!
Win Quote So fighting can't be cool? Aesthetics are indispensable!
Win Quote There aren't enough compliments to pralse (sic) my beautiful fighting!
Goro Daimon | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
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)

Dodge
Jirai Shin
Kumo Tsukami Nage
Kirikabu Gaeshi
Tenchi Gaeshi (close)
Cho Oosotogari (close)
Cho Ukemi
Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi (close)

- 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
- The Chou Oosotogari, Tenchi Gaeshi, and Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi are unblockable
- The Dodge is equivalent to the the AB evade in '94 and '95 or in the Extra Mode of '97 and '98

Intro Clasps his hands together
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 Pose Kneels down with a clenched fist giving a lopsided grin
Win Quote I read you like an open grade school reader, pal!
Win Quote Fighting is all instincts. Instincts and steel muscles.
Win Quote If you have what it takes, try one more time!

Story Progression | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 01 |

Defeat of Boss Team
Chizuru Congratulations. A wonderful match. I'm the one holding this tournament. It's too bad, I though I'd see the power that
destroyed Rugal!
Benimaru Rugal! How do you know him?
Chizuru That's not important. Know this, Rugal self-destructed. You were more lucky than strong.
Kyo Just a minute, toots! Who the heck are you?
Chizuru My name is Kagura, the Guardian.
Kyo The Guardian?
Chizuru I want to see your true power, but if you've done your best, we'll part company now. What do you say?

Defeat of Kagura
Kyo Now tell us who you really are and how do you know Rugal?
Chizuru I am the protector of the dark power... The sealed off Orochi power that Rugal tried to sieze...
Kyo The Orochi power? Did Rugal release it?
Chizuru No, Rugal only siphoned some of the power when it was freed by another. He never knew that power would finally destroy him.
Kyo So what does that have to do with us fighting you?
Chizuru You defeated the mighty Rugal. To see your true power, I held this tournament. As I thought, you won. Next I had to test you myself.
Kyo Why?
Chizuru Because there's little time left to seal off the Orochi Power. I need your help. I feel him coming!
Kyo Who?
Chizuru Kyo Kysanagi, you should know more than anyone. The man who took Rugal's right eye is almost here!
Kyo Me? I know...!? You mean? I don't believe... Gah! What's this wind? What in the name of...? What's going on? Hey, are you okay?

Chizuru Kyo, the blood of Kusanagi flows in you. Please, you must...
Goenitz As I thought, no more than a few flies in my web.
Benimaru Who in the...?
Goenitz Long time, no see. I thought we'd never meet again, Kagura. It seems these twits have the blood of the Orochi in them!
Kyo You are...
Goro You know this bozo, Kyo?
Benimaru Hey, he's...
Goenitz I'm honored you remember me. Have your wounds healed yet?
Benimaru I thought we met before. You messed us up good, huh?
Goro Really, Kyo? Is this true?
Kyo How could you forget something so humiliating?
Goenitz You rancestors of the Kusanagi defiled Orochi, but it seems you are no different than 1800 years ago. Rusty and impotent against our power!
Kyo Guess again, you may be the one without hope.
Goenitz I'll show you who's rusty and impotent!

Defeat of Goenitz
Goenitz What a surprise. I didn't think the Kusanagi were so strong... My mistake... What the... Oh, well. But don't even think of getting involved with the Orochi power.
Chizuru No way, ugly. I will seal off the Orochi power for good. By the blood of Kusanagi, Kyo Kusanagi. Concentrate carefully. Only you can expel the Orochi and, if find you can't, the Kusanagi will never forgive you! You cannot escape the destiny of the Kusanagi!
Goenitz Hmph... You self-centerd, sanctimonious... give it up! Silly broad. Ahhh... A fine wind blows. The time has come.
Benimaru Trying to escape, huh?
Goenitz No, I am being called... to Heaven!

Kyo You may have known the Kusanagi of 1800 years before, but the Orochi were unable to discern my strength. Here, we are even!
Benimaru At last, it's all over.
Kyo Ahhh...
Benimaru What next?
Kyo Gotta go home, dude. Finals are coming up!
Benimaru You liar, you'll get home and crash.
Kyo Shut up, girly-boy. Give it a rest!
Benimaru Who you calling girly-boy?
Kyo You, swish-face!
Goro Oh, when are you two going to grow up? Study hard, you guys!
Benimaru Later, Daimon!
Goro Later!
Kyo Yagami? Kagura? Orochi? All the old cast is accounted for. At least my duty is done!
Iori We still have a few accounts to settle!
Chizuru You cannot escape the destiny of the Kusanagi!
Goenitz But don't even think of getting involved with the Orochi power.
Kyo Well, at least life won't be boring for awhile!
Benimaru At last, it's over, eh, Kyo?
Kyo No... It's just begun!