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	(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
Saishu Kessen Ougi Mu Shiki:
• ReShiki: Ga Chigaun Da Yo
Ura 108 Shiki: Orochi Nagi	(hold, negates)

- The Goufu You becomes cancelable on either hit when canceled into
- 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 "Keri o tsukeyoze, Yagami." (Let's settle this, Yagami.)
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.)

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	(overhead)
88 Shiki:	(low attack)
180 Shiki: Yami Barai	(ground)
100 Shiki: Oni Yaki	(autoguard)
101 Shiki: Oboroguruma
Ura 108 Shiki: Orochi Nagi	(hold, negates)

- The Goufu You becomes cancelable on either hit when canceled into
- You can juggle your opponent after the 75 Shiki Kai
- 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 "Keri o tsukeyoze, Yagami." (Let's settle this, Yagami.)
Intro Brings down his flaming fist, "Ikuze!" (Let's go!)
Taunt Shakes a finger at the opponent, "Tsk, tsk, tsk."
Win Pose Blows off a flaming finger, "Heh, heh. Moetaru?" (Heh, heh. Burnt?)

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
Suupaa Inazuma Kikku
Iai Geri
• Handou Sandan Geri
Handou Sandan Geri
Benimaru Coleda	(close)
Electrigger	(close)
Raikou Ken	(negates)
Taikuu Raikou Ken	(negates)

- The Jackknife Kick is cancelable
- The Benimaru Coleda and Electrigger are 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.)

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

- 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 using the bug below
- After knocking down the opponent, perform a Cho Ukemi, followed by the Kubikiri Gaeshi
- The Nekko Gaeshi reverses high and mid-level attacks
- 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 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