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Team Members
 
 
Stage Pictured
 
 
 
 
Theme Music
 
Puar's Pick
 
Ryo Sakazaki
Robert Garcia
Yuri Sakazaki
Temple, Japan
Fireflies light this late night clash of titans that takes place in front of run down temple
Art of Fight
 
Ryo, Robert Garcia
The Art of Fighting features the prized pupils of Kyokugen once more and in this edition of KOF each has an alternate version from a previous KOF game for full range projectile battles. Additionally, each member has a special intro with their master Takuma Sakazaki. Takuma appears in a red mask that he kicks off while heartily laughing. For those who don't know the inside joke, Takuma Sakazaki was the final boss of the first Art of Fighting game where he, under the influence of Mr. Big, donned the red mask and went by the name of Mr. Karate. Mr. Karate kidnapped Yuri Sakazaki and brother Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia came to her aid.
Ryo Sakazaki | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
The heir to Kyokugenryu and the Sakazaki legacy, Ryo is known and feared as the Tiger of Extreme. Ryo is a proud man and is friendly man, but also stubborn. He objects to his sister Yuri's entry because he cares for her very much and does not want her to get hurt fighting. Ryo trains hard to live up to his father Takuma's expectations. He is also interested in King, but thinks he cannot keep her attention. (read bio)

Hyouchuu Wari (overhead)
Ko'ou Ken
Kohou
Mouko Raijin Gou
Mouko Raijin Setsu (overhead)
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Kyokugenryuu Renbu Ken (close)
Ryuuko Ranbu
Haou Shoukou Ken
Tenchi Haou Ken

- The Kohou Shippuu Ken and Tenchi Haou Ken do greatly increased damage on a counter hit

Takuma Sakazaki Covers his face in emberassment
King Faces away from King, fixes his gi, then goes into his fighting stance
Intro Standing with clenched fists downward and kicks off his geta sandals
Taunt Gestures with his hand, "Ora ora!" (Come on, come on!)
Win Pose Fixes his gi, then poses, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Win Pose Fixes the knot in his belt, "Yosh!" (Alright!)
Win Pose Does a series punches and kicks, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Win Pose Looks away with arms crossed
Win Quote That's Kyokugen. And don't forget it, Dweebenheimer!

'94 Ryo Sakazaki | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
The heir to Kyokugenryu and the Sakazaki legacy, Ryo is known and feared as the Tiger of Extreme. Ryo is a proud man and is friendly man, but also stubborn. He objects to his sister Yuri's entry because he cares for her very much and does not want her to get hurt fighting. Ryo trains hard to live up to his father Takuma's expectations. He is also interested in King, but thinks he cannot keep her attention. (read bio)

Hyouchuu Wari (overhead)
Ko'ou Ken
Kohou
Zanretsu Ken
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Haou Shoukou Ken
Ryuuko Ranbu

- The Zanretsu Ken has autoguard
- The Kohou Shippuu Ken and Tenchi Haou Ken do greatly increased damage on a counter hit

Takuma Sakazaki Covers his face in emberassment
King Faces away from King, fixes his gi, then goes into his fighting stance
Intro Standing with clenched fists downward and kicks off his geta sandals
Taunt Gestures with his hand, "Ora ora!" (Come on, come on!)
Win Pose Fixes his gi, then poses, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Win Pose Fixes the knot in his belt, "Yosh!" (Alright!)
Win Pose Does a series punches and kicks, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Win Pose Looks away with arms crossed
Win Quote That's Kyokugen. And don't forget it, Dweebenheimer!

Robert Garcia | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
The son of a wealthy Italian family close to the Sakazaki Family, Robert Garcia was left in Takuma's care at a young age. He still resides with the them to this day where he helps to maintain the dojo and is known as the Dragon of Extremes. Robert enters to help prove Kyokugenryu's might, but also in hopes of repaying the Sakazaki's for their kindness by bringing them and their dojo world reknown honor. (read bio)

Ryuuhan Shuu (overhead)
Ryuugeki Ken
Ryuuga
Ryuu Zanshou
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Hien Ryuujin Kyaku (in air)
Kyokugenryuu Renbu Kyaku (close)
Ryuuko Ranbu
Haou Shoukou Ken
Muei Senpuu Juudan Kyaku

- The Ryuuhan Shuu is cancelable

Takuma Sakazaki Hand cover his face in emberassment of Mr. Karate's antics
Sie Kensou Performs his taunt, "Bochi bochi, dennaa." (Pretty good, I guess.)
Intro Gestures with his hand, "Hona, ikimase." (Well, then. Let's go!)
Taunt Gestures with his hand, "Donnai shitan ya?" (What's wrong?)
Win Pose Turns back to the screen, clenches a fist, "Donnai ya?" (How's that?)
Win Pose Turns his back to the opponent and flips a coin into the air.
Win Pose Raises hand, curls it inwards with a thumbs up sign, "Yosha!" (Alright!)
Win Pose Flips a coin, but drops it on the floor!
Win Quote Underestimate my strength, huh? You're dumber than you look!

'94 Robert Garcia | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
The son of a wealthy Italian family close to the Sakazaki Family, Robert Garcia was left in Takuma's care at a young age. He still resides with the them to this day where he helps to maintain the dojo and is known as the Dragon of Extremes. Robert enters to help prove Kyokugenryu's might, but also in hopes of repaying the Sakazaki's for their kindness by bringing them and their dojo world reknown honor. (read bio)

Kou Ryuu Go Kya Geri (overhead)
Ryuuhan Shuu
Ryuugeki Ken
Ryuuga
Gen'ei Kyaku
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Hien Ryuujin Kyaku (in air)
Ryuuko Ranbu
Haou Shoukou Ken

- The Ryuuhan Shuu is cancelable

Takuma Sakazaki Hand cover his face in emberassment of Mr. Karate's antics
Sie Kensou Performs his taunt, "Bochi bochi, dennaa." (Pretty good, I guess.)
Intro Gestures with his hand, "Hona, ikimase." (Well, then. Let's go!)
Taunt Gestures with his hand, "Donnai shitan ya?" (What's wrong?)
Win Pose Turns back to the screen, clenches a fist, "Donnai ya?" (How's that?)
Win Pose Turns his back to the opponent and flips a coin into the air.
Win Pose Raises hand, curls it inwards with a thumbs up sign, "Yosha!" (Alright!)
Win Pose Flips a coin, but drops it on the floor!
Win Quote Underestimate my strength, huh? You're dumber than you look!

Yuri Sakazaki | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
Yuri Sakazaki is the younger daughter of Takuma Sakazaki and sister of Ryo Sakazaki. Yuri always looked up to her father and worked hard, hoping to someday be just as strong, but Ryo never accepted the idea of his sister training. She felt sold short when they teamed up with Robert Garcia to enter the King of Fighters and so formed her own team until she was finally accepted the Kyokugen men. (read bio)

En Yoku (overhead)
Ko'ou Ken
Raiou Ken
Yuri Chou Mawashi Geri
Yuri Cho Appaa
   Daburu Yuri Cho Appaa
Yuri Cho Nakkuru
Yuri Chou Mawashi Geri
Hien Hou'ou Kyaku
Haou Shoukou Ken
Hien Rekkou

- The En Yoku is an overhead attack, unless canceled into
- Hien Rekkou is actually a parody of Ken's Shoryureppa from Street Fighter

Takuma Sakazaki Hands on waist, scolds Mr. Karate, "Oto-san, no!" (Father, no!)
Intro Puts hands on waist, "Babbito yattsukechau zo!" (I will defeat you quickly!)
Taunt Leans over to her opponent, "Anta baka?" (Are you stupid?)
Win Pose Jumps in whirling dervish, arms swinging, "Ei! Ei! Wo! Wo! Jump! V! V!"
Win Pose Bends over and waves a finger at the opponent, "Service! Service!"
Win Pose Cools herself off, "Chou yoyutchi!" (Super Easy!)
Win Pose Raises arms, then puts them on hips while smiling
Win Quote I'm Kyokugen! Face it Ryo! You're not fit to sweep for me!

Yuri Sakazaki | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
Yuri Sakazaki is the younger daughter of Takuma Sakazaki and sister of Ryo Sakazaki. Yuri always looked up to her father and worked hard, hoping to someday be just as strong, but Ryo never accepted the idea of his sister training. She felt sold short when they teamed up with Robert Garcia to enter the King of Fighters and so formed her own team until she was finally accepted the Kyokugen men. (read bio)

En Yoku (overhead)
Ko'ou Ken
Raiou Ken
Saiha
Hyakuretsu Binta
Hien Hou'ou Kyaku
Haou Shoukou Ken
Mekki Zan Kuuga

- The En Yoku is an overhead attack, unless canceled into
- The Hyakuretsu Binta is unblockable
- Hien Rekkou is actually a parody of Ken's Shoryureppa from Street Fighter

Takuma Sakazaki Hands on waist, scolds Mr. Karate, "Oto-san, no!" (Father, no!)
Intro Puts hands on waist, "Babbito yattsukechau zo!" (I will defeat you quickly!)
Taunt Leans over to her opponent, "Anta baka?" (Are you stupid?)
Win Pose Jumps in whirling dervish, arms swinging, "Ei! Ei! Wo! Wo! Jump! V! V!"
Win Pose Bends over and waves a finger at the opponent, "Service! Service!"
Win Pose Cools herself off, "Chou yoyutchi!" (Super Easy!)
Win Pose Raises arms, then puts them on hips while smiling
Win Quote I'm Kyokugen! Face it Ryo! You're not fit to sweep for me!

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