Oyaji Team | 98 |
 
Team Members
 
 
Stage Location
 
 
 
 
Theme Music
 
Puar's Pick
 
Heidern
Takuma Sakazaki
Saisyu Kusanagi
Temple, Japan
Fireflies light this late night clash of titans that takes place in front of run down temple
In Spite of One's Age
 
Takuma, Saisyu
The Oyaji Team, also sometimes referred to as the Grand Masters Team, is made up of previous King of Fighters characters that head up different factions. Heidern is the leader of the Ikari Warriors, Takuma Sakazaki fronts the Kyoukugen Team, and Saisyu Kusanagi is the head of the Kusanagi clan. In Japanese, Oyaji translates out to be Father. Although not all of these team members fit the bill of being a Father to a tee, there is an alternate Shin Oyaji, or True Fathers, Team found in the Dream Match. This has Kim Kaphwan of the Korea team being paired off with Takuma Sakazaki and Saisyu Kusanagi.
Heidern | 94 | 95 | 98 | 01 |
Inside Heidern's cool exterior is a man full of guilt and haunt. This strict commander hides a very dark past, all thanks to Rugal, a cruel and evil man that reduced his life to shambles in a blink of an eye. Following Rugal's death, Heidern declined all future invitations to the King of Fighters tournament until the surfacing of the NESTS Cartel when he took Whip's place on the Ikari squad. (read bio)

Shooter Narnagel (overhead)
Cross Cutter
Moon Slasher
Neck Rolling
Storm Bringer (close, rapidly)
Killing Bringer (counter)
Final Bringer (rapidly)
Heidern End

- The Shooter Narnagel becomes cancelable on the first hit if canceled into
- Heidern will regain lost life during the "Bringer" moves
- The Storm Bringer is unblockable

Leona Gives a silent salute
Ralf, Clark Points at Ralf or Clark with his baton, then tosses it away
Rugal Bernstein Points to the sky, "Shosen kisama wa nagare boshi, ochiru umi ni atano da!" (Your Fate is like that of a shooting star, always destined to fall!)
First Emerges from the shadows and performs his normal intro
Intro Waves his arm in a motion to make a cross
Taunt Holds chin while assessing his foe, then waves off his opponent
Win Pose Removes his beret, "Jokyo oshuryo?" (What is the situation?)
Win Pose Turns around and flicks the blood off of his glove
Win Pose Puts on a trenchcoat, "Ninmu Kanryou!" (Mission Complete!)
Win Pose Points to the player in all gravity, "Tsumi wa omai da!" (You'ee next!)
Win Quote You say you let your guard down? I think you're just a weenie!

Takuma Sakazaki | 94 | 95 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
Takuma is the head of the Sakazaki family, and leader of the Kyokugen Karate style. He has two children, Ryo and Yuri. He also has a lot of students, but his most cherished student is Robert Garcia, son of one of his friends, the millionaire Alberto Garcia. Takuma seems a strict man, but is really kind-hearted. He is proud of how Kyokugen Karate has evolved, but still feels that it has more path to follow. (read bio)

Oniguruma (knockdown)
Kawara Wari (overhead)
Ko'ou Ken
Mouko Burai Gan
Zanretsu Ken
Shoran Kyaku
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Haou Shoukou Ken (hold)
Ryuuko Ranbu
Shin Kishin Geki (close)

- The Oniguruma is cancelable
- The Kawara Wari becomes cancelable, if canceled into
- The Mouko Burai Gan drops an opponent's guard
- You can juggle your opponent after the Hard Hien Shippuu Kyaku
- You can hold during the Haou Shikou Ken to increase the amount of damage it inflicts
- The Shouran Kyaku and Shin Kishin Geki are unblockable

Ryo, Robert, Yuri Takes off Mr. Karate mask, kicks it, "Hahahaha! Chest-o!"
Intro Flexes chest, waves arms, "Kakatte konu ka?" (You gonna fight me?)
Taunt Gestures with both hands, "Kakatte konu ka?" (You gonna fight me?)
Win Pose Raises a fist in victory, "Mijuku mono mega." (A beginner before me.)
Win Pose Removes his gi and goes bare-chested, "Yah!"
Win Pose Similiar to the aforementioned pose, but the gi remains
Win Pose A straight out chest level punch is thrown as Takuma grunts
Win Quote Wow. You're an disgrace! You better hang it up, kid.

Saisyu Kusanagi | 95 | 98 | 00 |
Saisyu is the father of Kyo Kusanagi and current head of the Kusanagi clan. Both father and son are equally proud and arrogant. Saisyu is a fearful fighter for his experience and the crimson flames that he wields power. He was once brainwashed by Vice to serve Rugal. Saisyu is proud that his son has surpassed him and feels that the Kusanagi will always get better by each generation. (read bio)

Ge Shiki: Gou Tsui (overhead)
Ge Shiki: Kubu Tsuchi
108 Shiki: Yami Barai
721 Shiki: Homura Gasane x2
100 Shiki: Oniyaki
110 Shiki: Nata Guruma (overhead)
427 Shiki: Kamu Kakari (overhead)
1127 Shiki: Tsumugari
Ura 108 Shiki: Orochi Nagi (hold)

Intro Coddles a flame between his hands which he then extinguishes
Taunt Picks his ear and blows away the gunk inside of it
Win Pose "Hiasubi ga kiken je za!" (Playing with fire is dangerous!)
Win Pose Scratches his grumbling stomach, "Nurui no!" (Too slow!)
Win Pose Laughs, "Atsikata ga? Sumasu sumasu! (Was that too hot? Sorry!)
Win Pose Cups chin, shaking his head, "Gokuro jata na." (You're pretty good.)
Win Quote Defeat is defeat. Fighting's no picnic, kid!

Ending Pictures | 98 |