Art of Fighting
Ryƫko no Ken (JPN)

Storyline
South Town Street Fight
Ryo Sakazaki, to find his kidnapped sister--- goes into the dangerous South Town.

Robert Garcia, a friend and rival of Ryo, goes to South Town with him.

Who is waiting for them in South Town ?
Takuma Sakazaki
Companion
Ronnet
Companion
Takuma's wife, Ronnet, was killed in a car accident. It is suspected that her death may have been the work of those whore bore a grudge against Takuma. Her death set the events of Art of Fighting in motion.

Fighters
South Town Street Fight
Jack Turner Chapter
Known as the "Terrible Typhoon" and leader of the Southtown gang, the Black Cats. An agent of Mr. Big, with his body of steel and bubble-gum-blowing taunts, he devastates anyone who crosses his path.

Makes money by participating in Mr. Big's evil doings, and by hustling behind the scenes. However, he aims to eventually overthrow Mr. Big and take control himself.
South Town Street Fight
John Crawley Chapter
The mad-dog Martial Arts Instructor. Referred to by his friends as the Killing Machine. No one knows what his enemies call him, nor do they dare to ask. He was famous for being a top-class fighter pilot when he was a captain in the navy. One day, however, he was shot in an unguarded moment down by the enemy, and Mr. Big saved his life. The day will no doubt come when he will repay the favour...
South Town Street Fight
King Chapter
Employee of the mysterious Mr. Big. From a childhood spent in Thailand, King mastered the fighting art, Muetai. King is the bouncer at Mr. Big's restaurant, where he often is seen reading the works of Gertrude Stein.

He once had the experience of being beaten in a fight by the gang led by Jack.
South Town Street Fight
Lee Pai Long Chapter
Was adopted by Lee Gakusu when he was a child, and learnt the secrets of Chinese Kempo. No-one has ever seen behind his strange mask. Master of Chinese martial arts and noted expert of Chinese medicine, he now works as the director of the Southtown prison. A former adversary of Ryo's father, he now faces the son.
South Town Street Fight
Micky Rogers
Mickey Rogers Chapter
The tragic pugilist whose hopes for a professional career were dashed after he accidentally killed a man. Currently he too stalks Southtown searching for victims-on which to vent his frustration- and the ghost of Bob Marley. Smuggles military weapons that he receives from @char=john_aof@ - together they run a very profitable business. Could it be that his love of money was caused by something that happened to him in the past?
South Town Street Fight
Mr. Big Chapter
The man who controls South Town from behind the scenes. He calls himself "Mr. Big", but his real name begins with the letter "J".

The organizer of the South Town Street Fight, and a man who uses his money for evil purposes. Ryo is a constant irritation to him, as he hasn't been able to get rid of him no matter how much money he spends.
South Town Street Fight
Mr. Karate Chapter
His real name, age, and everything else about him is shrouded in mystery, and his face is kept hidden behind a demon's mask. Known as the "Invincible Fighter", his identity has remained a total mystery due to his powerful fighting skills. Is it possible that this living legend may one day be defeated?
South Town Street Fight
Robert Garcia Chapter
Son of the multimillionaire Albert Garcia. Sent to the world-famous Imperial Academy to study the mysteries of Kyokugenryu karate under the tutelege of Albert's lifelong friend, @char=takuma_aof@. After the death of @char=ryo_aof@'s mother, Robert watched over the young boy, providing him with friendship. Robert remains, however, Ryo's ultimate rival.

He is just as concerned about Yuri's safety as Ryo is. He prides himself on being Ryo's equal in combat.
South Town Street Fight
Ryo Sakazaki Chapter
Son of the respected KYOKUGENRYU Master, @char=takuma_aof@. Orphaned at the age of 10, he now lives with his kid sister, @char=yuri_aof@. After YURI is kidnapped, the Invincible Dragon is awakened in him. He plunges head-long into the urban battlezone, SOUTHTOWN.
South Town Street Fight
Takuma Sakazaki Chapter
(present whereabouts unknown)
He was a Kyokugenryu karate teacher and the strongest fighter of his time. The death of his wife however, caused him to change dramatically. He disappeared, leaving behind two children, and now no-one knows where he is or what he is doing...
Takuma Sakazaki
Companion
Ronnet
Companion
Takuma's wife, Ronnet, was killed in a car accident. It is suspected that her death may have been the work of those whore bore a grudge against Takuma. Her death set the events of Art of Fighting in motion.
South Town Street Fight
Todoh
Unknown (KoF 2000) Chapter
Disciple of traditional Japanese Martial Arts and master of modern-fighting techniques. He stalks Southtown in search of worthy opponents.
South Town Street Fight
Yuri Sakazaki Chapter
(recently kidnapped - whereabouts unknown)
The beloved sister of Ryo.
Theme
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Games
(Recent)
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