8 Dealers of Destruction: The Greatest Match Ever!
Ryo, to save his kidnapped sister, must become a fighting god. Hiding in the shadows, Robert pursues Ryo. Together they are to confront 6 deadly masters in the dangerous "South Town". To what extent have these two mastered the "ART OF FIGHTING?".
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A Powerful Guy
At the age of twelve he fell an escaped circus bear with one blow. Now known as boss of the Southtown badguys.
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The Mad Sailor
Foremost teacher of martial arts in the Navy, this crazed maniac, once let loose in battle becomes a "Killing Machine".
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The Muetai Master
A former champion of Muetai whose kick and unimaginable speed is belied by his handsome features.
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The Legendary Chinese
Master of Chinese martial arts and medicine. A warrior who had exchanged blows with Ryo's father in the distant past.
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The Boxing Champion
Once an amateur boxing champ, his professional hopes were dashed after he accidentally killed a man.
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The Raging Tiger
At the famous Teio Academy he studied KYOKUGENRYU karate under Ryo's father. He remains Ryo's rival -- and pal?
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The Invincible Dragon
Master of the awesome KYOKUGENRYU school of karate. He has polished the teachings of his late father.
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Japanese Fighter
Disciple of the ancient martial arts of Japan. He is tempering his mind and spirit to become the ultimate warrior.
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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 ?
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Jack Turner
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.
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John Crawley
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...
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King
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.
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Lee Pai Long
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.
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Micky Rogers
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?
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Mr. Big
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.
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Mr. Karate
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?
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Robert Garcia
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.
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Ryo Sakazaki
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.
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Takuma Sakazaki
(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...
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Todoh
Disciple of traditional Japanese Martial Arts and master of modern-fighting techniques. He stalks Southtown in search of worthy opponents.
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Yuri Sakazaki
(recently kidnapped - whereabouts unknown)
The beloved sister of Ryo.
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