Name: Ryu

Origin: Street Fighter

Gender: Male

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 187 Ibs

Age: 34 in Street Fighter 3

Classification: Human, Martial Artist

Kokonoe: Orphaned at young age with no memory of his parents, Ryu was found and raised by the martial artist, Gouken. Throughout most of his life, Ryu was trained at the dojo alongside his sparring partner, Ken Masters. Everything was fine until Ryu and Ken were walking back to the dojo and found their master presumably dead.

Junko: Yeah, I'm starting to see a pattern here. It's like every single time someone has a peaceful life, someone else steps in and ruins it for them, unknowingly creating a main character for a fighting game.

Kokonoe: Hmm... yeah basically.

Junko: Anyway, assuming that his master was dead, Ryu traveled the world to look for Akuma. Fighting others along the way, Ryu has the perfect moveset to do so!

Kokonoe: Right. Just like Akuma, Ryu has been taught the Ansetsuken as it combines Kenpo, Judo, and Karate.

Junko: He can also control ki, or spiritual energy.

Kokonoe: Ki is a preternatural energy found in all living beings. This energy can be harnessed by martial arts and other forms of martial arts.

Junko: And Ryu's ki is exceptionally strong. It's stronger than Chun-Li's, who can create a large crater with a full power explosion of energy!

Kokonoe: Ki can also be converted into elemental power, taking the form of whatever element is most sympathetic with the user.

Junko: And Ryu's affinity is lightning thanks to his focus on energy manipulation.

Kokonoe: Ryu can also shoot ki blast, like his signature Hadoken

Junko: Translated to Surge Fist or Wave Motion, Ryu basically fires a ki blast from his hands. He has different versions of the Hadoken as he can shoot fireballs or unleash larger blast by charging it up.

Kokonoe: He can also use the Shoryuken.

Kokonoe: Also known as Rising Fist Dragon, it's when he punches his opponents chest, leading into a flying uppercut that sends his opponent flying back into the air. Ryu's own version isn't as strong as Ken's, but it's still powerful with a fast recovery time.

Junko: She also has the Tatsumaki Senpukyaku.

Junko: Also known as the Tornado of Terr- *ahem* I mean the Tornado Whirlwind Leg. This move has him preforming a spinning, midair kick that involves the user jumping up and rotating their legs.

Kokonoe: Next up is the Joudan Sokutogeri.

Junko: Oh right, someone told me to look up the real translation, which is... ... ... And Diarrhea Joke Foot?! Ahahaha!

Kokonoe: Any-

Junko: Oh God! The beauty of Google Translate. That was totally worth it.

Kokonoe: Well, the real translation is High Level Leg Blade Kick, or a donkey kick. It's a simple, yet strong, forward stepping kick that sends his opponent flying.

Junko: Yeeeah... nah, it's Diarrhea Joke Foot.

Kokonoe: ... Sure it is... anyway, along with that, Ryu can tap into the Power of Nothingness.

Junko: Power of Nothingness? Sounds like such a plain and boring name.

Kokonoe: A state of conciousness transcending normal perspective, it grants the power to act without letting emotions such as greed, pride, anger, etc, act as guidance.

Junko: So it's basically a rip off of Ultra Instinct?

Kokonoe: Well... they were both inspired by the Martial Art concept, Mushin.

Junko: Yeah... still sounds lame.

Kokonoe: Well anyway, this power grants the user exceptional power to use in battle. It gives Ryu temporary invulnerability and greatly empowers his attacks.

Junko: Well, Ryu is already incredibly strong.

Junko: He's once lifted a 40 ton boulder, roughly the size of a small house, for months.

Kokonoe: He's also strong enough to tear down buildings and skyscrapers, and has even fought on equal footing with Akuma.

Junko: Who can destroy islands!

Kokonoe: Still, Ryu is not unstoppable. He is heavily reliant on close quarters combat and his attacks can leave him vulnerable and open to counter-attacking if they fail.

Junko: Still, it's very difficult to underestimate this wandering warrior.

Ryu: The answer lies in the heart of battle!

(Note: As of the events of Street Fighter V, he has completely sealed away the Satsui No Hado, thus allowing him to battle without losing himself to it. He can utilize the Power of Nothingness to its full extent instead.)