akuma (street fighter)
Akuma, known as Gouki in the Japanese version, is a popular fighter in the Street Fighter series.
Originally appearing in Street Fighter II Turbo as a secret character and hidden boss, He is Gouken's younger brother and Ryu's adoptive uncle. He has red hair, wears prayer beads around his neck, and wears a black gi (occasionally displayed as blue in artwork). The kanji 'Ten' (天) - meaning "sky", "heaven", or "providence" - can be seen on his back when it appears during certain victory poses.
A morally complex character, Akuma helds the belief that an evil energy known as Satsui no Hado ("Surge of murderous intent") is necessary to unlock one's true potential. Proclaiming himself to be "The Master of the Fist", Akuma travels around the world to find a worthy opponent and kill them in a fight to prove his strength.
While he seems to have no remorse in killing anyone (viewing them as weaker opponents who are "worthy" enough to be killed by him), he is easily offended when someone tries to harm helpless people (especially children) and will not hesitate to kill the attacker. He is also known to hold back his power when his opponent is not "ready" for the fight, such as against an inexperienced Sakura or a terminally ill Gen.
Known moves
- Gou Hadouken (豪波動拳)
- Shakunetsu Hadouken (灼熱波動拳)
- Messatsu Gou Hadou (滅殺豪波動)
- Zankuu Hadouken (斬空波動拳)
- Tenma Gou Zankuu (天魔豪斬空)
- Gou Shouryuuken (豪昇龍拳)
- Messatsu Gou Shouryuu (滅殺豪昇龍)
- Tatsumaki Zankuukyaku (竜巻斬空波脚)
- Thunder Shock Zankuukyaku (サンダーショック斬空脚)
- Scramble Gou Passen (スクランブル豪パッセン)
- Messatsu Gou Rasen (滅殺豪螺旋)
- Messatsu Gou Senpuu (滅殺豪旋風)
- Tenshou Kaireki Jin/Demon Armageddon (天衝海轢刃)
- Ashura Senku (阿修羅閃空)
- Shun Goku Satsu (瞬獄殺)
- Shin Shun Goku Satsu (真・瞬獄殺)
- Kongou Kokuretsu Zan (金剛國裂斬)
Alternate forms
The following tags are aliased to this tag: gouki (learn more).
The following tags implicate this tag: cyber-akuma, kuruoshiki_oni, and shin_akuma (learn more).
