Street Fighter Alpha: Generations

Street Fighter Alpha: Generations

Year: 2005

Runtime: 45 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Ikuo Kuwana

ActionAnimation

Ryu returns to the outskirts of his home to pay tribute to his late master Gouken, only to be plagued by vivid recollections of his master’s killer, Gouki. Determined to become a true martial‑arts master, he embarks on a relentless quest to sharpen his street‑fighting techniques, confronting the lingering darkness of the Hadou and seeking to break free from its haunting legacy.

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Timeline & Setting – Street Fighter Alpha: Generations (2005)

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Time period

Present day (with past flashbacks)

The story unfolds in a contemporary setting, with occasional flashbacks revealing Gouki's past and the ancient danger of the Satsui no Hadou. Ryu visits his master's old dojo in the present, while legends of a brutal history loom over their world.

Location

Goutetsu's dojo, old man's house

The action centers on Goutetsu's dojo, a revered training hall where Gouki's rise and Goutetsu's death unfold. The old man's house serves as a quiet sanctuary where Ryu learns of Gouki's legend and contemplates his own path.

🥋 Martial Arts 🏯 Dojo 🏡 Domestic Setting

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Main Characters – Street Fighter Alpha: Generations (2005)

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Ken (Eiji Hanawa) (voice)

Ken is a confident, hot-headed fighter who tests the old master's resolve, illustrating a brash rivalry that contrasts with Ryu's measured discipline.

🥊 Rivalry 🗡️ Pride 🧭 Training

Ryu (Yasuyuki Kase) (voice)

Ryu is a disciplined fighter who seeks truth through combat. He confronts Gouki's challenge, wrestles with the lure of the Satsui no Hadou, and ultimately pursues a path of restraint and mastery.

🎯 Focus 🌀 Struggle 🗡️ Warrior

Gouki (Akuma) (Daisuke Gori) (voice)

Gouki is a formidable fighter who embraces the Satsui no Hadou, believing power absolves mercy. His path showcases ruthlessness and the erosion of humanity until his confrontation with Ryu.

🔥 Power 🗡️ Anger 🧠 Obsession

Sayaka (Yuri Amano) (voice)

Sayaka's pregnancy signals Gouki's reach over the past and future. Her death in childbirth marks a pivotal, tragic turn in the legacy Gouki leaves behind.

🤰 Pregnancy 💔 Tragedy 🕊️ Legacy

Fuka (Yuri Amano) (voice)

Fuka is Gouki's granddaughter, embodying a fragile thread of humanity within a world of power. Her presence underscores the desire for a future shaped by restraint rather than conquest.

👶 Heir 🕊️ Hope 🧭 Guidance

Goutetsu (Kinryu Arimoto) (voice)

Goutetsu is the venerable master whose death becomes a catalyst for Gouki's transformation. His legacy casts a long shadow over Ryu's journey and the moral weight of training.

🏯 Master 🗡️ Legend 🕯️ Mentor

Gouken (Young) (Kenyu Horiuchi) (voice)

A younger Gouken represents the path of discipline and mentorship, offering a counterpoint to Gouki's destructive pursuit of power.

🧭 Mentor 🥋 Discipline 🗡️ Martial

Gouken (Old Master) (Tadashi Sait) (voice)

The elder Gouken embodies wisdom and responsibility, questioning fate and the consequences of power while guiding his students.

🧠 Philosophy 🗝️ Legacy 🥋 Mastery

Sakura Kasuga (Mao Kawasaki) (voice)

Sakura is part of the dojo's training circle, her sparring with Ryu representing camaraderie and practical growth within the fighting community.

🤝 Friendship 🥋 Training 🧭 Growth

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Major Themes – Street Fighter Alpha: Generations (2005)

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🌀 Dark Power

Satsui no Hadou is an ancient, malevolent life force that tempts fighters toward merciless victory. Gouki's embrace of this power shows how unchecked rage can erode humanity. Ryu's struggle to resist it while pursuing mastery drives the core conflict. The tension between power and restraint shapes each character's arc.

🧭 Legacy & Mentorship

Goutetsu, Gouken, and the old master figure as mentors shaping the fighters' fates. The film questions the responsibilities of teachers to steer students away from destructive paths. The weight of legacy is felt through Sayaka and Fuka, who embody what remains of the past. The masters' choices influence Ryu and Gouki's destinies.

🔥 Conflict & Redemption

Ryu's awakening to inner power must be tempered by self-control, not domination. Gouki's path warns of the consequences of power unchecked. Ryu's decision to reject the Satsui no Hadou marks a step toward redemption, while Gouki's arc ends with a hint of lingering humanity resurfacing.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 14:48

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