Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie

A wandering martial artist who seeks worthy challengers and trains to master his Ki. He travels the world, often remaining undetected by Shadowlaw thanks to his discipline. His clashes with Sagat and later with Bison reveal a steadfast commitment to personal growth and the right to fight on his own terms.

Ryu’s American best friend who craves a rematch and new challenges, even as he settles with his girlfriend Eliza. He is captured and hypnotized by Shadowlaw but fights to break free, drawing on his own training to rejoin the fight. His rivalry with Ryu evolves into a reciprocal catalyst for growth.

An Interpol agent pursuing Shadowlaw and the man who killed her father, she warns Guile about the cyborg monitors and proves she can hold her own against Vega. She is ambushed and falls into a coma after a brutal fight, underscoring the high personal cost of the mission. Her resolve drives the team’s pursuit of Bison.

Shadowlaw’s elusive leader who wields Psycho Power and uses mind control to bend others to his will. He seeks to recruit Ryu and Ken, and his strategic mind makes him a formidable global threat. He survives the climactic confrontation, continuing to loom over the world from behind his base.

A US military captain driven by the death of his best friend Charlie, he partners with Chun-Li to take down Shadowlaw. He fights Bison and endures severe blows, symbolizing the cost of justice in a world with no easy answers. His resolve inspires his allies to push forward.

A former Muay Thai champion who clashes with Ryu, embodying the personal honor and unfinished business that fuel searing duels. He becomes part of Shadowlaw’s inner circle and vows revenge after their first brutal encounter. His strength and discipline mark him as a timeless rival.

Shadowlaw’s imposing enforcer who tests Guile and others with brutal, straightforward force. He represents the physical danger Shadowlaw can unleash and helps escalate the conflict toward a world-spanning showdown. He fights fiercely to maintain the syndicate’s order.