Summary
Kusanagi is a character who was first canonically introduced as a mandatory mid-boss in King of Fighters 2003. He is an illusion being created through the use of the Yata Mirror by Chizuru Kagura, who was brainwashed by Botan, a member of Those From The Past. Canonically, he fought against Team K'
However, Kusanagi was actually first introduced in King of Fighters 2002, a non-canonical "dream match" game, as a hidden character. In this game, he holds a rivalry with K999, which is a nod to his voice actor's previous work as Shotaro Kaneda in the film adaptation of Akira.
Powers and Stats
Tier: Low 7-B
Name: Kusanagi
Origin: King of Fighters
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown, likely a few days
Classification: Illusion, Bearer of the Sacred Kusanagi flames, clone of Kyo Kusanagi made by Chizuru Kagura (who was being controlled by Botan)
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Fire Manipulation, Martial Arts Mastery, Acrobatics
Attack Potency: Small City level+ (Should be comparable to Kyo Kusanagi)
Speed: Relativistic (Comparable to Kyo and K')
Lifting Strength: Class 5
Striking Strength: Small City level+
Durability: Small City level+
Stamina: High, can fight even while heavily injured.
Range: Standard melee range, tens of meters with projectiles.
Standard Equipment: His fighting gloves
Intelligence: Very skilled combatant, fairly intelligent and has mastered the Kusanagi Martial arts
Weaknesses: Bloodlusted
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Specials
- 108 Shiki • Yamibarai: Kyo unleashes a burst of fire that travels across the ground.
- 100 Shiki • Oniyaki: Kyo spirals in the air while engulfed with flames. Can act as a defensive tool.
- 75 Shiki • Kai: Kyo delivers a series of high kicks that launch the opponent upward, allowing for further combos.
- 212 Shiki • Kototsuki You: Kyo rushes and grabs the opponent then unleashes a fiery explosion on the target in his clutches.
- 101 Shiki • Oboroguruma: Kyo performs a lunging spin kick that leads to two other kicks.
- 910 Shiki • Nuetsumi: Kyo does an uppercut with his rear hand, launching the opponent. It also acts as a counter, where Kyo responds to any attack with a downward punch to the ground.
- Supers
- Ura 108 Shiki • Orochinagi: Kyo gathers fire into his palms then thrusts it, creating a giant wave of fire in front of him.
- 1999 Shiki Kiri Honoo: Kusanagi performs a 3 hit punch, ending with a punch to the sky that explodes and sends the opponent flying.
Note: Kusanagi uses only uses Kyo´s skills learned prior to KOF '96, lacking the knowledge to use Kyo's rekka attacks or R.E.D. Kick. It is also unknown if Kusanagi fades away as a result of Chizuru being freed of her mind control or losing the Yata Mirror.
Notable Matchups
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Discussions
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