Ryu (Street Fighter)

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“	The answer lies in the heart of battle.	„
	~ Ryu

Summary

The lead character of the Street Fighter franchise and a fighting game character, Ryu is a stoic Japanese martial artist who wanders the globe seeking the meaning of being a "true warrior". He can be recognized by his sleeveless white karate gi and a red or white hachimaki/headband depending on the game. He trained alongside his friendly rival Ken under their mutual master Gouken and was the victor of the first Street Fighter tournament. His encounter with his master's nemesis Akuma during the Street Fighter Alpha sub-series awoke the untapped Satsui no Hadou or "murderous intent" within him although this power was eventually overwhelmed in Street Fighter V, when he mastered the Power of Nothingness, a source of higher power arising from a state of consciousness in which the mind is free from thoughts and emotions. In Street Fighter III, he continues to travel the world in search of strong opponents.

Powers and Stats

Tier: 7-B, higher with the Satsui no Hado | At least 7-B, likely higher

Name: Ryu

Origin: Street Fighter

Gender: Male

Age: 34 in Street Fighter 3

Classification: Human, Martial Artist

Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Chi Manipulation, Energy Manipulation/Projection (Can shoot energy blasts from his hands), Master of Shotokan Karate and Ansatsuken, Fire and Electricity Manipulation with Hadouken, Air Manipulation and Restricted Flight with Tatsumaki, Resistance to Mind Manipulation (His mind was stated to be strong enough to resist being brainwashed) | All previous abilities to a greater extent, Resistance to Soul Manipulation (Necalli couldn't devour Ryu's soul like he did to others)

Attack Potency: City level (M. Bison used his power to destroy a city in a bad ending, and is able to fight the latter), higher with the Satsui no Hado (Oneshotted Alpha M. Bison) | At least City level, likely higher (Defeated Torrent of Power Necalli and a weakened Street Fighter V M. Bison)

Speed: At least Supersonic+, likely higher (Can easily dodge Guile's Sonic Booms and can casually dodge bullets), Massively Hypersonic+ with the Satsui no Hado (Swifter than Alpha M. Bison) | Massively Hypersonic+ (Easily kept up with a weakened Street Fighter V M. Bison)

Lifting Strength: Class 100 (Is capable of lifting small house-sized boulders), higher with the Satsui no Hado | Class 100

Striking Strength: City Class (Can trade blows with Ken), higher with the Satsui no Hado | At least City Class, likely higher

Durability: City level, higher with the Satsui no Hado | At least City level, likely higher (Tanked attacks from a weakened Street Fighter V M. Bison)

Stamina: High, can fight even while heavily injured, higher with the Satsui no Hado | Very high

Range: Standard melee range. Tens of meters with projectiles. | Standard melee range. Tens of kilometers with projectiles.

Standard Equipment: His fighting gloves and his long red headband.

Intelligence: Gifted (Ryu is an especially skilled martial artist, being singled out by Akuma as a worthy foe and by M. Bison as a strong vessel to seize as his own. Has completely mastered Shotakan Karate and Ansatsuken, an assassination art that allows one to wield ki. His style of fighting designates him as an "All-Rounder", a jack-of-all-trades who is not lacking in any one area. As a result, Ryu is a flexible fighter who can match each of his foes in their specialties when possible and with his other strengths when he can't. He is generally level-headed and calm in most fights as per his generally quiet demeanor. However, a good fight can rile him as he enjoys facing a worthy opponent, as does facing a user of the Satsui no Hado like Akuma, but out of disgust rather than excitement)

Weaknesses: Ryu can lose his calm sometimes, he believes in showing true mercy to his opponents, and does not believe in killing his opponent. He is also afraid of spiders (he once woke up with one in his mouth), and he can't use the Power of Nothingness at his fullest

Notable Attacks/Techniques:

• Unique Attacks
• Throws
• Special Attacks
• Super Attacks
• V-Techniques

• Collarbone Breaker
• Solar Plexus Strike
• Jodan Nirengeki
• Jodan Sanengeki

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• Collarbone Breaker ("Collarbone/Clavicle Splitter"): Ryu draws his fist back over his shoulder and thrusts it forward and down, hitting the opponent's collarbone.
• Solar Plexus Strike ("Solar Plexus Smasher"): Ryu slides forward and hits the opponent in the stomach with a body blow punch that hits twice
• Jodan Nirengaki: Ryu punches his opponent and follows up with a kick, causing them to spin in midair.
• Jodan Sanengeki: Ryu punches his opponent twice and follows up with a kick that opponent launches them.

• Shoulder Throw
• Somersault Throw

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• Shoulder Throw: Ryu grabs his opponent and pulls them over his shoulder, causing them to land on their back.
• Somersault Throw: Ryu grabs his opponent, and falls in backwards roll, planting a foot on the opponent and applying pressure, causing them to flip back and crash on ground.

• Hadoken
• Shakunetsu Hadoken
• Shoryuken
• Tatsumaki Senpukyaku
• Hanagashi
• Tesshin
• Isshin
• Jodan Sokutogeri
• Kaze no Kobushi

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• Hadouken ("Surge Fist" or "Wave Motion Fist"): An energy based projectile attack that can inflict quite a lot of damage.
• Shakunetsu Hadoken ("Scorching Heat Surge Fist"): A Hadoken which is imbued with the power of fire. The user can launch from one to three depending on the strength.
• Shoryuken ("Rising Dragon Fist"): A strong jumping uppercut.
• Tatsumaki Senpukyaku ("Tornado Whirlwind Leg"): A powerful spinning kick combo attack while he jumps and is in the air.
• Hanagashi ("Leaf Flowing"): Ryu assumes a guarding pose that cancels out enemy's attack. This move can be followed by a strong punch known as Tesshin ("Piercing Heart"). Otherwise, if Ryu successfully blocks a hit, he can perform the Isshin (一心 "One Mind"), a powerful punch that sends the enemy to the ground.
• Joudan Sokutogeri ("High-Level Foot Edge Kick"): A powerful forward-stepping side kick that sends the enemy flying.
• Focus Attack: A heavy move that grants an augmented defense to the user during the execution and, if it lands, makes the opponent crumple. Ryu's version is the Kaze no Kobushi ("Fist of the Wind").

Shinku Hadouken ("Vacuum/True Void Surge Fist"): A super-charged Hadoken that, when executed, can hit the opponent multiple times and destroy other projectiles launched by the opponent. It is much more powerful than a normal Hadoken.

Denjin Hadouken ("Electric Blade Surge Fist"): In Street Fighter V, this technique can only be used when Ryu is in Denjin Renki mode. His normal Shinku Hadoken is imbued with the power of electricity. It has more destructive power and if blocked will break through the opponent's defense, leaving them temporarily open to attacks.

• Metsu Hadoken ("Destroying Surge Fist"): Using the energy of the Satsui no Hado, Ryu charges a Hadoken that is likely one of the most powerful variants of the move.
• Metsu Shoryuken ("Destroying Rising Dragon Fist"): A legendary version of the move seen in the Street Fighter story, when Ryu was near defeat during the first Street Fighter tournament. A lethal version of Shin Shoryuken.

Metsu Hadoken

Metsu Shoryuken

• Shin Shoryuken ("True Rising Dragon Fist"): This move starts by hitting the enemy in the midsection of the upper body then it follows a strong uppercut to the chin and in end, the move finishes with a very strong Shoryuken.

SFV AE - Shin-Shoryuken (The Master)

Shin Shoryuken

• Shinku Tatsumaki Senpukyaku ("Vacuum/True Void Tornado Whirlwind Legged Beast"): Ryu performs a stationary Tatsumaki that has a vacuum effect, as its name indicates, and can hit the opponent multiple times.

• Hashogeki
• Mind's Eye
• Thrust Strike
• Thrust Strike (Parry)
• Denjin Renki
• Kakko Fubatsu

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• Hashogeki ("Wave Palm Attack"): After blocking an attack, Ryu unleashes a Hadoken-like palm attack, where the fireball doesn't leave the hands.
• Mind's Eye: Ryu assumes a defensive stance and if timed correctly with the enemy's attack, the attack will be blocked and recover faster than his adversary. This allows for a window for counterattacking.
• Thrust Strike: Ryu steps forward and assumes a guarded stance to deflect an attack, and then he delivers a heavy punch. If Ryu blocks an attack during the guarded stance, the heavy punch will be followed by an elbow strike.
• Denjin Renki ("Electric Blade Refined Spirit"): When activated, it "electrifies" several of Ryu's special moves. The Hadoken gains damage and stun, and also becomes charge-able; when fully charged, it will gain guard crushing properties, and leave a blocking opponent defenseless for several seconds. The Shoryuken gains increased damage and stun.
• Kakko Fubatsu ("Resolute & Steadfast"): Ryu covers his fists with energy and gains access to an amped version of the Isshin. Upon blocking an attack, Ryu will perform the Isshin, which will make the opponent crumple, allowing Ryu to follow-up with an attack.

Key: Base | Power of Nothingness

Note: Not to be confused with Ryu Hayabusa from Ninja Gaiden, Ryu from Breath of Fire or the alternate version of Ryu that appeared in Asura's Wrath.

Others

Notable Victories:

Notable Losses:

Scorpion (Mortal Kombat) Scorpion's Profile (Speed equalized, Ryu was allowed to become Evil Ryu and use PoN)

Magilou (Tales of Berseria) Magilou's Profile (Note: Mid-Late Game Magilou and Evil Ryu were used, Speed was Equalized)

Liu Kang (Mortal Kombat) Liu Kang's Profile (Base Ryu vs MK2 Liu Kang, and Speed was Equalized)

Son Goku (Dragon Ball) Son Goku's Profile (King Piccolo Saga Goku and Power of Nothingness Ryu was used and Speed was equalized)

Inconclusive Matches: