When designing Syo, Shinichi Morioka (Kyo and Iori's creator) used Shotaro Kaneda from the Akira manga as inspiration. But late in production, his name became Kyo Kusanagi, likely due to the KOF story's change in direction towards the Yamata no Orochi legend. Through most of his development, Kyo was meant to be called Syo Kirishima, and was dressed in martial arts clothing common with fighting games at the time. When designing characters for The King of Fighters '94, developers wanted a new hip hero who would easily rival the Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting characters in style. He is a member of SNK's character image band, The Band of Fighters and also co-star alongside Iori in one of SNK's promotional series, Part Time Stories: Kyo & Iori.Ĭoncept artwork from The King of Fighters '94, including sketches for Syo Kirishima (left) In addition, a number of image songs and audio dramas featuring Kyo's character have been released, including the contents of his own character image album consisting of all of his theme songs. A video game under the same name was also created to further expand his character. Īside from the main series, Kyo also has a spin-off manga story based on his adventure in The King of Fighters '96, entitled The King of Fighters: Kyo. His official nickname is " Scion of the Flame" ( 炎 （ ほのお ）の 貴公子 （ きこうし ）) or " The Cleansing Exorcising Flame" ( 火炎 （ かえん ） 祓 （ はらう ） 濯 （ ゆす ）). His family's treasure is the Kusanagi Sword ( 草薙 （ くさなぎ ）の 剣 （ つるぎ ）), and his family crest is the sun, represented in a stylized halo of fire. They, along with the Yasakani and Yata clans, keep one of the Three Sacred Treasures used to contain Orochi long ago. His clan wields pyrokinetic powers, an inherited power that few members obtain. Kyo is a cocky delinquent high school student who is the heir of the Kusanagi Clan, one of the three clans that sealed the legendary snake entity, Orochi, 1800 years ago. He was first introduced in The King of Fighters '94 as the leader of the Japan Team. Kyo Kusanagi ( 草薙 （ くさなぎ ） 京 （ きょう ）) is the titular protagonist in SNK's The King of Fighters series. KOF! He's the true successor to the ancient Kusanagi style! KYO KUSANAGI." - The King of Fighters XV Kusanagi style of ancient martial arts + personal style of Chinese boxing ( Kenpō) "Make way for Mr.
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