Kyo-2 (草薙 京-2) is a character in The King of Fighters series. He was introduced as one of Kyo Kusanagi's many clones who serves the NESTS cartel.
Development[]
In The King of Fighters '99, two clones of Kyo Kusanagi appeared as selectable characters: Kyo-1 and Kyo-2. The original Kyo was redesigned for the game, but some designers wanted his return to KOF '99 with his iconic school uniform. When they were nearing the end of their production schedule, staff members were indecisive upon which uniform the Kyo clone should wear (KOF '94 or KOF '95) when the project head said to just make two clones instead. To save time, the project head then drew designs for Kyo-1 and Kyo-2 on the spot.[1]
Story[]
During the course of The King of Fighters '99, Kyo-1 and Kyo-2 were merely two of thousands ready to be activated by Krizalid. They were presumably destroyed, since both characters don't have a personal ending and don't belong to any team. They return in The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match as part of the Clones Team along with Kusanagi, only to presumably test their opponents and eliminate Kyo.
Personality[]
In contrast to Kyo-1, Kyo-2 is very cocky and often (if not always) underestimates his opponents. Like all Kyo clones, he despises the original with a burning passion.
Powers[]
His powers are derived from Kyo Kusanagi, whose skills and pyrokinesis he has inherited. It is also important to note that he is not a descendant of the Kusanagi clan, and thus, has no control of the family heirloom, nor the authority/ability to seal Orochi if necessary.
- Pyrokinesis - Kyo-2 has control over fire save for those he didn't create.
- Create Fire - Kyo-2 can create fire from thin air.
- Fire Attacks - Kyo-2 can deliver punches and kicks of fire.
- Fire Body - Kyo-2 can put his own body on fire without burning himself.
- Fire Pillar - Kyo-2 can create a pillar of fire.
Fighting Style[]
His fighting style is based on Kyo's fighting style during The King of Fighters '96 and The King of Fighters '97, though heavily modified and includes the iconic Aragami and Dokugami punch chains. Unlike Kyo-1, he tends to mimic most of the original Kyo's attacks more closely, adopting his more aggressive fighting style that the original Kyo honed after his first defeat at Goenitz's hands.
Like Kyo-1, his moveset lacks the traditional method numbering tied to the Kusanagi, Yagami and Yata Clan's fighting styles.
Music[]
- Esaka ~Acid Mix~ - The King of Fighters '99
- Niritsuhaihan (Antinomy) ~Mutually Exclusive Dichotomy~ - The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match, The King of Fighters All Star
Voice Actors[]
Japanese[]
| Masahiro Nonaka | Tomoaki Maeno | ||
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Appearances[]
Games[]
- The King of Fighters '99 - potential special boss
- The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match - potential mid-boss
Mobile[]
Cameos[]
- Days of Memories (fourth title) - in-text cameo; mentioned as one of Krizalid's minions
Similar characters[]
Trivia[]
- Akin to Kyo-1, Kyo-2 seems to enjoy the same kind of food as the original Kyo, albeit a specific type a fish instead of merely just any kind of fish.
- Kyo-2 is also the only Kyo variant to not have his signature Orochinagi technique in his arsenal.
Cards[]
Gallery[]
Promotional art of The King of Fighters '99, with Kyo, Shingo, Kyo-1 and Kyo-2
The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match: Clone Team artwork.
The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match: Clone Team Win portrait.
The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match: Cloned Team
Sprites[]
