One master, one seal, eight people who want it.
The Mountain Heir Β· Kyoto, Japan
Master Tetsu's quiet, disciplined heir. He still trains at dawn on the dojo steps and believes the fight is won before the first punch.
Heir to Tetsu-ryΕ«. Leo's rival, Aiko's brother, Mei's cousin.
Home stage: Tetsu-ryΕ« Dojo, Mount Kurama, dusk
| Spirit Blast | βββ + P | |
| Rising Dragon | βββ + P | invincible start |
| Cyclone Kick | βββ + K | |
| Throw | β or β + HP | up close |
βThe answer was never in the fist. Get up and look for it.β
The Street Flame Β· Bay City, USA
Kaito's oldest friend and fiercest rival. He left the dojo for the pier circuit and turned Master Tetsu's style into a show.
Kaito's rival. Jack's little brother. Marcus trains him; Bruno raised him on the pier.
Home stage: Pier 9, Bay City docks, night
| Spirit Blast | βββ + P | |
| Rising Dragon | βββ + P | flaming, harder hitting |
| Cyclone Kick | βββ + K | |
| Throw | β or β + HP | up close |
βThat's the show, folks. Tip your waitress.β
The Silent Leaf Β· Kyoto, Japan
Kaito's younger sister. Passed over for the dojo, she learned the shinobi arts in the bamboo below the mountain. She wears her brother's old headband as a scarf.
Kaito's sister, Mei's cousin. Daigo once tried to recruit her.
Home stage: Whispering Grove, Below the dojo, moonlight
| Kunai | βββ + P | also in the air |
| Falling Leaf | βββ + K | invincible flip kick |
| Swallow Dive | in air βββ + K | |
| Throw | β or β + HP | up close |
βYou never saw me. That is the point.β
The Crane Princess Β· Hong Kong
Master Tetsu's granddaughter, raised in Kowloon on her mother's crane-style kung fu. She came to the mountain to see if her cousins are worthy of the family name.
Tetsu's granddaughter. Kaito and Aiko's cousin. Daigo's grand-niece.
Home stage: Lantern Street, Kowloon night market
| Palm Wave | hold β then β + P | short range |
| Crane Ascent | hold β then β + K | multi-hit spin |
| Lightning Legs | βββ + K | rapid kicks |
| Throw | β or β + HP | up close |
βGrandfather was right about you. Unfortunately.β
The Iron Brother Β· Bay City, USA
Leo's older brother, a Marine sergeant on leave. He promised their late father he'd keep Leo out of trouble. The pier circuit is trouble.
Leo's brother. Served with Marcus's son. Thinks Bruno is a bad influence.
Home stage: Hangar 3, Camp Rourke, sunset
| Cannon Wave | hold β then β + P | |
| Eagle Kick | hold β then β + K | invincible backflip |
| Breach Knee | βββ + K | rushing knee |
| Throw | β or β + HP | up close |
βStand down. That's an order, not a suggestion.β
The Old Champion Β· Bay City, USA
Former heavyweight champ and co-founder of Calloway's Gym with Leo's father. He taught Leo to box and still thinks karate is a dance.
Leo's coach. Old friends with Bruno. Jack's godfather.
Home stage: Calloway's Gym, Bay City, after hours
| Freight Train | hold β then β + P | dash punch |
| Express Uppercut | hold β then β + K | dash uppercut |
| Ring Bell | hold β then β + P | jumping headbutt |
| Throw | β or β + HP | up close |
βFootwork, son. All that spinning, and you forgot your feet.β
King of the Pier Β· GdaΕsk, Poland
A dockworker turned pier-circuit legend. He took teenage Leo in off the street and taught him that a fight is a show. Built like the cranes he works under.
Leo's mentor. Marcus's drinking buddy. Jack doesn't trust him.
Home stage: Ironworks Pit, Pier 9 steel mill
| Pier Breaker | βββββ + P | command grab |
| Anchor Lariat | βββ + P | spinning clothesline |
| Body Splash | in air β + P | |
| Throw | β or β + HP | up close |
βHA! The crowd loved that. You will feel it tomorrow.β
The Iron Exile Β· Mount Kurama
Master Tetsu's younger brother, banished forty years ago for practising the forbidden Kurogane fist. He has come back for the dojo, and he will take it from whichever heir is standing.
Tetsu's brother. Great-uncle to Mei. Tried to recruit Aiko.
Home stage: Kurogane Shrine, Mount Kurama summit, red moon
| Kurogane Blast | βββ + P | also in the air |
| Demon Ascent | βββ + P | invincible |
| Shadow Step | βββ + K | LK forward, HK back |
| Black Cyclone | βββ + K | |
| Throw | β or β + HP | up close |
βMy brother taught you to hold back. I never learned.β