After profiling the Mad Gear gang’s “Headbutt Brigade” earlier this week–before taking some time off for the Christmas holiday–the CFN Portal site is back with a special post-Holiday treat: to honor Akuma’s recent addition to the playable cast of Street Fighter V, the Shadaloo Activity Report has finally released their report on the final currently-revealed playable cast member in the franchise, as well as some concept artwork for the “Master of the Fist!” First introduced to the series as a time-release character in 2010’s Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, it’s the “Mad Demon,” Kuruoshiki Oni!
Private Nakagawa: “Scaaaryyyy! It’s a bit soon to scatter beans though, [this update being posted on December 26th; he’s referencing 節分 Setsubun, when children throw beans at demons, usually their fathers in disguise] This is the form Akuma will take after continued exposure to the Satsui no Hadō!
Basic Info:
Name: Kuruoshiki Oni
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Blood type: Unknown
Birthday: Unknown
Home Country: Unknown
Likes: Unknown
Dislikes: Unknown
Private Nakagawa: A demon god who has lost and emotion and feeling in his body, and whose existence is entirely devoted to fighting and battle. Satsui no Hadō continuously flows from his body. He beats his opponents with violent techniques, such as Rakan Dantōjin [“Arhat-severing Tower Blade.”/”Demon Slash.” His half-circle-forward + kick special from USFIV.] or Sekisei Jiraiken! [“Red Star Landmine Fist.”/”Ground Pound.” His Dragon Punch + kick special from USFIV.] His physique has improved, and so has his strength.
In addition to this 213th Character Profile, the CFN Portal site has also released some new concept art for Akuma, showcasing how the Raging Demon’s new look slowly began to take shape in Street Fighter V, before he became the lion-esque, bearded beast we now have today. First some words from Director Takayuki Nakayama!
Director Nakayama: Although the Raging Demon has finally been released, his appearance has been redesigned. Here are some of the rough pictures drawn when we were introducing his new design.
Naked Upper Body ver.
Director Nakayama: His waist is a bit slim. The gi and wild beard are close to what we adopted.
South American Demon ver.
Director Nakayama: If you came back to South America and lived there for life, there is exactly such as guy, and it is a Mad Demon that cannot come out to appear.
Is it Hot or Cold? ver.
Director Nakayama: He was thrown away because his coat was gloomy. Since he was attacked by a bear when it became a little chilly, he defeated it and made it into a scarf.
I picked up a baby ver.
Director Nakayama: His V-Trigger rocks the baby to sleep. By doing so, you can demonstrate his original power. He never comes down from his back. A baby can appear as “a character brought up by a Mad Demon” in a few years. It’s a super delicious setting.
Almost Completed ver.
Director Nakayama: There is nothing, it is almost a finished version of the Raging Demon. Actually, it is almost what I drew up in a meeting for the first time. In other words, while keeping the designs of past works as well, I tried and tried to make a new Demon. The baby’s topic is fine. The development members were also hit by the loveliness of Ako. Please look forward to next time.
That brings us to the end of another CFN profile. Will the Andore Family or the members of the Mad Gear Gang from Final Fight 2 be spotlighted in the coming days? Keep your browser locked right here to Shoryuken, as we’ll be covering the next profiles as they are released! But if you’re looking for more Oni action, you can catch him in the latest issue of UDON’s Street Fighter Unlimited #12, which is on sale now for $3.99 USD, anywhere comic books are sold!
Sources: CFN Portal (Oni Profile); Akuma Concept Art
(Special Thanks to Midgardsorn for translation and footnotes of the Oni Profile)
