The Horrifying Rise & Fall of Ken Masters - Street Fighter 6

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In today's video, we take a look back through time to analyse the expansive career of Ken Masters. This Street Fighter debuted in 1987 and became known as a champion but he has fallen from grace in the latest installment in the series, Street Fighter 6.
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[@BigK13372]

Fans thoughts on Ken before SF6 release: “Man he must have gone through a rough divorce”. After Release: “Oh fuck. Its actually worse than we expected”

[@Jetanium]

Yeah all the jokes disappeared after release.

[@vagabond4576]

Hes still into hiding but he still has his family fool. Just seperated to protect them and fix that mess.

[@sugoi9680]

@@vagabond4576 Nobody said otherwise fool

[@IdentityChrist]

Judging by the current player counts Ken is the most popular character at the moment. It's great to see him succeed, if not in story, then in-game at least.

[@rances4418]

Well that’s cause they made him so strong. He definitely got love in gameplay side

[@kingofdragons7]

​@@rances4418Ken has always been stronger than Ryu, so it makes sense

[@karma_v2977]

Shotos are always the most used online

[@acecun6202]

@@karma_v2977Nah Ken is different than the average shoto. Like his strength is Akuma levels of disgusting. Ken has too many options for any given situation

[@karma_v2977]

@@acecun6202 mate I know how the game and he works and no he still isn't Akuma level but that's not what I was talking about. Even when both Ken and Ryu were bad in 5 they were always top 3 most used online. Shotos are fan favorites amd always the most used no matter what

[@Shanks612]

This story really shows how much of an upgrade in villain we got in JP. This guy took one of the worlds most popular and loved fighters and ruined him. Turned his family and friends against him and sees it all as amusing. Not only that but the physchogical damage he did too Ken is insane even telling him killing him would just make him what he hates. While Bison, Gill, and Seth are monsters in their own right JP has raised the bar and I hope will be around a long time. I can't wait to see where the story will go between him and Ken.

[@moballardful]

Eh. I guess.

[@Flokoli1]

Hopefully it's how Capcom is officially introducing the birth of Violent Ken

[@Shanks612]

@@Flokoli1 I can see JP bringing it out with his power and letting him run loose. Imagine if he basically went to people like Luke and Chun-Li saying how their friend has finally lost it. Could probably bring in Ryu trying to calm him or Akuma trying to encourage it.

[@etrotm1226]

@@Shanks612 To be honest, I'm not sure why would Akuma encourage Violent Ken, considering Ken has no connection to the Satsui no Hado and Akuma never showing any interest in Ken at all as far as I seen. Other than that yeah i agree that be a good way to bring out Violent Ken.

[@iamfiefo]

JP is a different kind of villain because he believes he's not even a fighter. Going through World Tour mode and getting all his conversations, he believes "strength" in the physical sense is worthless. For him, real "strength" comes from the power of influence and manipulation. He just so happens to be infused with Psycho Power as well.

[@arcturionblade1077]

"She took the kids, Ryu! She took the kids!!"

[@ungato7887]

Luke: BOOM, DIVORCED . BOTTOM TEXT

[@user-sx8hf2ot9y]

"WAIT RYU. SHE DIDN'T TAKE THE KIDS!" "That's good to hear ken" "IM A TERRORIST" "Ken WHAT THE FU-"

[@kingofdragons7]

He only has one son, and he had to left his family, no the other way around

[@stargazer2280]

"Please invest in my ShoryuCoins Ryu!!! It's a good investment!!!"

[@BlastingBigLoads2]

Guile would still be like: "Go home and be a family man"

[@MikeDeeJackson]

Ken has come a long way. Ryu struggled with the dark hado but he's pure and peaceful. If anything, Ken is the main character of SF6 now! At least his story is more entertaining than anyone else's!

[@clonewarsanakin7457]

Capcoms pushing luke as the protag,not like he's bad or anything but feels like ken deserves that title.

[@malcovich_games]

I think soon there will be more comics that pick up from after sf6 begins. We haven't really even seen Jamie and Kimberly yet, and we already saw that Kim might get involved with Ken's plot already... Luke still needs that rematch with Ken too

[@espo_playz6784]

IMO since street fighter 4 ken has been the main character I love all of the characters but I used to play street fighter 4 on Xbox 360 and ken and ryu are just different

[@ChrisStoneinator]

@@clonewarsanakin7457nono you don’t have to be diplomatic, we all hate Luke

[@RedKoopaShells]

Ken's redemption arc will be epic.

[@Morrigan101]

​@@ryokukurogane7185tbh him considering killing jp hints that he may do something that would need a redemption

[@joshualowe959]

When I saw Ken's Street Fighter 6 story, I was shocked. Ken was in the biggest trouble of his life. His wife took his son & he became a wanted criminal.

[@KanjiStrnth]

JP set him up in Nayshall by using Ken's AI voiceover.

[@FelixMuk]

His wife didn't take his son, Mel was in Nayshall with Luke when the terrorist even went down.

[@VictorHernandez-nj2lo]

Mel Masters has potential to be a great fighter in a future game. His dad is Ken, his uncle is Guile, & his godfather is Ryu

[@mlpfanboy1701]

I feel like mel would be fighting to clear his fathers name

[@snapclub8751]

I could definitely see him as the main protagonist in SF7 where he goes on a quest to clear his father’s name.

[@Califarubu247]

Bro is set up for success

[@shenloken2]

Ken getting punched in the nuts by his son for his SF3 ending now seems like foreshadowing after seeing Ken fall so far.

[@mastahshonuff2059]

Ken has been my number 1 since the beginning of Street fighter. His story arcs have been fun to see. JP really messed him up, I hope he does get his revenge and gets back on track.

[@jakelam5089]

It is actually the US who messed up Ken not JP. As Capcom USA now holds the rights for Street Fighter not Capcom Japan

[@mastahshonuff2059]

@@jakelam5089 I mean JP the character...😶

[@shintenkai1648]

​@@jakelam5089you're a confused guy, Ken's character has never been better.

[@hakimzaaba7782]

JP ruins Ken wife gets divorced for him

[@hakimzaaba7782]

JP ruins Ken Masters career

[@MarvelousM1225]

Ken is definitely going to go Violent Ken. His desire for revenge are way more desperate and motivating than Ryus struggle with saitsonohado .Ryus arc was all about attaining more power with out losing himself like Akuma. But Ken has every reason to become the devil himself for revenge , Ken summons flames while fighting in a playful good mood what the hell will he be like with “killing intent” in his heart

[@espo_playz6784]

Yes I feel like ryu will have to help Ken by defeating him and restoring his name and helping him get his family back

[@vegekusononi1943]

What if with the current story and situation Ken is in somehow Capcom decides to bring in Violent Ken, since Ryu has attained the power of nothingness and rejects the satsui no hado. Perhaps this could be a chance to see a evil version of Ken this time instead of Ryu?

[@shadowednight1600]

I'm down for that. Evil Ryu is neat, but let's allow Ken that for once. Ryu takes so so much spotlight

[@papaekowgyedziacquah1012]

I'm quite new to the street fighter franchise but MANNNN..... Ken did not deserve this in the slightest.Poor dude. Also seeing Luke actually using guns proves that Brawhalla's choice of weapons for him are quite accurate.

[@cenkkinqzzzz3002]

you clearly forgot the part where ken and ryu fought cell

[@MisteRRYouTuby]

From US martial arts Champion to Divorced Dad… Ken Masters has truly seen the best and worst of life…

[@akilcharles3473]

The story as of right now with Ken is very sad even to the point where he has to come to a decision into wanting to either kill JP or bring him to justice. This also speculations from players saying that this was a tease to bring back Violent Ken which I highly doubt for this is mostly for the players benefit of having him playable for future SF games actually! I would think tho that later down the line the story will get even more interesting as to what JP will do next and what more shady things he'll do to other characters besides Ken for there are numerous others who have a score to settle with him like Luke,Kimberly,Cammy and maybe even Guile who's Ken brother-in-law. Regardless SF6 is shaping up to be great with new characters,a new story and a whole new perspective on fighting games as we know of.

[@eldeadkilljohnkennedy3946]

Jp like the batman Arkhamverse joker.

[@manat31790]

Both Violent Ken and Evil Ryu have been temporary forms and what-ifs. I for one will never use Ken again if they actually make him evil.

[@AzTech2012]

Great job! I've missed these longer videos

[@Anakele20]

Ken didn't lose everything. He just lost his job. He is still insanely rich. And his name was cleared. The only question is whether or not they finally give us Violent Ken. If they were ever going to do it, now would be the perfect time.

[@oneyedthing]

If he is a fugitive. All his assets and accounts will be frozen.

[@ripper021_py]

He isn't rich anymore, that's why he works in construction now

[@heerosagayuy2143]

@@ripper021_pyhe works there because he’s undercover

[@Scion141]

@@oneyedthing According to the video, his name was cleared by the beginning of SF6

[@shintenkai1648]

His dignity was stripped from him even if his name is cleared. Violent ken will return, even if it is just a "what if" character like Oni.

[@isiahduran2041]

I hope we get some story dlc with Ken, I have a funny feeling ryu heard about Ken's dilemma and doesn't believe for one second that ken is to blame

[@AlphaProto]

Well done video. I've been following Street Fighter since 1992 and I even I learned a thing or two from this video.

[@p4rt_t1me_g0d]

I'm surprised that there was no mention of Guile being Ken's brother in law.

[@brichan1851]

You and your wife are two of the most important producers of video game historical documents. Thank you both for all the hard work you do in the videos you bring us.

[@Juice2Fifty]

Thanks for this! I learned so much from this video, despite playing SF games since the original SF in the arcade with the giant buttons 😅

[@nmh-jy9nl]

“In the beginning, ken would do a wake up shoryu, now he doesn’t even wanna wake up”

[@SharifSourour]

I just finished Ultra Street Fighter II with Violent Ken on World Warrior (highest) difficulty. I actually find it harder to win with him than normal Ken or other characters because I had to get used to him but eventually did. I also have SVC Chaos on Xbox but don’t think I tried him there so am now motivated to check it out.

[@skins4thewin]

The Alpha series is where Street Fighter peaked for me. Absolutely loved that series! Street Fighter 3 was pretty amazing too.

[@cd5139]

Wait til you play 6

[@skins4thewin]

Ya 6 looks pretty amazing too

[@TGravy-wp4rc]

As someone who's near 40 and played street fighter since super street fighter turbo, I can assure you SF6 has lived up to and in my opinion, surpassed most other SF games.

[@j_hitta0591]

You couldn't just did a YT short about this🤔 Instead you gave us the full experience 💪

[@carlotumaque]

Thanks for this. I really liked Ken and was really interested with his own story but wasn’t able to play all the SF games. Thanks for sharing this video. 😁🙏🏻

[@RaymondKarlVeasey75]

I've Been A Ken Fan Since 1991. Great Video!

[@bashirjafiya5828]

That Ken theme at the end of the vid hit differently, song has a new meaning for me now.

[@jemi1878]

This is the PERFECT opportunity to have Ken transition into Violent Ken & the next story can be about Ryu stopping his best friend :'(

[@rebirth2526]

Capcom is teasing for Violent Ken arc.

[@CapoWhoLaughs]

I'm surprised you didnt touch the UDON universe that started in 2003 which beautifully builds the SF universe. it's one of my favorite comics

[@antonsimmons8519]

I want hado+psycho Ken, because that would be even more bonkers than Violent Ken. We've had tons and tons of powered up or evil Ryu or Akuma. Ken turn!

[@2Good2BeTrue45]

So gow Ryu gave the scar to Sagat, Ken gives the scar to Luke

[@mr.voidout4739]

Ken is basically the main character of SF6's plot. But you'd need to take-in the supplemental material to know it. As the player character in World Tour mode, you're basically just an errand-runner that discovers some guy is gonna bomb a tournament.

[@ChildTheDJ]

This was awesome. Thanks

[@ZionMathisAKASonicFan1999]

I really hope Ken get a happy ending real soon

[@etrotm1226]

If they ever brought back Violent Ken, I hope it isn't going to be exactly like Evil Ryu all over again where we have to wait several games to have that issue resolved. I would rather they just continue where Violent Ken left off than have them reintroduce Violent Ken, again thus starting a new beginning of the Violent Ken ark.

[@snas1686]

As a kid i vividly remember a street fighter movie or series where ken and ryu where both teens and they didnt not have their iconic gi on as this was before thwy became how they are in the games. And i remdmer them stubbling into a gang in a ally way. This is where they ran and fought the gang. But i cant fins the movie or series now. Was it just me?? Cause i vividly remmer that scene and how the movie of them being young mates growing into fighters

[@AtomicDenson]

I don’t have the game so I can only use this video and others to understand the characters stories and what not. But imagine JP pushes Ken to the point that he actually transforms into “Violent Ken”. To beat and even kill JP. And somehow this further frames Ken and makes Mel fear Ken. Then Ken seeks out Ryu to help him learn to control and maybe even use his new dark form. In the hopes to use it to clear his name and take out those who worked with JP. Having Ken go on his own journey of redemption and honor.

[@mr.checkyourself4672]

If Ken might will be the hero taking down JP that's fine but it's a shame he has the best story of Street Fighter 6 but his story left open ended I don't think the comic book answers any questions Street Fighter 7 might be in development to.

[@56mdk]

Street fighter 7 is almost certainly not in development

[@boredomkiller99]

Most likely additional content since new characters are suppose to be integrated into world tour

[@skateorpie]

It will most likely be DLC to finish the story down the line

[@Zerorenren4761]

One of the theories i saw were that Sean would be one of the DLC and help Ken in this whole thing. I don't personally believe this if i'm being honest, but i would really like If they did.

[@56mdk]

@@Zerorenren4761 I'd really like to see a return of violent ken

[@mr.q337]

Violent Ken will be Epic

[@alannurse7453]

I like this Ken. Him and Evil Ryu from Capcom vs SNK are my favorite characters

[@devingiles6597]

Hey, Top Hat Gaming Man. Can you please do a Street Fighter character documentary video on Rainbow Mika? You haven't done a video on her yet.

[@iModMyWorld4U]

This is the best scenario to finally introduce a violent Ken in an official SF franchise, the amount of stress on Ken in his current storyline would be perfect to have him either embrace his innate psycho-power or even better tap into the satsui no hado with Akuma talking and goading him like Ryu, hopefully he can get to get his first kill on JP in his dark state.

[@peytonreed937]

According to 6’s arcade mode, Kens name was cleared, but its likely he’s staying under the radar, likely at the advice of guile or chun li, until the truth comes to light. Personally, I can see see him being able to call his wife and son. No direct meet ups, but chats over the phone seem possible if you ask me.

[@SUPERSONICGIRLIFY]

Wait, the lady that meets Ken is Kalima, the leader of the resistance we meet in World Tour? Somehow that was lost on me. The design is very different.

[@VictorHernandez-nj2lo]

Please do videos on Ryu, Rolento, Ibuki, & R.Mika

[@Badolo]

3:23 Damn! So that's where they took the Target Renegade cover from!! (an old 8-bit computer beat'em up)

[@m3lvn415]

Stories/timelines in tournament fighting games usually don't make any sense or even straight up silly. They can throw in a Just Bison, where he has no psycho power and a Max Akuma before he embraced the dark hado for the heck of it.

[@blvk3]

@5:47 That blow up doll Eliza is classic

[@madisonhasson8981]

They didn't even cover the X-Men vs street fighter games...the ending to those games when you won with Ken was a cut scene where the entire game was actually Ken and his son playing X-Men vs street fighter. It was awesome, and his son looked older than what was shown in the Manga. Yes, this story is interesting, but it doesn't match the Ken as a good family man that is shown in so many of the games. Honestly, I prefer the story of Ken just leading an exemplary ordinary family man life. It lets those of us who have chosen to do so believe that there are secret champions among us.

[@kay_keik7842]

Ken's theme will forever be burned into my head. It's super catchy

[@VegarotFusion]

As a kid when I played Street Fighter 2. I didn't think much of Ken. He was like the Yamcha to Ryu's Goku _(original Dragon Ball)._ I was never really a fan of SF2. So beyond it and the live action movie, which I criticized, but still like as a kid, and is a guilty pleasure now. That's all I knew. Many years later I watched the Japanese anime series and movies. Which I enjoyed and led to me reading the stories behind all the, then current games and detailed character bios. I learned that Ken is actually a good character. I started playing Street Fighter Alpha on the Saturn emulator earlier this year. After several KZbinr re sparked my interest in the series. Which lead to my watching the SF2 Movie again when it appeared in my suggested videos list. Which after watching. I think Ken is my favorite character. He's definitely the most interesting of the 3 main male heroes He's not a 2 dimensional character like Ryu, and. He's not the Conservative Poster Boy for the US like Guile.

[@michaeljohnson6905]

Wow... Not even Krillin?

[@bluemoonw.3300]

Ken is actually Vegeta really.

[@scottcrawford7143]

Like Mortal Kombat, I'm waiting for the final version to be released disc before I buy it. Ken getting the bud light/sub-zero treatment

[@ganjagun0025]

Ken also had the most powerful move in SF 2 because at that time the shoryuken was invincible on it's way up. And Ken's hit you twice and covered more distance.

[@raifordkenneth15]

I dont like how Capcom had Ken play out all threw the series cause Ken really beat Ryu more but of course they didn't want that to play out cause Ryu was thr main character

[@nerdodragonnerdpl4167]

Technicly...ending of sf 5 surpassed point of timeline where street fighter 3 I was suprised to:)

[@bluemoonw.3300]

Ken and Ryu's first fight in Street Fighter V was not interrupted Ken won that fight, it's after the fight ends that Karin's ninja appears to inform him about Karin's plans, as Ken and Ryu had more fights as seen one remembered by them where Eliza was present which Ken also won.

[@blackskullinc.5450]

22:55 ... ...so, by the logic of *this* sudden revelation of the now Framed Champion Masters..., ...imagine Sonic the Hedgehog undergoing this kind of ordeal...AGAIN, considering what happened with him in *Sonic Adventure 2.* The world's fastest hedgehog would revert to the South Island, hiding away from the G.U.N. (Guardian Unit of Nations) ...and then, what about his best friend Miles "Tails" Prower? If he can't find a way to make an acquittal for the Hedgehog, then there's no helping him at all; *Tails would have to distance himself from Sonic.* ...what about Amy Rose? *Sonic would have to distance himself from her;* he wouldn't want to have to show himself to save her once again. ...now imagine the ordeal approaching the age-old legendary Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso. He would have to TRY to find a way not to be found by the police; how long would that last? It would appear to be that the careless, easygoing, laid-back, over-confident characteristic once found attractive enough to gain popular reception... *has now become bait for pure envy.* At this point, *anyone* who has not yet come out on top could look at the Ken, the Sonic, the LaRusso of today's world, *and immediately target them for personal gain.* Failure in *exploitation* of such a popular person only means more fodder for the underdog in question; just call the police on them and FRAME them as part of a *blackmailing scheme.* That kind of narrative plot just might work, *given the right motive.* It could really let 'em know just how far off the deep end they are in their fame - not to benefit the underdog in question, mind you, but just to take a curious look where their reception is going. Are we still sending the same old cheers to our dearly beloved, good ol' friendly neighborhood heroes..., or have we suddenly lost touch with them, only acting out as casually toward them as they have acted out in response to their reception? We've practically grown extremely fond of these our heroes. But now..., *time has changed, and we've carried on to other things.* We've most certainly seen Sonic make an outstanding return with a greater spark of fervor than he had in his debut..., but I'm afraid it won't be enough for this his return to stand out strong. *Something has to happen in order for us to see a definitive change within him.* If not a touch of envy and a blackmailing scheme that comes with it, then what...?

[@MapleStoryRocks009]

I see top hat has changed the pronunciation of sagat lol

[@sonicfan2403]

Honestly if they go the Spiderverse Peter Parker route where he is at a low point, but still keeps all of his good personality traits in tact, I think it would be fine.

[@TranceCore3]

Akuma spent all this time focusing on ryu's Satsui no hadou, but Ken is about to go through his own Satui no Hadou ark

[@lordvlygar2963]

Are Violent Ken and Evil Ryu equal, or will there always be a single winner? I hope SF7 has Mel as a playable fighter.

[@striderreborn1467]

Damn, It's like they turned Ken into Naofumi from Shield Hero.

[@teetendo64]

Ken really deserves a lot more than what he gets. He needs to shine as high as ryu does and have a victory

[@slatt_lvlup]

this was amazing violent ken in sf6 for sure

[@williamruiz4571]

Looks like Ken will have his own Martial Awakening just like Ryu mastering his dark side. That would be epic!

[@AsusanXT]

awesome

[@TheDoomsdayzoner]

I hope Ken gets redeemed at least in the eyes of his family. I mean, come on, even his son and wife hate him, that's just cruel.

[@JudgmentKnight]

No they don't. It has been confirmed in the game that Ken left his family to protect them. Even Guile knows he's innocent.

[@madisonhasson8981]

What is it with modern writers taking beloved, established characters and ruining their lives? Luke Skywalker, Ken Masters, the old Ghostbusters? The writers took every chance they could to ruin theses men's lives...

[@capamerica012]

Can't leave out everyone's favorite web-slinger the writers love to hate.

[@TheDoomsdayzoner]

@@capamerica012 dude wrong video. No Spider-man here.

[@thesilentangel8299]

Everyone keeps saying he’s divorced when he’s not?? He’s just separated from his family to protect them and I think his wife knows that too. And now that Guile knows he’s planning to look into the Nayshall business too.

[@jackylee5850]

Must be hard on Eliza and her son. Hopefully Guile can sort him out, being his brother-in-law and all

[@IllusiveMan343]

Ken defeated Akuma in the animated series that appeared on USA Network.

[@Solverse_]

Ken and Kitana would get along so well.

[@shenkowski]

Ken was the talented one and more interested in the pleasant side of life where against Ryu the one who worked so hard that he went beyond his limits. I prefer to play with Ryu, but I must always remember what potential is really in Ken. Maybe we will find out through an evil Ken.

[@MegaTomPlays]

Between the in game story and the comic Ken really got the short stick

[@joshualowe959]

15:22 You said "Street Fighter 4 & 3" when the screen showed Street Fighter 4 & ALPHA 3.

[@TopHatGamingManChannel]

ah well, considering the length I thought my editor did a fantastic job.

[@ilznidiotic]

The info you clicked for starts @ 23:00.

[@MichaelJrCortes]

I think the issue with Ken is and why he was popular in media, even though he was a mid to top tier character competitively. If you look at MK and Tekken, when see their main characters win los, become the hero and become the villain. We have seen their rivals, parents, or someone with less skill and ability also win. Then we got to see a redemption arc of the main characters. In SF Ken is always toss to the side, is always RYU that’s the hero, the winner. There doesn’t seem like any growth in him as a fighter.

[@binhosmingos7356]

Still can’t believe the only Crypto bro the internet tolerates is Ken Masters.

[@stargazer2280]

We deserve Crypto Bro Ken and Violent Ken as a DLC

[@gmoney4980]

Ken has been & WILL always be my main... ever since SF2

[@cam-inf-4w5]

I dont like how eliza is cold and distant in this story like either be supportive or be honest and say youre a bad wife like what did you just marry him for the money? After that tender moment where she tells ken shes prego in the movie i could have cried it was so pure now not a word out of her when kens in trouble.

[@damainmane4765]

I like violent Ken as long as his transformation has no serious consequences or tragic ramifications to his overall character they can always bring him back

[@SadButter]

those sf6 prequel comics actually make Luke seem like he's got more depth and character than he seems in-game, which begs the question why is none of that apparent IN the game itself??

[@blumiu2426]

No idea why they tried to replicate Paul Phoenix's story with Ken, with flourish of course. They ignored him entirely in SFV, then only bring him relevance when it's a negative to his character. Having to fall that far to build him up seems like they didn't know what to do with him out of all the possible ideas out there.

[@Danyu91]

i always believed Ken was based off Chuck Norris. He was shooting a movie scene with Fei Long.

[@RemingtonMiles-sr9uf]

He's actually based off of Kickboxing Champion Joe Lewis.

[@KEN-1991]

@@RemingtonMiles-sr9uf Everytime Capcom drew my face, I look like both Top Gun actor Tom Cruise and Top Gun singer Robin Zander.

[@DaddyDynastic]

I always thought since Ken could never beat Ryu in the martial arts side of things at least his consolation was a mostly happy life outside of that but bro really can't have nothing

[@bluemoonw.3300]

Ken has won more times with Ryu than what is said in this video, the fight that he says was interrupted is false because Ken won that fight the ninja appears after Ryu gets up, and as is also shown a fight where Eliza was present and Ken also wins, and it's confirmed that Ken and Ryu have fought more times than seen with a different winner, and it's very possible that Ken defeated Ryu in Street Fighter 2 by promising to get married with Eliza if she defeats Ryu in Street Fighter 2.

[@JackTheFenris]

Dude your hair is fantastic! Lol I thought you was bald under that hat!

[@louiej4958]

Ken is my favorite player and is totally 💯 fuckin awesome 💯 🔥💯😎

[@the_ej1970]

imagine ken's interactions with cody in street fighter 6

[@Mepphy99]

man, Capcom really went hard on Ken in the years huh

[@jeast9648]

I love kens new design.

[@Trowoverl0rd]

doesn't matter he still a big fan favorite.. and he has cool moves

[@tree_sage]

IF WE DONT GET VIOLENT KEN IN THIS GAME WE RIOT

[@JLT0087]

Wait for the Ultra Edition, I bet he'll be there.

[@1100eaj]

I wish ken became akuma’s student .💯

[@jcman-lp6lg]

poor guy, affected by rumors in game and real life. Some people still believe that he looks like he does because of divorce

[@drjonesey5]

You didn't mention that Ken's wife Eliza is Guile's wife Sister (Julia/Jane) which makes Amy, Guile and his wife's daughter, Mel's cousin. Street fighter characters tend to have connections. That makes Mel's Step Uncle the American Hero Guile. SONIC BOOOOM!!!. So imagine your Dad being Ken, one of the best fighters on planet Earth, your Step Uncle Guile, another of the best fighters on planet Earth and your Dad's rival/Best friend Ryu who they are positioning to be the best fighter on planet Earth.

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

The best Street Fighter games are: 1. Street Fighter Alpha 1. 2. Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold. 3. Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max. 4. Ultra Street Fighter 2: The Final Challengers. 5. Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike. 6. Ultra Street Fighter 4. 7. Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition. 8. Street Fighter EX1 Plus Alpha. 9. Street Fighter EX2 Plus. And 10. Street Fighter EX3.

[@KEN-1991]

I agree... Except... - *SFA3 MAX* = That game should never exist because it's a dated port. Capcom should've instead ported the *SFA Anthology* on the PSP with Eagle, Maki, Yun, Tag-Team Mode and World-Tour Mode as unlockable exclusives. - *ULTRA SFII* = Where are these "Final Challengers"? I don't see any, only clones. Also, the UDON-style character sprites to *SFII* look funny. The best SFII redesigns are in the *Capcom vs. SNK* series. - *SFV* = Will never hold a candle to the *SFIV* series. - *SFEX3* = It has hands-down the best offline multiplayer, but the rest of the game is as incomplete as vanilla *SFV.* It needed an *SFEX3 Plus.* - *SFIII: 3rd Strike* = Perfect game, all it needed is some veteran street fighters on the roster than just Chun Li and Akuma.