The King Of Fighters Lore ► The Story Of Athena Asamiya

[@palaiologos4441]

I don't know what's more amusing: the fact that Athena's a web designer, or the fact that Athena's current voice actress (Haruna Ikezawa) was born in Athens

[@joseurbina3835]

Really!?! If so, That is pretty F***ing Meta.

[@lewisaino]

She was destined to serve Athena.

[@PrincessHellenia]

Haha she was born to voice her literally

[@sorcmagiwizlv99]

Kaoru: I can walk again! Athena: Perfect, you can be our striker.

[@lewisaino]

You can fight Iori lol.

[@AdvanceAudio]

I really appreciate your work, no one cared about talking about the great indeep stories that every character on the king of fighters saga has. Thanks for that

[@ShoryuGame]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoy these videos.

[@spearpig1034]

I was thinking the same thing. It's nice to put on a video and listen while I'm busy working.

[@predatedhickory5775]

Damn, Athena didn’t have to do Kratos like that to get eternal youth

[@xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962]

Being ZEUS Daughter has priviledges XD

[@apersson9652]

"An aging idol on the verge of falling out of favor, Athena turned to a blend of kung-fu and telekinesis to bludgeon the otaku of Japan into terrified submission. Her winning smile and fists of death ensure that none will ever dare defy her or buy another idol's CDs. While her charismatic ultraviolence keeps her on top of the charts, her lonely heart still yearns. " ~ Athena Asamiyas kof 98 srk wiki description.

[@Formula_Zero_EX]

Damn, such a brutal description for such a generous pop singer lol 😆

[@oscara1573]

Badass

[@beowulf1663]

💀

[@donbasuradenuevo]

'94: Athena in high school. '00: Athena still in high school. XIII, XIV: Athena still in high school. C'mon graduate already!

[@JackTheGamer3]

Lol!!

[@blackchase6732]

@Rana did he graduate yet

[@djantouahmed7319]

@@blackchase6732 Not yet only iori has done that miracle

[@Syoma]

She fails it a lot

[@JackTheGamer3]

@@Syoma Lmao

[@kadabarVIM]

IRL fans: , step on me!!! Athena fans: hit me w/ your psycho ball!

[@RGCN_0011]

Psycho ball? I'd love her do a phoenix arrow on me. Hahahaha

[@visp3ria]

I WOULD LOVE HER PSYCHO MEDLEY 13 EX

[@zerocalvin]

hitting fans with her psycho ball might be a good training for Athena... since she need to control her power really well otherwise she would have kill someone...

[@PSYCHONIHC]

M bison is proud of her.

[@low-fatmilklove1187]

PSYCHONIHC, no. No he isn’t. I know you’re just joking, but every time Athena and M. Bison interact they display a mutual distaste for each other.

[@PSYCHONIHC]

@@low-fatmilklove1187 Hahahaha!

[@soulhero420]

@Reyan Mahir Athena is proud of Athena

[@zzzlulzzz5080]

Psycho KRUUUSSHHERRR!

[@icebird8575]

@@low-fatmilklove1187 r/woooosh

[@zi-yenchew7022]

Athena knows Kensou has a crush on her. But her career as a pop idol gets in the way. Once a pop idol starts dating, the career is over, since being single keeps fans fantasies alive. Sad but quite true

[@ShoryuGame]

She didn't think much about her career when she was into Kyo though.

[@RafaSheep]

ShoryuGame could be because she wasn’t as deep in her career back then. I actually like that she moved on from her crush.

[@shanksking4572]

I actually like kyo X Athena, interesting match up especially their interactions about kyo no longer going to school

[@hahajack-zt7pk]

@@ShoryuGame It did not say that athena likes kyo.In the kofkyo, she just went to investigate kyo.

[@DarkRedPsycho92]

Aside from martial arts and psychic powers... she's an expert in web designing. That made me laugh more than it should have. 🤣 I definitely enjoyed this history of Athena Asamiya, I use her a lot in King of Fighters All-Star, especially her Special Signature variation.

[@juliox9]

We can safely say if Terry is the male mascot of SNK, she is the female one

[@endoftheleft2704]

Nakoruru: *angrily cracking her knuckles* “That’s MY job”.

[@lonelywolf5659]

She's nice and innocent she has the blood of millions on her hands. Psycho sword, psycho ball and teleportation and everything.

[@dEud4r]

she is one of the best characters from kof, in my opinion.

[@alexsantos3100]

RoyalQ No doubt she is.

[@theHedgex1]

I still like kula and Mai more

[@davidcanamar1]

*Annoying

[@kenzonPower]

@@davidcanamar1 Athena is not annoying you jackass

[@kenzonPower]

@@theHedgex1 Mai is stupid, i do like Kula, but Athena is the best female fighter

[@tarodeculture]

Wow. I am impressed. I was expecting you to say that she was an annoying character that everyone hates, and I would have unsubscribed right there, but you didn't. Well done. Very well done. And you even mentioned why Athena is my favorite character: "modest and humble", unlike Mai and Yuri... I think the main reason why Athena avoids Kensou's advances is because she is an idol. Japan has that idol culture where there is a rule that idols are forbidden to be in a relationship. I think Athena does like Kensou, but she does not want to admit it because it may jeopardize her career. I remember a quote from Athena in Maximum Impact where she says "The day my heart belongs to one person is the day I stop being an idol." Athena liking Kensou may also be implied after reading the translated lyrics for "Tachi Bou Ke". I'm going to assume that Kensou will finally confess to Athena when he is able to fully utilize his latent power. Anime tropes and stuff... I also loved what you did there with the web design image. You mentioned the obvious without making it obvious lol. Great job. I can't wait to see who you talk about next. As for who I would like to see next? Well...you covered one of SNK's retro characters with Athena. I think you should cover the other one: Ralf Jones. He's going to be a fun one.

[@ShoryuGame]

Many hate Athena because of her magical girl shenanigans during online matches (the same way they hate Ryu in SF2 for spamming Hado kens). But as a character, she is a lovely person. Why would anybody hate her for that?You also made an interesting point about her idol career getting in the way of her romantic life. It actually makes sense.

[@the-NightStar]

@@ShoryuGame Anyone that hates Athena or Nakoruru has me as their eternal enemy. That includes Matt McMuscles who booed BOTH of them during Sakurai's Terry Bogard reveal.

[@awpfa]

Athena Asamiya No.1 in KOF

[@BIGNASTY1234556]

@@the-NightStar I guess we are eternal enemies then

[@redacted428]

@@the-NightStar what about Rimururu ?

[@DouglasStewart99]

That God of War segment caught me totally of guard lol. Also thanks for clearing that mystery of the bikini Athena. Never knew she's implied to be Athena Asamiya's past life. Also yeah I'm gonna agree with you on her pretending to not notice Kensou's feelings. Heck in SNK Heroines Luong straight calls her out on it for not trying to be honest with him and possibly not being honest with her own feelings. Sure in a franchise with no aging there's no pressure, but she's gotta be honest with Kensou sometime in the future.

[@ShoryuGame]

I agree with you.

[@usamazahid3882]

*GODDAMMIT KRATOS!!!*

[@IkariLoona]

Some sources refer to classic Athena's heavenly kingdom as Kingdom of Victory. Athena also seems to summon/embody the classic version of the character in a super in SNK Vs Capcom: Match of the Millennium for the NGPC. Also, both the KoF: KYO manga and the animated KoF Destiny series, (and maybe the Athena - Awakening from the Ordinary Life game) depict her as having some ability to read minds... which added to everything else kinda makes her seriously overpowered.

[@prielknaaphofnar.9754]

I think all of her team mates have some level of mind reading ability, with the psychic powers and all.

[@vanillacream2383]

Cross the Multiverse they are called psycho soldiers superpower team so.

[@ShoryuGame]

Indeed, the mind reading stuff makes her look like a cute version of Orochi.

[@Hektols]

Alongside Kensou, Ralf and Clark she is one of the oldest SNK characters.

[@JackTheGamer3]

Truue!

[@icebird8575]

U real? What about chin

[@icebird8575]

@ET Mutant oh k

[@TheRaziel07]

Terry joe andy are the oldest..then come robert takuma ryo...etc

[@fear6470]

@@TheRaziel07 Ikari warriors came out before Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting, along with Athena's game

[@southglare_axe7397]

Welcome back, ShoryuGame! I'm glad that you are the representative to me of the story behind Kof characters and their Origins. This will always be my home of all fighting games. I hold off on searching character's origins because of these vids. Thanks a lot!

[@ShoryuGame]

Thank you. I'm honored that you consider me as a reference.

[@ArchlordZero]

Thanks for listening to my request! I never thought there's actually some shady villains on their story

[@TonyTheTGR]

That's because you've never won a game with them

[@TheSwordsman100]

I just got into KOF and FF thanks to Smash introducing me to Terry and these videos have been very helpful so thank you! I'm looking forward to when you're able to do a video on him.

[@DarrenClaw2012]

Me too as well terry came out today as a fighter

[@Heartcore90]

I just found your channel after I did a deep dive on nostalgia and started playing old KOF games during lockdown. I always loved some of the characters, but to hear this much of their background was really nice! Thank you for the videos.

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Deadpoolinho]

My boi Kensou stuck in the friendzone and risking his life in dangerous fights all these years. Press F to pay respect.

[@durandlewis1382]

F

[@joshualighttime604]

F

[@lewisaino]

A Hero defends the innocent.

[@zarmeeniqbal]

She was the first one to come to my Attrntion in KOF since Childhood

[@abelardod94]

Finally another episode :) this is one of my favorite series so far on KZbin. Keep up the good work.

[@ShoryuGame]

Thanks. I'm very pleased to know that.

[@faidou9954]

Ah, the only Magical Girl in fighting games I can tolerate. Sorry Platinum fans.

[@vanillacream2383]

Faidou don’t be

[@raulphilipgoco403]

Speedwagon is the best Magical Girl

[@VixXstazosJOB]

- The ONLY Magical Girl i can tolerate - period.... except maybe some of Sailor Moon i guess

[@MattDeRac]

@@raulphilipgoco403 Can you stop with this JoJo garbage?

[@raulphilipgoco403]

MattDeRac nope

[@spearpig1034]

Hey dude. These videos are great! Yours is the only ones I can find that dive into the characters pretty well. I wish they were longer though. Keep up the good work!

[@ragenstorm6464]

Great video. I love seeing the old school games where these characters originated. Plus, it's awesome Kensou finally got his powers back. Him and Robert Garcia were the first characters i truly mastered playing. Thanks Shoryu!

[@ShoryuGame]

You're welcome.

[@MadPanicGaming]

AWESOME video! I was always a little confused about Athena's origins so this video was perfect for me. If you haven't already, a video like this on Billy Kane would be great. :)

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@Ai-Saika]

Athena is ALSO in NGBC as well. Also fun fact my FAVE Athena look is in KOF99, wish she be a alt skin.

[@sarvag13]

I love your humor and videos! Hope you continue making them, if it's feasible for you, love them a lot!

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad you like them!

[@Dm24B]

This was one cool video! I use to play athena in many KoF games but didnt know that much of her history so far, Thanks for the video! Also i would like to see your take on terry bogard's history. the way you make these vídeos is like actually like a storyteller telling a very complex story towards the youth or anyone above ages, and i like that ^^. Keep up with good work!

[@ShoryuGame]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@Sin606]

This had quite a bit on Kensou aswell. I didn't know Athena knew web design...that's just really out there? Oh also At some point she had multiple ways of posing for the strength of her psycho ball.

[@ShoryuGame]

Yes, it's said she creates her own web pages.

[@reylionelsun4408]

WITH THE MINUTE!, YOU DID LISTENED! AWESOME! you did made lore video of a Psycho Soldier but i didn't expected it's Athena and you also made an brief explanation on her trademark move"Psycho Medley 13" and also what was Ron's connection on every ending of the Psycho Soldiers team from N.E.S.T. saga onwards like it always make me wonder how powerful is Kensou actually that makes Ron interested in him, and its bummer because Ron never appeared again after KOF 11, i hope they will bring him back again in KOF XV or even as a playable character if possible, But enough of that, as always i really appreciated this because i never thought you'd actually give time and effort to actually do a lore of her, i'm amazed!, Well it's good to have you back again, by the way, i still those who hacked your channel but don't worry, we'll find them, eventually. P.S. i'm not pressuring you but i'm still patiently waiting for a Benimaru Nikaido and Terry Bogard Lore but worry i'm not in hurry, i'm just really excited for it; now that your channel's back i can finally have more training materials for training new aspiring fighting game players today who wants to become professionals and also become champions, and also enjoy watching videos on KZbin that has sense rather watching memes and ridiculous useless 5 min crafts that until now if not use if there's at least one of it that i find useful to me. So, just keep up the good work and enjoy!

[@ShoryuGame]

Thanks a lot for your comment.

[@reylionelsun4408]

@@ShoryuGame no man, THANK YOU!, It should be me who should thanking you, like really, i been asking this for a long time ago and now after that challenge you faced and never giving up, it's amazing, Yo man let me tell this, keep up the good work, and never forget, "ENJOY!"

[@MattDeRac]

About time someone made a video with my favorite girl, Athena is one of the best cuties in fighting game history, I really wish she deserves more fame in the KOF Community.

[@ahsanmehmood7359]

What are you saying, Athena is a fan favourite, always has been! Doesn't matter who plays her or not. She's clearly KOF's top 3 picked girl along with Mai and King.

[@MattDeRac]

@@ahsanmehmood7359 It's true she still has a massive fanbase but the KOF community always focused on Mai the whole time.

[@dankishrogue5711]

I love your informative videos. Please make a video on Kyo's attires and what you think about them over the years, also which one is your favourite. If this one works well, make a video of other characters as well.

[@jaipii1285]

Excellent video as always. " Characters never age, No pressure" Nicely put.

[@ShoryuGame]

Thank you.

[@juswadweebus]

Can you make a "Story Of" for Terry, especally since he is confirmed in Smash

[@inkmage4084]

Athena Asamiya= Kawaii Wonder Woman, magical girl lol. I loved Athena on NES. I remember playing it as a kid lol.

[@lewisaino]

At least if we don't Ikari Warrios, Athena we have them as Characters in KoF.

[@thebluerainbow]

My princess, my KOF main! Thank you so much!! 😻😻😻😻😻😻😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@jxh237]

Simp

[@estellaCANTsleep]

@@jxh237 PFFFTTTT

[@josuearriaza3952]

The change in kensou is amazing. His fighting style only gets better as the games go on.

[@NewtypeEri]

Yaaas, Athena is one of my fav fighters 💕 🌟

[@jxh237]

Ew

[@SG-jc1pe]

9:52 “but Athena convinced him” proceeds to show footage of her beating the crap out of him

[@sdzero]

That was a very extensive history on Athena and the Psycho Soldiers. I appreciate the work that went into this. I can easily see this being a popular Japanese television series from the mid-1980s that never happened.

[@MALRaziel]

Thanks for this great channel, you re-lit my passion for the KOF game.

[@ShoryuGame]

I'm pleased to know that.

[@nintendolife25]

I’m just letting you know that you did a marvelous job with this video. I didn’t even know that Athena design web pages or Kensou can now use his new dragon abilities. I always assumed they work involuntary.

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad you liked it.

[@Addition2]

Athena is one of my most favorite KOF characters, only next to K'. I do like her combination use of psychic powers and Kung-Fu. I also love her backstory as a reincarnation of the Goddess Athena, really wish that her story in KOF has a lot more than we got, and it is too bad that the KOF series dropped the Dragon Powers/Ron plot very quickly for some reason, I really wish they can continue with that plot. Also Momoko should make a return too. Also, did you know that there is a horror game from SNK that is also starring Athena as a main lead? I heard it is not a good game, but I wouldn't mind if SNK explore this concept once again.

[@ShoryuGame]

I did not know that. Interesting.

[@Addition2]

@@ShoryuGame You can try to google it to find out more, it is really interesting.

[@Belobes]

Athena the awakening (ps1) but sorry for non japanese, theres no english version for that game. its rpg game with intresting story for athena awakening physic power that enemy loves to use her power for evil purpose.

[@ericmikesell5252]

I like Athena mostly cause her outfit changes each installment also good all round fighter

[@TheLuconic]

I think their psycho powers, Especially since Athena is the reincarnation of the goddess Athena, has a gene that keeps her young and for some reason, younger as each year goes by? I guess to help her keep fighting while Orochi keeps reviving itself. Creating the perfect guardian. Almost sounds like my character..... with a few differences.

[@Bloodreign1]

She never fights Orochi though, that guy is more the problem of Kyo, Iori, and Chizuru.

[@TheLuconic]

@@Bloodreign1if she does, Orochi knows he’s done. So he actively avoids her. Hehe.

[@velmirkanazuke8227]

I thank you for all these lore videos shoryu man theirs alot i missed out on

[@ShoryuGame]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@VanArtic]

at some point last year, SNK made Athena into a virtual youtuber to promote their mobile game SNK all-star, tho the channel hasn't uploaded any content in the last 10 months

[@vanessamicheline6628]

Always good work bro 😊

[@ShoryuGame]

Thank you.

[@openinginawe5518]

Athena. Goddess of Psycho Ball from what I hear. Also I'm new here and I want to learn about Snk.

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad to have you among us.

[@tpatt513]

Excellent.

[@Horusbonrea]

When the next capcom vs snk happens and m bison comes back as athena

[@dannyliu926]

Hoping the Psycho Soldiers Team will be the main protagonists in the next KoF going up against Ron and his crew.

[@ag4748]

Who is now scrolling down comments? It's athena😂😂

[@Blumoon_vii]

I always had a special connection with Athena she was so popular in the 90s that her posters and artwork are everywhere, and her action figures and commercials ... I just found her birthday is in 1987 like mine ❤

[@CaligaRelinquo]

What I love the most about kof is the music themes for each character. Love Athena.

[@raykindle8766]

I've been waiting for this!

[@ShoryuGame]

Was it worth the wait?

[@raykindle8766]

@@ShoryuGame Yeheboah, looking forward for more KOF contents!

[@ashchisalleh1454]

Just remember, that old man Chin actually locking real power of every psycho team

[@luminare3]

thanks for the videos. you really explained my favorite KOF character in detail. She will always be on my team no matter what KOF it is

[@ShoryuGame]

You're welcome.

[@princeoffriendship]

There is also a possible connection with God Athena from the greek mythology. And yes she used to go to the same high school with Kyo and Yuki! I like to see Kensou and Athena as friends and not as a couple, John has a crash on her too! She is my favorite fighter!

[@Bloodreign1]

Jhun Hoon loves her music, he is a fan of her.

[@aimenezebiri3357]

great work man, i'm a huge KOF fan 😍, i hope also u include Street Fighter lores in the future 🙏❤

[@ShoryuGame]

Thank you. I'll consider that.

[@willn8664]

The psycho soldier theme is my favorite in the whole series.

[@lewisaino]

Tbh when Wonder Woman mentions Athena I always imagine Asamiya lol

[@kisamesamehada6022]

Love ya videos so much man. Cant wait for the next one... ... it would be amazing to see and know about Duo Lon, Ron, and Lin. Been obsessed with them since Lin in Kof2000

[@ShoryuGame]

Thank you.

[@xYellowFlashx]

Kof 96 AST is amazing to this day

[@jorgiessss]

ATHENA!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@jxh237]

Ew

[@ban66a1]

Athena was sick with her duty in Sanctuary and guarded by 5 bronze saints,so she decides to leave all behind and start new journey as fighter.

[@mathieud1256]

Her chubby baby face in xiii (which I dislike btw) was apparently a reference to her original appearance in her old action game. Tho good thing she returned to normal in xv

[@nonsense189]

Chin's logic : participating KOF will answer ALL of our questions

[@ReisSns]

great video!

[@123arskas]

This was a good one. Thanks

[@ShoryuGame]

You're welcome.

[@celes24]

I think her secret desperate move was first shown on KOF 2001

[@АлександрА-р1ы6м]

My all time favorite KoF female character to play for, thanks for the interesting video.

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@michaelfloodine]

Just letting you know, you missed adding this one yo your KOF Lore playlist.

[@ShoryuGame]

Wow! I completely forgot. Thank you for reminding me.

[@nitroglycerific9295]

As a fan of the old Athena/Psycho Soldier arcade games, but a newcomer to KOF, it delights me to learn Athena has been getting regular lore updates for 30 years.

[@YophiSmith]

In the later games, she seems completely aware of Kensou’s affections and gets annoyed because people are watching. 😂

[@raykindle8766]

Do Terry Bogard! Man it's really awesome tp know that somebody still loves KoF.

[@ShoryuGame]

Terry's video is coming for sure.

[@salazar556]

I love how Athena never looks the same. They always have a new design for her.

[@myriadmediamusings]

Thanks to the Terry in Smash, I’m sitting down and watching all your lore vids. Sure I did play KoF 99 ages ago and at least know the characters’ names, but not so much their stories. And with that spiffy new Psycho Soldier song in Smash, decided to watch Athena first.

[@Unaliq]

Another wonderful day and another wonderful lore video~❤ great work as always ShoryuGame!!

[@ShoryuGame]

Thank you.

[@Unaliq]

@@ShoryuGame You're welcome.

[@xafronicajones]

Finally you made a new one! Waited for u this

[@ShoryuGame]

Hope you liked it.

[@xafronicajones]

you are awesome! cant wait for your next one!!! i really enjoy your kof lore!!!

[@hussain6469]

It seems like to me they didn't know what to do with them after 98

[@mehedihasane]

My favourite KOF female character Athena Asamiya

[@radicaledwards3449]

I always was a fan of athena.

[@pjomayo]

There was an Arcade followup to Athena called, Psycho Soldier where Kensu is introduced. It played differently to the original but its where the "Psycho Soldier " theme tune originated.

[@mariembentena5039]

That was sweet thank you for the video. Good job as always

[@ShoryuGame]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@yairsasson5892]

Thanks for making these great reviews.

[@ShoryuGame]

My pleasure!

[@UnifiedEntity]

Can't mention Athena without a Kratos reference lol

[@usamazahid3882]

Yeah, *GODDAMMIT KRATOS!!!*

[@lijnatluciferon2576]

one correction though Chin is Bao's legal guardian not adopted father

[@AhmedSal90]

I like her theme all of them

[@jxh237]

Ew

[@EdralynArriola-qe7ur]

I love Athena Asamiya 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@unitykutloanoletsebe5931]

We need a king of fighters anine

[@Zero5cythe]

It might not be be canon, but in the new manga about KoF XIV, Athena can do psychometry, mass teleport, and read other people's mind albeit limited.

[@HEALTH_NEWS1984]

Please do a kof lore about the ikari team

[@itsmedarneezey]

Where's the picture from at 6:28 and who's the artist?

[@thirdeyekatakuri]

Another great video!! More lore. Moreeee

[@ShoryuGame]

More are coming.

[@alexandersebastian1190]

Sie Kensou next 😃

[@shafinkhan7570]

Honestly every male person also loves Athena

[@Bloodreign1]

One of my mains in the KoF series (Mai, Yuri, Leona, and Terry are the others), she is always my first pick when I play any KoF games I have (the whole 2D saga on PS2, from 94-03, XI, Neowave, 98 UM, and 02 UM. 94 I have via Rebout, 99-01 I have via the Japanese Nests Saga collection, 95-97 via the Japanese Orochi Hen collection). The rare time I play KoF XIII, and I do mean rare as I don't like it all that much, she is my first choice. I also tend to pick Hotaru for Garou MotW and KoF XI, and Akari from Last Blade 1 and 2. They both tend to be solid fighters for little girls, I almost feel like they are both overpowered to a degree. Good to see a video on her.

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad you enjoyed it.