Why is Akuma obsessed with Ryu?

Akuma is obsessed with Ryu because he senses the potential for the deadly Satsui no Hado (Surge of Murderous Intent) within him, seeing Ryu as the ultimate opponent who could either succumb to that darkness and become a worthy rival or reject it, proving true strength; Akuma seeks to fight someone who can truly challenge his own power, and Ryu's internal struggle with the dark energy makes him the perfect candidate.

What does Akuma want with Ryu?

Akuma also attempts to lure Ryu into succumbing to the Satsui no Hado, in Street Fighter Alpha 2, as he claims the young warrior possesses the same power as Akuma does, therefore casting aside his humanity to become Evil Ryu, in hopes of finally finding a truly worthy opponent for the ultimate fight to the death that ...

Is Akuma Ryu's dad?

No, in official Street Fighter canon, Akuma is not Ryu's father; Akuma is the evil brother of Ryu's master, Gouken, making him Ryu's uncle figure, though some non-canon animated works (like Street Fighter Alpha Generations) heavily imply a father-son link through Ryu's mother, Sayaka, a theory that explains Ryu's connection to the dark Satsui no Hado energy but isn't officially confirmed in the main games. 

Why is Akuma similar to Ryu?

Ryu and Akuma (Gouki in Japanese) are linked by a mentor--student lineage, opposing moral paths, and a shared mastery of the same deadly martial art--Ansatsuken--whose fatal techniques and philosophy shape both characters' arcs. Shared origin: Both learned variants of Ansatsuken.

Who is Ryu's love interest?

Ryu, depending on the franchise, has various potential love interests, most notably Irene Lew in the Ninja Gaiden series (his established partner) and frequent hints of romance with Chun-Li in Street Fighter, though Capcom keeps it ambiguous, with some fans favoring Sakura or other characters like Momiji (NG) or Katt/Nina (Breath of Fire Ryu). His focus is often on training, leaving romance open to interpretation, but Irene Lew is his most concrete romantic relationship.
 

What happens when two RAGING DEMONS collide in SFV??? (4K, Akuma vs Kage/Evil Ryu)

Who is LGBT in Street Fighter?

Street Fighter features several characters read as LGBT by fans, with Poison (trans woman), Eagle (gay, inspired by Freddie Mercury), Juri (bisexual/plurisexual), and Seth (genderfluid/agender) being prominent examples, though Capcom hasn't always explicitly confirmed these identities, making much of it fan interpretation or based on subtle hints in games like SFV. 

Is Akuma Ryu's brother?

Ryu's biological parents are completely unknown. Akuma is his master's younger brother.

Who is stronger, Sagat or Ryu?

It's complicated, but generally, Sagat is portrayed as having immense raw power and being a formidable opponent (especially early on), while Ryu is the adaptable, disciplined warrior who grows stronger, eventually surpassing Sagat's raw might through inner strength and mastering his "Satsui no Hado," though their battles are iconic and often close, with results shifting depending on the game's storyline or player skill. 

Why is Ryu's headband red?

For those who don't know SF lore, the red headband Ryu is wearing was originally Ken's. Ken gave it to Ryu as a reminder for him to be focused on his martial arts pursuit & not to be tempted by the Satsui no Hado.

Is Shun actually Ryu's brother?

History. Shun was a young boy who claimed to be looking for his elder brother: Ryu. Shun was taken care of by his mother in Brazil until she fell ill. Shun claimed that her last words were for him to search for his elder brother, whom he carried a photo of.

Why does Akuma have heaven on his back?

His first video game appearance in the series was in Super Street Fighter II Turbo. The kanji ten (天) - meaning "sky", "heaven", or "providence" - can be seen on the back of his gi. Capcom has stated that this symbol was meant to represent "immortality".

Is Sayaka Ryu's mother?

Sayaka is Ryu"s mother. Akuma is his father. Goma is Ryu's grandfather & Gouken is his uncle.

Who is Akuma's only friend?

Elena The only person who can actually tame Akuma. It's great to see that they have a canon relationship. I wonder how they met.

Is C Viper a hero or villain?

C. Viper is a complex, high-execution rushdown character in Street Fighter 6, considered strong but demanding, with powerful corner pressure and mix-ups, yet lacking easy anti-airs and fireball counters, leading to a high effort-to-reward ratio compared to some other characters, making her good for dedicated players but challenging for casuals. She excels with strong normal moves, long-range options, and mix-ups, but struggles with reliable defense and easier results, making her a polarizing but rewarding choice. 

Why did Ryu turn evil?

Ryu becomes Evil Ryu by succumbing to the Satsui no Hado (Surge of the Killing Intent), a dark, corrupting energy fueled by the desire to win at any cost, often triggered by intense anger or defeat, like when he first used it against Sagat, later embraced due to Akuma's temptations and Bison's influence, manifesting as a ruthless, power-hungry warrior who seeks only brutal strength. 

How old is Ryu in SF6?

In Street Fighter 6, Capcom confirms that Ryu is 38 years old, placing him in his physical prime with seasoned experience, a common understanding for the game's timeline despite some conflicting fan theories about character ages.
 

Are there any LGBTQ characters in Street Fighter?

Street Fighter features several characters read as LGBT by fans, with Poison (trans woman), Eagle (gay, inspired by Freddie Mercury), Juri (bisexual/plurisexual), and Seth (genderfluid/agender) being prominent examples, though Capcom hasn't always explicitly confirmed these identities, making much of it fan interpretation or based on subtle hints in games like SFV. 

Is Leshar Korean or Japanese?

Shin "Leshar" Moon-sup is a South Korean Fighting Games player currently representing DRX.

What do Ryu's gloves say?

On his glove is a highly stylize character of "Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain" designed for Ryu. These is not a common form of the characters, an average Japanese (or Chinese) would not be able to read it.

Who is the weakest Street Fighter?

Used to be strongest was Chun, weakest was Birdie. People invented a new term "99th tier" to refer to Birdie because he was that bad. But these days people think Birdie might not be the worst and worst is Dan.

How did Sagat lose his eye?

Sagat lost his eye in a brutal fight with Go Hibiki, the father of future fighter Dan Hibiki, who intentionally targeted and gouged out Sagat's right eye during a fierce battle, leading to Sagat killing Go in a fit of rage and forever marking him with an eyepatch and a quest for revenge against Ryu.
 

Who is canonically stronger, Ryu or Ken?

In later games Ryu is stronger while Ken is faster. Ken could hit you three times rapidly in the amount of time it took Ryu to throw one punch. But Ryu did more damage with one hit as compared to a hit from Ken. But Ryu has a move power Hadoken that's general by sheer power.

Who is the tallest Street Fighter?

He usually wears facepaint, but in Mighty Final Fight, a non-canon retelling of the original Final Fight with chibi sprites, he is seen without facepaint. Abigail's height and weight makes him the tallest character in the entire Street Fighter franchise, and the second heaviest, only being surpassed in weight by Gill.

Who trained Gouken?

Gouken and Akuma are brothers who were trained by Goutetsu from an early age.

Who does Akuma respect?

His hatred is mostly reserved for those who stand in direct opposition of the Satsui no Hado (Gouken and Ryu, repping the Power of Nothingness). But even then, Akuma has respect for strong warriors, such as Gen and as of recent, Ryu.