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The King of Fighters is a fighting game franchise developed by SNK since 1994. Known for its 3-on-3 team battles, the series blends characters from SNK’s Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting alongside original fighters, unfolding various story arcs like "The Orochi Saga" and "NESTS Chronicles." Over the years, it has expanded with numerous sequels, spin-offs, crossovers, and adaptations, including manga, anime, and a live-action film.

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King of Fighters
Created by
Masanori Kuwasashi
Latest Film
The King of Fighters
First TV Show
The King of Fighters: Another Day (2005)
Latest TV Show
The King of Fighters: Destiny (2017)
First Episode Air Date
December 2, 2005

Cast
Sean Faris, Maggie Q, Ray Park, Will Yun Lee, Monika Schnarre, Hiro Kanagawa, Françoise Yip, David Leitch, Mai Lee, Scott McNeil
TV Show(s)
The King of Fighters: Another Day (2005), The King of Fighters: Destiny (2017)
Character(s)
Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, Terry Bogard, Mai Shiranui, Athena Asamiya, Rugal Bernstein, K', Leona Heidern, Kula Diamond, Benimaru Nikaido
Video Game(s)
ACA NeoGeo The King of Fighters '98, The King of Fighters 2000, The King Of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match, King Of Fighters: Maximum Impact Collector's Edition, King of Fighters 11, The King of Fighters XII: Global Match, The King of Fighters XIII, King Of Fighters 13 Climax, The King of Fighters XIV, The King of Fighters XV, The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match

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