![]() Similar to Oni from Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition, Kage resembles and is inspired by the Japanese folklore of an Oni. ![]() Unlike Akuma, Kage's symbol is "滅" ( Metsu), which means "destroy" "ruin" or "annihilation", representing his destructive power that comes from his relation with the Satsui no Hado. ![]() Similar to Akuma, Kage bears a kanji symbol on his back, visible during certain cutscenes, notably in his intro scene, that plays before every fight, and after successfully performing the Shun Goku Satsu. He wears gloves identical to Ryu's though a darker shade of red.Īn early concept art reveals Kage’s true form might or was supposed to be nothing but all covered in shadow, a shadow demon himself, with few essence from those of Ryu’s, such as his iconic red headband. Some parts of Kage's body bear open holes (similar to Oni's second alternate costume when hit by Focus Attacks, only smaller) revealing purple Satsui no Hado energy within his body. Kage has a prominent under-bite and his lower canines are greatly elongated to form sharp tusks. Kage's hair retains the colour of Ryu's but is longer and spikier, and he has a pair of small horns that glow purple protruding from within (when struck by electric attacks, it is shown that the horns are part of the skull itself). In addition to this, Kage's irises are red and luminescent whilst his sclerae are jet black and the eyes are permanently encircled by a dark ring.įor clothing, Kage wears a dark blue gi with the top ripped off and left hanging around the legs, leaving his upper half completely bare aside from his red headband which now hangs loosely around his neck. ![]() Kage's physical appearance is very similar to Ryu's, both seeming to stand at the same height, although Kage appears to have a somewhat higher degree of musculature as well as a considerably darker skin-tone. ![]()
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