Street Fighter Alpha
Ryus backstory, along with those of other "Street Fighter" characters, would be explored in the subsequent "Street Fighter Alpha" prequel series. The first game, "Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams" (1995), features Ryu confronting Sagat as his last opponent in a rematch following their first game. "Street Fighter Alpha 2" (1996) depicts Ryu on a quest to confront Akuma, his masters brother and enemy. After their match, Akuma reveals that Ryu possesses the within him, the same power Akuma uses.