Kyo (Rave)

Kyo (キョウ, Kyo) is the main protagonist of The King of Fighters series and appears as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Rave.
He is voiced by Tomoaki Maeno, reprising his role from The King of Fighters series since The King of Fighters XIV.
==Attributes==
Kyo is a heavyweight with average speed on the ground and slow air speed. Much like in his home series, his playstyle involves attacking opponents at close range with various mix-up moves. He will always face his opponent during a one-on-one match or when there are only two players remaining in a match.
He has a fighter ability called the MAX Mode: by inputting the shield and special buttons at the same time, a meter will be displayed over his damage meter as he poses while charging it. Once full, Kyo can access to two desperation moves. If he is at 100% in normal battles or 25% in stamina battles, then the meter will be automatically filled.
==Moveset==
===Ground Attacks===
Neutral attack	Performs an elbow strike, then a kick, and then throws a straight punch.
Forward tilt 	Performs a backhand strike.
Up tilt 	Performs a swift uppercut.
Down tilt 	Performs a low shin kick with his right leg.
Dash attack 	Hops forward while performing an uppercut with his fist aflame.
Forward smash 	Tackles forward with a shoulder bash.
Up smash 	Crouches down before throwing an uppercut.
Down smash 	Performs a kick low on the ground with one leg and then the other leg.
===Air Attacks===
Neutral aerial	Performs a mid-air elbow strike.
Forward aerial	Performs a knee strike.
Back aerial 	Turns around before kicking behind himself.
Up aerial 	Throws a quick punch upwards.
Down aerial 	Puts his fists together and slams them downwards in a double-axe handle.
===Grabs & Throws===
Grab 	Reaches out with one hand.
Pummel 	Punches the opponent in the gut.
Forward throw	Performs an elbow strike to the opponent, sending them forward.
Back throw 	Tosses the opponent over his shoulder behind him, then he slams them with an elbow drop.
Up throw 	Elbows the opponent in the gut, then he lifts them in the air and generates an explosion.
Down throw 	Tosses the opponent to the ground and punches their back with his fist aflame.
===Recovery Attacks===
Floor attack	Performs a legsweep around himself while getting up.
Edge attack 	Leaps forward and kicks twice while climbing up.
===Special Moves===
Neutral special	108-Shiki Yami Barai: Yells "くらえ！" (Eat this!) while swiping his hand forward, creating a wave of fire that travels along the ground. A stronger version can be performed by inputting ↓↘→ and then the attack or special button.
Side special 	114 Shiki Aragami: Performs a flaming, right hook while saying "ボディが…" (Your body is...), with a stronger version that can be performed by inputting ↓ ↙ ← and then the attack or special button. It can also be followed up with the following attacks:
* 128 Shiki Konokizu: If tapped, he steps again while performing an uppercut with his left fist aflame while saying "…甘ぇぜっ！" (...is weak!).
* 127 Shiki Yanosabi: If the attack button is pressed, then he performs a downward elbow strike while saying "…お留守だぜっ!" (...is distracted!).
* 127 Shiki Nanase: If the special button is pressed again, then he performs a thrust kick with his left leg while saying "…がら空きだぜっ！" (...is helpless!).
Up special 	100 Shiki Oniyaki: Performs a spiraling uppercut while rising into the air. A stronger version can be performed by inputting →↓↘ and then the attack or special button.
Down special 	R.E.D. Kick: Jumps and rolls in the air before swinging his leg around in a slamming kick overhead. A stronger version can be performed by inputting ← ↓ ↙ and then the attack or special button.
Command input 1	Ura 108 Shiki Orochinagi: Generates fire in his hand and lets out a powerful, serpent-shaped burst of flames in front of him. It can be performed by inputting ↓↙←↙↓↘→ and then the attack or special button while the MAX Mode is full.
Command input 2	Saishu Kessen Ougi Mu Shiki: Creates a pillar of fire around himself and if it hits an opponent, he performs a volley of attacks while leaving a trail of fiery afterimages while saying "見せてやる！ 草薙の拳をぉっ！" (I'll show you! The fist of the Kusanagi!). It can be performed by inputting ↓↘→↓↘→ and then the attack or special button while the MAX Mode is full.
Final Smash 	Ama no Murakumo: Throws a larger wave of fire forward, and if it connects to an opponent, he traps them in a fire tornado where then a cutscene plays where he performs two punches, then he throws out a ring of fire resembling his logo forward while he yells "見せてやるぜ！草薙流の神髄！" (I'll show you! The essence of the Kusanagi style!), launching the opponent away.
==On-Screen Appearance==
*Jumps onto the stage while holding his fist aflame and closes it while saying "行くぜっ！" (Let's go!).
==Taunts==
Up taunt 	Turns his back towards the screen and sways to a side while fire emerges from his hand.
Side taunt	Performs an "uh-uh" pose with his hand while making "tsk" sounds.
Down taunt	Puts a finger to his mouth, then he puts it down while saying "あんたじゃ燃えねえ" (You're not enough to make me burn.)
==Idle Poses==
*Shakes his hand.
*Traces a line in the air with his finger while a stream of fire briefly emerges.
==Victory Poses==
Left 	Puts a flaming finger to his mouth before blowing the flame off and poses while grinning and says "ヘヘ…燃えたろ？" (Heheh... You burned?)
Up 	Turns his back to the screen, then he raises his hand up aflame before bringing it down, extinguishing it while lowering his head.
Right	Looks down, then he raises his fist up aflame and looks up while saying "俺のぉ…勝ちだっ！" (This is...my victory!).
Victory Theme: A remix of the victory theme from The King of Fighters '94.
==Alternate Costumes==
Half of his costumes uses his design from The King of Fighters '94 to The King of Fighters '98, while the other half uses his design from The King of Fighters '99 to The King of Fighters 2002.
Classic	His appearance from The King of Fighters '94 to '98.
NESTS 	His appearance from The King of Fighters '99 to 2002.
Red 	His B palette from The King of Fighters '98: Unlimited Match.
Black 	His B palette from The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match.
Blue 	His C palette from The King of Fighters '98: Unlimited Match.
Yellow 	His C palette from The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match.
Grey 	His D palette from The King of Fighters '98: Unlimited Match.
Indigo 	His D palette from The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match.
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