Wolfgang Krauser

Krauser in Bleach the King of Fighters A15

### Family/Relatives

Michael Stroheim (great-grandfather, deceased), Rudolph Krauser von Stroheim (father, deceased), Elza Stroheim (mother, deceased), Geese Howard (half-brother, deceased), Rock Howard (half-nephew), his two pet Dobermans

### Special skill

All forms of gambling (he's surprisingly stingy) (Real Bout Special)

### Element

Fire

**Wolfgang Krauser von Stroheim** (ヴォルフガング・クラウザー・フォン・シュトロハイム, *Worufugangu Kurauzā Fon Shutorohaimu*), originally introduced as **Wolfgang Krauser**, is a boss character in SNK's *Fatal Fury* series and *The King of Fighters* series. The namesakes for his full name are Mozart and one of the ring names from former pro-wrestler Karl Istaz.

He is the main antagonist in Bleach the King of Fighters, the posthumous antagonist in Bleach the King of Fighters 2ndMIX, the major antagonist in Bleach the King of Fighters EXTREME, one of the two main antagonists alongside Devin in Bleach the King of Fighters SuperNOVA, the recurring anti-villain in Bleach the King of Fighters SuperNOVA2, the minor antagonist in Bleach the King of Fighters X, the supporting villain for both Bleach the King of Fighters X2 and Bleach the King of Fighters X3, the main antagonist in Bleach the King of Fighters A, and the minor villain in Bleach the King of Fighters A15.

## Story

### The King of Fighters

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He is still alive reveal Geese Howard being killed, and seeing beginning to The King of Fighters EXTREME. Krauser realize to the end recover using reloading. He is Igniz and his servant Ryuji Yamazaki and Billy Kane, and will kidnapping Uryu Ishida would then keep on going difficult Ichigo Kurosaki. He is rivalry of Igniz in the Igniz Chamber, and was betrays Ichigo are arrives. After Igniz was killed by Ichigo and his soldier are shooting him, as there real bout Ichigo's Zanpakuto Spirit to Zangetsu power, and was defeated by Ichigo his Zangetsu or rescuing or Uryu in the Igniz Chamber.

### The King of Fighters SuperNOVA

Wolfgang Krauser is rivalry friend of Devin Weston, He is calamity The King of Fighters SuperNOVA. Krauser they are Stellar Master's Soldier will hunted by Kyo Kusanagi in the Roppongi Traveler. At the ninth stage of the tournament, Krauser had his Devin's goon abduct Ichigo, overwhelming him by force and subduing him with a crucified that suppressed his Zanpakuto. This gave Kyo an automatic win and he went on to face Krauser in the finals. Kyo demanded to see his friend, and Krauser told him he would take him to Ichigo after they fought. Ichigo was defeated by Devin is an couldn't feeling these come back thrill. Kyo and Krauser only known wrath in dimensions, as Ichigo and Jagi was crucified a those making reviewed to his rival. Kyo then knocked Krauser out with a punch and unsuccessfully attempted to Zanpakuto from Ichigo. Ichigo defeating Kyo to the recover if Krauser arrive and battle for Krauser restriction tricked, After Krauser was defeated by Ichigo until his Bankai Tensa Zangetsu, and Ichigo is a kill Devin try the Jagi mourned his student in Roppongi Temple.

After Krauser's rival Devin Weston was defeated in The King of Fighters SuperNOVA, Wolfgang Krauser von Stroheim is Kyo Kusanagi was invaders of the UTX Corporation Tsubasa Kira, Erena Todo and Anju Yuki or UTX Gangsters. He same world those fighting will be found, and Kyo attacking on UTX Gangsters reportedly legendary will know then Tsubasa. Krauser swear killed her and then he is dead in Roppongi Temple.

### The King of Fighters X

Wolfgang Krauser is alive, unrequited personal everything DNA. He is entered to The King of Fighters X. He was scared by Ragna the Bloodedge and Jin Kisaragi in Stroheim Castle, Germany. After defeated by Ragna and Jin will seeking fate on regular should remission, and maniacal laughter reveals Ichigo Kurosaki tells Angelia Avallone in Legendary Castle X/2010. "*Angelia Avallone is Dead*" says Krauser, Krauser in the cliff visit Hræzlyr Temple.

Krauser is remake expert to dying of Ichigo Kurosaki, He is entered to The King of Fighters X2. He can worry dislike Angelia Avallone and Tsubasa Kira realize from the noise, and what so everything will of mind. He was Ichigo still alive for awesome whole potential around. Krauser real bout to Kyo Kusanagi and Rock Howard there reportedly gonna for reason, and there only truth he knows so fight good.

Krauser is survival whole to Tsubasa Kira and Angelia Avallone was gone in The King of Fighters X2, and will going up Vanessa and Ramon intelligent phase reminiscence entered to The King of Fighters X3.

## The King of Fighters A

Wolfgang Krauser von Stroheim is a finally battle on Kyo Kusanagi.

## Personality

Krauser debuted as the "emperor of darkness": a paramount example of power and villainy. He prided himself as the ultimate pillar of strength who could surpass any challenger fair-and-square, holding the King of Fighters tournament with the motivation of global acknowledgment and stealing Geese's fortune for himself. He is uncaring to any who fall before him.

His *Fatal Fury Special* and *Real Bout Special* revisions borrow traits introduced by his animated counterpart, and this portrayal is the one that survives in current lore. Krauser may be seen as cruel and corrupt, but he is also a refined nobleman who proudly represents his family's ancient foundations in Europe. He thinks himself to be an enigmatic genius like Mozart and views his fights as prized masterpieces. Therefore, he seeks to only fight strong opponents. Krauser considers trickery and opponents weaker than him a waste of his time and talents. This nobleman trait also finds its way to his *KOF96* appearance, where he simply fights for self-improvement and pride.

Krauser's animated counterpart entertains his opponents' challenges simply because he is so confident that he will overpower them. While he retains the original's ruthlessness, he does voice his respects to the foes who impress him. He occasionally bores of his comfortable world of luxury and seeks new ways of amusing himself. His initial reason for fighting Terry is for the thrill of one-upping Geese. He is an accomplished organ player; he plays the organ at least once per year to honor his father, the only time he confesses to being sentimental.

## Powers

* **Superhuman strength level:** Krauser possesses incredible strength capable of throwing anyone high in the air using only one arm. He can also defeat skillful enemies using his brute strength only.
* **Fire Projectile:** Krauser can launch fire balls from his hands. He named this move Blitz Ball.
* **Energy Projectile:** Krauser can launch a wave of chi energy as his super. He named this move Kaiser Wave.
* **Hurricane Fist:** Krauser can spin his body in great speeds creating a hurricane around him. This is named Senpuuken or Hadou Senpuukyaku; originally belonging to and was copied from Terry Bogard during a fight between the two fighters. In Real Bout Special, he calls this technique Gigaton Cyclone.

## Skills

* **Agility:** For a big muscular man, Krauser is a very fast and agile fighter, even with his full armor on him.
* **Armored Fighting:** As shown in the OVA, Krauser can fight very well while wearing his heavy golden armor. He takes it off for further speed and agility.
* **Musical Instrument:** He can play the piano/organ very well which he plays at least once a year on the anniversary of his father's death.
* **Horse Riding:** Krauser can ride horses very well as he has been riding since young age playing sports like polo.
* **Gambling:** Krauser is said to be an adept and shrewd gambler, though due to his stinginess, will choose his games carefully.

## Fighting Style

Krauser's fighting style is the Stroheim Fighting System which is a synthesized martial arts style based on the German martial art named Kampfringen and the ancient Greek fighting style of Pankration. Krauser also uses wrestling moves such as drop kicks, suplexes and others. These moves were inspired by the anime character Tiger Mask. Most of them have a Kaiser theme naming motif, which is the German word for an emperor or ruler.

## Music

* Dies Irae – Bleach the King of Fighters

## Voice Actors

* B.J. Love - BKOF~BKOFSN
* Hochu Otsuka - Bleach the King of Fighters SuperNOVA2~present
* Vic Mignogna - BLEACH King of Fighters (Anime) (English voice)

## Game Appearances

* BLEACH The King of Fighters – Final Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters 2ndMIX – Unlockable Characters
* BLEACH The King of Fighters 3rdMIX – Mid-Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters 3rdMIX: STRIKE – Mid-Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters 4thMIX – Final Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters 5thMIX – Mid-Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters 5thMIX: ULTIMATE Special – Mid-Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters X
* BLEACH The King of Fighters X: UNLIMITED Special
* BLEACH The King of Fighters X2 – Sub-Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters GENERATIONS – Sub-Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters X3 – Mid-Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters REVOLUTION – Mid-Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters PERFECT Dream Project – Mid-Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters A – Final Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters GENESIS – Final Boss
* BLEACH The King of Fighters A15
* BLEACH The King of Fighters CROSS RAYS

## Relationships

### Friend

* Zeronos Azrael – His servant
* Alice Ip – His servant
* Vanessa – His bodyguard
* Seth – His bodyguard
* Ramon – His bodyguard
* Sie Kensou – His student
* Choi Bounge – His student
* Devin Weston – His rivalry friend

### Enemy

* Kyo Kusanagi – His archnemesis, Kyo defeated Krauser in the first game, and killed by him in the 2017 Bleach the King of Fighters A.
* Emi Toshiba – His archrival
* Yuni and Uni's Father – His enemy's father, Krauser killed him.
* Tsubasa Kira – His invaded, Krauser killed her in the 2008 Bleach the King of Fighters SuperNOVA2.
* Erena Todo – His invaded in the 2008 Bleach the King of Fighters SuperNOVA2.
* Anju Yuki – His invaded in the 2008 Bleach the King of Fighters SuperNOVA2.

## Trivia

* The namesakes for his full name are Mozart and one of the ring names from former pro-wrestler Karl Istaz.
* The finishing strike of Krauser's SDM version *Unlimited Desire* is a possible homage of Raoh from *Fist of the North Star* fame.
* His theme music ***Dies Irae*** is a pre-existing classical and religious music piece used in earlier Catholic and Christian funeral and requiem masses. The music is attributed to Thomas of Celano, an Italian friar of the Franciscans.
	+ His other theme, ***Lacrimosa***, is another religious music piece often used in modern Catholic and Christian funeral and requiem masses.
* Krauser’s hairstyle resembles that of Mr. 0 Crocodile from the manga and anime series *One Piece*.
	+ He also giant similarities to Toyotomi Hideyoshi from "Sengoku BASARA".
	+ He also fighting stronger of similar M. Bison from the CAPCOM's Street Fighter series.