that is important because we dont need to expect average FG enjoyer would be interested on reading huge backstory of character that they dont interest them at first glance.
If you notice in the thread that not all had been too critical at Phantom/AKi backstory article and never had the precise and correct in understanding the knife, his brother, choices(knife or formula) while just only understanding other things that could affect her "future" . For example remembering the other tidbits of info like training with fang, because it shows that they are only interested in some aspect of the character unless your into that archetype of character, documenting, recently watch or read an article about that character.
there is something about good design that like Manon and Marissa design that makes them good and distinct
take note they are not the character I like but they are innovative and good distinctive design because you dont need to read backstories, articles or a wikipedia to differentiate them to the characters they are clear as day unique character and unique by just watch the trailer alone even without the bio,
why in trailer? because there characterization is everything in there animation and movement not needed to read bio or profile. You dont need to read winquotes(ELFUERTE) to know Manon is into Ballet or understand Ballet terminologies during her attacks(COOKING TIME) because its all mesh in the movement not too much words. SNK character in KOF from late 90s and 2k are good in this reflected in movement and body gesture.
And AKi body gesture in the trailer felt Juri in first glance in the trailer for non critical to her character. while Manon is Manon. and Yes AKI animation is unique to her like the snake movement.
and yes Ryu is a boring and generic karateka 80s character and i like his character this is why terry is miles away than Ryu, Liukang and Kyo. Terry in red blue stars are the better than the 3. Ryu is my favorite character because I am nostalgic with him and view him in ROSE tinted glasses but I dont let that perspective cloud my judgement on which is the better and the one that standout and hard to replicate.
Manon character design is hard to replicate and it would be distinct just like Leeroy Smith in Tekken unique combination that amazingly worked. Bob also worked and SF tried to replicate it would Rufus. SO far my favorite character design is Leeroy and Manon
The worst isnt Rufus that tries to replicate Bobs success but this guy because his all tropes and will poorly and badly age LOL SHUNEI