CESTUS III

I wonder if the broken horn (wich seem clean cut) of Akuma's mask is a wink at Zodd animal form, even if is other one

 
I'm thinking that because i think also default Akuma itself may have been influenced by Zodd (human form)

 
Fun thing characters similarities go beyond aesthetic
 

“This outfit is based on the Neo-Shadaloo uniform motif with Ed wearing a long leather coat. The owl symbol has been placed on his shoulder. This design shows his dignity and prestige, as he steps into the role of a leader.”



 
“I was inspired by the concept of Akuma living on an island in the Sea of Japan and "Gojinjo-daiko" performances.
 
His muscles look less human than ever, so I was particular about the way his kimono is torn, exposing the red loincloth underneath.”

Agree on Rashid's being trash, but i don't get many hating on Ed's one
 
It's a waaaaaaay improved version of his SFV look
Sure people may hate that one too, but it's unavoidable part of Ed story, whole character concept lead him to build that militaristic style for his group
 
His solitary urban arc it's just temporary phase, he's supposed to return to lead Neo Shadaloo
 
My 2cents we had perfect "fighting game" costume here

after that i don't mind get more accurate Story costume for alts
 
Idk if you bought the Season Pass but in that case AKI, Rashid, Akuma and Ed alts are going to be automatically unlocked iirc

"A.K.I. Outfit 3 Designer Comments: We designed this while imagining A.K.I. wanting to stand next to F.A.N.G. wearing an outfit with the same materials and silhouette. She isn't simply imitating F.A.N.G's outfit, but is attempting to be close to him in her own stylish way."
 

"Rashid Outfit 3 Designer Comments: Rashid is a FooTuber who streams himself doing parkour and extreme sports. We wanted to make this outfit sporty, with compression wear, a cap, sports sunglasses, etc. He also has some "tech-wear" since he's naturally a gadget-loving character."
 
 

Be a good outfit to wear if they ever team up in a tag team game.

One more change spotted by @EvilCanadian
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2024/may/17/new-balance-change-lily-sf6/

"A.K.I. Outfit 3 Designer Comments: We designed this while imagining A.K.I. wanting to stand next to F.A.N.G. wearing an outfit with the same materials and silhouette. She isn't simply imitating F.A.N.G's outfit, but is attempting to be close to him in her own stylish way."
 

"Rashid Outfit 3 Designer Comments: Rashid is a FooTuber who streams himself doing parkour and extreme sports. We wanted to make this outfit sporty, with compression wear, a cap, sports sunglasses, etc. He also has some "tech-wear" since he's naturally a gadget-loving character."
 
 

"A.K.I. Outfit 3 Designer Comments: We designed this while imagining A.K.I. wanting to stand next to F.A.N.G. wearing an outfit with the same materials and silhouette. She isn't simply imitating F.A.N.G's outfit, but is attempting to be close to him in her own stylish way."
 

"Rashid Outfit 3 Designer Comments: Rashid is a FooTuber who streams himself doing parkour and extreme sports. We wanted to make this outfit sporty, with compression wear, a cap, sports sunglasses, etc. He also has some "tech-wear" since he's naturally a gadget-loving character."
 
 

https://www.zen-buddhism.net/what-is-kiko-or-japanese-qigong/

stumble on this site that explains what Kiko is.

Appreciate your response and insight @CESTUS III

I wonder if Ryu is referring to their SFV story dialogue
Akuma: "My fist, is there no one in this world who can equal its power? Foolish boy, why are you smiling?" Ryu: "Because now... I can ask you a question." Akuma: "..." Ryu: "To know yourself, one must ask questions. Questioning others, themselves, or even gods. It's no different than seeking strength." Akuma: "..." Ryu: "As a human, I'll keep asking questions, through my fist!" Akuma: "Humph! Pathetic!" Ryu: "Answer me this, Akuma." Akuma: "What is your question, boy?" Ryu: "My fist ask yours. Only yours can respond. That's how it'll always be." Akuma: "..." Ryu: "Our conversation won't end because... The answer lies... In the heart of battle." Akuma: "... Ha. Very well. If that's true, our paths will cross again someday. I shall meet you at your journey's end, Ryu!"  
or if there will be something story wise where Ryu actually have to make real questions to him lol

Tbh yes, i fear you're reading too much into this
I admire fan dedication, but we should never go full Daemos 😁
 
I mean, when it comes to vs Akuma win quotes Capcom is FORCED to make up something to write for the ingame scenario where Chun Li player defeat Akuma player, but canon wise most of SF cast including Chun have simply no chance to win... I'm not talking have 1% chance, i'm saying Akuma in a normal fight by plot would simply win 100 out 100
 
To offer perspective SFV have win quotes for Dan defeating Akuma and Oro (in latter case even being unimpressed by Senjutsu lol), let that sink 😆
 
Returning to SF6 take Zangief winning one
"Hah! My muscles took everything you had! Even that pesky murderous intent! Gahaha! "
 
Now, Gief is one of my absolute favs (in combo with hate Akuma), and i absolutely loved how Capcom hyped up whole "muscle power" gimmick through SFV arc... but no, canon wise Zangief is'nt going to tank everything Akuma have, slam him the fuck out and then laugh about it as if was relatively normal feat lol.
WOULD BE AWESOME and i would drink every single bad taste SF fan tear like a vampire, but is not happening
 
  As somebody who dislike him but that still have to stick to canon Capcom gave us, sad reality is we can straight consider fake shit almost any win quote gainst him, beside maybe Ryu for obvious reasons and these very very few that may have remote chance at that
 
On the Chun being possibly on par with Gen thing, tbh i really doubt SF6 Chun is even close to SFA Gen (who was more focused on martial arts and had many more decades to train), and SFA Gen himself due his disease was doomed to inevitably lose to SFA Akuma (their interaction/narrative gimmick was based on that), and Akuma did nothing but improve since these days
 
But i concede SF6 Chun would probably make SFA Gen sweat, surely more than any other previous Chun Li
 
The "Akuma defeating people" quotes are kinda the opposite, considering would be almost ever the canon-compatible outcome it's relatively interesting to have Akuma's insight on this or that fighter...
 
...too bad Akuma is just an old asshole that will likely talk shit to play down almost anybody who is'nt Ryu*, but despite that in his assholery buried between insults we can at least get an idea of his opinion on this or that character most notable talent/strong point (followed by it sucks and is'nt enough)
 
Recurrent gimmick seems him aiming at wreck what you're good at
 
In Chun's case seems to be skill/ability, see
"This is the extent of your abilities!? "
 
On Zangief he mention his strenght
"Your claims of strength are laughable!"
 
With Luke beside accusing him of be still a cub i think he aim at his fighting spirit/drive (being not enough), wich for sure seems to be Luke's most surprising trait
"You are lacking, child!"
 
I'm curious to see what he will say to others
 
His whole attitude on these in reality is interesting to me, because at least seems very rooted on his perspective of the world
The whole asshole thing imho is'nt simple "well he's EVIL of course he's asshole", if we imagine his point of view all these characters considering themselves "fighters" or even "warriors" likely piss off and disgust him, for many evident reasons like lack of potential/talent/commitment/skill/conditioning etc etc
 
We talk about a man who is frustrated 24/7 at the fact he can't get almost anybody able to offer him legit challenge** so confident "fighters" wasting his time end up growing his frustration (by confirming reality furthermore) rather than calm a bit his thirst
 
It's also interesting his focus on talents, because hint his desperate seek/hope to find a challenge even where there's not
 
Like even if he have more than enough skill and knowledge to do it, i doubt he would try aim at some delicate/weak vital point facing a flexing Zangief defense, he would likely rather strike where russian's superhuman muscles are thickest, just to proof himself he can break that wall too (and later be pissed at it in the win quote lol)
 
 
 
*his vs Ryu one
“This is it? Get up!”
imply the greater expectations he have on him
 
** this piece on Yujiro's depression imho sell the idea, and despite character manners differences Yujiro have exactly same approach on fighters (even if Yujiro mask frustration with ferocious fake amusement, Akuma is straight honest on being angry)
 

Every Akuma quote basically boils down to:  "Y'all disappointin' "

this chinese assassin guy from Fate Grand Order may work too, imagine it as a girl

maybe for the black open "shirt" mixed with this other assassin girl ever from Fate Grand Order who is a master with poison

 
interessing similarity are some of her descriptions
 
"The assassins took the concept of a "Poison Damsel," a story told in ancient India, and brought it to fruition in a form of assassination tool. That is the nature of her existence. "
 
"Her beauty is but an illusion. Her body is immune to all sorts of poisons yet is the collection of all poisons. Her nails, her skin and even her body fluids are toxic, and she has silenced many kings and generals in their bedrooms."
 
"All that matters to her is whether those she touches live, or die.
So if her Master possesses a strong resistance to poison, that would be quite the sight for her to see.
Try though she might to contain herself, she would grow excited and follow her Master around, leaning on them. "
 
Lot of AKI vibes there, last one also remember me how she threat our avatar in WTM and her being amazed by FANG
 

Hey how everyone doing?  I just want to ask who is the strongest in our group?  I was started training people in sf6 which 3 of them made it to master after 5 or 6 months. WHERE IS VOlT KUN?

Rashid is a shitposter confirmed.

Rashid - trash, seems shit made by modders
It's strange, is as if they have trouble imagine cool Rashid alts, even in dropped concepts most were super bad lol, even if of these first two small ones (long blue headcloth and army green ones) were still better than shit we got as 3rd

 
AKI - It's not great but love it, give me lot more FANG vibes than others two
Seems also something that Bayonetta's Jeanne would approve lol
 
Ed - i expected that, is the one he got in SF6 story artworks

Pretty cool evolution of his SFV original standard design btw, plus his first alt already cover perfectly the "boxing rep" thing so it's cool alt goes somewhere else
 
Akuma- Look's pretty extreme and make sense considering the time skip, i'm cool with it as give him SF4 Oni alt vibes without fall into actual SF4 Oni bullshit

love also the fact unintentionally reminds me Ikki's master too, that dude was Akuma waaay before Akuma lol

 

Tbh the trigger itself is bit irrelevant, anything can start an internet war in this bitch world lol

https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2024/may/13/akuma-taunt-comical-proximity-sf6/
 
The super cool side of this involuntary blocking is that it's pretty accurate portrayal of Satsui no Hado, considering in the story where during a conversation Oro use his ki to "mimic" SnH, and as result Dhalsim's body automatically took a defensive position, recognizing on subconscious level a danger so great to instant trigger his survival instinct without need to THINK about protect himself
 
 
the part i loved was that this shock was so great to push Sim well out the peaceful character we know, to the point without a single punch thrown he was already willing to try murder Oro (despite having gentle conversation till that point) because his mind could not imagine anything beyond kill or be killed scenario
 
Beside all that on general level i love this
I wish ALL characters had at least 1 taunt with something even little that reflect a side of the fighter with a minimal impact on gameplay too... make it feel somehow an "action" and not just aesthetic trolling 😄 
 
Just found this list
 

all colors
 

Rashid - trash, seems shit made by modders
It's strange, is as if they have trouble imagine cool Rashid alts, even in dropped concepts most were super bad lol, even if of these first two small ones (long blue headcloth and army green ones) were still better than shit we got as 3rd

 
AKI - It's not great but love it, give me lot more FANG vibes than others two
Seems also something that Bayonetta's Jeanne would approve lol
 
Ed - i expected that, is the one he got in SF6 story artworks

Pretty cool evolution of his SFV original standard design btw, plus his first alt already cover perfectly the "boxing rep" thing so it's cool alt goes somewhere else
 
Akuma- Look's pretty extreme and make sense considering the time skip, i'm cool with it as give him SF4 Oni alt vibes without fall into actual SF4 Oni bullshit

love also the fact unintentionally reminds me Ikki's master too, that dude was Akuma waaay before Akuma lol

 

Now the ass up Lily pose after SGS take a new scary meaning
 
New SGS being basically