Upon the announcement of Capcom Fighting Collection 2, fans felt disheartened to notice Kyo Kusanagi’s absence from the box art. This is because Terry Bogard’s surge in fame following his appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate led to DLC appearances in games like Street Fighter 6, overshadowing Kyo in some way. Amusingly, a combined bundle of both Fighting Collections has now been released, ensuring that Kyo is given his due recognition and appears on the cover.
On May 16th, Capcom’s Street Fighter social media channel announced a fresh Capcom Fighting Collection bundle. This collection gathers both anthologies together for a single, tidy purchase, following Capcom’s usual pattern – they did something similar with the initial Fighting Collection and the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. What sets Capcom apart is their dedication to adding stunning artwork in these bundles, which fans consistently appreciate.
Of course, quite a few spectators were taken aback to find Kyo Kusanagi back in the spotlight alongside other characters. It’s worth mentioning that Terry Bogard is noticeably absent from the promotional visuals, with Mai Shiranui taking his place for apparent reasons. What makes this box art intriguing is the presence of Ingrid from Capcom Fighting Evolution and Hinata from Project Justice.
As a dedicated King of Fighters fan, it’s absolutely thrilling to witness Kyo back in the limelight once more. He’s undeniably the heart and soul of this iconic franchise, and his presence never fails to captivate us. Even with fresh hero teams joining the fray, Kyo remains a constant on game covers, often locked in combat with his age-old adversary, Iori Yagami. The “Kyo erasure” was indeed a disappointing turn of events for many fans, as they believe Kyo stands shoulder to shoulder with Terry in terms of importance and influence within the King of Fighters universe.
If you’re not already familiar, Kyo Erasure was a term used by SNK enthusiasts when they felt that the character Kyo wasn’t getting the attention he deserved after Terry Bogard gained popularity following his appearance in Smash. This term has become a recurring joke because Kyo hasn’t been given significant focus in Capcom Fighting Collection 2. However, despite this, it’s worth noting that a new King of Fighters game is likely on the horizon, appearing after Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. So, SNK fans can take comfort in knowing that there’s hope for more Kyo appearances in future games.
This is our take on Kyo erasure and why the latest Capcom Fighting Collection contradicts it. Additionally, you might be interested in learning about fans customizing Mai Shiranui’s top outfit for Street Fighter 6.
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2025-02-11 14:12