Kim Hae-Ryeong

Hae-Ryeong Kim, usually written surname first as Kim Hae-Ryeong (キム・ヘリョン, Kimu Herion), is a character introduced in Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny. Although his name, looks, origins and personality are very similar to Kim Kaphwan, it's yet to be revealed if the two are related. His official nickname is "the man born under the phoenix".

Story
Hae-Ryeong is a Korean warrior who has defeated many evil doers in the name of justice. He travels to Japan as an emissary where he witnesses Angelica killing an assassin. He decides to go after her, sensing the great evil surrounding her. In his ending, he spots her but realizes that she no longer has a killing intent. Convinced that people can change for the better, Hae-Ryeong leaves her alone and proceeds on his journey.

Personality
A hero in the name of justice who falters when criminals reason with him. He wants to follow in his father's footsteps and work for the good of others.

Fighting Style
Hae-Ryeong's fighting style is an amalgam of Kim Sue Il and Kim Kaphwan's techniques. He is a quick technique character who can perform his versions of Hienzan, Hishou Kyaku, Rangetsuzan and Ho'ou Kyaku. He wields a double-edge pike that he uses to combo with spinning attacks and several types of kicks.

His attacks are named after Four Divine Beasts and Houou (chinese phoenix), as well as several other animals and birds (namely deer, tiger, wolf, crane, hawk and swallow).

Game Appearances

 * Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny