The King of Fighters XV/Interviews

In KOF XV official site, some interviews are made by Clemence Bellamy, reporter and anchorman of the tournament. Below. the list (by team): =HERO TEAM=

Shun'ei
What do you do on your days off?
 * "Listen to music, mostly. I've been into Athena Asamiya's songs lately".

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "To see the results of my training. Didn't expect to team up with Benimaru Nikaido, though..."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "I'm feeling a bit more hyped than during training."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Kyo Kusanagi."

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Well, I'd like to pay back Grandpa — my master — for all he's done."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Dunno if I have any out there, but.. I'll do my best, so keep your eyes on me."

Meitenkun
What do you do on your days off?


 * Sleep, sleep, and more sleep! Shun says I get in the way of chores, though.

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "Because Shun's joining."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "I slept a bunch today, so I'm wide awake!"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * I want Shun to win, so Shun, I guess!

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "I wanna treat Master to something real nice!"

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I'm gonna do my buh...buh... Snzzz... (*fell asleep)"

Benimaru Nikaido
What do you do on your holidays?


 * "Cook, I guess? I enjoy helicopter tours if I have the time."

Why did you participate in this tournament?


 * "So ladies the world over can get an eyeful of my gallant figure!"

This is a surprising team setup this tournament.


 * "Kyo had some other stuff on his plate, from the sound of it. It's a shame Goro can't join, but this team's still pretty slick, don't you think?"

Does subbing in for Tung Fu Rue put a lot of pressure on you?


 * "Dunno about subbing in. I'm just gonna do things my way ♪"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Clearly I’m the only one around here worthy of attention♪"

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Thanks a million!"

=SACRED TREASURES TEAM=

Kyo Kusanagi
What do you do on your days off?


 * "All kinds of stuff. Go on dates with Yuki, get Shingo to run errands, train..."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "Why wouldn't I?"

So you're teaming up with Iori Yagami this time.


 * "Chizuru wouldn't shut up about it. Duty this, obligation that... So, as long as Iori doesn't start shit, he can do what he wants."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "Never better. I could take 'em all on at once."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Anyone that gives me a good time."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I'll win this thing before you can even blink. Keep your eyes peeled, or you'll miss it!"

Iori Yagami
What do you do on your days off?


 * "Who cares?"

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "That's none of your damn business."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Shut it."

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Get lost."


 * So you're teaming up with Kyo Kusanagi this time.


 * "Got a death wish?"

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Nope."

Chizuru Kagura
What do you do on your days off?


 * "I like riding my motorcycle."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "Investigation, for the sake of my mission."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "Perfectly so."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Yagami and Kusanagi. They start quarreling the second I take my eyes of them..."

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "I suppose I'd indulge myself a little."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Our fighting shall not stain the name of the Three Sacred Treasures."

=FATAL FURY TEAM=

Terry Bogard
What do you do on your days off?


 * "Play videogames. Surprised?"

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "It's basically routine for me by now. I'm in it until there's no reason for me to be."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "My fellow pupil Shun'ei. Can't wait to see how far she gets."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "You know me ― I'm ready for anything!"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Party my friends. Maybe get some good food".

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Enjoy watching me give everything against everyone!"

Andy Bogard
What do you do on your days off?


 * "I relax my body through meditation."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "I'm here to support my buddy Joe. He's pumped to win this tournament."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Every one of these fighters looks like a worthy opponent. Wouldn't keep my eyes off any of them."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "My mind's as clear as the day, so I think I'm in great shape."

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Might replace the AC unit at home. Mine's busted."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Get the full taste of the Shiranui style spirit!"

Joe Higashi
What do you do on your days off?


 * "Pick fights with the local punks and mentally practice my training when I got a spare min."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "To win it, and ask Lilly out on a date, duh!"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "If anyone thinks they can challenge me, they're in for one hell of a surprise!"

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "Damn straight I am! I've got this tournament on lock!"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Spend it all on dating Lilly!"

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Pray that Billy doesn't come between me and my quality time with Lilly!"

=OROCHI TEAM=

Yashiro Nanakase
What do you do on your days off?


 * "Practice with the band for our next concert."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "Oh, that's one of the questions? Ah, just on a bit of business, that's all."

'''It's been a while since you joined a tournament. How does it feel?'''


 * "I'm more than ready to face down that redhead's ugly mug!"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Chris may not look like much but he can hold his own. And Shermie’s throws hurt like a son-of-a-bitch."

What would you do with the prize money?
 * "I turn around for one second, and there's a buncha cool guitars on the market. Think I'll get a new custom!"

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "We're gonna win! And beat the crap out of that redhead while we're at it."

Shermie
What do you do on your days off?


 * "Watch movies, play with my hamsters. They're such a good lil' hammies ♥"

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "Hee hee, a girl's gotta have her secrets♪"

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "Hee hee♪ If you're that curious, why not join me for a warm-up?"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Oh, G.A.W. caught my attention. Wish they'd add a few more hunks to their roster, though ♥"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Being a girl doesn't come cheap, you know♪"

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I'll make sure that everyone at the venue comes out glad they made the trip♪"

Chris
What do you do on your days off?


 * "I cook more intricate dishes than usual. Yashiro's always impatient when it comes to food, though."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "It looked like it'd be a lot of fun, so I decided to throw my hat in the ring."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "Oh, I'm in great shape, indeed."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Hmmm... I think everyone's really strong. I can't choose!"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Oh boy, that's a toughie. I bet Yashiro and Shermie will throw their shares all down the drain, so I'll have to be more careful."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I'll do my very best."

=ART OF FIGHTING TEAM=

Ryo Sakazaki
What do you do on your days off?


 * "Fixing up the dojo."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "To show the results of my training as a Kyokugen martial artist!"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Everybody looks like a challenge. Just how I like it!"

How's Kyokugen BBQ restaurant doing these days?


 * "It's never been better. Though I'm not sure how I feel about it…"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "I could definitely go for some new training equipment."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "If you like our style, come on down to the Kyokugen Karate dojo!"

Robert Garcia
What do you do on your days off?


 * "I do a little brushing up on management skills back home."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "To go back to basics and reexamine myself as a martial artist. And to advertise the Kyokugen BBQ restaurant."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Definitely Yuri. I've gotta make sure we get far enough to face her team."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "Ryo says I've gotten weaker, but I'm gonna make him eat those words!"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Pitch in for ads for the restaurant, for starters... Oh, but I would take Yuri out somewhere, too!"

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Make sure to support both Kyokugen AND Kyokugen BBQ!"

King
What do you do on your days off?


 * "I think up new drink recipes."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "Well, uh, Ryo asked me. Couldn't say no, really."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Mai and Yuri are teaming up this round. I'm curious how far they can get."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "Sure. All peachy here."

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Probably go out somewhere with my brother Jean."

Anything to say to your fans?
 * "Come by Illusion sometime and have a drink."

=IKARI WARRIORS TEAM=

Leona Heidern
What do you do on your days off?


 * "...Factory inspections."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "It's part of my mission."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Nobody."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "No issues here."

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "That's not a priority."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "...I will complete my mission."

Ralf Jones
What do you do on your days off?


 * "I've been training harder than I ever have."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "It's part of my mission, same as always. But hey, I enjoy this stuff."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?

"I've got a few targets in my sights."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "I'm A-OK!"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Party with the squad!"

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Get ready to go wild!"

Clark Still
What do you do on your days off?


 * "I like to relax with a book."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "Bet you've heard this one before: it's part of my mission."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Outside of the mission? Dinosaur. I'd like to go head-to-head with Griffin Mask."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "Yeah. No major issues here."

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "I'd outfit our ship with some new equipment."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I'll leave the PR to the colonel."

=SECRET AGENTS TEAM=

Vanessa
What do you do on your days off?


 * "When you look after a home, you don't get days off. If I'm not cooking and cleaning, I'm taking care of the kids.♪"

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "I want to show people how strong a housewife can be.♪"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Perhaps it’s Shun'ei and Meitenkun. Boys their age are always getting into trouble."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "I'm fighting fit and ready to prove it!"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Maybe I'll take the family out someplace nice!"

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "We want to hear you cheer as we aim for the top spot!"

Blue Mary
What do you do on your days off?


 * "Take my bike out for a spin."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "Intel gathering. That's all I've got for you, sorry."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Hmm... Terry. He'd better not lose early on."

What is your team's relationship with one another?


 * "I suppose we're a group of like-minded friends scratching each other's backs."

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "I've been working nonstop lately, so I'd take some time off, maybe have a tropical vacation."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I do any job to perfection."

Luong
What do you do on your days off?


 * "Well, recently I’ve been helping Kim and you-know-who (Gang-il) with their training on the mountain."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "I got my kicks in the last tournament, and now I'm looking for some more fun ♥"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Sorry! If word gets out on who I’ve been watching then you-know-who’ll rage with jealousy!"

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "*Smirk* Seems you’ve taken a fancy to me. Wanna go for a test drive?"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "I'd treat that guy and Kim to something nice for all their hard work."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I hope my Taekwondo is everything you dreamed it would be ♥"

=SUPER HEROINES TEAM=

Athena Asamiya
What do you do on your days off?


 * "I'm a big fan of online shopping, so I'm always on the lookout for new things, even if I don't buy them!"

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "I want to win it with Mai and Yuri!"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "These tough fighters don’t scare me one bit! I’ll take them on with all I got!"

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "I feel so great, I could burst into song and dance right now!"

How are you handling this with your singing/modeling work?


 * "Awesomely! I'm having a blast with both!"

Anything to say to your fans?

"Athena Asamiya will do her very best!"

Mai Shiranui
What do you do on your days off?


 * "Oh, y'know, make packed lunches, go out with Andy... That kinda thing."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "To prove that I'm the greatest heroine around!"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "King. Here I am getting jilted by Andy, while she's running off with another team. Just great."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "Oh, you bet I am! Don't you worry!"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Home electronics these days are pretty snazzy, so I might give some of those a try."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Hi, everyone! Remember to keep your guard up, because my looks can kill!"

Yuri Sakazaki
What do you do on your days off?


 * "I've been filling my free time with training these days!"

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "To prove my brother wrong! I am NOT weak!"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "My brother Ryo! He'd better not lose before he faces me."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "I'm more fired up than I've ever been!"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Give it all to my crying brother when he loses."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Watch me prove I'm the best Kyokugen fighter!"

=GALAXY ANTON WRESTLING TEAM=

Antonov
What do you do on your days off?


 * "I watch animal shows to soothe my soul! A stunning idea, right?"

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "So that Galaxy Anton Wrestling could win it!"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "With me here, everyone else just fades into the background!"

Is it true that you've been the subject of 75 separate lawsuits?


 * "WAHAHA! Don't worry, they'll all be resolved in the next five years or so!"

What is your relation to the organizer of this tournament?


 * "Uh... Next question."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Here's a name for the history books: CHAMPION ANTONOV!"

Ramón
What do you do on your days off?


 * "I play with the kids in my neighborhood."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "I'm coming in swinging to make a name for G.A.W.!"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "A soldier from Team Ikari, huh. The crowd’ll go loco if we take’em on!"

You didn't team up with Vanessa again this time?


 * "Please, just, don't go there, okay? I didn't even know she was entering again this time…"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Buy Vanessa a nice bouquet. Oh, and give G.A.W. some support funding."

 Anything to say to your fans?


 * "The boss, Dinosaur and I are gonna bring the heat! You guys raise the roof for us!"

King of Dinosaurs
What do you do on your days off?
 * "Rawrawrawr!"

So, uh, why did you join this tournament?


 * "GRAAAH!"

'''Ummm... Which fighter has piqued your interest?'''


 * "Grrr..."

...Uh, anything to say to your fans?


 * "GWAAARGH!"