Wan-Fu

Wan-fu (Chinese: 王虎; Pinyin: Wánghǔ; Cantonese Yale: Wong4 Fu2; Japanese: 王虎 Wanfū) is a character who was introduced in Samurai Shodown. He was removed from the series' lineup after Samurai Shodown II but is revived for his role in the upcoming game Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny. He is one of the few characters in the series to have a "joke" ending that breaks the fourth wall. Comically, he admits to the player that "there is no ending to [his] story".

Story
He hails from a powerful family that resides in China and acts as a general in the Qing Dynasty. With his cunning battle strategies and powerful army, Wan-fu seeks to unify all of China. Hearing news of "powerful warriors" gathering in Japan, he sets out in hopes of recruiting them. After Amakusa's defeat, he fails to find any "powerful warriors". A prophet appears before the furious Wan-Fu and informs him of the existence of the "Seed of Destruction", which, in exchange for one's soul, can allow its possessors to rule the world. Determined to find it all costs, as his hope of uniting China would no longer be a mere dream, he leaves his homeland again to obtain it.

In Edge of Destiny, Wan-fu had returned to his home country. His son contracts a terrible disease that cannot be cured by any of the emperor's doctors. Angered that his country couldn't help his son's plight, he leaves China again to find a cure.

He is still recruiting for warriors for his army in the RPG. In the second chapter, he protects Beijing along with his older brother, Wan-Ron. Together, they are fine warriors and are loved by the people in the capital. However, demons infiltrate their home and brainwash both brothers to be their slaves. The neglect from their protectors brings famine to the city, and protesting citizens are imprisoned to be eaten by the demons. With the party's help, Wan-Fu breaks free of his mind control and saves his brother and people.

Personality
Wan-fu is a man easily moved into action by anger. He is brash and impatient though he means well in the end. He is an-old fashioned warrior, finding respect for others only through learning their worth in battle.

Powers

 * Fiery Throw - Wan-fu can throw his weapon as a projectile to his opponents.
 * Fiery Attacks - Wan-fu can tip his attacks with flame.
 * Above average strength - Wan-fu is a very strong man, capable of lifting a man with only one hand.

Fighting Style
A peculiar trait with Wan-Fu is his ever-changing weaponry with every new game appearance. When he firsts appears, he fights with a dao, or a Chinese great sword. His next appearance in Samurai Shodown II changes his weapon of choice to a stone pillar that is apparently ripped off from a temple. Finally, his weapon changes again to a chúi, or a metallic mace, in Samurai Shodown VI.

Music

 * King Tiger - Samurai Shodown, Samurai Shodown II
 * Wan-fu - Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden

Voice Actors

 * Takayuki Sakai - Samurai Shodown
 * Toshikazu Nishimura - Samurai Shodown II, Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden (battle voice)
 * Masaru Naka - Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden (during cutscenes)
 * Masahiro Okazaki - Samurai Shodown VI

Game Appearances

 * Samurai Shodown
 * Samurai Shodown II
 * Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden - as a unplayable guest
 * Samurai Shodown IV - easter-egg cameo
 * Samurai Shodown V - cameo in Gaira's ending
 * Samurai Shodown VI
 * Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny

Anime Appearances

 * Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture