Kaoru Watabe



Kaoru Watabe (渡部 薫, Watabe Kaoru) is a character in The King of Fighters series of fighting games. She was first introduced in The King of Fighters '97 as a Non-Playable Character shown in the Psycho Soldiers Team ending. She is voiced by Ayako Kawasumi.

Story
Kaoru is a fan of Athena Asamiya and Sie Kensou that wished to know her idols. Before the '97 tournament, she had an accident and lost the movements of her legs. She didn't stop believing in her idols and sent a letter to Athena, telling them her story and that she was cheering for them. Athena was amused by her force of will and sent tickets to Kaoru to the finals. The Psycho Soldiers made it to the finals, but lost to the Japan Team. At the end of the tournament, Athena, Kensou and Chin met Kaoru who said that she was cheering for them and that she wanted to surprise them. Kaoru then, proceeded to stand, showing that Athena's support helped her to recover. Kaoru became good friends with the Psycho Soldiers.

Personality
Kaoru was very shy and sorrowful before meeting Athena, but after that happened, Kaoru has find happiness in her friends.

Fighting Style
Kaoru doesn't fight, but when used as a striker, she runs recklesly towards the enemy and pushes him/her.

Game Appearances

 * The King of Fighters 2000 - As a Striker for Bao