The King of Fighters XV/Interviews

In KOF XV official site, the interviews with the cast are made by Clemence Bellamy, reporter, journalist and anchorman of the tournament. Below. the list (by 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!"

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."

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 he gets."

Are you ready for the tournament?


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

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Party with 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!"

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."

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."

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."

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 mountains."

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 ♥"

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!"

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!"

Isla
What do you do on your days off?


 * "Walk around the town, paint. Ever heard of graffiti art?"

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "A couple of adults roped me into their scheme."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Shun'ei, was he? Whatever, I'm gonna smack those phones right off his head!"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "I wanna give it to the kids at the orphanage. But then the adults'll get their grubby hands on it... I'll figure out how to hand it over later."

Can you communicate with those...hands?


 * "Hell yeah. This here's Amanda, the best partner a girl could ask for."


 * Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I'll get your blood pumpin' for real, so make some noise!"

Dolores
What do you do on your days off?


 * "My daily routine involves observing the celestial bodies."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "Apologies, but I cannot give you an answer."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "I'm feeling quite good, thank you. The voices of the spirits are crisp and clear."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Kukri."

Do you have a connection to contestant Kukri?


 * "Indeed I am. You can ask him about our relationship yourself."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I would ask that you cheer for my companion Isla instead."

Heidern
What do you do on your days off?


 * "I enjoy a bit of fishing between jobs."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "I'm afraid I can't comment on this. Allow me to provide an answer when clearance has been lifted for the public."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "I am ready to sortie at any time."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "This tournament is full of fighters to keep an eye on…"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "It will be used to reward my subordinates."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I shall complete my mission."

K'


What do you do on your days off?


 * "Nothin'."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "I didn't even want to join."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "None of 'em."

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Who cares."

You have a different setup in your team this time around.


 * "What's your point?"

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Nope."

Maxima


What do you do on your days off?


 * "Intel gathering and suit maintenance. In a sense, I don't really HAVE any days off."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "To rescue a damsel in distress.".

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "I've got data on everyone here already, so no one comes to mind in particular."

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "I'd spend it on body upkeep. Maintenance costs are nothing to sneeze at."

You have a different setup in your team this time around.


 * "Let's just say our two spunky kids had a little spat."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I won't disappoint you."

Whip


What do you do on your days off?


 * "I hang out with Kula when I have the time."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "To keep tabs on an investigation target."

'''You'll be facing off against the Ikari Team this year. Any thoughts there?'''


 * "They're opponents, not enemies — there's a difference. Not that it matters in a match, of course."

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!

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "I'd use it to pay back the people who have looked out for me."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Voodoo and I are both ready and raring to go."

Krohnen McDougall


What do you do on your days off?


 * "Crush any survivors before they turn into a pain in the ass."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "There's a guy I gotta beat down."

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "Could be worse."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Why would I care? I'm gonna blow 'em all away!"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "What I do with my money is my business."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Scuttle around me and I'll squish you like ants."

Kula Diamond


What do you do on your days off?


 * "I don't get to go out much. I wanna play outside!"

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "To beat up K'!"

'''You're not fighting with K' this time. Could you tell us why?'''


 * "I won't talk to him until he says he's sorry!"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Seirah! (*contestant Whip)"

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "If you wanna give me a gift, some cold ice cream would be nice!♪"

Chin Gentsai brought some ice cream for you.


 * "Oh boy! I'll have to send him a thank-you message later!♪"

Ángel


What do you do on your days off?


 * "Tinkering with my bike, going to concerts... I'm a busy lady!"

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "It's been a while since we've all gotten to cut loose together♪"

Are you ready for the tournament?


 * "All fired up! I'm as psyched as I can get!"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Think they're called Team G.A.W. or something? We go back a bit, so I've got my eye on them♪"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Oh, you bet it'd go right into my gas tank."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I'll give it some effort, maybe, so be sure to keep me company♥"

Ash Crimson


What do you do on your days off?


 * "Huh, what is it that I do anyways? ...I kid, I kid♪"

Why did you join this tournament?

"Go easy, will ya? My body still needs a bit more time to wake up♪"

How do you feel going into your first tournament?


 * "Hee hee, I've got butterflies in my stomach, believe you me♪"

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "No one, really. I mean, I'm the strongest, aren't I?"

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "Hmm, I think I made some kinda promise? Totally forgot, though♪"

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Coucou♪"

Elisabeth Blanctorche


What do you do on your days off?


 * "I strive to fill my days with meaning, doing what I must so as to live without regret."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "I am here to provide assistance, based on a compact of mutual aid."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Benimaru Nikaido. I do not look forward to the prospect of trouncing an old acquaintance."

Quite a different lineup for this tournament, isn't it?


 * "My teammates may have changed, but I have not. Still, I would like to team up with Duo Lon and Benimaru Nikaido again someday."

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "I would use it to support my family."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "I vow not to sully the name of the Blanctorche family."

Kukri


What do you do on your days off?


 * "If I answered that, everyone and their grandma would know how I spend my time. Would you be liable for damages if some stalker ruins my life? If you ain't ready to foot the bill, don't go around exposing a guy's whereabouts like it's nothing. Watch it, or I'll sue your ass into the ground."

Why did you join this tournament?


 * "I wonder if you'd even get it? Nah, I doubt it. That's just how noble my purpose is. But hey, still, if you're so determined to waste your time to ask, then I guess I gotta answer, right? I came to meet someone."

Have any fighters piqued your interest?


 * "Legs... That's all I care about."

What is your relationship with the participant Dolores?


 * "A total stranger. Never heard that name in my life."

What would you do with the prize money?


 * "I solemnly swear I will not use the money for selfish desires, but for society at large. I'll be contributing to a good cause: desertification of the world."

Anything to say to your fans?


 * "Alright, Bellamy. Let me level with you here. Seeing as you're one of my eight billion precious fans out there, I have a special request for you. Do some of that "investigative journalism" you're so famous for and get some of these bozo fighters cancelled for me, won't ya? (Bellamy: Don't worry, KOF fans. I won't do anything of the sort!)"

Trivia

 * The concepts of the interviews are very similar to the interviews published on the magazine Neo Geo Freak 1998. In it, interviews with the characters of KOF '98 were published (in Japanese).