Antonov/Quotes

Here is a list of quotes for Antonov.

Cutscenes
Prologue
 * Antonov: "Lady and gentleman fighters... The champion's belt is here. Come and get it! The King of Fighters... begins now!"

In Progress
 * (Nakoruru stands in the middle of a field while malicious souls come flying towards her)
 * (Cut to a movie scene played in Antonov's room)
 * Boy: "Anton... Anton. You're my only real friend. Don't leave me here all alone."
 * Antonio: "Woof! Woof!"
 * Boy: "Anton?! Anton."
 * (Yakov changes the monitor display)
 * Antonov: "Ah."
 * Yakov: "Sorry, boss."
 * Antonov: "That was the best moment..."
 * Yakov: "Sorry, here is the report on the competition."
 * Antonov: "Oh, right. Let me see..."
 * (Antonov looks at the monitor)
 * Antonov: "Hmmm. I see...Hmm."
 * Yakov: "There are over 2,500,000,000 people watching at this very moment. While it's been a long time since the last KOF, just as it used to be, the competition is at a really high level."
 * Antonov: "Oh, I wouldn't have tried so hard for the rights to hold it if it wasn't going to be. ...2,500,000,000 people. It could still have some more impact. Get it up to 20,000,000,000 by the finals."
 * Yakov: "Actually, the total population according to the American Census Bureau is around 7,000,000,000 people... Would that be enough?"
 * Antonov: "...Shut up, executive director."
 * Yakov: "Ah...um, W-Would it have been better to have assembled a team...?"
 * Antonov: "No need to worry. There's no way I'll lose to some magician type who shoots fire from his hands."
 * Yakov: "R-Right..."
 * Antonov: "There's the official team I hired, right? Something like NES, NEF, NEC..."
 * Yakov: "Like Sylvie, formerly of NESTS?"
 * Antonov: "Yeah. Their team is really strong, right? They'll definitely be the ones I face in the finals. On top of that, I'm 100 trillion times stronger than they are."
 * Yakov: "Even so, you're at the age where sappy movies easily make you cry, so you can't push yourself too hard."
 * Antonov: "...Shut up, executive director."
 * Yakov: "Yes, sir... But you mustn't let your guard down."
 * Antonov: "You worry too much... executive director. I hate anxious types and people who abandon their pets."
 * Yakov: "S-Sorry."
 * Antonov: "Right, let's go ahead and start warming up. Time to go... associate director."
 * Yakov: "Y-Yes sir! "Associate director"? Whaaaat?"

Antonov Appears
 * Announcer: "The King of Fighters Final Match. Our champion Antonov takes the stage!"
 * (Antonov rises to the entrance)
 * Antonov: "Congratulations on making it this far! However... I, Antonov, stand alone to fight as the true champion! Come at me... With everything you've got!"

Verse Appears
 * (Antonov is defeated as he collapses to his knees)
 * Antonov: "*Pant*... *Pant*... Gahh! Whew."
 * Yakov: "B-Boss! Don't overdo it!"
 * Antonov: "*Gasp, pant*...P-Perfect... Th-This...B...Belt... is yours... Huh?"
 * Yakov: "Whoa..."
 * (the sky around the arena darkens as lightning strikes Antonov...)
 * Antonov: "Ahh!"
 * (...flinging him to the camera)
 * Antonov: "Ugh!"
 * (the crowd starts to panic in terror as the arena darkens more)
 * Yakov: "Boss!! Aaah!"
 * (the arena debris falls on Yakov, who barely escapes, now left to watch Verse's appearance in terror)
 * Yakov: "Whoa..."
 * (Verse appears in front of Yakov)
 * Verse: "All... all... all of it... destruction... RAAAARRRHHH."
 * (Verse unleashes a barrage of souls on the arena...)
 * Antonov: "Look out!"
 * (...one of which was meant for an Antonov fan but Antonov instead takes the hit)
 * Antonov: "Raaah!"
 * Fan: "Mr. Champion!"
 * Antonov: "I-I'm OK... Don't worry 'bout me..."
 * Fan: "Mr. Champion..."
 * Antonov: "No... I'm no champion anymore... A real champion... beats the monster... *Groan*"
 * Yakov: "Bossssss!"
 * Fan: "No, Mr. Champion!"

Generic Win Quotes

 * "My after fight break is going to be more special now."
 * "Too bad the match ends so fast when I don't go a little easy on you."
 * "O-Oh, you put up a pretty good fight!"
 * "The next time we fight, this belt might be in danger."
 * "You're pretty good! Get stronger and come at me again!"
 * "I don't win because I'm me. I'm me because all I do is win."
 * "This belt shines. Almost like it's celebrating my win!"
 * "Our ratings are through the roof!"
 * "Wah, ha, ha, ha, ha!! ... That was kind of close."
 * "You idiot! You gonna fight properly?!"
 * "I'll take any challenger any time!"
 * "Uhahahaha. This is just the development I had hoped for!"
 * "I've no doubt this match will be remembered through the century!"
 * "I won't call you a runt. It's just that I'm way too strong."
 * "You went down with a bang and a whack."
 * "Completely satisfied the viewers, and delivered a huge victory on top of that. That's why I'm the quintessential king!!"
 * "I don't pay any attention to winning or losing. Because it's not possible for me to ever lose!"
 * "My after-fight break is gonna be even more special now."
 * "You're quite strong... not! I won with ease!
 * "I could take on all of you guys at the same time!"
 * "The results of a proper fight. You weren't a pitiful fighter whatsoever."
 * "Thanks to you, all the fans got super excited! I'm grateful!"
 * "That was hardly a fight."
 * "I'm in a good mood. Guess I'll have something pricey for dinner."
 * "Fighting in the main event... Nope, you don't have what it takes."
 * "Remember this name! Champion Antonov!"

Specific Win Quotes (Normal Characters)

 * "Thinking about the fans, at the same time as the match... I love it!" (vs. Athena)
 * "As a fighter and businessman, it seems I'm by far the better man." (vs. Geese)
 * "I'm not sure, but you don't seem a bit... murderous? This is a fighting competition, not a slaughterhouse!" (vs. Iori)
 * "You're dark! Too dark! You think the audience is gonna get excited by that?!" (vs. K')
 * "Might makes right! Losers are always wrong!" (vs. Kim)
 * "I'm thankful for you, bartender. I'm drunk on the joy of victory." (vs. King)
 * "Take that hood off so can you see. Aren't you gonna fight me face to face?!" (vs. Kukri)
 * "I just made it absolutely clear to you! I am the first generation champion!" (vs. Kyo)
 * "That stone-cold expression of yours is frightening... I bet it makes kids cry when they see you at night." (vs. Leona)
 * "It's good that I spent all that money to invite someone strong. You make my own strength stand out." (vs. Mian)
 * "That hawk is powerless! I'm authorizing you to use a bear!" (vs. Nakoruru)
 * "You sure are a pro at getting the crowd worked up! Aren't they really excited?" (vs. Ramón)
 * "Ohohoho, my fists even surpass the Kyokugen style!" (vs. Ryo)
 * "Those huge fists surprised me, but my fists are even stronger!" (vs. Shun'ei)
 * "You were stronger than expected... But my win was just as expected!" (vs. Sylvie)
 * "The Legendary Hungry Wolf, not just a rumor after all!" (vs. Terry)
 * "It's too bad. When the event gets big, these weirdos end up coming." (vs. Xanadu)
 * "You are taking good care of that bird? You're a really great person!!" (vs. Zarina)

Specific Win Quotes (Bosses)

 * "Is this fraud trying to imitate me?! What's with that silly looking belt?!" (vs. Himself)
 * "Even monsters are after my belt?! I was right to order it tailor made!" (vs. Verse)

Specific Win Quotes (DLC Characters)

 * "Hmph, what is a member of a military brass here for? I didn't do a thing." (vs. Heidern)
 * "Hmm. Don't I look pretty good punishing these villains?" (vs. Yamazaki)

Intro Quote (Story Mode)

 * "The king is back in the ring, baby!"

Pre-Battle Dialogues
Clark Still
 * Antonov: "Whoa... That phsyique... That style... That sunglasses... Good! That's what I call a thriling match! What say you and me usher in a new wave of pro wrestlers?!"
 * Clark: "Thought you were done with all that. Guess pro-wrestling's tough to wash out the blood. Sorry, but I like my current job just fine. Find someone else."

Duo Lon
 * Antonov: "You remind me of Kukri somehow. Wait, don't tell me you actually are Kukri? Ditched the hood?"
 * Duo Lon: "No, I'm not this Kukri you speak of... but it is possible that one of my apparitions has developed a will of its own..."
 * Antonov: "Nah, don't worry about it. A couple words, and I already can tell you're not him. Sorry about that... "

Hinako Shijo
 * Hinako: "Oh, Antonov, I saw your last performance on TV. It would be a dream to have a sumo match with you!"
 * Antonov: "Hey, that's great! Sumo, though... Oh, yeah, you don't know anything about pro wrestling! How about I teach you about it?!"
 * Hinako: "Pro wrestling?! I'm talking about sumo. Oh! I get it! You're not from Japan, you must not know about sumo! Then let me, Hinako, tell the world about its wonders!"

Kukri
 * Antonov: "Hey, how ya doing? I was gonna invite you for some food, but I couldn't get a holda you. Sylvie doesn't even know your details — Oh! Don't tell me you don't even have a cell phone?"
 * Kukri: "I'm not some attention-seeker like you who gives out personal information like gum. Leaving a trail in this age is the dumbest thing you can do. Hiding my contact info is basically an act of self-defense. So don't treat me like I'm some primate, you dumb boomer!"

Sylvie Paula Paula
 * Antonov: "Sylvie! You have my guarantee that you and Mian have cosmic-level talent! Why not come and join me? Your potential is getting wasted in those underground arenas!"
 * Sylvie: "Hee hee hee... I might take you up on that... if you make me your vice-president! My Eye-B and I can take care of all your outfit and performance needs!"

Generic Win Quotes

 * "How'd you let yourself get so weak? Hit the gym!"
 * "My brand new belt shines! The perfect complement to my triumph!"
 * "Ah damn, I forgot to pull some punches."
 * "My power makes the galaxy tremble!"
 * "Nice fight! An out-and-out battle can really whip the audience into a frenzy!"
 * "Aim for the top. I'll be waiting for you at the summit!"
 * "Bwahahaha! Good luck beating someone with the power of four dimensions!"
 * "What do you mean 'why champion of the galaxy'? Because it's stronger than 'champion of the world'!"
 * "Everyone knows that the strongest always wins, but that's don't make for an exciting performance."
 * "*gasp* I'm exhausted... Hah! Not really! But you've gotta make it look close for the crowd!"
 * "My power extends beyond space! I can't lose!"
 * "Whew... Ahahaha! Don't know how, but that was so easy it knocked the wind out of me!"
 * "No doubt about it: that was the best bout this tournament has ever seen!"
 * "It's unfair for you to have to fight me alone. Who made these tournament rules? "
 * "Today's tears are tomorrow's triumphs. I except big things from you!"
 * "If you want to toughen up, come with me! The universe of pro wrestling awaits!"
 * "You see that, world? You just witnessed the undisputed galactic champion in an out of this universe brawl!"
 * "I've taken a liking to you. Let's meet again in the ring!"
 * "My stock is on the rise. Ahahaha!"
 * "The king has returned! Cheer my name! ANTONOV THE AVENGER!"

Specific Win Quotes (Story Mode) (Base Roster)

 * "Cat paws stand no chance against rock-like muscles." (vs. Ángel)
 * "You've got the fancy moves to lift around. You're a true pop idol! We should collaborate." (vs. Athena)
 * "You'll need more than two people to take me down! Go get yourself an army!" (vs. Chizuru)
 * "I knew it. You got good muscles and sunglasses. You're no Antonov, but you'd make quite the pro wrestler!" (vs. Clark)
 * "The great champion Antonov vaniquishes the T-Rex and basks in glory! How about THAT in an angle?!" (vs. Dinosaur)
 * "You can keep your formalities and stuffy attitude. I don't want the crowd snoozing." (vs. Elisabeth)
 * "My motto is 'Fight fairly, fight justly'. I'm not into shady dealings that need watching over by military bigshots." (vs. Heidern)
 * "Bah! If I catch you spraying grafitti, I'll make you clean it off with your bare hands!" (vs. Isla)
 * "This is the age of information. Go get yourself a cell phone, you dumb runt!" (vs. Kukri)
 * "So, you can magically shoot flames... And? You need more than one trick to entertain!" (vs. Kyo)
 * "You're a real pro. You know how to perform to a crowd, and really make the leading man shine!" (vs. Ramón)
 * "Kyokugen style works in three dimensions, To land a blow in my universe, you need four!" (vs. Ryo)
 * "Are you doing that VR thing people are into now? It really adds fireworks to the performance!" (vs. Shun'ei)
 * "The Legendary Hungry Wolf and the Legendary Hunky Bulk... Both legends, but only one victor." (vs. Terry)
 * "You're no Antonov, but your muscles aren't half bad. I really felt some force behind your blows!" (vs. Yashiro)

Specific Win Quotes (Story Mode) (Season 1 DLC Characters)

 * "How do you expect to reach the same business heights as me, if you stop at one city?" (vs. Geese)
 * "That's a lotta effort you put into that outfit. How about you debut against me as the Masked Samurai?" (vs. Haohmaru)
 * "Ahaha! Such an intense look in your eyes! You must be a fan!" (vs. Jenet)
 * "Nice power! The way you fight, you'd make a popular heel!" (vs. Orochi Yashiro)
 * "Hey, hey! Some things you shouldn't do, even for a performance!" (vs. Yamazaki)

Specific Win Quotes (Season 2 DLC Characters)

 * "That creepy spirit stuff you do has got to be some kind of gas effect, right?" (vs. Duo Lon)
 * "A Japanese sumo wrestler? Now that's new! Let's get you signed right away!" (vs. Hinako)
 * "Come with me if you want to be stronger! You'll have the practice partners you could ever want!" (vs. Shingo)
 * "An electromagnetic death-match... That's it! The crowd'll love it! All eyes'll be in you!" (vs. Sylvie)

Specific Win Quotes (Versus Mode)

 * "You're more than good at stirring up the audience. But you lack good old-fashioned physical strength!" (vs. Athena)
 * "You're so obsessed with your three-dimensional throw, you have no hopes of beating me!" (vs. Clark)
 * "You trying to kill me?! I know you want to win, but there's a limit!" (vs. Gato)
 * "Young, short-tempered type, huh? Get some calcium, kid." (vs. Krohnen)
 * "Still with the hood? I bet if you took it off you'd start acting all shy." (vs. Kukri)
 * "Your expression doesn't change much, does it? You could wear a mask like Mian. Then again, that might make you scarier." (vs. Leona)
 * "Now do you see? You lost your chance to beat me when you abandoned wrestling!" (vs. Orochi Shermie)

Specific Win Quotes (Bosses)

 * "Heh heh, the entire world is going wild! What a show by the first ever champion!" (vs. Otoma=Raga)
 * "An invading monster dominated by Antonov! The perfect performance for a perfect champion!" (vs. Re Verse)