Chris

Chris (クリス, Kurisu) is a character from SNK Playmore's King of Fighters series of fighting games who is a member of the New Face Team in KOF '97. He is one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Orochi, and is the dark Orochi counterpart to Kyo in regards of his ability to wield dark flames. He is also the chosen host for Orochi's awakened spirit, a concept that began early in the game's production. He was designed as a character who can "kill with an innocent smile."

His quote during his SDM makes a reference to another SNK game, Crystalis. He is believed to be based on a character in the anime Armored Trooper Votoms. In Gamest's 1997 Heroes Collection, Chris was voted as the staff's twentieth favorite character.

Both of versions of him are voiced by Rio Ogata.

Story
His true origin is shrouded in mystery. At one point, he formed a rock band named CYS (consisting of the first letter in the name of each band memeber) with Yashiro Nanakase and Shermie, with him playing the drums. He, along with Yashiro and Shermie, entered the King of Fighters 1997 to form the New Face Team by individually defeating and stealing the invitations of the qualified Sports Team, having chosen to enter after the prelimineries were over. Chris fought Heavy D!, defeated him, and took his invitation to the tournament. Their initial goal for entering the tournament was due to Yashiro's grudge and desire to get revenge on Iori Yagami, the leader of a rival band that had surpassed them in popularity. Unbeknowest to them, he was also one of the Three Sacred Treasures. Chris, Shermie and Yashiro themselves were originally unaware of their own Orochi heritage.

As the tournament progressed, the Orochi blood within Chris and his friends awakened and they regained their memories of being three of the "Four Heavenly Kings" (the first being Goenitz). As loyal members of Orochi, they continued to gather power to resurrect Orochi. They kidnapped Yuki Kushinada, rumored to be the last descendant of Princess Kushinada and the girlfriend of one of the Three Sacred Treasures, Kyo Kusanagi, so as to sacrifice her for Orochi to regain his full potential. They also triggered the Riot of the Blood within Iori and Leona Heidern, who turned out to be beholders of the Orochi blood, and drove Ryuji Yamazaki, another Orochi, maniacle from their prescence, revealing all their links to Orochi. Their plan was foiled however, as Iori and Leona were subdued and Yuki was rescued. This prompted Chris to let all the energy collected by the three to flow into him and allow Orochi to return to the world with his own body as the host. However it was still not enough and he, along with his friends, transformed into their Heavenly King personas, him becoming Chris of the Flames of Destiny or Orochi Chris to fight off the Hero Team consisting of Kyo, Benimaru Nikaido and Goro Daimon alongside his teammates to repel them and obtain the little enerrgy left required for Orochi's resurrection. They eventually succeeded in bringing Orochi back into the world, through his possesion of Chris. He proceeded to mold Chris's body into the shape and appearance obtained by combining all of the physical characteristics of the fighters observed in the tournament. The Three Sacred Treasures (Kyo, Iori, and Chizuru) defeat him however, landing Chris and his friends plans to waste. They were sealed up along with Orochi after his defeat.

In the King of Fighters 2003, the seal was broken by Ash Crimson and Those From the Past. Released into the world again, Chris, as well as Shermie and Yashiro, have yet to reveal themselves to the world once more and the three are prsumebly in hiding.

Personality
Chris is quite innocent, shy and cheerful, though somewhat anti-social. He also seems to be quite soulful.

Powers

 * Super Speed - Chris can move faster than normal human beings.
 * Energy Attacks - Chris can infuse his attacks with energy.

Fighting Style
Chris fights using his speed. He has some very acrobatic maneuvers as well.

Music

 * Bloody - The King of Fighters '97, '98 and 2002
 * Re:Bloody - The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match

Game Appearances

 * The King of Fighters '97
 * The King of Fighters '98
 * The King of Fighters R-1
 * The King of Fighters R-2
 * The King of Fighters 2000 - As a Striker for Whip
 * The King of Fighters 2002
 * The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match
 * The King of Fighters Neowave

Mobile Appearances

 * Days of Memories (second and fifth title) - NPC; passing mention in the fifth
 * Moeyo! KOF Daiundokai

Cameo Appearances

 * The King of Fighters 2003 - in the edit team's ending
 * The King of Fighters XIII - in the London stage
 * The King of Fighters '94: Rebout - background cameo
 * Neo Geo Battle Coliseum - in Shermie's ending
 * The King of Fighters (pachinko)
 * The King of Fighters 2

Similar Characters

 * Orochi Chris
 * Orochi