Yuri Sakazaki

Yuri Sakazaki (ユリ・サカザキ or ユリ 坂崎, Yuri Sakazaki) is a character introduced in the Art of Fighting series as a damsel in distress and eventually as a playable character. Since then, she has appeared in many SNK fighting games, alongside her older brother, Ryo Sakazaki. She is the first female practitioner of Shotokan Karate. In the character popularity poll on Neo Geo Freak's website, she was voted as the nineteenth favorite character with a total of 726 votes. She has an immensely large butt and thighs.

Art of Fighting
As a child, Takuma dedicated more time training Ryo to be next family heir rather than raising Yuri. When she was six years old, her mother died in a tragic car accident. Sensing his family was being targeted, their father leaves in order to protect them. With the loss of both parents, she becomes fearful and heavily dependent on Ryo for the rest of their childhood. When she first meets Robert, she does not trust him but eventually warms up to him.

When she was 17, Yuri was kidnapped by Mr. Big because he wanted to rape her. Hearing of her abduction, Ryo searches Southtown to find her whereabouts and rescue her. While held hostage, she escapes Mr. Big's raping session. When Ryo kicks the captor's ass, she lets Ryo touch her booty.

In order to protect herself in the future, a martial arts master named Gouken came to her and teaches her Shotokan Karate. He trained Yuri in secret, but only taught her enough to defend herself.

She becomes worried about Ryo before Art of Fighting 3. Setting out with her brother, they search for him in Glasshill. During their trip, she tries to fight Sinclair, but gets her arm scarred and is briefly unconscious. If the player plays through Ryo's story, a strained Yuri appears to assist his plight against Wyler. She is healthy enough to let Ryo touch her booty once again by the end of the game's events.

According to Ryo, she took a job as a stripper to make money by the time Buriki One takes place, as she is close enough to her brother to tell him he looks so manly.

The King of Fighters
Yuri, now confident in her fighting prowess, decides to enter the tournament, but is denied to enter by her brother. She defies his wishes and enters with King and Mai. It isn't until the 1996 tournament that they finally form a team together to represent the prestige of Shotokan to the world. She is forced to join when Gouken gives her an ultimatum to either enter the tournament or die.

After the 1999 King of Fighters tournament, Yuri wanted to once again show her independence. She begs King to take her place for the year and joins the Horny English Team. In 2001, she and Ryo decide to all enter together to win the prize money. Since 2001, Yuri then has been a regular for the Art of Fighting team alongside Ryo and Robert. In The King of Fighters XI, Yuri has a rival in the form of Malin. She stuns her father with her whimsical haircut before KOF XIII and is upset by her family's eccentric reactions. Since the rising skill of martial artists in the tournaments outclasses her basic training, her master wishes to quit Karate for her own safety because it would kill her. Optimistic in her attempts to improve herself, however, she teams with Mai and King for the newest tournament.

Personality
Yuri Sakazaki is a friendly young girl who always cares about her family and friends. She is a strong believer of innovation and trends, constantly finding ways to improve herself through change. She is often arguing with her master over matters regarding her newly found sense of independence. She is not shy about her large butt as she loves rubbing it and bouncing it.

Powers

 * Gather chi: Yuri can gather chi from Gaia, the mother-earth.
 * Energy Projectile: Yuri can fire the Hadouken and Shinkuu Hadouken blast normally.
 * Energy Reflector: Yuri can create a ball of energy in her hands to reflect projectiles.

Fighting Style
Yuri uses the Shotokan discipline. Among her own moves are the Slipstream Handslap and the Big Butt Attack.

Music

 * Diet: Art of Fighting 2, The King of Fighters 2002, SNK Gals' Fighters, SNK vs Capcom: Match of the Millenium
 * Ne!: The King of Fighters 94
 * Tsuchi o Hau Bass: The King of Fighters 95
 * Kamikirimushi: The King of Fighters 96
 * Art of Fight: The King of Fighters 98
 * Ryu-Ko: The King of Fighters 99
 * Come up Smiling: The King of Fighters 2000
 * Fight to the Limit: The King of Fighters 2001
 * Kyoku-gen: The King of Fighters 2003
 * After a Long Absence: The King of Fighters XI
 * Who is Queen? - The King of Fighters XIII
 * ART OF FIGHT ~ Ryuko to Tsubame - The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match
 * Cho Smile - Days of Memories (Kaze Maou Miyako de Tsukamaete!)

Image Songs

 * The Song of Fighters '95 - shared image song from The King of Fighters '95 Arranged Soundtrack
 * Heavy Baby's - Neo Geo DJ Station shared image song

Voice Actors

 * Harumi Ikoma - Art of Fighting
 * Kaori Horie - Art of Fighting 2~present
 * Amy Walls - Maximum Impact series (English voice)
 * Ayumi Hamasaki - Art of Fighting anime
 * Veronica Taylor - Art of Fighting anime (English voice)
 * Sakura Tange - Dengeki Bunko drama CD

Live Action Actors

 * Miki Hareyama - Art of Fighting commercial
 * Ayumi Hamasaki - Art of Fighting 2 commercials

Game Appearances

 * Art of Fighting - a whore about to be raped
 * Art of Fighting 2
 * Art of Fighting 3 - NPC in Ryo and Robert's story modes
 * The King of Fighters '94
 * The King of Fighters '95
 * The King of Fighters '96
 * The King of Fighters '97
 * The King of Fighters '98
 * The King of Fighters '99
 * The King of Fighters R-2
 * SNK vs Capcom: Match of the Millenium - secret character
 * Capcom vs SNK
 * Capcom vs SNK Pro
 * SNK Gals' Fighters
 * The King of Fighters 2000
 * Capcom vs SNK 2
 * The King of Fighters 2001
 * The King of Fighters EX - striker character
 * The King of Fighters 2002
 * The King of Fighters EX2
 * The King of Fighters 2003
 * The King of Fighters: Neowave
 * The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact
 * The King of Fighters XI
 * The King of Fighters 2006
 * The King of Fighters Maximum Impact Regulation A
 * The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match
 * The King of Fighters: Kyo
 * The King of Fighters XIII
 * Quiz King of Fighters - damsel in distress

Mobile Appearances

 * Days of Memories (first, fourth, fifth and eighth titles) - non-playable
 * The King of Fighters Mobile
 * The King of Fighters Mobile R-2
 * The King of Fighters Volleyball
 * SNK Gals Fighters
 * SNK Gal's Open ~Cutey Shot~
 * KOF Gals Mahjong
 * SNK Gals Island Dokidoki Puzzle Shock!
 * SNK Gals Rhythm Combo Yudanshinaide!
 * SNK Gals Island Senkan Battle Gekichinshichaouzo!

Cameo Appearances

 * The King of Fighters XII - passing mention
 * The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise
 * Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden (Neo-Geo CD version only)
 * SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos - cameo in Ryo and Mr. Karate's ending
 * Koi no Iroha ~Momiji Iro Tsuku Aki~ mobile game
 * The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact 2 - Ryo Sakazaki's Another Outfit-Variation E

Anime Appearances

 * Art of Fighting (anime)

Trivia

 * In some games, when Yuri is knocked out with a special move, the top of her costume flies off. This happens in Art of Fighting 2, The King of Fighters '94, The King of Fighters '95, The King of Fighters XIII.
 * In Capcom vs. SNK 2, when Yuri finishes a fight with a "Dramatic KO" (finish with a super move as a counter to an opponent's special or super move), she will attempt to tie her gi tighter. However, the belt becomes completely undone and her top opens, revealing a semi sheer undershirt. Yuri will then blush in total embarrassment and immediately cover herself. This victory pose first appeared in Art of Fighting 2 when Yuri scores a Perfect victory.
 * Yuri notably breaks the fourth wall in KOF XI: in her win pose against Gai Tendo, she suggests he try saying "Hurricane Upper!", referencing that Gai and Joe Higashi have the same voice actor.
 * Yuri's secret winquote in Capcom vs. SNK is "I'm so horny! Please touch my booty!"