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- "He might be the strictest martial artist in the world! His fists are like sturdy weapons! GATO."
- —The King of Fighters XV
- "I'll rip you to shreds!"
- —Gato (Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves)
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His official nickname is "Taciturn Fist of Vengeance" (
Personality[]
Gato is a cold, stoic fighter driven by an intense sense of purpose and an unshakable disdain for weakness. Scarred by a traumatic past, he rarely speaks and often communicates through curt grunts and silent stares. His presence is commanding, his demeanor unwaveringly serious, and his respect is not easily earned. Gato is fiercely independent, keeping others at arm’s length and avoiding unnecessary entanglements, especially when it comes to the dangers of his world.
Despite his ruthless nature, there’s a strict personal code buried beneath his harsh exterior. He despises those who are cruel or dishonorable, even more than he appears to dislike humanity in general. While he rarely shows affection, his behavior shifts around Hotaru Futaba—suggesting a deeper bond and a protective instinct he keeps hidden behind a wall of detachment. Gato’s icy facade serves not only as armor for himself but as a barrier to shield others from the darkness that surrounds him, and before the events of City of The Wolves, he kept his sister out of his affairs, until finally learning what truly happened with their mother.
Ultimately, Gato is a man shaped by pain but not ruled by it. He walks a solitary path, not out of pride, but out of a grim resolve to keep others from being caught in the storm that follows him. Only his sister may invade his path at a given time.
Abilites[]
- Sense - Gato possesses a heightened ability to sense the presence of people nearby. This skill was further refined during a period when he lost his sight in the Garou subseries. Although his vision has since healed, Gato has chosen to forego relying on eyesight, instead employing voluntary sensory deprivation to sharpen his other senses and enhance his combat abilities.
- Energy Explosion - Gato can generate small bursts of energy, using them to attack or disrupt his opponents.
- Energy Attacks - He is capable of channeling energy into his feet, allowing him to deliver powerful, energy-infused strikes.
- Acrobatics - Gato is exceptionally skilled in acrobatics, utilizing his agility and flexibility to outmaneuver opponents during combat.
- Swimming - Likely due to his rigorous training, Gato has developed impressive swimming capabilities. He can hold his breath underwater for extended periods, reportedly up to 10 minutes.
Fighting style[]
Gato uses an external Chinese martial art which heavily involves powerful, explosive strikes. He also mixes in Bajiquan, Xinyiliuhequan and others. His fighting style often makes use of palm-based attacks such as his standing C, Shinga (Quake Fang), Kouga (Pit Fang), Shunga (Blink Fang; KOF only), Zero Kiba (Zero Fang) and Tenryuu Retsuga (Heaven Dragon Violent Fang). He also has a variation of the Senshippo used by both Tung Fu Rue and Sie Kensou, known as the Totsuga (Thrust Fang).
A majority of his attacks have a "fang"-naming motif, and focus on dealing heavy damage in short bursts towards his opposition as mercilessly as possible.
Music[]
- Fullmoon: A Groan - Garou: Mark of the Wolves
- Villainous - The King of Fighters 2003
- Kiss of Poison - The King of Fighters XI
- Sympathy For The Wolves -KOF XV ver.- - The King of Fighters XV
- Determination - Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Voice Actors[]
Japanese[]
| Kōji Ishii | Yuma Yamaguchi | ||
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English[]
| Cory Yee | |
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