Jan, sometimes called Jean (ジャン), is a character in the Art of Fighting and The King of Fighters series. He is voiced by Harumi Ikoma in King of Fighters: Kyo and Uiyo Sakurai in The King of Fighters: Destiny.
Story[]
Jean is King's little brother, who cannot walk. In King’s Art of Fighting 2 ending, Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia, grateful for her help with finding Yuri Sakazaki and defeating Mr. Big, cover the cost of an operation Jean needed in order to gain the use of his legs.
Right before the start of the King of Fighters ’96, Jean is involved in a traffic accident and hospitalized because of his injuries. During the ending for the Women’s Team, it is revealed that King's teammates (Mai Shiranui and Kasumi Todoh) collected enough money to cover the cost of Jean’s medical expenses. He is discharged from the hospital with a clean bill of health.
By the time of The King of Fighters: Kyo, which takes place the following August, Jean appears to have no difficulty walking, Jean stays with King as she runs a bar in California. Jean assaults a tourist whom he witnessed bullying a hotel employee. Although he believes his actions were just, he runs away from his sister, causing her a great deal of worry. Kyo Kusanagi finds him and persuades him to go home. To celebrate, King prepares Jean’s favorite dish: oxtail stew.
Personality[]
Jean is a good boy who loves his sister very much. He's also very outgoing, often hitting on King's friends. In some game endings, he shows a bit of a mischievous side, such as when he runs off with Yuri's bikini top at the beach.
Cameo Appearances[]
- Art of Fighting 2 - during King's ending
- The King of Fighters '96 - in the Women Team ending
- The King of Fighters '97 - in the Women Team ending
- The King of Fighters '98 - during the credits
- The King of Fighters: Kyo - as a NPC
- Days of Memories (second title) - as a NPC
- The King of Fighters 2002 - background cameo, only in arcade versions
Anime Appearances[]
- The King of Fighters: Destiny - Episode 6 (mentioned) and 20.