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| − | }}'''Shingo Yabuki''' (矢吹 真吾, ''Yabuki Shingo'') is a reoccurring character from ''[[The King of Fighters (series)|The King of Fighters]]'' series. He first appears ''[[The King of Fighters '97]]'' as a single entry. |
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| ⚫ | | Birthdate = April 8th; 17 years old <ref name=KOF98>[https://game.snk-corp.co.jp/official/kof98um/character/editchara03.html Shingo's Profile] from ''The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match''</ref><ref name=KOF2001>[https://game.snk-corp.co.jp/official/kof2001/fra_team.html Shingo's Profile] from ''The King of Fighters 2001''</ref> |
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| ⚫ | | Weight = 69 kg (152 lbs) ''(KOF '97 ~ 2000)'' <ref name=KOF98>[https://game.snk-corp.co.jp/official/kof98um/character/editchara03.html Shingo's Profile] from ''The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match''</ref><ref name=KOF2000>[http://neogeo.freeplaytech.com/kof00_en/character/character.htm Shingo's Profile] from ''The King of Fighters 2000''</ref> |
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| + | | Family/Relatives = Unnamed elder sister, unnamed younger sister, unnamed parents, unnamed girlfriend |
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| + | | Job/Occupation = High school student; martial arts student |
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| + | }}<blockquote>''"Is he finally worthy of the [[Kusanagi style of ancient martial arts|Kusanagi mantle?]] A future master of the blazing fire in his heart! '''SHINGO YABUKI'''."'' - [[The King of Fighters XV]]</blockquote> |
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| + | '''Shingo Yabuki''' ({{Mousetext|{{Furigana|矢吹|やぶき}} {{Furigana|真吾|しんご}}|Yabuki Shingo}}) is a character from ''[[The King of Fighters (series)|The King of Fighters]]'' series. He made his debut in ''[[The King of Fighters '97]]'' as a single entry character, but slowly became a reoccuring member of the [[Team Hero|'''''Hero Team''''']] and '''''[[Team Japan|Japan Team]]''''' (and its variants) in many installments. His official nickname is '''''Straight as an Arrow''''' ({{Mousetext|{{Furigana|真念一直線|まねんいっちょくせん}}|Manen Itchokusen}}). |
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The developers at the time wanted a character to add levity to the dark storyline of '97, which lead to Shingo's creation. His design and personality is influenced by common anime tropes such as school rivalries.<ref>[https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/04/02/the-king-of-fighters-97-global-match-out-tomorrow-on-ps4-ps-vita/ The King of Fighters ’97 Global Match Out Tomorrow on PS4, PS Vita] ''Yasuyuki Oda and Hideaki Asanaka interview.''</ref> |
The developers at the time wanted a character to add levity to the dark storyline of '97, which lead to Shingo's creation. His design and personality is influenced by common anime tropes such as school rivalries.<ref>[https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/04/02/the-king-of-fighters-97-global-match-out-tomorrow-on-ps4-ps-vita/ The King of Fighters ’97 Global Match Out Tomorrow on PS4, PS Vita] ''Yasuyuki Oda and Hideaki Asanaka interview.''</ref> |
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| − | The creators of the series explain that Shingo is designed to be the comic foil to ''KOF'' main character [[Kyo Kusanagi |
+ | The creators of the series explain that Shingo is designed to be the comic foil to ''KOF'' main character [[Kyo Kusanagi]]. While Kyo was a hero, Shingo is meant to be a "simple and plain, everyday guy". To follow this character persona, he was also meant to be marketed on a lesser scale of importance as part of his introduction to the series. But in spite of their intention to promote him simply and plainly, he was splashed all over the place with his silhouette appearing in pre-promotion campaigns in magazines, which lead to Shingo being a hyped up character.<ref>[http://kofaniv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/character/index.php?num=shingo Official character profile] from ''KOF anniversary website.''</ref> |
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| ⚫ | He is one of the more lighthearted and silly characters in the series, a "goof". He considers every fighter his friend, making them consider him to be a "weird, but good" kid. Shingo admires Kyo like an idol, and often dedicates his victories to him. He dreams of being able to wield flames like Kyo, which is stressed to the point of comic relief throughout the series. |
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| − | ===Orochi Saga=== |
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| − | After he watched the televised [[The King of Fighters '96|1996 tournament]], Shingo became a huge fan of [[Kyo Kusanagi]]. When he realized that they studied at the same school, Shingo began to pester Kyo to teach him his techniques, as he was fascinated with Kyo's flame. However, Shingo doesn't know that the flame is actually an inherited gift of the Kusanagi bloodline. Kyo, wanting a gofer and taking pity on him, decided to "teach" Shingo in exchange for food. Shingo saw each of Kyo's moves once, wrote down every move, and practiced them everyday. In 1997, he participated in the tournament for the singles entry and passed. Although he excelled in his year of training, he apparently lost somewhere in the King of Fighters tournament. As a reward for his progress, Kyo gives him a pair of his gloves, and Shingo has worn them since then.<ref>[http://kofaniv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/history/kof97_story/index.php?num=shingo The King of Fighters '97: Shingo Yabuki Story] from ''KOF anniversary website.''</ref> |
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| + | However, he has his own moments of cockiness, sometimes thinking of himself surpassing Kyo, to which the latter will remind him brutally of reality. Still, while Kyo doesn't take Shingo seriously at first or thinks of him as an eyesore at worst, he begins trusting him and seeing him more than as a student or an errand boy. This becomes more apparent when Saisyu starts training him formally, and getting moderately involved in the affairs of the Kusanagi and the 3 Sacred Treasures, through Chizuru's intervention. Through this, Shingo tends to regardless have mediation skills in being a middle-ground between other characters with major conflict, such as Kyo and Iori during the Tales of Ash saga. |
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| − | ===NESTS Saga=== |
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| − | In 1999, he became one of many people worried about Kyo's disappearance. [[Benimaru Nikaido]] asked Shingo to join him, [[K']], and [[Maxima]] in that year's KOF. Their goal for this year and the next was to find Kyo's whereabouts.<ref>[http://kofaniv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/history/kof99_story/index.php?num=hero The King of Fighters '99: Hero Team Story] from ''KOF anniversary website.''</ref> During the tournament finals, he learns about [[NESTS]], a syndicate that is responsible for Kyo's disappearance. Thankfully after NESTS executed their agent [[Krizalid]] for his failure, Shingo and his team are instead found by the real Kyo. Despite their relief to see Kyo alive and well, their reunion is cut short when Krizalid’s base begin to collapse. Shingo and Benimaru splits up from both K' and Maxima, and Kyo and manage to find the exits safely. |
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| + | ==Powers== |
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| − | In 2000, he entered alongside Benimaru, [[Seth]] and [[Lin]], but wasn't so lucky.<ref>[http://kofaniv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/history/kof2000_story/index.php?num=benimaru The King of Fighters 2000: Benimaru Team Story] from ''KOF anniversary website.''</ref> |
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| + | *'''Pyrokinesis''' (temporarily) - Shortly during his time-displacement on stopping a recently Orochi-corrupted Magai, Shingo temporarily awakened his own fire, albeit blue colored still a small portion, and currently can only be utilize to boost his physical attacks in '''''[[The King of Fighters Side Story: The Origin of Flame - Shingo Travels Through Time! Let's Go!]]'''''. This power is meant to temporarily purify half of Magai Yasakani from the Orochi's curse. Flames also appear randomly during Shingo's various attacks in ''KOF XV'', although these flames are red rather than blue. |
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| − | In 2001, Team Japan was reunited, but they needed a fourth team member and Shingo was called. He was extremely excited to fight with on the same team as Kyo.<ref>[http://kofaniv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/history/kof2001_story/index.php?num=japan The King of Fighters 2001: Japan Team Story] from ''KOF anniversary website.''</ref> After NESTS’ terror is over, Shingo wants to throw a party with his team, but disappointed that the way Team Japan celebrate is instead part away to their normal lives rather than having a party. [[Saisyu Kusanagi]], Kyo's father, who was observing the tournament, is touched by Shingo's courage, offering an apprenticeship to Shingo, which he accepts. During his training with Saisyu, Shingo learns the truth about the flame's origin. |
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| − | In 2003, Shingo teamed up with Benimaru and [[Goro Daimon]].<ref>[http://kofaniv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/history/kof2003_story/index.php?num=benimaru The King of Fighters 2003: Benimaru Team Story] from ''KOF anniversary website.''</ref> When they were eliminated, Benimaru and Daimon complimented him, but he got cocky and started yelling that he is no longer Kyo's fan, he is his rival. That's when Kyo appeared behind him and started beating him up. After [[Ash Crimson]] stole [[Chizuru Kagura]]'s Yata Mirror, Shingo visits her in the hospital and promises to unite Kyo and [[Iori Yagami]] in order to investigate Ash and the weakened Orochi seal.<ref>[http://kofaniv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/history/kofxi_story/index.php?num=kyo_iori The King of Fighters XI: Kyo and Iori Team Story] from ''KOF anniversary website.''</ref> In his team's ending, Iori suddenly enters into the [[Riot of the Blood]]. Shingo tries to stop him several times but is beaten back with each attempt. Although saved in a sense by Ash, Shingo's wounds are pretty severe as he is covered in a cast and bandages, making him unable to participate in the next KOF tournament. Even so, he cheerfully greets Benimaru when the latter returns to Japan, who gives him a "get-well-soon" present from Chizuru. While he doesn't remember much about how Ash got there to save him, Benimaru fills him on his side of the story during his visit.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130724002407/http://www.atlus.com/kofxiii/ The King of Fighters XIII: Ash] ''Archived from Atlus.com''</ref> Shingo watches the tournament with Chizuru, he wishes the team good luck and is seen cheering happily after they won. |
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| − | ===Yin-Yang Empire Saga=== |
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| − | Although he successfully recovered and improved himself with his training, he could not join the Japanese team in the upcoming tournament. However, he still personally visited them as a way to support them.<ref>[https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/kof-xiv/teamstory/japan.php Japan Team Prologue] from ''THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV website.''</ref> |
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==Skills== |
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| − | *'''Indomitable Spirit''' - Despite knowing he lacks the ability to create his own |
+ | *'''Indomitable Spirit''' - Shingo is highly optimistic he will overcome inadequacy through hard work. However, because he isn't a member of the Kusanagi bloodline, he does not have the ability to intentionally create fire out of thin air. Despite knowing he lacks the ability to create his own flames, he continues training and sees Kyo as his inspiration to improve, with very few things able to douse his spirits. |
*'''Quick Hand''' - Shingo can quickly jot down notes of any ability he sees. |
*'''Quick Hand''' - Shingo can quickly jot down notes of any ability he sees. |
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| − | *'''Quick Recall''' - Shingo is able to quickly re-perform techniques he's seen only once by referring to his notebook. |
+ | *'''Quick Recall''' - Shingo is able to quickly re-perform techniques he's seen only once by referring to his notebook. Through constant training, he starts to rely less on his notebook and begin memorizing techniques internally. |
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| − | He replicates several of Kyo's moves without flames. He isn't perfect though as he always takes out his handbook if he seems to forget a move. |
+ | He replicates several of Kyo's moves without flames. He isn't perfect though, as he always takes out his handbook if he seems to forget a move. |
| − | He also "messes up" certain moves — such as the ''101 Shiki Mikansei: Oboro Guruma'' |
+ | He also "messes up" certain moves — such as the ''101 Shiki Mikansei: Oboro Guruma'', ''Shingo Kinsei Ore Mu Shiki'' and ''Shingo Kinsei Oreshiki: Rouka Guruma'' — where he falls or collapses during or after their executions. Even then, he seems to lately be able to match-up with the other non-flame-based techniques of the Kusanagi style, albeit still without the flames. |
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* '''[[The Song of Fighters II]]''' - Shared image song with other King of Fighters characters |
* '''[[The Song of Fighters II]]''' - Shared image song with other King of Fighters characters |
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*[[The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood]] - as a Striker for the Hero Team |
*[[The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood]] - as a Striker for the Hero Team |
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+ | *[[The King of Fighters 2002: Challenge to Ultimate Battle]] - potential mid-boss & unlockable in console versions only |
*[[The King of Fighters Neowave]] |
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| + | *[[The King of Fighters XV]] - DLC character (also in his classic '98 costume) |
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* [[Days of Memories]] (second and fourth titles) - unplayable |
* [[Days of Memories]] (second and fourth titles) - unplayable |
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+ | *[[Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001]] - mentioned in Kyo's ending text |
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| + | *[[The King of Fighters XIII]] - talks with Benimaru and Chizuru in Ash's backstory; also seen in Japan and Esaka stages |
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| + | *[[The King of Fighters XIV]] - in the Japan Team Story, visits the Japan Team and got beaten by Daimon in a "friendly" challenge |
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| + | *[[The King of Fighters XV]] - in the Sacred Treasures Team ending |
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| + | *''[[The King of Fighters '98]]'' |
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| + | *''[[The King of Fighters '99]]'' |
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| + | * The name '''Shingo''' means "real, genuine" (真) ('''shin''') and "I, me" (吾) ('''go'''). |
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| + | * Shingo's surname '''Yabuki''' means "arrow" (矢) ('''ya''') and "blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke" (吹) ('''fuki'''/'''buki'''). |
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==Trivia== |
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| + | *In ''The King of Fighters 2003'', Shingo can randomly produce a small flame spark when performing his ''115 Shiki: Dokugami Mikansei'' (Unfinished Method 115: Poison Bite) attack. However, it is reveled in the [[Team Japan|Japan Team]] ending that he somehow did "produce" a fire of sorts. |
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*In Neo-Geo Freak 1998, the characters in KOF '98 have their own interviews. Here are Shingo's response to the questions.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/Neo-Geo_Freak_1998-08_Geibunsha_JP/page/n39 Neo Geo Freak 1998-08 archive] ''The King of Fighters '98 character interviews.''</ref> |
*In Neo-Geo Freak 1998, the characters in KOF '98 have their own interviews. Here are Shingo's response to the questions.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/Neo-Geo_Freak_1998-08_Geibunsha_JP/page/n39 Neo Geo Freak 1998-08 archive] ''The King of Fighters '98 character interviews.''</ref> |
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**'''What is your aspiration in this competition?''' - "Ahem! My aspiration is to fight fiercely while assuring myself of the many skills that Kusanagi-san has learned one by one! It may be fast, but it will be satisfying if it's a game without regret so that what I learned so far is not in vain." |
**'''What is your aspiration in this competition?''' - "Ahem! My aspiration is to fight fiercely while assuring myself of the many skills that Kusanagi-san has learned one by one! It may be fast, but it will be satisfying if it's a game without regret so that what I learned so far is not in vain." |
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| − | **'''Who would you like to fight the most?''' - "Well ~~ Well, maybe Kusanagi-san. It seems you're cheeky, but..." |
+ | **'''Who would you like to fight the most?''' - "Well ~~ Well, maybe [[Kyo Kusanagi|Kusanagi-san]]. It seems you're cheeky, but..." |
**'''Who would you like to team up with? / Who would you not like to team up with?''' - "Well, I don't know many fighters, so I don't want to feel bad when teaming up... Kusanagi-san, in the end. I can't fight well, but if I have the opportunity to see his fights up close, I wonder if it's good. And those who I don't want to team with is Iori! The enemy of Kusanagi is my enemy too!" |
**'''Who would you like to team up with? / Who would you not like to team up with?''' - "Well, I don't know many fighters, so I don't want to feel bad when teaming up... Kusanagi-san, in the end. I can't fight well, but if I have the opportunity to see his fights up close, I wonder if it's good. And those who I don't want to team with is Iori! The enemy of Kusanagi is my enemy too!" |
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**'''What is "KOF" for you?''' - "The electricity of life that I found in destiny … Is it too big? Hehehe, but without KOF, I wouldn't be here now … Wouldn't it be good if life changed in good or bad way?" |
**'''What is "KOF" for you?''' - "The electricity of life that I found in destiny … Is it too big? Hehehe, but without KOF, I wouldn't be here now … Wouldn't it be good if life changed in good or bad way?" |
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**'''Finally, please give a word to your fans.''' - "Fan? Is there something …? Well, good. Then Ahem! I Report Yabuki! He is a student of Kusanagi! I took part in KOF to get a step closer to Kusanagi-san one more time! Thank you for your support, I'll be strong!" |
**'''Finally, please give a word to your fans.''' - "Fan? Is there something …? Well, good. Then Ahem! I Report Yabuki! He is a student of Kusanagi! I took part in KOF to get a step closer to Kusanagi-san one more time! Thank you for your support, I'll be strong!" |
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| + | *Shingo and [[Alice Garnet Nakata]] are the only characters of the series who are fans of other characters (in this case, the idols are protagonists of their respective series). |
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| + | *Due to being voiced by Takehito Koyasu, who would later on earn fame for being the voice of [[w:c:jojo:Dio Brando|Dio Brando]] in the anime adaptation of [[w:c:jojo:JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation|JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]], some memes put elements and famous quotes of Dio into Shingo. |
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| Shingo Yabuki | Story | Move List | Gallery | Quotes | Trivia |
"Is he finally worthy of the Kusanagi mantle? A future master of the blazing fire in his heart! SHINGO YABUKI." - The King of Fighters XV
Shingo Yabuki (
Development
The developers at the time wanted a character to add levity to the dark storyline of '97, which lead to Shingo's creation. His design and personality is influenced by common anime tropes such as school rivalries.[4]
The creators of the series explain that Shingo is designed to be the comic foil to KOF main character Kyo Kusanagi. While Kyo was a hero, Shingo is meant to be a "simple and plain, everyday guy". To follow this character persona, he was also meant to be marketed on a lesser scale of importance as part of his introduction to the series. But in spite of their intention to promote him simply and plainly, he was splashed all over the place with his silhouette appearing in pre-promotion campaigns in magazines, which lead to Shingo being a hyped up character.[5]
Personality
He is one of the more lighthearted and silly characters in the series, a "goof". He considers every fighter his friend, making them consider him to be a "weird, but good" kid. Shingo admires Kyo like an idol, and often dedicates his victories to him. He dreams of being able to wield flames like Kyo, which is stressed to the point of comic relief throughout the series.
However, he has his own moments of cockiness, sometimes thinking of himself surpassing Kyo, to which the latter will remind him brutally of reality. Still, while Kyo doesn't take Shingo seriously at first or thinks of him as an eyesore at worst, he begins trusting him and seeing him more than as a student or an errand boy. This becomes more apparent when Saisyu starts training him formally, and getting moderately involved in the affairs of the Kusanagi and the 3 Sacred Treasures, through Chizuru's intervention. Through this, Shingo tends to regardless have mediation skills in being a middle-ground between other characters with major conflict, such as Kyo and Iori during the Tales of Ash saga.
Powers
- Pyrokinesis (temporarily) - Shortly during his time-displacement on stopping a recently Orochi-corrupted Magai, Shingo temporarily awakened his own fire, albeit blue colored still a small portion, and currently can only be utilize to boost his physical attacks in The King of Fighters Side Story: The Origin of Flame - Shingo Travels Through Time! Let's Go!. This power is meant to temporarily purify half of Magai Yasakani from the Orochi's curse. Flames also appear randomly during Shingo's various attacks in KOF XV, although these flames are red rather than blue.
Skills
- Indomitable Spirit - Shingo is highly optimistic he will overcome inadequacy through hard work. However, because he isn't a member of the Kusanagi bloodline, he does not have the ability to intentionally create fire out of thin air. Despite knowing he lacks the ability to create his own flames, he continues training and sees Kyo as his inspiration to improve, with very few things able to douse his spirits.
- Quick Hand - Shingo can quickly jot down notes of any ability he sees.
- Quick Recall - Shingo is able to quickly re-perform techniques he's seen only once by referring to his notebook. Through constant training, he starts to rely less on his notebook and begin memorizing techniques internally.
Fighting Style
He replicates several of Kyo's moves without flames. He isn't perfect though, as he always takes out his handbook if he seems to forget a move.
He also "messes up" certain moves — such as the 101 Shiki Mikansei: Oboro Guruma, Shingo Kinsei Ore Mu Shiki and Shingo Kinsei Oreshiki: Rouka Guruma — where he falls or collapses during or after their executions. Even then, he seems to lately be able to match-up with the other non-flame-based techniques of the Kusanagi style, albeit still without the flames.
Music
- Still Green -KOF XV ver. - The King of Fighters XV
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| Still Green |
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| The Invincible Flame |
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| Big Pain |
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| New Order |
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| Asia Sangokudomei (Triple Alliance of Asia) |
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Image Song
- The Song of Fighters II - Shared image song with other King of Fighters characters
Appearances
Voice Actror
Japanese
Etymology
- The name Shingo means "real, genuine" (真) (shin) and "I, me" (吾) (go).
- Shingo's surname Yabuki means "arrow" (矢) (ya) and "blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke" (吹) (fuki/buki).
Trivia
- Most of Shingo's animations are shared with Saisyu Kusanagi, as both use the more basic principles of the Kusanagi style. Saisyu even tutors Shingo himself at some point to further hone the style.
- In The King of Fighters 2003, Shingo can randomly produce a small flame spark when performing his 115 Shiki: Dokugami Mikansei (Unfinished Method 115: Poison Bite) attack. However, it is reveled in the Japan Team ending that he somehow did "produce" a fire of sorts.
- In Neo-Geo Freak 1998, the characters in KOF '98 have their own interviews. Here are Shingo's response to the questions.[6]
- What is your aspiration in this competition? - "Ahem! My aspiration is to fight fiercely while assuring myself of the many skills that Kusanagi-san has learned one by one! It may be fast, but it will be satisfying if it's a game without regret so that what I learned so far is not in vain."
- Who would you like to fight the most? - "Well ~~ Well, maybe Kusanagi-san. It seems you're cheeky, but..."
- Who would you like to team up with? / Who would you not like to team up with? - "Well, I don't know many fighters, so I don't want to feel bad when teaming up... Kusanagi-san, in the end. I can't fight well, but if I have the opportunity to see his fights up close, I wonder if it's good. And those who I don't want to team with is Iori! The enemy of Kusanagi is my enemy too!"
- What is "KOF" for you? - "The electricity of life that I found in destiny … Is it too big? Hehehe, but without KOF, I wouldn't be here now … Wouldn't it be good if life changed in good or bad way?"
- Finally, please give a word to your fans. - "Fan? Is there something …? Well, good. Then Ahem! I Report Yabuki! He is a student of Kusanagi! I took part in KOF to get a step closer to Kusanagi-san one more time! Thank you for your support, I'll be strong!"
- Shingo is one of the few KOF characters who has never changed his voice actors since debut.
- The other characters in the series with the same voice actors since their first appearance are King, Benimaru Nikaido, Choi Bounge, Kula Diamond, Whip, Ash Crimson, Maxima and Oswald.
- Shingo and Alice Garnet Nakata are the only characters of the series who are fans of other characters (in this case, the idols are protagonists of their respective series).
- Both the characters also try to imitate his idols in their fighting styles.
- Other similar characters from Capcom are Sakura Kasugano and Sean Matsuda from the Street Fighter series.
- Due to being voiced by Takehito Koyasu, who would later on earn fame for being the voice of Dio Brando in the anime adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, some memes put elements and famous quotes of Dio into Shingo.
- A similar occurrence happens to Nameless and his voice actor, Daisuke Ono, the voice of Jotaro Kujo, in the same anime aforementioned.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Shingo's Profile from The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Shingo's Profile from The King of Fighters 2001
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Shingo's Profile from The King of Fighters 2000
- ↑ The King of Fighters ’97 Global Match Out Tomorrow on PS4, PS Vita Yasuyuki Oda and Hideaki Asanaka interview.
- ↑ Official character profile from KOF anniversary website.
- ↑ Neo Geo Freak 1998-08 archive The King of Fighters '98 character interviews.
