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The King of Fighters 2000[]
In Battle[]
- "Woohoo!"
- "Wooh!"
- "Yahoo!"
- "Kono!" - "Why you!"
- "One, two!"
- "Bodi, bodi, bodi! Appaa!" - "Body, body, body! Upper!"
- "Kore de...taore te!" - "Now go down...with this!"
- "Appaakotto!"- "Uppercut!"
- "Yaruki aru?" - "Will you even try?"
- "Itata!" - "Owowow!"
- "Donpishya!" - "Right on the money!"
- "Darashi nai wa ne." - "This is too easy."
- "Otanoshimi wa...kore kara yo." - "The fun starts...from here."
- "Wakai wa ne..." - "You're so young..."
- "Ii pai yaritai kibune." - "I really need a drink."
- "Ikuwai yo...Hona! Hona! Hona! Mattai masho." - "Here I come...Okay! Okay! Okay! See you later."
- "Ara, zanen." - "Oh, too bad."
Win Quote[]
- "Let's do this again. If you butch up a bit, that is!"
Lose Quote[]
- "How cruel... At least hang around a while?"
The King of Fighters 2001[]
Win Quotes[]
- "Well, I did win. Not bad for a gal, eh?"
- "I saw a good training machine on an infomercial. Buy it!"
- "How do you like adult women? Uh, hey! Don't get me wrong."
- "It's a rough world, so I'll take over from here." (vs. Hero Team)
- "Quite a collection of creeps... Proof that trouble's brewing." (vs. Ikari Warriors Team)
- "You've butched up, eh? I bet your sister's happy." (vs. K')
- "Thank you so much. You were so helpful." (vs. Ramón)
The King of Fighters 2002[]
In Battle[]
- "Kore ga honban yo!" - "This is where we start!"
- "Shirafunara makenai te ta deshou!" - "I can beat anyone if I'm not drunk!"
- "Madda madda aoi wa ne." - "You haven't butched up yet."
- "Top shelf!"
Win Quotes[]
- "Ooh yeah! I'm gonna drink to my success!" (クゥーツ!この後の一杯に幸せっても感じるワ!) (Also in KOF2002UM)
- "Let's do this again... When you get a little tougher."
- "Believe. Work. Get back up when you fall... That's life!"
- "Don't give me that sad, puppy-dog look. I hate that!" (vs. Iori)
- "I am woman, hear me roar!" (vs. Mature/Vice)
- "Oh, too bad. You lose. You're gone!" (vs. Ramón)
- "You need a lot more work... Uh, maybe a lot more." (vs. Females Except Mary/Shermie)
The King of Fighters XI[]
Win Quotes[]
- "Bummer. Such wild swings against a boxer... It's like saying "Beat me senseless, please!""
- "I don't need a bazooka to kill a fly. One punch to a vital zone. And it's over!"
- "I don't need victory champagne. Give me a beer. And make it ice-cold!"
- "Stepping in after a one-two punch... A knob could counter that! Invention! Use it!"
- "You need to work on your defense, or you'll end up ground beef!" (vs. Hayate)
- "You're still a greenhorn, aren't you? Get more experience, kiddo!" (vs. K')
- "Owie-ow-ow... You're one tough cookie! Someone should tenderize your hide!" (vs. Maxima/Silber)
- "You threw me for a loop. You, young lady, are no kid!" (vs. Momoko)
The King of Fighters XIV[]
Character Select[]
- "Boko boko ni shite ageru." - "I'll beat you up."
Pre-Battle Dialogues[]
Rock Howard
- Vanessa: "Haven't seen you around before? Your attitude reminds me of somebody, though. Hmmm... I wonder who...?"
- Rock: "H-Hang on a second... Don't stand so close to me!"
- Vanessa: "Aww, are you blushing? What a cute kid!"
- Rock: "A cute kid? Listen, old lady, I may be younger than you, but I'm not young enough for you to call me that!"
- Vanessa: "Old lady?! Hmm... I guess I am getting old. Oh, well. Do you know how to handle an adult woman, kiddo? How about I teach you?"
Ryuji Yamazaki
- Vanessa: "I heard reports that a dangerous individual was mixed up in this... Looks like they must have meant you."
- Yamazaki: Whaaat? Dangerous? Me? You've got me all wrong, lady. I just wanna make some of these guys scream for mercy!"
- Vanessa: "Not so wrong, after all... If you make a fuss, it'll cause trouble for me, too... So, how about taking a little breather, hmm?"
- Yamazaki: "What, you wanna fight me? Bwahaha! You're gettin' my blood pumpin', baby!"
Whip
- Vanessa: "Aww, what's a nice little girl like you doing here? Are they really that short-handed?"
- Whip: "My duties aren't only limited to logistical supportal. I could just as easily ask what you think you're doing here.
- Vanessa: "Yeah, yeah. Do you people really think you can keep secrets from your opponents? If I'm going to fight an ex-client, I'd better do my best to keep you entertained, but... This really isn't my thing."
- Whip: "Haha. If you keep misreading your opponents' abilities like that, you're not gonna get any more job requests."
Win Quotes[]
Generic Win Quotes[]
- "As a sparring partner, you're kind of so-so."
- "Oof... I'm all worn out."
- "Ahh, that was a real stress-reliever. Thanks!"
- "Wow, that match really got my heart pounding! If you were always this good, I'd never get bored."
- "If you want me to go all out, you need to try harder!"
- "Hmm... I'm getting a little rusty. Should I be training harder...?"
- "All right! I could keep this up all day long!"
- "Aww, were you too busy staring at me? There's such a thing as leaving too many openings, you know."
- "If we keep fighting, you're going to end up in the hospital... You sure you want to keep going?"
- "Haha, I'm worn out! That was a great workout."
- "I know a great place to treat myself to a victory drink, but... It's a little early for that."
- "Well done, everybody! I'm gonna clock out for the day."
- "Oh, well, these things happen."
- "Come back any time!"
- "OK, that's enough work for today. Why don't we all go out drinking?"
- "Ouch… My fists hurt because of you, jerk."
- "You're a real one-trick pony, you know that? It's like you're begging me to beat you senseless!"
- "Well, that was pathetic… You need more oomph! More oomph!"
- "It’s okay if you can’t stay on your feet. Just have a nice little nap right there."
- "Whoops, I should try to stand out less."
- "Wow, we settled that so nicely!"
- "Mah, I want to go home and have a cold one…"
- "You’re not half bad. I’m looking forward to seeing you again."
- "Ouch… I wonder if I went too far..."
Specific Win Quotes (Normal Characters)[]
- "Maybe you should have stayed a groupie, hmm?" (vs. Alice)
- "If I beat you up, I'll have crowds of men out for my blood. You don't make it easy, sweetie..." (vs. Athena)
- "You can't sway a grown woman with just a pretty face. What really matters is what's on the inside, honey." (vs. Benimaru)
- "That staff of yours would be perfect for drying laundry!" (vs. Billy)
- "How am I supposed to fight you if I can't get near you? You're not very nice..." (vs. Clark)
- "Shouldn’t you adjust your strategy more to fight a boxer?" (vs. Dinosaur)
- "I wonder... If I studied Muay Thai, could I hit people from across the room, too?" (vs. Joe)
- "You'd be cuter if you smiled once in a while, kiddo." (vs. K')
- "I might not seem like it, but I'm pretty good with kids!" (vs. Kula)
- "Hey, we're about the same age. Why don't we forgive and forget? I could use a gal pal." (vs. Luong)
- "You just keep getting tougher. What a great punching bag you'd make!" (vs. Maxima)
- "Hey, if you want to sleep so bad, go do it in a bed!" (vs. Meitenkun)
- "Well, aren't you perky! Seems like you're ready to take on the world. Ah, to be young..." (vs. Mui Mui)
- "Well? I hope you at least learned something from that, young man." (vs. Nelson)
- "Oops... Gonna have to take a rain check on that date... again!" (vs. Ramón)
- "If one strike won't take you out, I'll just keep punching you until you're down!" (vs. Ryo)
- "Get back on your feet! And keep trying as long as it takes! Sooner or later, you'll find a way." (vs. Shun'ei)
- "That's quite an outfit... Is that what all the kids are wearing these days?" (vs. Sylvie)
- "If we're comparing feats of strength, I'm the cream of the crop!" (vs. Vice)
- "You talk more nonsense than a stumbling drunk..." (vs. Xanadu)
- "Ooh, dazzling… You’re so young and pretty, it almost hurts to look at you..." (vs. Zarina)
Specific Win Quotes (Bosses)[]
- "That wild cheering is for me!" (vs. Antonov)
Specific Win Quotes (DLC Characters)[]
- "I wish I had a son like you at home to help with the chores." (vs. Rock)
- "That's an awfully big whip. Have you gotten out of practice with it, or what?" (vs. Whip)
- "You're a real pain, but I'm glad I got you under control in time." (vs. Yamazaki)
The King of Fighters XV[]
Intro Quote (Story Mode)[]
- "Time to get busy. Let's get this done."
Pre-Battle Dialogues[]
Ramón
- Ramón: "Vanessa, the woman of my dreams, I missed you! ♥ Your passion for your job is one of many things I love about you, but should rest you wings once in a while. So, how about if I win, I take you to dinner?"
- Vanessa: "You don't waste any time, don't you? Some things never change. All right, then. I'll think about it. IF you win ♪"
Whip
- Whip: "Your reconnaissance seems to be going smoothly... But further activity will disrupt the commander. Now, be a good little mouse and scurry away, okay?"
- Vanessa: "No can do. Not even for a former client. Now let me through!"
Win Quotes[]
Generic Win Quotes[]
- "Geez, I wanna get this over with and get myself a drink."
- "Ohhh man, it's so satisfying dealing that finishing blow."
- "Oops, I think I drew too much attention to myself."
- "Whoops... I accidentally put my all into that one. You okay?"
- "That was a decisive knockout, so maybe you should stay down for a while."
- "If that's all it takes for you to toss it in, that's just sad."
- "When the tournament is over, what do you say we go drinking together?"
- "Back down, unless you want those injuries to get worse."
- "As a sparring dummy, you are absolutely first class!"
- "Well, I expected this outcome. Thanks for helping me warm up, though."
- "Alrighty... Time to get moving."
- "You made such a good punching bag."
- "At your current level, you're nowhere near seeing my full power!"
- "There's no way you can evade my fists like that!"
- "Hmm... That gave me some trouble. Maybe I need to rethink my training."
- "When the tournament is over, what do you say we go drinking together?"
- "I thought I'd lost my touch, but it was all in my mind."
- "Hey, shape up now! Moping in the corner won't make you stronger."
- "Come back when you've added a little polish to those skills!"
- "Wow, you're pretty sturdy I keep punching and you don't go down."
- "Sorry you just got to your feet, but this girl's got work to do. It's been fun!"
Specific Win Quotes (Story Mode) (Base Roster)[]
- "You can't use feigning innocence to win favor with grown-ups, you know? Consider that a life lesson." (vs. Chris)
- "I just want to talk to that kid about something. Couldn't you overlook it just this once?" (vs. Heidern)
- "What're you glaring at, hm? Didn't I repay that debt from the other day, kiddo?" (vs. Iori)
- "'Amanda', hm? Well, looks like you have a handle on that power for now. There's probably no need for me to look after you." (vs. Isla)
- "Thanks for the lesson in Muay Thai. For your teaching fees, I made sure to pay you in punches!" (vs. Joe)
- "Look at you, still acting just like a child. Why can't you be more cooperative, young man?" (vs. K')
- "You may brought it upon yourself, but I can imagine it's not easy having so many grown-ups on your tail, huh?" (vs. Krohnen)
- "Well then! Shall we finally reveal the true face under that dark, mysterious hood?" (vs. Kukri)
- "That's a not bad-looking stance at all! When work is over, let's grab a drink!" (vs. Luong)
- "If you need love advice, I can listen to your problems anytime!" (vs. Mai)
- "Everyone should have a friend they can trust. As fellow agents, we need to stick together!" (vs. Mary)
- "Well, what a shame! I guess that date you've been begging for will stay in your dreams!" (vs. Ramón)
- "As far as tigers go, your footwork is sloopy. Maybe I could teach you a few tricks, hm?" (vs. Robert)
- "You seem to have some connection with the power from that girl's hands. Might be worth it to investigate." (vs. Shun'ei)
- "Relax, I won't interefere so much. Unless you people get in my way..." (vs. Whip)
Specific Win Quotes (Story Mode) (Season 1 DLC Characters)[]
- "I've landed quite the big fish! I'd better get a bonus for this." (vs. Geese)
- "I'll overlook the sword. In return, I'll be confiscating that sake ♪" (vs. Haohmaru)
- "What nice nails you have! Maybe I'll schedule a salon appointment for when I'm off work." (vs. Jenet)
- "Hey! It's not very nice to say such disturbing things to people!" (vs. Orochi Chris)
- "You're well-mannered, good around the house. Anyone would be thrilled to show you off. I'm a bit envious!" (vs. Rock)
Specific Win Quotes (Versus Mode)[]
- "Your clothes are always so clean... So sorry for mussing them up!" (vs. Billy)
- "You're that renowned hermit who went missing several years ago. There are so many things I'd like to ask you." (vs. Dolores)
- "You're the one who got in my way. You don't have no right to criticize me." (vs. Heidern)
- "It's important to figure out which adults you can trust. Okay, young lady?" (vs. Isla)
- "Beating such a polite little girl just breaks my heart." (vs. Nakoruru)
- "Don't tell me you're losing on purpose? I don't waste my time playing with whimps." (vs. Ramón)
- "Your whip attacks are completely lifeless. Maybe you're better suited as a backup support unit?" (vs. Whip)
Specific Win Quotes (Bosses)[]
- "Ouch... Not the greatest material for a punching bag. I hope my wrists can survive this." (vs. Otoma=Raga)
- "I somehow neutralized that thing, but I don't like the way this place is looking right now..." (vs. Re Verse)