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"It's an open brawl when his band walks in! He'll bust you up and break you down! YASHIRO NANAKASE."
- The King of Fighters XV

Yashiro Nanakase (七枷ななかせ やしろ) is a character from The King of Fighters series, serving as the leader of the Orochi Team (temporarily under disguised Team name, "New Faces Team" in KOF '97).[1][2] He is one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Orochi and serves as the darker counterpart to Goro Daimon.[3] His official nickname means "Shrine of the Seven Shackles" (ななつのスナックの神社じんじゃ), and in The King of Fighters XV, is "Dauntless and Decisive" (剛毅果断ごうきかだん).

Development

Yashiro's team was created to offset the remaining top three characters. [3] Yashiro was modeled after a character in the anime, Combat Mecha Xabungle.

Personality

While living his normal life, Yashiro has a very 'cool' personality. Even so, he shows a part of his Heavenly King persona while composing his songs, which often has themes like death and blood.

Due to being upstaged in one of their gigs during the events of The King of Fighters '97 by Iori, he has developed a deep hatred and grudge over him. This, on top of the fact that Iori's a natural enemy of his, which he either does not know nor care about. However, he may be trying to get over this grudge as per his special introduction with Iori in KOFXV, only for this to be rekindled anew. After getting his shot against Iori, he has been vigilant at Yagami, not just as rival musician, but as an obstacle to Orochi's revival.

When Yashiro was revived, his Orochi heritage was retained as well. While they take their roles as Heavenly Kings seriously even in their normal forms, this time, it isn't an outstanding priority. However, Yashiro is more eager to set it to fruition, but only if the opportunity presents itself, and not through cheap tactics, having scoffed off plans to actually make Kyo and Yuki quarrel.

Powers

  • Super Speed - He can deliver punches at high speed.
  • Wind Manipulation - In his climax in KOF XV, Yashiro can create a wind ball with his punch.

Skills

  • Musical Instruments - Yashiro is a singer by profession and plays the guitar.
  • Musical Composition - Yashiro is responsible for composing some of his band's songs, and sometimes his Orochi persona reflects at the music they produce.
  • Musical Production - As part of CYS, they have the knowhow on all things music.
  • Management - Yashiro plays a role in the management of his band, being the one organizing the gigs they play at jointly with Shermie and Chris.
  • Swimming - Yashiro is an accomplished swimmer.

Fighting Style

Yashiro's fighting style is focused on offensive power. He is an all around fighter that balances out his great striking power with amazing speed and swift technique. His punches are extremely powerful and straight-forward, contrasting with his acrobatic kicks that sometimes resemble Capoeira.

Music

  • Bloody - The King of Fighters '97, '98, R-1, R-2, and 2002
  • Re: Bloody - The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match
  • Resonant Objects - The King of Fighters XV

Voice Actors

Japanese

Makoto Awane Keisuke Hamaoka Megumi Han Shin'ichirō Kamio
Makotoawane
Keisukehamaoka
Megumihan
List of Roles:
Shin'ichirō Kamio

Appearances

Game

Mobile

Cameos

Similar Characters

Etymology

  • The name Yashiro means "company, Shinto shrine" (社).
  • Yashiro's surname Nanakase means "seven" (七) (nana) and "cangue, shackles, fetter/fetters, bonds, cuffs/handcuffs, irons" (枷) (kase).

Trivia

  • Yashiro, Iori Yagami and Kukri are the only male rivals/deuteragonists of the series.
  • In Neo-Geo Freak 1998, the characters in KOF '98 have their own interviews. Here are Yashiro's response to the questions.[4]
    • What is your aspiration in this competition? - "Punch the redhead."
    • Who would you like to fight the most? - "Redhead."
    • Who would you like to team up with? / Who would you not like to team up with? - "Red hair. Because I stand out more. People who I don't want to team up with is also red hair."
    • What is "KOF" for you? - "A tournament where I can beat the red hair."
    • Finally, please give a word to your fans. - "We win. It's decided. Please watch."
  • In the character popularity poll on Neo Geo Freak's website, he was voted as the sixteenth favorite character with a total of 783 votes.

Cards

SNK vs SNK vs SNK vs Yashiro-dreambattle KOF98UM OL Kimi Wa Hero KOF All Star KOF All Star KOF All Star KOF All Star KOF All Star

Sprites

King of Fighters R-2 The King of Fighters '97 The King of Fighters 2002: Challenge to Ultimate Battle

Gallery

References

The King of Fighters characters
KOF '94 Logo Sprite Kyo KusanagiBenimaru NikaidoGoro DaimonTerry BogardAndy BogardJoe HigashiRyo SakazakiRobert GarciaTakuma SakazakiRalf JonesClark StillHeidernAthena AsamiyaSie KensouChin GentsaiKingMai ShiranuiYuri SakazakiKim KaphwanChang KoehanChoi BoungeHeavy-D!Lucky GlauberBrian BattlerRugal Bernstein
KOF '95 Logo Sprite Iori YagamiBilly KaneEiji KisaragiSaisyu KusanagiOmega Rugal
KOF '96 Logo Sprite Leona HeidernMatureViceKasumi TodohGeese HowardWolfgang KrauserMr. BigChizuru KaguraGoenitz
KOF '97 Logo Sprite Shingo YabukiYashiro NanakaseShermieChrisBlue MaryRyuji YamazakiOrochi IoriOrochi LeonaOrochi YashiroOrochi ShermieOrochi ChrisOrochi
KOF '99 Logo Sprite K'MaximaWhipBaoLi XiangfeiJhun HoonKyo-1Kyo-2Krizalid
KOF '99 Evolution Logo VanessaSethSyo KirishimaAlfredFiolina GermiGai Tendo
KOF 2000 Logo Sprite RamónLinHinako ShijoKula DiamondClone ZeroFoxyCandy DiamondAnother K'Another IoriAnother BenimaruAnother RobertCosplayer KyokoKang Bae DalSmart ChangCool ChoiKaoru WatabeBaitangDuck KingLilly KaneKim Jae HoonKim Dong HwanUnknownKing LionKim Sue-ilKaedeDuke EdwardsRockyAthenaNeo & GeoG-Mantle
KOF 2001 Logo Sprite May Lee JinjuK9999ÁngelZeroRonGluganIgnizMistyNests
KOF EX Logo Moe Habana
KOF 2002 Logo Sprite Kusanagi
KOF EX2 Logo Reiji OogamiJun KagamiMiu KurosakiSinobu Amou
KOF 2003 Logo Sprite Ash CrimsonDuo LonShen WooTizocGatoMalinMaki KaguraAdelheid BernsteinMukai
KOF MI Logo Alba MeiraSoiree MeiraLien NevilleMignon BeartChae LimDukeRock Howard
KOF XI Logo Sprite OswaldElisabeth BlanctorcheMomokoB. JenetShionMagakiSilberSho HayateJyazuHotaru FutabaItokatsuTung Fu Rue
KOF MI2 Logo Luise MeyrinkNagaseJivatmaNinon BeartHyenaHanzo HattoriKyo Kusanagi ClassicWild WolfMr. Karate IIArmor RalfRichard Meyer
KOF MIRA Logo Xiao LonMakoto Mizoguchi
KOF '98UM Logo Nightmare Geese
KOF 2002UM Logo Nameless
KOF XII Logo Raiden
KOF XIII Logo Hwa JaiSaikiEvil AshMr. Karate
KOF XIV Logo Shun'eiMeitenkunGang-ilLuongXanaduSylvie Paula PaulaKukriMianNelsonZarinaBandeiras HattoriKing of DinosaursHeinNakoruruMamahahaMui MuiLove HeartAlice Garnet NakataAntonovVerseNajd (Aila)
The King of Fighters XV Logo Isla (Amanda) • DoloresKrohnen McDougallRe VerseOtoma=RagaHaohmaruDarli Dagger
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