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Street Fighter 6
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Ken Masters
Former US National Fighting Champ, and ex-VP of the Masters Foundation. Accusations of orchestrating a criminal plot have forced Ken to abandon his family and business and go into hiding.
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Has imparted some or all of their fighting prowess upon another.
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Has imparted some or all of their fighting prowess upon another.
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Background
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Pre History
A disciple of the Shotokan school of karate, and past training partner of Ryu, Ken has an amazing fighting spirit but an even larger ego. Convinced he is the best fighter, and can defeat anyone, Ken seeks a confrontation with his long-time rival and friend Ryu.
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Marvel vs Capcom
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The Heroes' Challenge
Ryu's top rival. His attack is like a furious living fire.
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Street Fighter
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Street Fighter 3 Endings
Ken: Come on Mel! Give me your best shot! Guha!
Eliza: Ohhh Ken! Do you understand what you did to your dad, Mel?
Ken: Mel... you win!
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Street Fighter 3: Third Strike Endings
Ken: Here we go! Sho... Ryuuuu... Kennnn!
Announcer: Oh no! He doesn't seem to be getting back up! The battle is over!! Showing the strength that we've come to expect, the winner is Ken! Three U.S. Championships in a row! History has been made! This is an exciting moment for Ken, his family, and his friends!
Ken: See? I knocked him out in 30 seconds, as I promised! Oh yeah! Here you go, Sean... This is for you! The U.S. Championship trophy... You wanted it, right?
Sean: M... Master! That's not what I meant! It's meaningless if I did not win it with my own effort!
Ken: Oh, is that so? You shouldn't be too worried about that. At the very least, you must pass the qualifying rounds next time! But... You won't be the winner, since you can't beat me! Ha ha ha!
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Street Fighter EX2
Ken has developed a new blow by studying the Rising Dragon Punch (Shoryuken) thoroughly and his kicks has also evolved as well. Ascending into the air like a Dragon God and striking the sky like a thunder bolt, this is the expression of Ken's personality. The connection from my Jinraikyaku to the Shinryuken is still sweet. Let's go, another hundred sets!"
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Street Fighter: The Movie (Arcade) endings
As the pieces of Bison's maniacal plans fall apart, Ken is able to hustle his way into a number of secret deals that assure him of a life of luxury. Despite his new found wealth, Ken continues to heed the teachings of his respected Master Sheng Long.
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Street Fighter: The Movie (Console) endings
Putting his scrounging ability to good use, Ken helped restore Shadaloo City after the defeat of Bison and his forces. Impressed by Ken's resourcefulness, Colonel Guile offered Ken the chance to join the Allied Nation Forces, but Ken had other plans. Already planning their next deal, Ken and Ryu hit the open road. And wherever there is trouble, you can be sure that they will be in the middle of it.
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Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo Revival Endings
"Yeah! I did it! I won!"
"Ken!"
"Hey Eliza! Why are you here!?"
"I came to see you of course!"
"Oh Eliza..."
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Street Fighter Alpha 3
Ryu's eternal rival Ken Masters...
His title of "US martial arts champion" proves his strength.
Yet his mind has become unsound. His friend's focus urges him.
Now he sets out to find the answer just beyond his fist...
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The Tournament Begins
Although he hails from the U.S.A., karate-meister Ken honed his fine fighting skills by studying under a renowned martial arts master in Japan, where he was pushed to excel by training partner and fellow street fighter Ryu. He is perhaps best known for his Shoryuken attack, but he has developed strong skills in all areas. He is a formidable opponent who never leaves home without his Black Belt.
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The Tournament Begins Anew
The heir apparent to the largest conglomerate in the United States, 12-year-old Ken Masters was shipped off to Japan by his father to learn discipline under his good friend, Gouken. Although hesitant at first, Ken eventually warmed up to his new environment, getting along especially well with his fellow student, Ryu. Ken’s warm and passionate nature contrasts his best friend, and the two love to test one another. He just can’t say no to a challenge from Ryu.
Now settled into a comfortable life in America with his expecting wife, Ken is reluctant to enter the new fighting tournament. It is only after Ryu issues a personal challenge that he enters the tournament, ready to show his good friend that he still has his fighting spirit.
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Super Street Fighter IV
Ken studied martial arts alongside Ryu and considers him his most competent rival. Though he was born into wealth, he believes in hard work and earned his fighting prowess through intense training.
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Capcom vs SNK 2
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Capcom vs SNK 2 Endings
As was expected, Ken Masters won the tournament. His son Mel cheers, "Congratulations, Daddy!" Ken responds, "Thank you, son. You and Eliza inspire me!"
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Pocket Fighter
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Pocket Fighter
Ken continues his training in America.
But the honeymoon with Elza has long since ended and they've become a bit tired of each other lately...
Ken: I love Eliza, but it would be kind of nice to have tea with another girl every once in a while.
And so Ken left in search of a beautiful girl.
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Pocket Fighter Endings
And so Ken was forced to go shopping with Morrigan...
Ken: Come on already! Aren't you finished yet? My feet hurt!
Morrigan: But you said you'd buy me some new clothes. Just be glad I'm with you! Oh! Let's try that store next!
Ken: (Someone please put an end to my suffering!)
Eliza: Ken! Who is that girl?!
Ken: Eliza! Oh no! Wait, this is all a misunderstanding! We were just having tea! That's all, really!
Eliza: I've heard that line before! Take that!
Ken: Ouch!
Morrigan: Ha ha ha! That's what I like about this human world: great clothes and lots of entertaining quarrels!
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Street Fighter X Tekken
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The Eternal Rival
Trained with Ryu under the tutelage of Gouken, and has since become eternal rivals with his good friend. He is the heir to the Masters Corporation. He is by nature a cheerful and positive person in contrast to Ryu's stoicism, but he is also able to concentrate on the task at hand. Worried about the dangerous road his friend Ryu is taking, he joins him in his journey.
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