Ken

Basic Information Full Name: Kenneth Masters Aliases/Nicknames: Ken Age: 33 years old (as of Street Fighter III) Gender: Male Occupation: Martial Artist, Hotel-Business Tycoon (except in Street Fighter 6), Construction Worker at SiRN’s Metro City branch (in Street Fighter 6) Affiliation: None specified; often participates in global martial arts tournaments Appearance Height: 5’9" (175 cm) Build: Muscular Eye Color: Brown, Blue (in certain appearances) Hair Color: Black (dyes his hair blond) Distinguishing Features: Red sleeveless keikogi, black belt, dyed-blond hair Background Place of Origin: United States of America Family: Eliza Masters (wife), Mel Masters (son), Julia (sister-in-law), Guile (brother-in-law), Chris (niece) Education: Trained in the martial art of Ansatsuken History: Trained alongside Ryu under Master Gouken as a young boy Personality Traits: Confident, flamboyant, friendly Likes: Spaghetti, pasta, family, skateboarding Dislikes: Umeboshi (pickled plum), soap operas, pointless meetings Strengths: Combat skills, cooking pasta dishes Weaknesses: Overconfidence, hotheadedness Abilities Skills: Expert martial artist, proficient in Ansatsuken techniques Powers (if applicable): Capable of using ki to perform special moves like Hadoken and Shoryuken Equipment/Tools: None; relies on his martial arts skills Relationships Allies: Ryu (best friend/fellow apprentice/rival), Sean Matsuda (disciple), Avatar (disciple) Enemies: Akuma, various martial arts competitors Romantic Interests: Eliza Masters Mentors: Gouken Proteges: Sean Matsuda Story Arcs Notable Events: Participation in the World Warrior tournament, various martial arts tournaments around the world Character Development: Growth from a rich playboy to a responsible family man and martial artist Challenges/Conflicts: Balancing family life with his martial arts career Quotes Catchphrases: “Come on, let’s turn up the heat!” Notable Dialogue: “I did it, father! I won!” Trivia Interesting Facts: Ken is characterized as the best friend and rival of the main character, Ryu, who trained under the same master, Gouken Influences: Inspired by traditional martial arts heroes Cultural Impact: One of the most iconic characters in the fighting game genre Probable Death Battle Victor Vs Marty McFly: Ken, 90% probability of victory. Ken’s martial arts prowess surpasses Marty’s technological advantages. Vs Robin Hood: Ken, 80% probability of victory. Ken’s disciplined training gives him an edge over Robin’s archery. Vs T-800 Terminator: T-800, 70% probability of victory. The T-800’s advanced durability may withstand Ken’s attacks. Vs The Master Chief: The Master Chief, 75% probability of victory. The Master Chief’s futuristic arsenal could outmatch Ken’s hand-to-hand combat skills. Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman, 99% probability of victory. Wonder Woman’s divine powers and combat skills are far beyond Ken’s human capabilities. References First Appearance: Street Fighter (1987) Creators: Takashi Nishiyama Portrayed by (if applicable): Damian Chapa (Street Fighter film), Christian Howard (Street Fighter: Legacy, Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist)