The King of Fighters: Destiny

The King of Fighters: Destiny (Chinese: �皇命�; pinyin: ánhuáng

Mìngyùn) is a Malaysian-Chinese CG animated series in e King of
The King of Fighters:
Fighters media franchise, produced by the Chinese studio iDragons and Destiny
the Malaysian studio Animonsta Studios for the Japanese company SNK,
as a promotional tie-in to the Chinese mobile game, e King of Fighters:
World.[1][2] Focused on its title tournament, the plot shows arriving in
South Town, Kyo Kusanagi, an invitee to KOF, among other formidable
fighters who have join with other two fighters to form a team and face
each other. e series run between August 2017 and January 2018.

Despite mixed response due to its dated animation, Destiny was praised Logo of the series featuring Kyo
for its narrative as it focuses on multiple characters. e series has Kusanagi
received over 800 million views.[3] Original net animation
Directed by Yang Yifeng
Plot Produced by Hugo Chen
Zeng Chao
A man hosts a new fighting tournament known as e King of Fighters
Hua Xia
where teams composed of three fighters against others. e young Kyo
Yang Ce
Kusanagi from Japan joins with his friends Benimaru Nikaido and Goro
Daimon to compete in South Town. In the same place, Terry Bogard, his Written by Wang Ting
adoptive brother Andy and their friend Joe Higashi aim to avenge the Yu Xiang
death of Jeff Bogard under the hands of crime lord Geese Howard. A Sun Momo
woman named Angelina is sent to seduce Terry and kill him but the two Chen Chenfei
fall in love. During the tournament, Terry fights Geese and defeats him Liu Yingling
in revenge aer Angelina is murdered by his nemesis.
Min Lui
Kyo senses the presence of a mythological creature known as Orochi his Music by Guo Shensheng
clan sealed years ago with the help of Yasakani and Yata. As a result, Chen Zhiyi
Kyo takes priority in taking down the Orochi possessed warriors. With Studio iDragons
help of the Psycho Soldiers Team, Kyo and his allies save the fighters
Creative Studio
from Orochi. Shortly aerwards, the mercenary Heidern requests Kyo's
Animonsta
and Terry's among other's help to take down the tournament's host,
Rugal Bernstein, responsible for the release of the demons power. Studios
Despite being overpowered, Kyo is able to kill Rugal when having a Released August 3, 2017 –
vision of a person teaching him a new technique. e fighters escape January 8, 2018
from Rugal's destroyed ship. However, a priest named Goentiz finds
Runtime 12–18 minutes
Rugal and hides his body. In the final scenes, a a musician loses control
(each)
of his body while Kyo embarks on a new unknown quest.
Episodes 24
Besides the main storyline episodes, there are also episodes focused on
some character's pasts including Geese, Angelina, Benimaru and how they met other characters.

Cast
 Character Japanese voice actor Chinese voice actor

Kyo Kusanagi Tomoaki Maeno Sen Fu

Benimaru Nikaido Atsushi Maezuka Lu Zhao

Goro Daimon Takahiro Fujiwara Xianglong Meng

Terry Bogard Takashi Kondō Junhang Fan

Andy Bogard Hiroshi Okamoto Zhen Cao

Joe Higashi Kōzō Mito Yue Bai

Ryo Sakazaki Daiki Takakura Beichen Liu

Robert Garcia Go Shinomiya Feng Jin

Mai Shiranui Ami Koshimizu Selene Zhan

King Harumi Ikoma Yanqian Luo

Yuri Sakazaki Ai Kakuma Yiwen Chen

Athena Asamiya Haruna Ikezawa Anqi Zhang

Chin Gentsai Shintaro Tanaka Xiaobing Wang

Sie Kensou Yuto Kaname Zhengxiang Li

Kim Kaphwan Kunihiro Kawamoto Yuantao Li

Chang Koehan Hiroyuki Arita Fei Liu

Choi Bounge Atsushi Maezuka Li Lu

Heidern Haruo Yamagishi Yifeng Guo

Clark Still Tomo Kasaya Zongzhe Xu

Ralf Jones Bunshu Shinoya Xin Zhang

Geese Howard Kong Kuwata Nan Gui

Billy Kane Masaki Masaki Yao Liu

Angelina Miyuki Sawashiro Shuai Zhou

Heavy D! Takayuki Nakatsukasa Qui San

Lucky Glauber Haruo Yamagishi Shi Chen

Brian Battler Taro Kiuchi Fenggang Tu

Saisyu Kusanagi Haruo Yamagishi Yuzhu Cheng

Shizuka Kusanagi Yoko Imaizumi Xiaotong Lu

Jeff Bogard Toshiyuki Morikawa Xin Zhang

Rugal Bernstein Tsuguo Mogami Feng Liu

Goenitz Susumu Akagi Bo Peng

Mature Yū Shimamura Haitian Hong

Simon Go Shinomiya Pingzhi Hu

Matt Tetsuya Kakihara Fan Hai

Rock Howard (child) Ami Koshimizu Minjia Shao

Iori Yagami Takanori Hoshino Yijia Liu

Andy Bogard (child) Hiroyuki Kagura n/a

Geese Howard (child) Yohei Hamada n/a

 Character Japanese voice actor Chinese voice actor

Wolfgang Krauser (child) Takuya Iwabata n/a

Mr. Big Yuki Arai n/a

Jan Uiyo Sakurai n/a

Episodes
 No. in No. in
Title Directed by Written by Original air date
season series

"South
1 1 Unknown Unknown August 3, 2017
Town"

THE KING OF FIGHTERS – The world-renowned tournament starts now! After arriving in South Town, Kyo,
an invitee to KOF, runs into another formidable fighter, Terry. Ten years have passed since the tragedy
that changed his live forever… The destinies of the fighters now cross here in South Town. [4]

"Kyokugen
2 2 Unknown Unknown August 10, 2017
Style"

When Kyo, Benimaru and Daimon visit the Kyokugen Style Dojo in South Town, they come across Ryo
chasing down men in black suits. Kyo and his friends head off to Geese Tower in pursuit as well. Once
they arrive at the tower, Geese's right-hand man, Billy descends on them. [4]

3 3 "Angelina" Unknown Unknown August 17, 2017

Kyo and Ryo hit it off immediately. They receive a call about Yuri, Ryo's little sister, and how she has run
away from home. While searching for information about Geese, Terry bumps into a mysterious lady
named Angelina at a nightclub.[4]

4 4 "Brother" Unknown Unknown August 24, 2017

After leaving the nightclub, Terry is challenged by a mysterious fighter. This fighter turns out to be
Andy, Terry's little brother, who he has not seen in 10 years. In order to take revenge on Geese for what
he did to their father, Jeff, they team up with Joe to infiltrate Geese Tower. [4]

"Side Story-
Geese
5 5 Unknown Unknown August 31, 2017
Howard:
Origin"

When Geese was young, he was driven out from Stroheim Castle since his mother was not the legal
wife of his father. After wandering on his own, he becomes a disciple of Tung Fu Rue. During his time
there he harbors hatred for another disciple, Jeff, over who would inherit his master's role and
secrets.[4]

"Queens
6 6 Unknown Unknown September 7, 2017
Team"

Kyo senses the power of Orochi in South Town and is concerned whether the Orochi seal is weakening.
In another part of the world, Yuri is searching for teammates to participate in the KOF tournament with
her. While in London she runs into two female fighters, King and Mai. [4]

7 7 "Memories" Unknown Unknown September 14, 2017

Terry tails Angelina to search for more information about Geese. He finds Angelina who is threatened by
Matt. Matt is a following of Geese and Terry saves Angelina from his hands. Angelina suddenly recalls
what happened in her past.[4]

8 8 "Reception" Unknown Unknown September 21, 2017

Fighters come together in the announcement event for KOF. Benimaru gets excited with the heated
atmosphere, Athena attracts everybody in the venue, Ryo reunites with his sister, Yuri, Mai starts to
quarrel with Andy… All fighter's minds cross here before KOF. [4]

9 9 "Secret" Unknown Unknown September 28, 2017

Terry sneaks out from the KOF announcement event and successfully infiltrates to the Geese Tower. He
witnesses the dreadful experiment in a room at the basement. Meanwhile Geese finds Terry's past and
gives an "order" to Angelina.[4]

"Side Story-
Benimaru
10 10 Unknown Unknown October 12, 2017
Nikado:
Origin"
No one could stand a chance against Benimaru until he met Kyo. Benimaru begs Kyo for a re-match
before mysterious men in black suddently surround Kyo. The men confront and attack Kyo in front of
Benimaru. How will Benimaru react to this unexpected brawl!? [4]

"Ready
11 11 Unknown Unknown October 19, 2017
Go!"

Angelina is ordered to kill Terry by poisoning him. A blond haired kid suddenly appears and pretends
Terry is his dad to escape trouble. Soon afterwards, the KOF tournament gets underway at the stadium.
The audience gets hype as the fighters prepare to battle it out! [4]

"Shadow of
12 12 Unknown Unknown October 26, 2017
Evil"

The first KOF match starts out with a bang, with all eyes on the event. Benimaru struggles in his battle
against Brian, as he continues to stand back up no matter how many times he is beaten by Benimaru.
The crowd becomes uneasy as they watch Brian's eerie performance. [4]

13 13 "Trap" Unknown Unknown October 26, 2017

Kyo and his teammates struggle with the American Sports Team who show signs of the Orochi power.
Meanwhile, Terry heads to Gesse Tower to rescue Angelina, despite knowing it's a trap. [4]

14 14 "Fatal Fury" Unknown Unknown November 2, 2017

Terry and Angelina try to escape from Geese Tower. However, when they arrive on the top floor, Terry's
sworn enemy, Geese, stands in their way. In order to take revenge for his father and save Angelina,
Terry's Fatal Fury begins![4]

"Side Story-
15 15 Angelina: Unknown Unknown November 9, 2017
Origin"

Ten years ago, Terry became a disciple of Tung. On the day of his departure, he saves a girl being
threatened by local punks. Terry tries to cheer her up by suggesting that they both leave South Town
together. Her name is Angelina…[4]

"Final
16 16 Unknown Unknown November 16, 2017
Round"

Geese has obtained the power of Orochi. Terry struggles to deal with Geese's overwhelming power.
Geese readies his finishing move for Terry, who is fighting for his life. This fatal battle between these
two fighters will decide their ultimate destiny.[4]

"Black
17 17 Unknown Unknown November 24, 2017
Crystal"

A party is held on a cruise ship and the fighters gather to relax before the final round. However, the
organizer "R" has set a trap for them. Meanwhile, Kyo and his friends sneak out of the tournament
venue and bear witness to the power of the black crystal. [4]

18 18 "Escape" Unknown Unknown November 30, 2017

Athena and her teammates battle Kim Team who have turned violent. Athena tries to expose the secret
of the Black Crystal with her Psychic Power. Meanwhile, Kyo attempts to escape from their cell with
Benimaru and Daimon who came to their senses, springing a new trap in the process! [4]

19 19 "Labyrinth" Unknown Unknown December 7, 2017

The Fatal Fury Team successfully infiltrates the cruise ship. However, while traversing the ship which
has turned into a labyrinth, they are attacked by Mai and her teammates, who have lost control. Both
Andy and Joe are beaten, while Terry is confronted by another assassin. [4]

"Side Story-
20 20 King: Unknown Unknown December 14, 2017
Origin"

King works as a bouncer in order to pay the medical bills for her little brother, Jan. The owner orders her
to kill Ryo who is on his way to save his little sister, Yuri, who has been kidnapped. The lives of King and
Jan are dramatically changed by meeting the Sakazaki siblings. [4]
 21 21 "Generator" Unknown Unknown December 21, 2017

Athena senses the energy source of the evil power and uses her telepathy to inform Kyo. Kyo and his
teammates find a generator which has a black crystal to generate the evil power and attempt to
destroy it. However, Ryo and Robert have run berserk as well and stand in their way. [4]

22 22 "R" Unknown Unknown December 28, 2017

Fighters have been released from the evil mindcontrol by breaking the generator. Kyo and Terry head to
the bridge in order to put a period to this incident. The organiser, R finally appears in their way and now
the story of the KOF goes to the end…![4]

"Rugal
23 23 Unknown Unknown January 11, 2018
Brenstein"

Rugal is behind the KOF, using it to take control of the fighters by using the Black Crystals. Kyo and
Terry cooperate to try and take down Rugal. However, they are forced into a desperate situation when
faced with Rugal's overwhelming power and stone-cold killer instincts. [4]

24 24 "Destiny" Unknown Unknown January 18, 2018

Rugal has achieved the power of a god and the fighters try their best to take him down. Revenge, love,
hate, ambition…THE KING OF FIGHTERS gets chaotic in this final epic battle! The destinies of these KOF
fighters cross and give birth to a new history![4]

Production
Destiny was first announced in March 2017 by SNK.[5] IDragons were honored to produce the web series based
on all the recommendations they got from other people. Since e King of Fighters was commonly known for
being 2D game, iDragons decided to make it a 3D series. In order to generate appealing fights, the development
team bought an arcade game machine. e artists and scriptwriters were ordered to play every day. Aware that
e King of Fighters was also famous for its characters, iDragons produced side stories centered around
backstories. In regards to the plot, the team decided to incorporate elements from another SNK franchise, Fatal
Fury, alongside e King of Fighters believing fans were also looking forward to it. e answer to the first-
season clianger remains as a secret according to the team. [6]

Release

In the West it began being released for free watching on August 3, 2017, on Steam and August 10, 2017, on
YouTube.[4][7] In China it was broadcast on Youku, Bilibili, Tencent Video, iQIYI and Mango TV. e series' first
season of 24 episodes ended on January 18, 2018. [8]

e King of Fighters: Destiny is a tie-in for the SNK video game e King of Fighters: World (along with Tencent's
mobile game also titled e King of Fighters: Destiny).[9]

In January 2018, it was announced it is going to be followed by two more seasons and then a feature-length
film, adapting the Orochi storyline, that is the early KOF games' plot from e King of Fighters '94 to e King of
Fighters '97, without any dates.[10][11] e first film e King of Fighters: Awaken is scheduled to be released in
2022.[12]

Reception
e King of Fighters: Destiny earned mixed responses by reviewers. Kyo's portrayal in e King of Fighters:
Destiny received beer response due to the plot not solely focusing on his history but also other characters
from the games. While finding the story dated, NSVMundoGeek considered it one of the best adaptations of e
King of Fighters franchise, comparing it favourably in contrast to the live-action film that received negative
reviews.[13] IGN France reviewer was disappointed by the first three episodes, citing varying quality of graphics
and his opinion inadequate sound, even as he enjoyed the mix of action and Chinese humor. [14] Hogan Reviews
enjoyed the handling of the cast as both Terry Bogard and Kyo possess their own stories across the narrative
with their personalities also balancing each other. He rated it four out of five, stating he was looking forward
for a sequel.[15] Corey Lanier from Shoryuken enjoyed the climax and finale for the presentation of the fight
between Kyo and Rugal and looked forward to see similar works in the future and bring Iori Yagami into the
series.[16]

e series was well received in China, winning the China Games Billboard 2018 award for most popular game-
based animation.[17][18]

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