Ken Masters
Ken Masters (ケン・マスターズ, Ken Masutāzu) is a character in Capcom's Street Fighter series. Ken is the best friend and rival of Ryu, who has also appeared in all Street Fighter games. Ken's goal is to test his power against many different fighters, as he strives to become stronger. He uses improved Shoryuken (dragon punch) techniques.
Ken Masters | |
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Street Fighter character | |
Ken Masters in Street Fighter III: Third Strike | |
First game | Street Fighter (1987) |
Created by | Takashi Nishiyama |
Designed by | Shoei Okano (Street Fighter II) |
Portrayed by | Damian Chapa (Street Fighter) Christian Howard (Street Fighter: Legacy, Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist) |
Voiced by |
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Motion capture | Damian Chapa |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Kenneth Masters |
Fighting style | Shotokan/Kyokushin-style Karate |
Origin | United States |
Nationality | American |
Ken's physical appearance and biographical traits were inspired by American martial artist Joe Lewis. He appeared in other game franchises, such as Namco × Capcom, Project X Zone, Project X Zone 2, and Super Smash Bros., and also appeared in films such as Street Fighter: Legacy, Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist, Street Fighter: Resurrection, Street Fighter: World Warrior, Wreck-It Ralph and Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween.