List of all Street Fighter characters

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In the iconic world of Street FighterEach character brings his or her own unique fighting style, special techniques and history. Whether it's legends like Ryu and Chun-Li, or newcomers from the latest editions, each fighter contributes to the richness of this dynamic universe. Discover the list of playable characters in the Street Fighter series, from the 1st to the 5th installment.

Street Fighter: list of available characters by episode

We (Alucare.fr) have summarized all the available characters in this table. per section : 

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Street Fighter
  • Ryu
  • Ken Masters
  • Gen
  • Birdie
  • Eagle
  • Sagat
  • Adon
  • Retsu
  • Joe
  • Mike
  • Geki
  • Lee
Street Fighter 2
  • Ryu
  • Ken
  • Edmond Honda
  • Zangief
  • blanka
  • Guile
  • Chun Li
  • Dhalsim
  • Sagat
  • Vega
  • Balrog
  • Mr Bison
Super Street Fighter II
  • Ryu
  • Ken
  • Edmond Honda
  • Zangief
  • blanka
  • Guile
  • Chun Li
  • Dhalsim
  • Balrog
  • Vega
  • Cammy White
  • Dee Jay
  • Fei Long
  • Mr Bison
  • Sagat
  • Thunder Hawk
  • Akuma
Street Fighter Alpha
  • Ryu
  • Ken
  • Charlie Nash
  • Adon
  • Sagat
  • Birdie
  • Chun Li
  • Akuma
  • Dan Hibiki
  • guy
  • Pink
  • Sodom
  • Mr Bison
Street Fighter Alpha 2
  • Ryu
  • Ken
  • Charlie Nash
  • Adon
  • Sagat
  • Birdie
  • Chun Li
  • Akuma
  • Dan Hibiki
  • guy
  • Pink
  • Sodom
  • Mr Bison
  • Dhalsim
  • Gen
  • Rolento F. Shugerg
  • Sakura Kasugano
  • Zangief
Street Fighter Alpha 3
  • Ryu
  • Ken
  • Charlie Nash
  • Adon
  • Sagat
  • Birdie
  • Chun Li
  • Akuma
  • Dan Hibiki
  • guy
  • Pink
  • Sodom
  • Mr Bison
  • Dhalsim
  • Gen
  • Rolento F. Shugerg
  • Sakura Kasugano
  • Zangief
  • Balrog
  • blanka
  • Cammy
  • Cody
  • E.Honda
  • Juli
  • Juni
  • R. Mika
  • Karin Kanzuki
Street Fighter III: New Generation
  • Ryu
  • Ken
  • Alex
  • Dudley
  • Ibuki
  • Elena
  • Gill
  • Necro
  • Gold
  • Sean Matsuda
  • Yun Lee
  • Yang Lee
Street Fighter III: Second Impact
  • Ryu
  • Ken
  • Alex
  • Dudley
  • Ibuki
  • Elena
  • Gill
  • Necro
  • Gold
  • Sean Matsuda
  • Yun Lee
  • Yang Lee
  • Hugo Andore
  • Urien
  • Akuma
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
  • Ryu
  • Ken
  • Alex
  • Dudley
  • Ibuki
  • Elena
  • Gill
  • Necro
  • Gold
  • Sean Matsuda
  • Yun Lee
  • Yang Lee
  • Hugo Andore
  • Urien
  • Akuma
  • Twelve
  • makoto
  • Remy
  • Q
  • Chun Li
Street Fighter 4
  • Ryu
  • Ken
  • Chun Li
  • E.Honda
  • blanka
  • Zangief
  • Guile
  • Dhalsim
  • Balrog
  • Vega
  • Sagat
  • Mr Bison
  • Abel
  • Crimson Viper
  • Rufus
  • El Fuerta
  • Seth
  • Akuma
  • Gouken
  • Dan
  • Fei Long
  • Gen
  • Pink
  • Sagat
  • Sakura
  • Adon
  • Cody
  • Dee Jay
  • Dudley
  • guy
  • Hakan
  • Ibuki
  • Juri
  • makoto
  • T.Hawk
  • yun
  • Yang
  • Evil Ryu
  • Oni
  • Decapre
  • Elena
  • Hugo
  • Poison
  • Rolento
street fighter 5
  • Ryu
  • Ken
  • Charlie Nash
  • Mr Bison
  • Chun Li
  • Karin
  • R. Mika
  • Zangief
  • Rashid
  • Laura Matsuda
  • Alex
  • Ibuki
  • Akuma
  • Juri
  • Menat
  • Ed
  • Falke
  • Sakura
  • Kage
  • G
  • E.Honda
  • Gill
  • Cammy
  • Birdie
  • Vega
  • Dhalsim
  • Necalli
  • F.A.N.G
  • Guile
  • Balrog
  • Kolin
  • Urien
  • Zeku
  • Abigail
  • Cody
  • blanka
  • Poison
  • Sagat
  • Seth
  • Kolin
  • Gold
  • Akira Kazama
  • Eleven
  • Pink
  • Dan
street fighter 6
  • Ryu
  • Ken
  • Chun Li
  • Luke
  • Jamie
  • Guile
  • Kimberly
  • Juri
  • E.Honda
  • Dhalsim
  • blanka
  • Manon
  • Maria
  • Lily
  • JP
  • Dee Jay
  • Cammy
  • Zangief
  • A.K.I
  • Rashid

 

 

Since its release on June 2, 2023, the video game Street Fighter 6 has rapidly gained in popularity among fighting game fans.

History and relationship between the main characters in Street Fighter

Below is the story and relationships of the main characters in order of appearance according to the chronology of the episodes:

From Street Fighter 1:

Image of Ryu in Street Fighter
Image of Ryu in Street Fighter

Ryu Orphaned as a child and with no memory of his parents, he was adopted by Master Gouken, who raised him in his dojo, isolated from the world, training him in martial arts. At the age of 23, he set out to test his skills against the best fighters in the world. His main challenge is to control the “Satsui no Hado,” a dark force that threatens to corrupt him.

Image of Ken in Street Fighter
Image of Ken in Street Fighter

Ken Masters : friend and rival of Ryu. Born into a wealthy family in the USA, Ken was sent to Japan to study martial arts under the tutelage of Gouken, where he met Ryu. Ken stands out for his flamboyant, aggressive fighting style, which reflects his outgoing personality.

Image of Sagat in Street Fighter
Image of Chun-Li in Street Fighter

Sagat He is known as the “King of Muay Thai.” Initially introduced as one of the main antagonists, Sagat was the world champion of Muay Thai before being defeated by Ryu, who left a scar on his chest. His journey is marked by his internal struggle between revenge and redemption.

From Street Fighter Alpha:

Image of Chun-Li in Street Fighter
Image of Chun-Li in Street Fighter

Chun Li : She is one of the first and most iconic female fighters in Street Fighter. An Interpol agent, she seeks to avenge the death of her father, who was killed by Mr. Bison, the leader of the criminal organization Shadaloo. Chun-Li is known for her fast and acrobatic fighting style, based on wushu.

Image of Akuma in Street Fighter
Image of Akuma in Street Fighter

Gouki/Akuma Known as Gouki in Japan, Akuma is a formidable character. He is the younger brother of Gouken, the master of Ryu and Ken. Akuma has embraced the “Satsui no Hado,” an evil energy that greatly increases his power at the cost of his humanity.

Image of Gouken in Street Fighter
Image of Gouken in Street Fighter

Gouken : He is Ryu and Ken's master. Akuma's older brother, he followed a path opposite to that of his brother, rejecting the “Satsui no Hado,” an evil energy that consumes those who succumb to it. He embodies discipline, wisdom, and fair combat.

Image of Sakura in Street Fighter
Image of Sakura in Street Fighter

Sakura After watching Ryu fight, she decides to emulate him and trains herself to master his fighting style. Sakura constantly seeks to prove her worth by fighting increasingly stronger opponents, hoping one day to measure herself against Ryu as an equal.

Image of M Bison in Street Fighter
Image of M Bison in Street Fighter

Mr Bison Also known as Vega in Japan, he is the main antagonist of the Street Fighter series. Leader of the criminal organization Shadaloo, he is obsessed with world domination and absolute power. Mr. Bison uses “Psycho Power,” a dark and destructive energy that amplifies his fighting abilities.

Image of Cammy in Street Fighter
Image of Cammy in Street Fighter

Cammy : She is initially introduced as a formidable assassin working for Shadaloo under the code name “Killer Bee.” After escaping Mr. Bison's control, Cammy discovers that she is a clone of Bison created to serve as a vessel for his Psycho Power.

Image of Decapre in Street Fighter
Image of Decapre in Street Fighter

Decapre : She is introduced as one of Mr. Bison's “Dolls,” a group of assassins trained by Shadaloo. Decapre is a clone of Cammy, sharing many physical characteristics, but she is marked by a scar on her face and a much darker personality.

Image of Vega in Street Fighter
Image of Vega in Street Fighter

Vega : Also known as Balrog in Japan. Originally from Spain, Vega is a bullfighter and ninja, combining both disciplines in his fast-paced, acrobatic fighting style. Obsessed with beauty, he always wears a mask to protect his face and uses a claw to tear his opponents apart.

Image of Nash in Street Fighter
Image of Nash in Street Fighter

Charlie Nash : a former comrade and friend of Guile, both soldiers in the US Army. Nash is presumed dead after being betrayed by Mr. Bison and left for dead during a mission. However, he is resurrected by a mysterious organization to track down and destroy Mr. Bison.

From Street Fighter Alpha:

Image of Guile in Street Fighter
Image of Guile in Street Fighter

Guile He is on a mission to avenge the death of his close friend, Charlie Nash, whom he believes was killed by Mr. Bison. Guile is known for his fighting style based on techniques such as the “Sonic Boom” and the “Flash Kick.” Motivated by a deep sense of justice and loyalty, he relentlessly pursues Mr. Bison and Shadaloo to bring them to justice.

From Street Fighter 4:

Image of Seth in Street Fighter
Image of Seth in Street Fighter

Seth : He appears as the final boss in Street Fighter IV. Designed by the criminal organization S.I.N. as a living weapon, Seth is prototype number 15, created to become the perfect body for M. Bison's soul. He can mimic his opponents“ fighting techniques thanks to his ”Tanden Engine.".

Image showing Viper in Street Fighter
Image showing Viper in Street Fighter

Crimson Viper : She is an undercover agent working for the CIA in Street Fighter. She uses a combination of high-tech gadgets, such as electric gloves, jet boots, and a suit capable of generating flames, to fight her opponents.

Image of Juri in Street Fighter
Image of Juri in Street Fighter

Juri Originally from South Korea, she is a taekwondo expert with a penchant for violence and destruction. Juri was seriously injured in an accident orchestrated by Shadaloo, which led to the death of her parents. She was then fitted with a cybernetic eye, the “Feng Shui Engine,” by S.I.N., which gives her superhuman powers.

How do you choose your Street Fighter character?

To choose a character in Street Fighter, you need to consider several factors:

  • Fighting Style Each character has a unique style (ranged attack, fast combos, defense, etc.). Choose according to your preferences.
  • Dexterity level Some characters are more difficult to master than others. Start with an easy character if you are a beginner.
  • Speed and strength Some characters are fast but less powerful, while others are slower but inflict more damage.

Feel free to try out different characters to find the one that suits you best.


The characters in Street Fighter embody unique fighting styles and rich storylines that have captivated players for decades. Each new game introduces new faces while respecting the legacy of classic icons. Together, they form a diverse and dynamic universe that is essential to the franchise's enduring success.

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