Identity: Secret · Race: Human · Affiliation: None (Formerly Ansatsuken school)
Akuma, known in Japan as Gouki, is one of the most feared warriors in the Street Fighter universe. A master of Ansatsuken who fully embraced the dark power of Satsui no Hado, he forsook compassion to pursue ultimate strength. Shrouded in mystery and feared by fighters worldwide, Akuma seeks only worthy opponents, often eliminating anyone who stands in his path. His signature move, the Raging Demon, has cemented his legacy as an unstoppable force and the embodiment of martial violence.
Cold, ruthless, and honor-bound to strength, Akuma rejects weakness and compassion, pursuing power through absolute mastery of the Satsui no Hado.
Akuma is feared, respected, iconic, mysterious, ruthless, powerful, and unforgettable.
"Shun Goku Satsu!"
"You are not worthy!"
"The weak shall perish."
"I am the Supreme Master of the Fist!"
"Your soul is mine to consume."
Perfecting martial arts techniques, Meditating in remote locations, Seeking out worthy opponents
Trained alongside his brother Gouken under their master, learning the secrets of Ansatsuken.
Consumed by ambition for strength, Akuma abandoned restraint and gave himself to the dark force known as Satsui no Hado.
Akuma tested his full power by killing his own master in combat, solidifying his devotion to the path of destruction.
Recognizing Ryu as a potential successor to his path, Akuma has sought to either corrupt him with the Satsui no Hado or destroy him.
Severed his compassion permanently and entrenched his belief that only power defines worth.
Manifestation: Uncontrolled rage and drive for even darker power.
Dialect: Formal, archaic Japanese
Catchphrases: Shun Goku Satsu!, You are not worthy!, I am the Supreme Master of the Fist!
Speech Patterns: Grim, commanding, and ritualistic
Akuma sees Ryu as both a rival and a potential heir to the Satsui no Hado, testing him relentlessly in battle.
Images represent character appearances.
Akuma, also known as Gouki, is a Street Fighter character who mastered the Satsui no Hado and became one of the most feared fighters in the series.
The Raging Demon (Shun Goku Satsu) is Akuma’s ultimate technique that overwhelms the opponent’s soul with a deadly assault.
Akuma’s only goal is to achieve ultimate strength and test himself against worthy opponents.
Akuma is considered stronger, but his strength comes from embracing the destructive Satsui no Hado, while Ryu resists its influence.