Identity: Ryu · Race: Human · Affiliation: None
Evil Ryu represents the darker side of Ryu's personality, consumed by the malevolent force of the Dark Hado. His transformation into Evil Ryu symbolizes his inner battle with the darkness that seeks to control him. This version of Ryu forsakes his former values and embraces the path of destruction.
Evil Ryu is cold, ruthless, and driven by a desire for power. His former honor and discipline are overpowered by the Dark Hado, making him a brutal and unrelenting fighter. He shows little regard for his former allies and often becomes a threat to everyone around him.
Evil Ryu is one of the most iconic characters in the Street Fighter series. His darker, more violent nature provides a compelling contrast to his original persona, and his fights are often unpredictable and intense.
"The Dark Hado... It calls to me..."
"I will not hold back! Prepare to face the full power of the Dark Hado!"
"This is the true power of the Dark Hado!"
"I can feel it... the Dark Hado is growing stronger within me..."
Training, Seeking Power
After an intense battle with Akuma, Ryu is forced to confront the Dark Hado, a malevolent force that threatens to consume his soul. While he fights to control it, Evil Ryu emerges as an uncontrollable entity bent on destruction.
Evil Ryu battles against his inner demons and foes, showing no mercy to anyone who stands in his way. Despite this, a part of Ryu's true self remains locked away, struggling for control.
This traumatic event pushed Ryu into a battle with his own darkness, creating a split personality that embodies Evil Ryu.
Manifestation: Ryu becomes more aggressive and reckless, losing sight of his former self.
Dialect: Standard Japanese
Catchphrases: Hado Ken!, Shoryuken!
Speech Patterns: Uses a calm and focused tone, but under the influence of Evil Ryu, his speech becomes more erratic and aggressive.
Ryu and Ken share a long-standing friendship rooted in rivalry and mutual respect. Ken sees Ryu as a brother, though Evil Ryu often clashes with Ken due to his dark nature.
Akuma is the one who awakened the Dark Hado within Ryu, pushing him toward the path of Evil Ryu. Akuma is both a mentor and a rival, showing Ryu the power of the Dark Hado but also the toll it takes on one's soul.
Images represent character appearances.
No, Evil Ryu is a darker version of Ryu, consumed by the Dark Hado, which alters his personality and fighting style.
The Dark Hado is a malevolent energy that gives its user incredible power but at the cost of their soul and sanity.
At times, Ryu struggles to control the Dark Hado, but when overwhelmed by anger or pain, he loses control, transforming into Evil Ryu.
No, Evil Ryu appears in certain games, but his form is typically a temporary transformation.