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(Terry isn't really a shoto but he can be referred to as one for the sake of simplicity)
(Elaborated on the meaning of "shoto" in general)
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Since Ken is an [[Echo Fighter]] of Ryu in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', players may use this term refer to both of them simultaneously when applicable, with the term originating from what {{uv|Street Fighter}} players call characters derived from Ryu, a phrase derived from "Shotokan", which is a colloquialism for anyone who fights using his style in the ''Street Fighter'' series of games.
Since Ken is an [[Echo Fighter]] of Ryu in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', players may use this term refer to both of them simultaneously when applicable, with the term originating from what {{uv|Street Fighter}} players call characters derived from Ryu.


Terry shares many characteristics with shotos, such as special cancelling, an energy-based projectile, and automatic stance change to always face the opponent. Therefore, "shoto" can also refer to him. However, Terry is not a true shoto because he uses a different fighting style.
In the context of ''SSBU'', Terry shares a couple characteristics with the shotos, such as special cancelling, an energy-based projectile, and automatic stance change to always face the opponent. However, Terry cannot be classified as a "shoto" because he uses a different fighting style, and as such, the distinction does not apply to him.


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Revision as of 18:33, May 26, 2020

Shoto or Shotoclone refers simultaneously to:

Since Ken is an Echo Fighter of Ryu in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, players may use this term refer to both of them simultaneously when applicable, with the term originating from what Street Fighter players call characters derived from Ryu, a phrase derived from "Shotokan", which is a colloquialism for anyone who fights using his style in the Street Fighter series of games.

In the context of SSBU, Terry shares a couple characteristics with the shotos, such as special cancelling, an energy-based projectile, and automatic stance change to always face the opponent. However, Terry cannot be classified as a "shoto" because he uses a different fighting style, and as such, the distinction does not apply to him.


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