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[[File:IoriYagamiOrigin.png|thumb|left|Iori Yagami fighting Kim Kaphwan in ''The King of Fighters '95''.]]
[[File:IoriYagamiOrigin.png|thumb|left|Iori Yagami fighting Kim Kaphwan in ''The King of Fighters '95''.]]
The rival of Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami's family descends from the Yasakani, one of the three families who, along with the Kusanagi and the Yata (of which the organizer of the 1996 ''King of Fighters'' tournament, Chizuru Kagura, is a descendant), sealed Orochi away 1,800 years ago, although they later signed a blood pact with the deity out of envy for the Kusanagi clan, thus becoming the Yagami clan, whose purple flames became the sign of their pact. Over the centuries, this envy turned into outright hatred, with Iori constantly obsessing over killing Kyo in duel. Using pyrokinesis to fight, Iori joins the series in ''The King of Fighters '95'' as one of the members of the Rival Team, along with Geese Howard's right-hand Billy Kane and Eiji Kisaragi, a ninja who is out to defeat the Kyokugen martial arts school. Like his ancestors, due to the pact with the Orochi, Iori is susceptible to the Riot of the Blood which, when activated, drives him into a feral and blood-thirsty, but near-irrational state. Iori also features in his own drama CD and as a member in [https://snk.fandom.com/wiki/The_Band_of_Fighters SNK's own character image band], in which he plays the bass guitar.  His hobby as a bassist is also acknowledged in the ''King of Fighters'' canon, and plays part in the motivations of a rival band, CYS, who form the New Faces Team in ''The King of Fighters '97'' as the game's major antagonists.
The rival of Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami's family descends from the Yasakani, one of the three families who, along with the Kusanagi and the Yata (of which the organizer of the 1996 ''King of Fighters'' tournament, Chizuru Kagura, is a descendant), sealed Orochi away 1,800 years ago, although they later signed a blood pact with the deity out of envy for the Kusanagi clan, thus becoming the Yagami clan, whose purple flames became the sign of their pact. Over the centuries, this envy turned into outright hatred, with Iori constantly obsessing over killing Kyo in duel. Using pyrokinesis to fight, Iori joins the series in ''The King of Fighters '95'' as one of the members of the Rival Team, along with Geese Howard's right-hand Billy Kane and Eiji Kisaragi, a ninja who is out to defeat the Kyokugen martial arts school. Like his ancestors, due to the pact with the Orochi, Iori is susceptible to the Riot of the Blood which, when activated, drives him into a feral and blood-thirsty, but near-irrational state. Iori also features in his own drama CD and as a member in [https://snk.fandom.com/wiki/The_Band_of_Fighters SNK's own character image band], in which he plays the bass guitar.  His hobby as a bassist is also acknowledged in the ''King of Fighters'' canon, and plays part in the motivations of a rival band, CYS, who form the New Faces Team in ''The King of Fighters '97'' as the game's major antagonists.
Though not originally from the {{uv|Fatal Fury}} series, Iori made a playable appearance in the Game Boy version of ''Real Bout Fatal Fury Special''.
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===As a [[background character]]===
===As a [[background character]]===
Iori Yagami appears in the background of the {{uv|Fatal Fury}} stage, [[King of Fighters Stadium]].
Iori Yagami appears in the background of the {{uv|Fatal Fury}} stage, [[King of Fighters Stadium]]. He can appear at random, but will always appear if the music for the match is either ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Stormy Saxophone 2 - KOF '96}}'' or ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|New Order - KOF XIV}}''.


===As a costume===
===As a costume===
[[File:Iori Yagami Mii Costume.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Iori Yagami as a Mii Costume in ''Ultimate''.]]
[[File:Iori Yagami Mii Costume.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Iori Yagami as a Mii Costume in ''Ultimate''.]]
Iori appears as one of {{h2|Downloadable content (SSBU)|Round 4}}'s DLC [[Mii costumes]]. He is a costume for {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}}.
Iori appears as one of {{h2|Downloadable content (SSBU)|Round 4}}'s DLC [[Mii costumes]]. He is a costume for {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}}.
In the costume's trailer, {{SSBU|Mario}} can be seen running away as the Iori Mii Brawler appears to be giving chase. This is a reference to Iori's hatred for Kyo Kusanagi's flames as Mario similarly uses [[Flame]] attacks. The trailer also shows the Iori Mii Brawler performing a combination of jab 1, up tilt, and down aerial; this is a reference to Iori's move 127 Shiki: Aoi Hana, which can be strung together into a three-hit combo. The costume's promotional screenshot shows him near some [[Darkness]] particles, referencing his purple flames.
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==Trivia==
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* Though not originally from the {{uv|Fatal Fury}} series, Iori made a playable appearance in the Game Boy version of ''Real Bout Fatal Fury Special''.
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*In the introduction of the Mii Costume's demonstration, {{SSBU|Mario}} can be seen running away as Iori's Mii Fighter appears to be giving chase. This is a reference to Iori's hatred for Kyo Kusanagi's flames as Mario similarly uses [[Flame]] attacks.
IoriYagami.png|Iori's appearance as a background character on [[King of Fighters Stadium]].
* In Iori's Mii Costume's demonstration, he is seen performing a combination of jab 1, up tilt, and down aerial; this is a reference to Iori's move 127 Shiki: Aoi Hana, which can be strung together into a three-hit combo.
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** His promotional screenshot shows him near some [[Darkness]] particles, referencing his purple flames.


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 17:34, March 9, 2021

Iori Yagami
Official Artwork of Iori from KOF XIII
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Official artwork of Iori from The King of Fighters XIII

Universe The King of Fighters
Debut The King of Fighters '95 (1995)
Smash Bros. appearances Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance The King of Fighters for Girls (2019) Japan
Console/platform of origin Neo Geo MVS
Species Human
Gender Male
Place of origin Japan
Voice actor Kunihiko Yasui (trailer only)
Article on Wikipedia Iori Yagami

Iori Yagami (八神 庵, Yagami Iori) is one of the main characters in The King of Fighters series.

Origin

Iori Yagami fighting Kim Kaphwan in The King of Fighters '95.

The rival of Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami's family descends from the Yasakani, one of the three families who, along with the Kusanagi and the Yata (of which the organizer of the 1996 King of Fighters tournament, Chizuru Kagura, is a descendant), sealed Orochi away 1,800 years ago, although they later signed a blood pact with the deity out of envy for the Kusanagi clan, thus becoming the Yagami clan, whose purple flames became the sign of their pact. Over the centuries, this envy turned into outright hatred, with Iori constantly obsessing over killing Kyo in duel. Using pyrokinesis to fight, Iori joins the series in The King of Fighters '95 as one of the members of the Rival Team, along with Geese Howard's right-hand Billy Kane and Eiji Kisaragi, a ninja who is out to defeat the Kyokugen martial arts school. Like his ancestors, due to the pact with the Orochi, Iori is susceptible to the Riot of the Blood which, when activated, drives him into a feral and blood-thirsty, but near-irrational state. Iori also features in his own drama CD and as a member in SNK's own character image band, in which he plays the bass guitar. His hobby as a bassist is also acknowledged in the King of Fighters canon, and plays part in the motivations of a rival band, CYS, who form the New Faces Team in The King of Fighters '97 as the game's major antagonists.

Though not originally from the Fatal Fury series, Iori made a playable appearance in the Game Boy version of Real Bout Fatal Fury Special.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Iori Yagami makes an appearance in Terry's reveal trailer, where he is the last person who attempts to catch the Smash invitation. After failing, he performs his iconic laugh.

As a background character

Iori Yagami appears in the background of the Fatal Fury stage, King of Fighters Stadium. He can appear at random, but will always appear if the music for the match is either Stormy Saxophone 2 - KOF '96 or New Order - KOF XIV.

As a costume

Iori Yagami as a Mii Costume in Ultimate.

Iori appears as one of Round 4's DLC Mii costumes. He is a costume for Mii Brawler.

In the costume's trailer, Mario can be seen running away as the Iori Mii Brawler appears to be giving chase. This is a reference to Iori's hatred for Kyo Kusanagi's flames as Mario similarly uses Flame attacks. The trailer also shows the Iori Mii Brawler performing a combination of jab 1, up tilt, and down aerial; this is a reference to Iori's move 127 Shiki: Aoi Hana, which can be strung together into a three-hit combo. The costume's promotional screenshot shows him near some Darkness particles, referencing his purple flames.

As a spirit

Iori Yagami appears as an Ace class spirit.

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Series
1,363
SSBU spirit Iori Yagami.png
Iori Yagami
Neutral
★★★ 2 3065 9224 1769 5322 1179 3548 Speed ↑ THE KING OF FIGHTERS Series

Gallery

External links

Article on SNK Wiki