Ken

Story

When Ken was 12 years old his father thought that his son needed to learn about discipline. His son had become a spoiled brat and had tried to leech onto the family fortune. The elder Masters sent Ken to Japan to train under his best friend, the mysterious karate master Gouken. Ken was very hesitant to

learn from Gouken, wanting to go back to the states but in time, he learned to respect his master. He enjoyed the company of Gouken's adopted son, Ryu, since he had a foil to finally pull pranks on, although this got Ken into a lot of trouble. Ryu and Ken would later become best friends and each other's principal rivals, testing their skills and growth on one another.

Character Evolution

Street Fighter

Although Ken is playable in Street Fighter, he does not serve any importance to the main canon. Ken is palette swap of Ryu in Street Fighter

Street Fighter II
Ken enters the second World Warriors tournament. Nothing of story importance happens with his involvement, though he is known to have fought Ryu in the tournament. It is around this time that Ken marries Eliza.

Street Fighter Alpha
Ken participated and won the U.S. Martial Arts tournament which featured former champion and active U.S. Air Force lieutenant Charlie Nash. During his participation, Ken met and became romantically involved with Guile's sister-in-law Eliza.

Following his win, he traveled back to Japan to tell Gouken of his victory. Upon arriving at his master's dojo, Ken witnessed his master's death first hand and almost endured a similar fate at the hands of Akuma. Ken then travels to tell Ryu of Gouken's death, as well as warn him of the danger Akuma poses. Ken ultimately finds a very troubled Ryu (who has fought Akuma) and challenges him to a fight. After defeating Ryu in a spar, Ken gives Ryu his red headband in hopes to give him focus.

In his journey to grow stronger, Ken encounters Karin Kanzuki, a wealthy Japanese girl who has been a fan of Ken's performance. She tells Ken about her admiration and hopes to beat her own rival Sakura Kasugano (whom Ken meets with later for a friendly match). Both Ken and Sakura then begin their search for Ryu. In their search, they discover Ryu has been brainwashed by Shadaloo leader M. Bison. Ken, Sakura, and Sagat help Ryu get back to his senses and defeat Bison. Upon freeing Ryu from Bison's control, Ken promises Ryu a rematch in the future.

Street Fighter IV
Prior to the game, Eliza was pregnant which almost prevented Ken from participating in the S.I.N.-hosted tournament. His battles in the tournament include another friendly rematch with Ryu and one with new challenger and self-appointed rival Rufus.

Following the defeat of S.I.N. leader Seth and the destruction of the BLECE machine, Ken and Ryu discover that Gouken survived the attack by Akuma during Street Fighter Alpha. Satisfied with both Ryu and Ken's skills, Gouken leaves his pupils to continue their training.

Ken's son Mel is born after the tournament.

Street Fighter III
As the third World Warriors tournament begins, Ken acts as the reluctant teacher of Brazillian student Sean Matsuda. He and Sean were matched during the qualifying rounds with the teacher defeating the aspiring student. Ken would later leave the tournament after discovering that the hermit Oro defeated Ryu. With free time on his hands, Ken told Sean to find and challenge Ryu, giving Ken opportunity to show his son Mel some fighting moves and relax with Eliza.

Ken would later participate in another iteration in the U.S. Martial Arts tournament. Claiming victory, Ken won his third consecutive victory in the tournament and celebrated with his family and the returning Sean

Other Media

Film and Animation

Street Fighter
Street fighter II: The Animated Movie
Street Fighter Alpha: The Animation

Video game appearances

Street Fighter (first appearance)
Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II Champion Edition
Street Fighter II Turbo Hyper Fighting
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers

Super Street Fighter II
Super Street Fighter II Turbo
Super Street Fighter II Revival

Street Fighter IV

Super Street Fighter IV

Street Fighter Alpha

Street Fighter Alpha 2

Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold
Street Fighter Alpha 3
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
Street Fighter Alpha Anthology
Street Fighter EX 2
Street Fighter EX 3
Capcom vs SNK
Capcom vs SNK Pro
Capcom vs SNK 2
SNK vs Capcom: Chaos
Marvel vs Capcom 2
X-Men vs Street Fighter

SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighter's Clash 2 Expand Edition
Capcom World 2: Adventure Quiz
Street Fighter IV Volt
Super Puzzle Fighter II X for Matching Service
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
Capcom Classics Collection

Capcom Classics Collection: Volume 2
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded
Namco x Capcom

Characteristics

Height: 5'10"
Weight: 165 lbs

Nationality: American

Martial Arts Style : Shotokan Karate

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Super Name:	Ken
Real Name:	Ken Masters
Aliases:	Ken Masters Mr. Masters Violent Ken
Publisher:	Capcom
Gender:	Male
Character Type:	Human
1st Appearance:	Street Fighter #1
Appears in:	70 issues
Birthday:	02/14/1965
Died:	Click to search...

Ken

Story

Character Evolution

Other Media

Video game appearances

Characteristics

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