EveryStreet Fightergame has a myriad of fun and memorable characters in its roster.Capcomputs just as much love into their NPCs or side characters as they do with their main playable roster. They tend to have a line or two of dialog, sometimes even full plot lines, yet people clamor for their inclusion as playable DLC characters.
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From new and unique characters that point you in the right direction to familiar faces making their appearance from a different game, the side characters inStreet Fighter 6will make you wish they were playable.
10Bosch
The first character you meet in World Tour besides your mentor, Bosch is immediately set up as your avatar’s rival. Bosch is a bit hot-headed and likes to jump into action as soon as possible, clearly setting up theclassic Ryu and Ken rivalry.
Although you just met Bosch, you are suddenly pulled into his problems that drop you in the middle of the revolutionary war for no real reason than your own quest for the meaning of strength. Maybe you should’ve just worked out at home.
9Alice
Alice is not like some of the other side characters where her interactions with your avatar push the plot forward. Rather, she is the tutorial for the game. She teaches you the ropes around Metro City after you leave the Buckler Gym and continues to provide you with new tips and tricks asyour avatarmeets her in different parts of the world.
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Every character in Metro City has different clothes, and they truly feel like different people, but no one can match Alice’s peppy pink outfit. you’re able to tell that Capcom put some love into designing her.
8Thrasher Damnd
The love that the developers have for Final Fight is shown all over Metro City. Many characters from the beloved beat-em-up show up as side characters or even slightly peeking in the background.
Thrasher Damnd is one of the antagonists in the Final Fight series and the leader of the Mad Gear Gang in Street Fighter 6. Although the Mad Gear Gang seem like nothing but trouble, the most they ever do is fight you randomly on the street, so they’re more of a nuisance if anything.
7Eternity
This character began turning heads as they were revealed to be the host of the online Battle Hub but also a streaming personality within the Street Fighter universe’s version of YouTube, known as FooTube. Eternity just oozes charisma; they act as an interviewer for post-match chats with fighters for their online channel.
Although we don’t know much else about them, their quips and sassy commentary make them unforgettable. Eternity is a character most fans definitely want to see more of.
6Kalima
Defending the honor of Nayshell and trying to fend off their corporate occupants is the leader of the Nayshell Resistance, Kalima. While her outfit and design are quite simple, only rocking a tank top with a shawl draped on top, her outfit almost screams “high-fashion” rather than militia.
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Not much is explored about Kalima, but her swagger and tough-as-nails demeanor make her an instantly likable character who we hope we can see more of in future DLC or entries in the series.
5Carlos Miyamoto
This mysterious figure that appears in the Urban Park near the Mike Haggar Memorial Stadium is actually another Final Fight returning character. This time around it’s one of the protagonists and playable characters from Final Fight 2.
Carlos is an intimidating presence hanging out at the park, looking for strong fighters to help him with his vigilante endeavors in order to protect Metro City. He carries his iconic katana sword and can even use it during matches, delivering lethal and armor-breaking moves.
4Yua
This small cutie patootie is one of the first characters you meet upon arriving at the fictional nation of Nayshell. She is being chased by Nayshell goons who are accusing her of being a pickpocket. Your older sibling instincts immediately kick in, and you protect her from the tough bullies.
You later find out through her quest line that she’s Bosch’s little sibling, adding that extra layer of bond over both of you concerned for his wellbeing. It also helps that her hat reminds us of Hsien-Ko.
3Bus Fans
Fast travel around Metro City and Nayshell is only unlocked after completing missions where these groups of bus fans are trying to set up multiple bus stops, but are slowed down by seemingly threatening people loitering about where they want to place the stops.
It’s a helpful feature in the game, but the most rewarding part is reading the hilarious dialog that you can have with the bus patrol about how scared they are to go tell the locals to move.
2Bao Bao Bro
Seeing Bao Bao Bro in the wild is like a real-life cryptid sighting. You never know if they will be friendly or not. He could easily be delivering Li-Fen’s food late at night, or they could be looking for trouble by spamming Jamie-style arrow kicks until you are forced to rage-quit.
The silly outfit that this delivery person wears is so bizarre, it almost feels like a fever dream, but that giant bao head sure looks scrumptious.
1Li-Fen
Li-Fen was introduced as a small child in Street Fighter 3: Third Strike, then was later kidnapped byShadaloo, but now she’s all grown up and has found solace in all things technological. When not practicing with Chun-Li, or Jiejie, as she lovingly refers to Chun-Li, she is found swallowing endless amounts of bao at the local joint or scouring the internet for things to do.
Li-Fen is the side character with the most personality in the game. Her design alone hides tons of Easter eggs and references to the series with the small Blanka-chan plush hanging from her bag, or even a sticker of the input for Spinning Bird Kick on her laptop, showing her affinity for her big sister.
