History Characters / TheKingOfFightersTheTalesOfAsh

[[folder:Ash Crimson]]

* AllYourPowersCombined: After stealing Iori and Chizuru's powers, he actually reworked his fighting style to implement them. His Germinal LDM in ''XI'' [[PowerNullifier briefly seals away his opponent's powers]] while his Fructidor Neo MAX in ''XIII'' is a direct lift of Iori's LDM from ''2003'' and ''XI''. And [[spoiler:after stealing Saiki's power ''and'' [[SplitPersonalityTakeover being taken over]], he turns into an SNKBoss from Hell that would make even Rugal want to piss his pants.]]

* AmbiguouslyEvil: In ''XIII'', he starts to look less villainous than what he's been presented as so far. [[spoiler: By the end of the game, he's actually a hero, losing the "evil" part.]]

* AnnoyingYoungerSibling: [[spoiler:An adoptive one,]] to Elisabeth.
* AntiHero: [[spoiler: ''XIII'' reveals him as this. His intentions are ultimately good, wanting to destroy Saiki and Those from the Past. But he manipulates his teammates and acts overall like a jerk to everyone, which prevents him from being a full-blown hero.]]

* TheAtoner: Magaki notes in his winning quote against Ash that he seems to be trying to repent for something. [[spoiler:It is very well possible that this is linked to that of Saiki's ambitions in ''XIII''.]]
* BackFromTheDead: [[spoiler: TheStinger of the Official Invitation Team's ending in ''XIV'' reveals that Ash's existence has been reaffirmed, but he's in a coma. His revival is Kukri's real objective, having been hired by Elisabeth. As of ''XV'', this is all but confirmed.]]

* BattleInTheCenterOfTheMind: [[spoiler:What results from the above, between Ash and Saiki. The latter is initially (and firmly) in control of Evil Ash's body, but Ash regains control after they lose, which leads into...]]
* BatmanGambit: [[spoiler:Possibly what he planned during the final events of ''XIII''.]]

* CharClone: Maybe. Think about it. He's blond, skilled, wears red, and [[spoiler:is a WellIntentionedExtremist.]]

* CosmicRetcon: [[spoiler:Because Ash decided to absorb his ancestor ''and then'' erase himself from history, the whole "Tales of Ash" saga ''never happened''. Saiki wasn't there to form "Those From the Past," Ash didn't steal the Three Sacred Treasures (Kyo, Iori and Chizuru's powers), ''[[CanonDiscontinuity nothing]]''. Let's just say that the KOF tournaments still happened (as proved by the Japan Team's ending), but nothing super special went on behind the scenes...]]
* DarkIsEvil: As [[spoiler:[[PaintItBlack Evil]] [[SNKBoss Ash]].]]

* DeclarationOfProtection: [[spoiler:For Elisabeth.]]
* DudeLooksLikeALady: All too much. Which is not helped by his sissy demeanor, Sounosuke Nagashiro's voice work, ''and'' his HartmanHips in XV that are somehow as big as [[MsFanservice Shermie's]].

* FakeDefector: In ''XI'', Elisabeth warns him about their mission to stop Those From The Past, and he seems to be aiding them, [[spoiler: though ''XIII'' reveals he was indeed fighting them the whole time.]]

* FinalExamBoss: [[spoiler:With a twist. You had better get Ash's strengths and weaknesses down to a science because you're essentially facing him ''twice'' at the endgame of ''XIII''.]]

* FrenchJerk: Starts that way, though not born in France. He's prone to polite insults and evil giggles and is fond of GratuitousFrench. [[spoiler:Ends in subversion in ''XIII'', where he sacrifices himself to destroy the villains.]]

* GoodAllAlong: [[spoiler: ''XIII'' reveals his true intentions, which make him a hero. Although his actions and demeanor teeter on the edge of necessarily evil.]]
* GoOutWithASmile: [[spoiler:He smiles sadly at his "big sister" Elisabeth as he's written away from history. He gets better, though.]]

* GuileHero: [[spoiler: ''XIII'' ultimately reveals him as this. Compared to the previous heroes Kyo and K', he didn't win any KOF tournaments yet saved the day by sheer manipulation and cleverness.]]

* HeroAntagonist: [[spoiler:A clever [[InvertedTrope inversion]] in that Ash is deliberately set up as an ObviouslyEvil VillainProtagonist, which would make the likes of Kyo, Iori, and Chizuru ''his'' {{Hero Antagonist}}s until ''XIII'' turns this on its head and fleshes out Ash's backstory and motivations, essentially meaning that [[GoodAllAlong Ash was on the same side as the heroes from the beginning]].]]
* HiddenAgendaHero: Doesn't give a reason for his competition, making him seem AmbiguouslyEvil. [[spoiler:He's actually trying to stop his ancestor Saki, the BigBad]].
* TheHeroDies: [[spoiler:In a series where only the villains die, [[LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt you weren't expecting them to actually KILL him off, right?]] '''[[WhamEpisode Right?]]''']]. [[spoiler: However, the Official Invitation Team's ending in ''XIV'' has Elisabeth working to revive him. Come ''XV'', and he's alive and well, now fighting alongside his adoptive sister... [[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and Kukri]].]]
* HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler:In ''XIII'', where he erases himself from history after destroying Saiki and Those From The Past. However, XIV shows he in the process of being revived, with Elisabeth's efforts. If ''XV'' is any indication, they worked.]]
* HiddenDepths: If his pre-fight conversation with King is any indication, much of his planning [[spoiler:and the inevitable [[HeroicSacrifice sacrifice]] that comes with it]] has clearly taken its mental toll on him to the point his trollish antics [[StepfordSnarker are really a cry for help]]. Tellingly, Ash doesn't even deny this and simply tells her to stay out of his way.
* HiddenHeartOfGold: [[spoiler: ''XIII'' reveals his entire trollish and obnoxious personality has been a front for his true intentions to end the bloodline of Those From The Past.]]

* IntergenerationalFriendship: Had this with Elisabeth. His age is 16, whereas Elisabeth is 27 years old.
* IdenticalGrandson: [[spoiler:Saiki is his ancestor.]]

* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: As of ''XV'', because of the updated 3D engine of the game, this is how Elisabeth's light effects are rendered instead of the purely white lights they sued to eb. In a way it's also somewhat symbolic of her story arc reaching a positive outcome with the revival of Ash.

* AttackReflector: Her Etancher can do this if timed properly.
* BoobsOfSteel: 90cm bust, and one of the more useful characters in ''XI''.

* BrainwashResidue: In ''The King of Fighters XIII'', [[spoiler:Ash sacrifices his existence to prevent the entire Ash Saga from happening.]] None of the other characters remember him, except for Elisabeth, due to having his TragicKeepsake.

* LightEmUp: ''Overkilled'' by her Noble Brass (L)DM and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dcJe4rKqcM Étoile Filanto Neo MAX.]] It's a good thing for you that [[LightIsGood she's a heroine]]. ''XV'' makes it look like she's using ''auroras'' as part of her skillset!

->''"Don't play your trump card until the end... The very end!"''

->''"Showing calm in the eye of the storm. That's the mark of a true fighter, no?"''

* Bifauxnen: More noticable in XIII, where her uniform is dashing enough to rival [[Manga/TheRoseOfVersailles Oscar François de Jarjayes]].

* CoolBigSibling: An adoptive one, to Ash.

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->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Kayoko Ōshima, Creator/ShizukaIto (''XV'') Sally Koshinaka (''XII'', English)[[/note]]

* BrainwashResidue: In ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFightersXIII'', [[spoiler:Ash sacrifices his existence to prevent the entire Ash Saga from happening.]] None of the other characters remember him, except for Elizabeth, due to having his TragicKeepsake.

* CounterAttack: Her Étoile Filanto Neo MAX.

* EverythingsBetterWithSparkles: Between Athena's Psycho Powers and Elisabeth's ictokinesis, ''XIII'' is guaranteed to give you a seizure.
* FlashStep: Part of her moveset.
* HeartbrokenBadass: [[spoiler:A rare platonic example regarding Ash.]]
* IWillFindYou: [[spoiler: As of ''XIV'' she has resolved to find a way to bring Ash back to the new world he created.]]
* IronLady

* LadyOfWar: Fights like one, especially with that riding crop.

* LightEmUp: ''Overkilled'' by her Noble Brass (L)DM and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dcJe4rKqcM Étoile Filanto Neo MAX.]] It's a good thing for you that [[LightIsGood she's a heroine]].
* LightIsGood: She's a good guy with light powers.

* {{Ojou}}: She's something of a Type 2, but more serious and cold than stuck-up.

* OneSteveLimit: Averted. There exists another Elizabeth, a minor NPC who is one of twin waitresses (alongside her sister Sally) serving at King's bar, Illusion. (Both can be seen from ''[='95=]'' to ''[='99=]'', either in King's intro or as cheerleaders for King's team when Illusion is featured as a stage.)

* StaffOfAuthority: Elisabeth is a French noble who fights with a riding crop.
* TheStoic: She always has calm tone, she is also has a NotSoStoic moment when Ash sacrifices herself to stop [[spoiler:Saiki]].

* WhipItGood: Uses a riding crop. Close enough.

* YouGottaHaveBlueHair

->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Kayoko Ōshima, Sally Koshinaka (''XII'', English)[[/note]]

* TheProtagonist: Said to be one by the creators.

* TheGambler: Why did it take so long for this trope to be added? Not to mention, he even outright says "All-In" (a gambling term) whenever he activates Max Mode standalone in ''KOF XIV''.

->'''Voiced by:''' [[note]]Sōnosuke Nagashiro, Peter von Gomm (''XII'', English)[[/note]]

* TheHeroDies: [[spoiler:In a series where only the villains die, [[LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt you weren't expecting them to actually KILL him off, right?]] '''[[WhamEpisode Right?]]''']]. [[spoiler: However, the Official Invitation Team's ending in ''XIV'' has Elisabeth working to revive him.]]

->'''Fighting Style''': Personal style

->'''Fighting Style''': Piercing Pugilism of the Wailing Underworld, Preternatural Curse Combat

->'''Fighting Style''': Boxing

->'''Fighting Style''': Pro Wrestling

->'''Fighting Style:''' Bajiquan + Xinyiliuhequan

->'''Fighting Style''': Various weaponary

->'''Fighting Style''': A composite style mastering all fighting styles

->'''Fighting Style''': Kagura-style ancient martial arts

->'''Fighting Style''': Unique form

->'''Fighting Style''': Karnöffel

->'''Fighting Style''': Blanctorche-style Savate

->'''Fighting Style''': Breakdancing

->'''Fighting Style:''' LK Arts

->'''Fighting Style''': Psychic powers + Capoeira

->'''Fighting Style:''' Neijia, Taijiquan, Baguazhang

->'''Fighting Style:''' Fu'un Ken

->'''Fighting Style''': Jaguar Bujutsu

->'''Fighting Style''': Karate

->'''Fighting Style:''' MMA

->'''Fighting Style''': Hakkyokuseiken

->'''Fighting Style''': Spatial manipulation

->'''Fighting Style''': Wushu

->'''Fighting Style''': Pro Wrestling

->'''Fighting Style''': Muay Thai

->'''Fighting Style''': Personal style

->'''Voiced by:''' '[[note]]Sōnosuke Nagashiro, Peter von Gomm (''XII'', English)[[/note]]

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->'''Voiced by:''' Enma Itō

[[folder:Silber - ''Germany'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Hiroyuki Arita

[[folder:Gai Tendo - ''Japan'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/NobuyukiHiyama

[[folder:Tung Fu Rue - ''China'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Shigefumi Nakai (XI), Hajime Shikase (XIV)

[[folder:Magaki - ''Unknown'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Spicy Yagi

[[folder:Shion - ''China'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Tokiyo Ogawa

[[folder:Raiden/Big Bear - ''Australia'']]
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-->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/DaisukeGori (''XII''), Iain Gibb (''XIII'')

[[folder:Hwa Jai - ''Thailand'']]
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-->'''Voiced by:''' Sōnosuke Nagashiro

[[folder:Saiki - ''Unknown'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Sōnosuke Nagashiro

!!Botan - ''Unknown''

!!Rose Bernstein - ''Unknown (implied to be Germany)''

-->'''Voiced by:''' Kazuyo Inosako

!!Shroom and Rimelo - ''Unknown''

[[folder:Ash Crimson - ''Unknown (raised in France)'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Sōnosuke Nagashiro, Peter von Gomm (''XII'', English)

[[folder:Duo Lon - ''China'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Tsunehito Maruo, Josh Keller (''XII'', English)

[[folder:Shen Woo - ''Unknown (raised in China)'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Kōji Suidzu, Jeff Manning (''XII'', English)

[[folder:Tizoc/The Griffon Mask - ''Mexico'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Hikaru Hanada

[[folder:Gato - ''Unknown (implied to be Japan)'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/KoujiIshii

[[folder:Malin - ''Japan'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Kazuyo Inosako

[[folder:Adelheid Bernstein - ''Unknown (implied to be Germany)'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Tetsuya Tanaka

[[folder:Maki Kagura - ''Japan'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Kazuyo Inosako

[[folder:Mukai - ''Unknown'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Toshihiro Shigetsuka

[[folder:Oswald - ''Ireland'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Toshihiro Shigetsuka

[[folder:Elisabeth Blanctorche - ''France'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Kayoko Ōshima, Sally Koshinaka (''XII'', English)

[[folder:Duck King - ''USA'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Kong Kuwata

[[folder:Bonne Jenet - ''England'']]

->'''Origin:''' England\\
'''Fighting Style:''' LK Arts

-->'''Voiced by:''' Rei Saitō, Gina Rose (''Maximum Impact 2'', English)

[[folder:Momoko - ''Japan'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Kazuyo Inosako

[[folder:Hotaru Futaba - ''Japan'']]

->'''Origin:''' Japan\\
'''Fighting Style:''' Neijia, Taijiquan, Baguazhang

-->'''Voiced by:''' Yuki Horie

[[folder:Sho Hayate - ''Japan'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Hiroyuki Inoue

[[folder:Jyazu - ''Unknown'']]

-->'''Voiced by:''' Enma Itō

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* BadassLongRobe

* BraidsOfAction: Rare male example.

* FingerlessGloves
* FormFittingWardrobe: Much like his father.

* [[IdenticalGrandson Identical Son]]: He's a younger, slightly shorter Rugal who's missing a BadassMustache.

* BadassBack: His taunt.
* BloodKnight

* ChargeInputSpecial: To date, he's the only ''KOF'' protagonist (and for that matter, one of the more prominent chargers in the series alongside Leona and Heidern) that works this way. In his ''KOF 2003'' debut, he was a very straightforward clone of Remy (who, in turn, is ''[[VideoGame/StreetFighterIII 3rd Strike's]]'' equivalent of Guile [[CompositeCharacter with some elements]] from Sagat). His Ventose and Nivose specials are his Sonic Boom and Flash Kick equivalents, respectively, and he gains a new special in ''XIII'' that has him [[DeadlyLunge charge at the opponent]] while propelled by his flames. Ironically, however, he's more aggressive than his archetype suggests, especially in ''[='=]03'' where most of his normals were ''plus on block'', making him a very oppressive character up close.

* TakingYouWithMe: [[spoiler:With Saiki currently stuck in Ash's body, he prevents him from going back to the past before the door closes, essentially killing Saiki by time paradox. But since Ash is a descendant of Saiki, he goes away too. It really gets intense when you realize that Ash ''must'' have known this would happen and was willing to erase himself from existence rather than give Saiki another chance.]]
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Gameplay-wise, he's his saga's equivalent of Heidern, what with him being a charge character who has a strong projectile and Anti-air as well as a decent footsies game. His limbs (aside from his Floreal command normal) are nowhere near as lanky as Heidern's, though.

* CombatStilettos

* FlashStep

* SphereOfDestruction

* StatuesqueStunner
* TheStoic
** BreakTheCutie

--> ''(VS EX Iori in KOF XIII)'' You're pathetic. You know that? Kusanagi this and Kusanagi that... what are you? [[StalkerWithACrush His crazy ex?]]
--> ''(VS King)'' [[DrowningMySorrows Don’t go running to the liquor bottle]] just because you lost to me, okay?
--> ''(VS Yuri)'' Your power and speed are sub-par, but at least you'll pass Clown College!

* IntergenerationalFriendship: Had this with Elisabeth. His age is 16, whereas Elisabeth is 28 years old.

* MechanicallyUnusualFighter: Particularly concerning his Sans-culotte SDM [[note]]Usually A,B,C,D - LP,LK,SP,SK - in sequence[[/note]]. Besides serving as an effective anti-air, it also removes the charge time on Ash's special moves, granting him loads of utility and combo potential for a short amount of time. How long this usually lasts depends on the game, as well as which version of Sans-culotte he uses in ''Regulation A'' in particular.

* AnnoyingYoungerSibling: [[Spoiler:An adoptive one,]] to Elisabeth.

* ChargeInputSpecial: To date, he's the only ''KOF'' protagonist (and for that matter, one of the more prominent chargers in the series alongside Leona and Heidern) that works this way. In his ''KOF 2003'' debut, he was a very straightforward clone of Remy (who, in turn, is ''[[VideoGame/StreetFighterIII 3rd Stike's]]'' equivalent of Guile [[CompositeCharacter with some elements]] from Sagat). His Ventose and Nivose specials are his Sonic Boom and Flash Kick equivalents, respectively, and he gains a new special in ''XIII'' that has him [[DeadlyLunge charge at the opponent]] while propelled by his flames. Ironically, however, he's more aggressive than his archetype suggests, especially in ''[='=]03'' where most of his normals were ''plus on block'', making him a very oppressive character up close.

* CharClone: Maybe. Think about it. He's blond, skilled, wears red, and [[spoiler:is a WellIntentionedExtremist.]]