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He returns in ''XV'' as the leader of Team G.A.W. (Galaxy Anton Wrestling), and with a new design to boot. After the disaster caused by Verse at the climax of the last tournament, the resulting lawsuits cost Antonov nearly all of his money and damaged his reputation, causing him to briefly disappear form the public. He has since returned and is set to make his big comeback by forming his own wrestling federation and entering the next tournament to reclaim his former title of champion.

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He returns in ''XV'' as the leader of Team G.A.W. (Galaxy Anton Wrestling), and with a new design to boot. After the disaster caused by Verse at the climax of the last tournament, the resulting lawsuits cost Antonov nearly all of his money and damaged his reputation, causing him to briefly disappear form from the public. He has since returned and is set to make his big comeback by forming his own wrestling federation and entering the next tournament to reclaim his former title of champion.



* HundredPercentAdorationRating: He's well loved by his fans and the media, [[spoiler:for good reason. Ultimately he's the series's most noble sub-boss since 96's Chizuru, 2001's Original Zero and 2003's Adel.]] By the time of ''XV'', the trope doesn't fully apply to him because he now has some in-universe baggage due to taking responsibility for the [[spoiler:Verse incident]].


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* LovedByAll: He's well loved by his fans and the media, [[spoiler:for good reason. Ultimately he's the series's most noble sub-boss since 96's Chizuru, 2001's Original Zero and 2003's Adel.]] By the time of ''XV'', the trope doesn't fully apply to him because he now has some in-universe baggage due to taking responsibility for the [[spoiler:Verse incident]].
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* MysteriousPurple: Luong's default outfit has purple accents along with her black-dark purple hair and she toes the line between FemmeFatale and HeroicSeductress because as her penchant for sadism seems to conflict with her being on the more heroic Team Kim. Her "mystique" is even mentioned in her BattleIntro for ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFightersXV'', where she is also [[spoiler:revealed to be a DoubleAgent, having been hired by Hein to take down Geese]]. By the end of that game, it's unclear just ''who'' her allegiance is to: Kim, [[spoiler:Hein]], or simply herself.

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* MysteriousPurple: Luong's default outfit has purple accents along with her and she has purple eyes and long black-dark purple hair and she hair. She toes the line between FemmeFatale and HeroicSeductress because HeroicSeductress, as her penchant for sadism seems to conflict with her being on the more heroic Team Kim. Her "mystique" is even mentioned in her BattleIntro for ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFightersXV'', where she is also [[spoiler:revealed to be a DoubleAgent, having been hired by Hein to take down Geese]]. By the end of that game, it's unclear just ''who'' her allegiance is to: Kim, [[spoiler:Hein]], or simply herself.
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* MysteriousPurple: Her default outfit has purple accents along with her black-dark purple hair and she toes the line between FemmeFatale and HeroicSeductress because as her penchant for sadism seems to conflict with her being on the more heroic Team Kim. Her "mystique" is even mentioned in her BattleIntro for XV. In XV, she is [[spoiler:revealed to be a DoubleAgent, having been hired by Hein to take down Geese in XV. By the end of that game, it's unclear just ''who'' her allegiance is to: Kim, Hein, or simply herself]].

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* MysteriousPurple: Her Luong's default outfit has purple accents along with her black-dark purple hair and she toes the line between FemmeFatale and HeroicSeductress because as her penchant for sadism seems to conflict with her being on the more heroic Team Kim. Her "mystique" is even mentioned in her BattleIntro for XV. In XV, ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFightersXV'', where she is also [[spoiler:revealed to be a DoubleAgent, having been hired by Hein to take down Geese in XV. Geese]]. By the end of that game, it's unclear just ''who'' her allegiance is to: Kim, Hein, [[spoiler:Hein]], or simply herself]].herself.

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* FemmeFatale / HeroicSeductress: Seems to ride the line between both, from what little we know about her. Since she's on Kim's team it's very unlikely that she's evil, but her personality and bio imply that she enjoys toying with opponents. On the other hand, she seems genuinely dedicated to Gang-Il, and really is not amused about Xanadu snatching Chang and Choi from Kim. And then comes the reveal that she's a member of the Secret Agents team in ''XV'' alongside Vanessa and Mary.

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* FemmeFatale / HeroicSeductress: FemmeFatale: Seems to ride the line between both, this and HeroicSeductress, from what little we know about her. Since she's on Kim's team it's very unlikely that she's evil, but her personality and bio imply that she enjoys toying with opponents. On the other hand, she seems genuinely dedicated to Gang-Il, and really is not amused about Xanadu snatching Chang and Choi from Kim. And then comes the reveal that she's a member of the Secret Agents team in ''XV'' alongside Vanessa and Mary.



* LasciviousBeautyMark: Luong dresses and acts extremely sexual towards everyone, and is additionally considered attractive enough by Gang-il for him to fall for her. This is marked by a pair of beauty marks underneath her right eye.
* LongHairIsFeminine: She has long hair and is very feminine.

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* LasciviousBeautyMark: Luong dresses and acts extremely sexual and flirty towards everyone, and is additionally considered attractive enough by Gang-il for him to fall for her. This is marked by a pair of beauty marks underneath her right eye.
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* MysteriousPurple: Her default outfit has purple accents along with her black-dark purple hair and she toes the line between FemmeFatale and HeroicSeductress because as her penchant for sadism seems to conflict with her being on the more heroic Team Kim. Her "mystique" is even mentioned in her BattleIntro for XV. In XV, she is [[spoiler:revealed to be a DoubleAgent, having been hired by Hein to take down Geese in XV. By the end of that game, it's unclear just ''who'' her allegiance is to: Kim, Hein, or simply herself]].

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%%* KickChick: As expected.

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%%* * KickChick: As expected.expected, her fighting style is high on the kick strikes and low on the punches, considering that she practices Taekwondo.



* LasciviousBeautyMark: Luong dresses and acts extremely sexual towards everyone, and is additionally considered attractive enough by Gang-il for him to fall for her. This is marked by a pair of beauty marks underneath her right eye.



* MsFanservice: Some fans argue that she possibly surpasses ''Mai'' in this regard. She's pretty, busty, has long and slender legs, and has a lot of suggestive quotes and a very suggestive Climax super.

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* MsFanservice: Some fans argue that she possibly surpasses ''Mai'' in this regard. She's pretty, busty, has long and slender legs, not one but two {{lascivious beauty mark}}s, and has a lot of suggestive quotes and a very suggestive Climax super.



* WhatTheHellHero: One of Luong's spare win quotes against Athena disdains the idol for [[AllTakeAndNoGive not returning anyone's feelings]] and not even so much as [[BeneathTheMask being honest about her own]], but somehow [[HundredPercentAdorationRating getting all the affection anyway]].

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* WhatTheHellHero: One of Luong's spare win quotes against Athena disdains the idol for [[AllTakeAndNoGive not returning anyone's feelings]] and not even so much as [[BeneathTheMask being honest about her own]], but somehow [[HundredPercentAdorationRating [[LovedByAll getting all the affection anyway]].
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->'''Playable in:''' [[note]][[spoiler:''2003'', ''XI'' (as Tizoc)]], ''XIV'', ''XV''[[/note]]

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->'''Playable in:''' [[note]][[spoiler:''2003'', ''XI'' (as Tizoc)]], ''XIV'', [[note]]''XIV'', ''XV''[[/note]]



* DemotedToComicRelief : [[spoiler:Although he's always been a side character, a LargeHam and a BoisterousBruiser, his character in his Tizoc persona was full of confidence and pride. After his [[WorfEffect humiliating defeat]] and [[FaceHeelTurn turning to a heel persona to get revenge]] however, he has turned into a much more comedic character. From trying way too hard to act like a dinosaur and [[AntiRoleModel a "bad guy"]], to doing a pretty poor job to fool people into thinking he's not Tizoc. The Arcade Endings for Mexico Team and The Birds(?) Team in ''XIV'' are good examples of this.]]

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* DemotedToComicRelief : DemotedToComicRelief: [[spoiler:Although he's always been a side character, a LargeHam and a BoisterousBruiser, his character in his Tizoc persona was full of confidence and pride. After his [[WorfEffect humiliating defeat]] and [[FaceHeelTurn turning to a heel persona to get revenge]] however, he has turned into a much more comedic character. From trying way too hard to act like a dinosaur and [[AntiRoleModel a "bad guy"]], to doing a pretty poor job to fool people into thinking he's not Tizoc. The Arcade Endings for Mexico Team and The Birds(?) Team in ''XIV'' are good examples of this.]]



-->''Terry: Even if your punches could take down a '''griffon''', they couldn't catch the wolf!''

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-->''Terry: -->'''Terry:''' Even if your punches could take down a '''griffon''', griffon, they couldn't catch the wolf!''wolf!

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-->'''Terry:''' That was the first time I've fought a dinosaur, but it was pretty fun! I'm excited to see which 'saurus you'll choose next, [[spoiler:Tizoc!]]

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-->'''Terry:''' That was the first time I've fought a dinosaur, but it was pretty fun! I'm [[spoiler:I'm excited to see which 'saurus you'll choose next, [[spoiler:Tizoc!]]Tizoc!]]



* ExpressiveMask / LatexPerfection: His dinosaur get-up is hilariously almost realistic, complete with expressive eyes. Then there's the fact that his teeth and claws hurt (and could even lift people with his mouth no less!), and his tail is practically almost-real due to how he can move it as though it is part of his body rather than a costume. It makes you wonder if he's an actual dinosaur-man. He sometimes even gets LostInCharacter as he occasionally acts like an actual dinosaur.
* FaceHeelTurn: [[spoiler:He is Tizoc with a different heel persona; he still boasts some of his signature grabs (Justice Hurricane, only differently named to sound more Heel). He apparently went Heel because of a humiliating defeat he suffered in the past and decides that being a more brutal heel will help him paying it back, although his true honorable nature still slips occasionally.]]
* GoofyFeatheredDinosaur: Sorta; he's more a guy in a dinosaur-themed outfit than an actual dino, but he still fits this trope since his outfit has feathers on it and he's portrayed as more goofy compared to [[spoiler:Tizoc]].

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* ExpressiveMask / LatexPerfection: ExpressiveMask: His dinosaur get-up is hilariously almost realistic, complete with expressive eyes. Then there's the fact that his teeth and claws hurt (and could even lift people with his mouth no less!), and his tail is practically almost-real due to how he can move it as though it is part of his body rather than a costume. It makes you wonder if he's an actual dinosaur-man. He sometimes even gets LostInCharacter as he occasionally acts like an actual dinosaur.
* FaceHeelTurn: [[spoiler:He [[spoiler:Similarly to Raiden, he is Tizoc with a different heel persona; he still boasts some of his signature grabs (Justice Hurricane, only differently named to sound more Heel). He apparently went Heel because of a humiliating defeat he suffered in the past and decides that being a more brutal heel will help him paying it back, although his true honorable nature still slips occasionally. This is most likely a business standpoint; he's normally a "Face" outside the ring.]]
* GoofyFeatheredDinosaur: Sorta; he's more a guy in a dinosaur-themed outfit than an actual dino, but he still fits this trope since his outfit has feathers on it and he's portrayed as more goofy compared to [[spoiler:Tizoc]].his former self.



* ImplausibleDeniability: Eisuke Ogura has gone on record stating that Dinosaur is ''not'' [[spoiler:Tizoc]], despite all blatant evidence to the contrary.

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* ImplausibleDeniability: Eisuke Ogura has gone on record stating that Dinosaur [[spoiler:Dinosaur is ''not'' [[spoiler:Tizoc]], Tizoc, despite all blatant evidence to the contrary.]]



* {{Irony}}: As [[spoiler:Tizoc]], his listed dislike was "Illegal moves". As the Heel King of Dinosaurs, he now has to use those liberally.

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* {{Irony}}: As [[spoiler:Tizoc]], [[spoiler:As Tizoc, his listed dislike was "Illegal moves". moves".]] As the Heel King of Dinosaurs, he now has to use those liberally.



* NoIndoorVoice / IncomingHam: Yeah, he likes shouting. A lot.

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* NoIndoorVoice / IncomingHam: NoIndoorVoice: Yeah, he likes shouting. A lot.



* UnknownRival: To Nelson.


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* TheWorfEffect: In the time before ''XIV'', [[spoiler:Tizoc fought Nelson and was soundly defeated by the boxer. This prompted Tizoc to become a Heel and take the King of Dinosaurs persona in an attempt to become stronger.]] Terry is seemingly aware of this if [[spoiler:his win quotes against Nelson in ''XIV'' are an indication]].
-->''Terry: Even if your punches could take down a '''griffon''', they couldn't catch the wolf!''

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: In every other team's cutscene that comes before the FinalBoss, Kukri's seen silently saying "inside that...", in his own team version of the cutscene, he said "just as planned... so far", and if you beat the FinalBoss with Kukri, his victory quote says "I have business with what's inside you." [[spoiler:Turns out that he's looking for Ash. Then it turns out in ''XV'' he wasn't just looking for Ash, but also Dolores.]]

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In every other team's cutscene that comes before the FinalBoss, Kukri's seen silently saying "inside that...", in his own team version of the cutscene, he said "just as planned... so far", and if you beat the FinalBoss with Kukri, his victory quote says "I have business with what's inside you." [[spoiler:Turns out that he's looking for Ash. Then it turns out in ''XV'' he wasn't just looking for Ash, but also Dolores.]]]]
** In ''XIV'' if any character playable on the ''SNK Heroines'' roster performs their climax attack on the City Circuit DLC stage, the signboards in the back will flash with his signature symbol. This was included well before the game was officially announced.



* HypocriticalHumor: His special winquote against Ramón in ''XV'' has Kukri calling him out for flirting with Vanessa when she's already married. Guess what Kukri's winquote against Vanessa has him doing?

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* HypocriticalHumor: His special winquote against Ramón in ''XV'' has Kukri calling him out for flirting with Vanessa when she's already married. Guess what Kukri's winquote against Vanessa has him doing?doing? He also calls out Yamazaki for being a "punk" and setting a bad example for young viewers.


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* JerkWithAHeartOfJerk: His sympathetic backstory and willingness to team with Ash and Elisabeth give the impression that he might be a good guy deep down inside. Nope. He's unapologetically abrasive and rude even to Dolores, his very motivation for fighting.


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* PopCulturedBadass: A rather unusual example. Kukri's persona seems to be based on a 2010s internet shitposter, with dialogue threatening to doxx his opponent or have pizzas mass delivered to their house.
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* {{Goth}}: Her outfit in ''XV''.
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-> Najd is a very quiet person dressed in an Abaya (a traditional Saudi women's garment) with extraordinary powers. At night, she puts on her Abaya and turns into a vigilante to protect her fellow citizens. In contrast to her mysterious appearance, she is a college student during the day.

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-> Najd is a very quiet person dressed in an Abaya (a traditional Saudi women's garment) with extraordinary powers. At night, she puts on her Abaya and turns into becomes a vigilante to protect her fellow citizens. In contrast to her mysterious appearance, she is a college student during the day.



* {{Expy}}: Without her hood on, she looks a lot like Krizalid, although perhaps unintentionally as [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/snk/images/6/67/Najd-Background_Concept.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20180322093211 her concept art]] has slightly different features. Gameplay-wise, she has similar moves to Chizuru Kagura.
* {{Fangirl}}: Her winning quotes reveal she's something of a manga buff, and she's more than excited to meet a [[{{Irony}} real ninja]] when fighting Bandeiras.

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* {{Expy}}: Without her hood on, she looks a lot like Krizalid, although perhaps unintentionally as [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/snk/images/6/67/Najd-Background_Concept.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20180322093211 her concept art]] has slightly different features. Gameplay-wise, she has similar moves to Chizuru Kagura.
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Her winning quotes reveal she's something of a manga buff, and she's more than excited to meet a [[{{Irony}} real ninja]] when fighting Bandeiras.



* OffWithHerHead: [[https://youtu.be/nAbTdCtt-Jc?t=17s Her climax]] ''Scorching Fate'' ends with Najd pulling this on her opponent.

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* OffWithHerHead: [[https://youtu.be/nAbTdCtt-Jc?t=17s Her climax]] ''Scorching Fate'' ends climax Scorching Fate'ends with Najd pulling this on her opponent.
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** [[TheBusCameBack Later announced]] as a season 2 DLC character for ''XV''.
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->'''Playable in:''' [[note]]''XIV''[[/note]]

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* RichesToRags: Downplayed. He's still well-off after the events of ''XIV'', but having to deal with at least ''75'' separate lawsuits causes him to lose much of his wealth, enough that he's no longer a multi-millionaire.
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* ArmorPiercingSlap: His Presidential Binta command normal is a straight example. And considering Antonov's size, there's plenty of emphasis on the "Armor-Piercing" part.
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* BoyishShortHairBoyishShortHair: Downplayed, as it's only featured in her promotional artworks. It is otherwise hidden underneath her hijab.
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* ShesGotLegs: Very long and shapely ones that deliver very painful kicks.



* ShesGotLegs: The designer gave her thick thighs as intended.
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* EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs: A pro wrestler in a dinosaur outfit. How can you go wrong with that?
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* ParrotPetPosition: [[CoolPet A toucan named Coco]] rides on her shoulder.

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* ParrotPetPosition: [[CoolPet A toucan named Coco]] Coco rides on her shoulder.



* [[VigilanteMan Vigilante Woman]]: Spends her nights hunting for criminals, seeing herself as the one in charge of judging and punishing them.

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* [[VigilanteMan Vigilante Woman]]: VigilanteWoman: Spends her nights hunting for criminals, seeing herself as the one in charge of judging and punishing them.
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* GrappleMove: as expected from a luchador, he has a lot of this.

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* GrappleMove: as As expected from a luchador, he has a lot of this.these.
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* DarkSkinnedRedhead
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* TheHashshashin: He is North African (possibly Moroccan) and is an Assassin.
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SNK fully owns the rights to Mui Mui, they only sold the rights to Sky Heart.


* PutOnABus: To date, her last appearance in an SNK title was ''SNK Heroines'', with [[ExiledFromContinuity her murky legal status making it unclear if she'll be back]]. The backstory for Team Samurai published on SNK's official website mentions that both she and Love Heart were sent back to their home dimensions after Verse's destruction.

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* PutOnABus: To date, her last appearance in an SNK title was ''SNK Heroines'', with [[ExiledFromContinuity her murky legal status making it being unclear if she'll be back]].she will return in a future game of the series. The backstory for Team Samurai published on SNK's official website mentions that both she and Love Heart were sent back to their home dimensions after Verse's destruction.



* SummonMagic: Her Climax DM Seinryuutenmei has her summoning a Chinese dragon, then she knocks her foe towards the dragon's mouth.

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* SummonMagic: Her Climax DM Seinryuutenmei has her summoning a Chinese dragon, then she knocks her foe towards toward the dragon's mouth.
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->'''Voiced by:''' Kengo Takanashi

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->'''Voiced by:''' Kengo TakanashiCreator/KengoTakanashi
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* PutOnABus: To date, her last appearance in an SNK title was ''SNK Heroines'', with [[ExiledFromContinuity her murky legal status making it unclear if she'll be back]]. The backstory for Team Samurai published on SNK's official website mentions that both she and Love Heart were sent back to their home dimensions after Verse's destruction.
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* RetGone: Played with, {{Creator/SNK}} sold the rights for Love's series ''Sky Heart'' to Highlights Entertainment during 2016 (Highlights Entertainment would close down in 2019), and Love hasn't been mentioned or acknowledged by {{Creator/SNK}} after Videogame/SNKHeroinesTagTeamFrenzy's release. However, when the [[https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/official/kof-portal/characters/ official KOF site]] was updated on September 2022 she was included on the character database, with the caveat that she's explicitly stated to be a character property of Highlights Entertainment, effectively turning her into a guest character used with their permission.

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* RetGone: Played with, {{Creator/SNK}} sold the rights for Love's series ''Sky Heart'' to Highlights Entertainment during 2016 (Highlights Entertainment would close down in 2019), and Love hasn't been mentioned or acknowledged by {{Creator/SNK}} after Videogame/SNKHeroinesTagTeamFrenzy's release. However, when the [[https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/official/kof-portal/characters/ official KOF site]] was updated on September 2022 she was included on the character database, with the caveat that she's explicitly stated to be a character property of Highlights Entertainment, effectively turning her into a guest character used with their permission. Tellingly, neither she nor Mui Mui are mentioned by name in Team Samurai's official backstory for ''Videogame/TheKingOfFightersXV'', with the text only referencing them as unnamed "friends" of Nakoruru who were sent back to their home dimensions after the destruction of Verse.
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!!Yakov
->'''Voiced by:''' Kuniyoshi Itoi
->He is Antonov's assistant and associate director of the King Of Fighters tournament his boss is organizing. He was the one who helped scout fighters for Antonov's Official Invitation Team who consist of Sylvie, Mian, and Kukri.
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* AllThereInTheManual: His name first appeared in Kukri's profile whose, according to him, favorite food was pastilla.
* BeleagueredAssistant: While Antonov isn't an outright jerk towards him, Yakov nevertheless tends to get exasperated by his boss' antics. Though it doesn't help that Yakov does irritate him sometimes, like when he comments on his boss' sensitive nature.
-->'''Antonov:''' Shut up, associate director.
* GagNose: He has a pretty big nose.
* NumberTwo: To Antonov

!!Clemence Bellamy
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->'''Voiced by:''' Kazuma Otsu
-> The news reporter for AMBC. He covers the news during the King of Fighters tournament like your typical news reporter. He's also the one who interviews most of the contestants during ''KOF XV''.
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* AllThereInTheManual: Most of the interviews with ''XV's'' contestants can be read on the game's site, as linked above.
* CringeComedy: His entire interview with The King of Dinosaurs is definitely this, with him growing steadily more uncomfortable after each response.
* EveryoneHasStandards: When Kukri asks him to [[CrossesTheLineTwice cancel his opponents on social media]] during his Interview, Clemence immediately assures the viewers that he won't do that.
-->'''Clemence:''' Don't worry, ''KOF'' fans, I won't do anything of the sort!
* IntrepidReporter: Mostly concerning the tournament coverage, not so much in getting involved with the tournament itself.
* NiceGuy: By all accounts, he's very friendly and mild-mannered. Some of the contestants, on the other hand, don't always share this sentiment.
* PluckyComicRelief: Downplayed. He's not around enough to be an outright ButtMonkey compared to, say, Joe or Kensou, but most of the time, he's involved in some pretty amusing moments. Especially the cast interviews on ''KOF XV's'' website.

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->'''Voiced by:''' Rina Shikura (Boy A), Noriko Abe (Boy B)
-> Two young fans of Antonov, who express their concerns about their idol [[spoiler:when he seemingly sacrifices himself to protect them]].
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!!Ring Announcer
-->'''Voiced by:''' Yuma Yamaguchi
-> The ring announcer for Antonov's King of Fighters tournament.

!!In-Game Announcers
-->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/MaxwellPowers, Don Purdy (''XIV'') and Bianca Allen (''XIV'')
-> The system voice announcers of the current KOF tournaments. Only Maxwell Powers return to the XV tournament.
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* OhCrap: [[spoiler:Has this reaction to Re Verse]].
-->'''Maxwell:''' Some kind of monster is attacking us! It's like Verse!
** He also gets worried when the player prepares to fight Omega Rugal. Considering that this is [[SNKBoss Rugal]] we're talking about, he has every right to be concerned.
-->'''Maxwell:''' I got a bad feeling about this, just what's gonna happen?!
* PutOnABus: Don Purdy and Bianca Allen are absent in ''KOF XV'', leaving Maxwell Powers as the sole announcer of the game.
* SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: Unlike the other announcers who spoke with GratuitousEnglish in the previous games, they speak English fluidly.

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!!Yakov
->'''Voiced by:''' Kuniyoshi Itoi
->He is Antonov's assistant and associate director of the King Of Fighters tournament his boss is organizing. He was the one who helped scout fighters for Antonov's Official Invitation Team who consist of Sylvie, Mian, and Kukri.
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* AllThereInTheManual: His name first appeared in Kukri's profile whose, according to him, favorite food was pastilla.
* BeleagueredAssistant: While Antonov isn't an outright jerk towards him, Yakov nevertheless tends to get exasperated by his boss' antics. Though it doesn't help that Yakov does irritate him sometimes, like when he comments on his boss' sensitive nature.
-->'''Antonov:''' Shut up, associate director.
* GagNose: He has a pretty big nose.
* NumberTwo: To Antonov

!!Clemence Bellamy
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->'''Voiced by:''' Kazuma Otsu
-> The news reporter for AMBC. He covers the news during the King of Fighters tournament like your typical news reporter. He's also the one who interviews most of the contestants during ''KOF XV''.
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* AllThereInTheManual: Most of the interviews with ''XV's'' contestants can be read on the game's site, as linked above.
* CringeComedy: His entire interview with The King of Dinosaurs is definitely this, with him growing steadily more uncomfortable after each response.
* EveryoneHasStandards: When Kukri asks him to [[CrossesTheLineTwice cancel his opponents on social media]] during his Interview, Clemence immediately assures the viewers that he won't do that.
-->'''Clemence:''' Don't worry, ''KOF'' fans, I won't do anything of the sort!
* IntrepidReporter: Mostly concerning the tournament coverage, not so much in getting involved with the tournament itself.
* NiceGuy: By all accounts, he's very friendly and mild-mannered. Some of the contestants, on the other hand, don't always share this sentiment.
* PluckyComicRelief: Downplayed. He's not around enough to be an outright ButtMonkey compared to, say, Joe or Kensou, but most of the time, he's involved in some pretty amusing moments. Especially the cast interviews on ''KOF XV's'' website.

!!Two unnamed Antonov fans
->'''Voiced by:''' Rina Shikura (Boy A), Noriko Abe (Boy B)
-> Two young fans of Antonov, who express their concerns about their idol [[spoiler:when he seemingly sacrifices himself to protect them]].
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!!Ring Announcer
-->'''Voiced by:''' Yuma Yamaguchi
-> The ring announcer for Antonov's King of Fighters tournament.

!!In-Game Announcers
-->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/MaxwellPowers, Don Purdy (''XIV'') and Bianca Allen (''XIV'')
-> The system voice announcers of the current KOF tournaments. Only Maxwell Powers return to the XV tournament.
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* OhCrap: [[spoiler:Has this reaction to Re Verse]].
-->'''Maxwell:''' Some kind of monster is attacking us! It's like Verse!
** He also gets worried when the player prepares to fight Omega Rugal. Considering that this is [[SNKBoss Rugal]] we're talking about, he has every right to be concerned.
-->'''Maxwell:''' I got a bad feeling about this, just what's gonna happen?!
* PutOnABus: Don Purdy and Bianca Allen are absent in ''KOF XV'', leaving Maxwell Powers as the sole announcer of the game.
* SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: Unlike the other announcers who spoke with GratuitousEnglish in the previous games, they speak English fluidly.

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Spiritual Successor is a YMMV trope about a work generally being seen as resembling another work.


* SpiritualSuccessor: He's one for Wolfgang Krauser. Both are big, strong, tall men who are surprisingly fast, both are tournament organizers (at different points in time), both are famously rich people, both went shirtless during fight, and both are rather honorable fighters.

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