Yashiro Nanakase has been revealed for King of Fighters 15 in SNK’s latest trailer. During the new trailer we get a good look at his gameplay.
Yashiro first made his debut in The King of Fighters ’97. He hasn’t been playable in a King of Fighters title since The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match, so his return in King of Fighters 15 is quite a treat.
During one of the King of Fighters tournaments, the Orochi blood in Yashiro awoke. He then dutifully worked to muster the energy of hunters in an attempt to bring Orochi back to life.
Ultimately, Yashiro and Shermie committed suicide to transfer his energy to Chris, who then hosted Orochi. The three sacred treasures – Kyo, Iori, and Chizuru – then worked together to reseal Orochi.
Verse’s defeat in King of Fighters 14 has apparently caused many characters, such as Yashiro Nanakase, to be revived. This offers a possible explanation for why Chizuru has returned as a playable character in King of Fighters, and why Kyo and Iori are now working together on Team Sacred Treasures.
Watch Yashiro Nanakase’s gameplay trailer exclusively defeating Iori in the video below:
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