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Wan-Fu (Hánzi: 王虎; Pinyin: Wánghǔ; Cantonese: Wong Fu; Japanese: ワンフー, Wanfū) is a recurring character in the Samurai Shodown franchise who debuted in the original game. He is modeled after Miyoshi Seikai, one of the fabled Ten Heroes of Sanada. A robust and fiery Chinese warrior, he dreams of amassing a powerful army and unifying his homeland.

He was removed from the series' lineup after Samurai Shodown II, but returned in Samurai Shodown VI. He is one of the few characters in the series to have a "joke" ending, breaking the fourth wall and comically exclaiming to the player that "there is no ending to [his] story". He goes back to breaking the fourth wall in his intro in Samurai Shodown (2019), when he looks at the player before finishing it.

Personality[]

Wan-Fu is a man easily moved into action by anger. He is brash and impatient, though he means well in the end. He is an old-fashioned warrior, finding respect for others only through learning their worth in battle.

Powers[]

  • Fiery Throw - Wan-Fu can throw his weapon as a projectile to his opponents.
  • Fiery Attacks - Wan-Fu can tip his attacks with flame.
  • Above average strength - Wan-Fu is a very strong man, capable of lifting a man with only one hand.

Fighting Style[]

A peculiar trait with Wan-Fu is his ever-changing weaponry with every new game appearance. In Samurai Shodown, he wields a traditional dāo, a Chinese saber. In Samurai Shodown II, his weapon of choice is a stone pillar that he apparently ripped-off from a temple. In Samurai Shodown VI, his weapon changes yet again, this time to a chúi (a type of metallic mace). He switches back to his dāo in Samurai Shodown Sen, and once again to the stone pillar in Samurai Shodown (2019).

At the risk of leaving himself unarmed, Wan-Fu can fling his weapon at his opponent, which will explode on impact. While wielding a blunt weapon, he can bash his head against it and become enraged, at the cost of sacrificing a portion of his health. If his opponent touches him during this process, they will take great damage.

Music[]

  • King Tiger - Samurai Shodown, Samurai Shodown II
  • Wan-Fu - Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden
  • God of Military Arts - Samurai Shodown (2019)

Voice Actors[]

  • Takayuki Sakai - Samurai Shodown I
  • Toshikazu Nishimura - Samurai Shodown II, Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden (battle voice), Sen, Samurai Shodown VI (re-dubbed voice)
  • Masaru Naka - Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden (during cutscenes)
  • Masahiro Okazaki - Samurai Shodown VI
  • Tessho Genda - Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture
  • Mungle Roberts - Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture (English dub)
  • Daisuke Gōri - Samurai Shodown Dengeki drama CD series
  • Kōzō Douzaka - Samurai Shodown (2019)

Game Appearances[]

Mobile Appearances[]

  • Samurai Shodown Tenkadaiichi Kenkakuden

Cameo Appearances[]

Anime Appearances[]

Cards[]

SNK vs

Sprites[]

Samurai Shodown Samurai Shodown II Samurai Shodown VI Samurai Shodown II (Doll Transformation) Samurai Shodown VI (Doll Transformation)

Gallery[]

Samurai Shodown characters
SamSho I Logo Sprite HaohmaruNakoruruMamahahaUkyo TachibanaWan-FuTam TamCharlotte Christine de ColdeGalford D. WellerPoppyKyoshiro SenryoEarthquakeHanzo HattoriJubei YagyuGenan ShiranuiShiro Tokisada AmakusaPurple NakoruruKurokoHikyaku
SamSho II Logo Sprite Genjuro KibagamiCham ChamPaku PakuNeinhalt SiegerNicotine CaffeineMizuki Rashojin
SamSho III Logo Sprite Shizumaru HisameRimururuBasaraGaira CaffeineKim Ung CheZankuro MinazukiShikuru
SamSho IV Logo Sprite Kazuki KazamaSogetsu KazamaAku Amakusa
SamSho 64 Logo ShikiHanma YagyuGandaraDeku & DekuinaYuga the Destroyer
SamSho 64-2 Logo AsuraShadow AsuraHalf-Shaded Shiki‎‎Taizan MorozumiKarakuri HanmaEnja KazukiSuija Sogetsu
SamSho Warriors Rage Seishiro KukiJin-Emon HanafusaJushiro SakakiRinka YoshinoSayaHaito KanakuraYaci IzanagiGaryo the WhirlwindRan PoMikotoTohma KukiTashon MaoDarumaMintoMugenjiYudaSamuraiHanzo HattoriIga NinjaBruteOboro's AmazonsKunou SeishiroOboro
Nakoruru ADV Logo MikatoHokuteYantamuManariOutadaHibabaUbabaMibabaRera
SamSho V Logo Sprite Yoshitora TokugawaMina MajikinaChampleRasetsumaruEnjaSuijaLiu YunfeiYoukai KusaregedoTam TamPoppySankuro YorozuYumeji KurokouchiGaoh
SamSho VI Logo AndrewIrohaSugoroku MatsuribayashiOcha-Maro KarakuriDemon Gaoh
SamSho EOD Logo SuzuhimeAngelicaTakechiyoGarrosJ.Kim Hae-RyeongWalterJinbei SugamataBlack HawkKirianClaudeDracoGolba
SamSho 2019 Logo Yashamaru KuramaDarli DaggerWu-RuixiangShizuka GozenHibiki TakaneWardenGongsun LiBaiken
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