| Games | Fatal Fury • The King of Fighters |
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| “ | Sorry - they may call you "Boss" but I'm not taking any orders from you! | „ |
| ~ Billy Kane to Krauser[2] |
Summary
Billy Kane is Geese Howard's right-hand-man and most trusted enforcer since a long time. Billy owes much to Geese and is very loyal to him. He earned his position thanks to his strength and expertise in bojutsu, to the point that he was Geese's champion during the second "The King of Fighters" tournament and the penultimate opponent Terry had to defeat.
After the faked death of Geese, Billy allied with Krauser for unclear motives, while apparently keeping afloat the legacy of his boss until his return. Billy then assisted Geese in his hunt for the Jin scrolls, and remained at his side until his death at the end of the fourth tournament.
Billy maintained a relevant position within the Howard Connection, reason why the newly arisen crime lord White brainwashed him during the events of "Dominated Mind". White was then defeated by Alfred, thus freeing Billy from his control.
He is 179 cm tall, weights 77 kg, likes washing, egg dishes and punk music, while he dislikes order.[4]
Powers and Stats
Tier: 9-B
Name: Billy Kane
Origin: Fatal Fury
Gender: Male
Age: 26 (Fatal Fury and Fatal Fury 2, 28 (Real Bout Fatal Fury)
Classification: Human, Fighter, Geese's Right-Hand Man
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, possibly Genius Intelligence, Bojutsu Master, Expert Martial Artist (His style incorporates many kicking techniques), Fire Manipulation, Damage Boost (Can perform super attacks that deal much more damage than normal), Attack Reflection (Can send back[5] things thrown[6] at him), Acrobatics (Utilizes several aerial techniques, a notable one being the Super Pursuit Cudge. Can land off his feet after being hit mid-air. Can perform sliding kicks and evasive rollouts)
Attack Potency: Wall level (Every Fatal Fury character can destroy large walls, pillars and many other structures. Geese appointed him as his best enforcer)
Speed: Superhuman (Fast enough to react to and block attacks such as Cheng Sinzan's Taio Sho and Bob Wilson's spinning kick; the latter can spin so fast to make his hair catch fire[7])
Lifting Strength: Class 50 (Comparable to Cheng Sinzan, who can toss a large statue at high speed[5])
Striking Strength: Wall level
Durability: Wall level (Able to withstand the force of his own strikes and those of characters as strong as him)
Stamina: Superhuman (All the Fatal Fury characters have consistently demonstrated to be able to to fight for hours and even entire days)
Range: Standard Melee Range physically; Extended Melee Range with his staff; Several Meters with Projectiles
Standard Equipment: A staff divided into three segments by a chain
Intelligence: Average, at least Gifted in combat, possibly Genius (Was Geese's right-hand man and the second in command within the Howard Connection, which Billy kept managing even after the demise of his boss, although not as well as him. Billy was also the best fighter among Geese's enforcers and has always had a relevant position in all the three "The King of Fighters" tournaments in which he participated. Is extremely skilled in Bojutsu and can use his staff in many ways. Billy is even considered a contender to Joe Higashi and Ryuji Yamazaki in terms of fighting habits.[8] He is also capable of playing the electric guitar)
Weaknesses: None notable.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Leaning Pole Strike: Billy leans forward and thrusts his staff into the opponent.
- Double Trip: Billy performs a double sweep, first with a low kick and then with his staff.
- Boutakatobi Geri ("Pole High-Jump Kick"): Billy vaults on his staff and kicks forward.
- Rising Toss: Billy jabs the opponent in the stomach, then lifts them up and slams them to the other side.
- Hell Drop Slam: Billy uses his staff to lift the opponent by the neck and put them in a vertical position. He shakes them violently and then slams them down.
- Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi ("Three-Section Staff Center Hit"): Billy thrusts his staff forward, splitting it in its three segments to extend its range.
- Kaen Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi ("Flaming Three-Section Staff Center Hit"): An enhanced version of the previous attack, which sets the opponent ablaze.
- Karyu Tsuigeki Kon ("Fire Dragon Pursuit Cane"): Billy pokes the opponent, then splits his staff and smack them twice.
- Kyou Shuu Hishou Kon ("Kyou Shuu Hishou Kon"): Billy vaults on his staff, kicking the opponent moments before rising up into the air. As he comes down, Billy strikes again with a diving kick.
- Suzume Otoshi ("Sparrow Drop"): Billy extends his staff diagonally to strikes airbone opponents.
- Senpuu Kon ("Whirlwind Cane"): Billy spins his staff on the spot, striking the opponent multiple times. Alternatively, Billy attacks with a barrage of jabs.
- Chou Kaen Senpuu Kon ("Super Flaming Whirlwind Cane"): Billy performs a flaming Senpuu Kon, then sends the fiery wheel towards the opponent.
- Guren Sakkon ("Crimson Splitting Cane"): Billy leaps upward while performing a flaming Senpuu Kon. Billy can also shoot the flaming wheel towards the downed opponent.
- Salamander Stream: Billy splits his staff in three, covers it in flames and wallops the opponent thrice. The third hit generates a flaming column that rises upward.
Gallery
References
- ↑ Fatal Fury - Billy Kane's Win Quote
- ↑ Fatal Fury 2 - Billy Kane Pre-Battle Quote (vs. Krauser)
- ↑ Real Bout Fatal Fury - Billy Kane Pre-Final Battle Quote
- ↑ Fatal Fury 15th Anniversary Website
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Real Bout Fatal Fury Special - Credits
- ↑ Fatal Fury Special - Credits
- ↑ Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers - Bob Wilson's Ending
- ↑ Real Bout Fatal Fury Special - Strategy Guide (Billy's Profile)
Notable Matchups
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Discussions
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