Street Fighter II: The Animated Series

Picking up where the last episode leaves off, Ryu and Ken illegally enter a bar and pick a fight with the local Airmen. They easily take them down and prematurely declare victory. However, Guile steps in and thinking it's another easy fight, Ryu steps up. Upon trying to throw him, Guile shows that Ryu has finally met his match by proceeding to beat the crap out of him after instantly escaping his clenches. Crushed by Ryu's defeat, Ken uses his family's influence to sneak onto the base to challenge Guile himself only to get his butt whipped as well. Despite being the second episode, the fights portrayed clearly show how the quality can nearly equal what was portrayed in the original animated movie. The fight is pure hand-to-hand and doesn't rely on gimmicks such as Hadoukens or Shoryukens...but the deciding move is a Flash Kick... If you want something with pure martial arts and fighting, something as real as it gets like you see in "Baki" of "Kengan Ashura," then this is for you. Granted, they both take a one-sided beating, the episode does an excellent job of showing they either have spirit, arrogance, or maybe both. No matter how badly Guile lays the smackdown on them, they still get back up to the point that Guile shows them some respect. Since the series portrays Ken and Ryu as teenagers who barely got their black belts, it gives narrative justification as to why they go around the world to become better fighters. They realize that despite winning tournaments and years of training, having pure battlefield experience, as Guile demonstrates, is something that they lacked. It teaches the audience the old saying that it doesn't matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up, in a very inspiring way. The performances in Japanese and English are equally good and as someone who tends to prefer watching it in Japanese, I also enjoy the dub. I feel Guile's performances in both versions (being gruff in Japanese and more gnarly in English) show that he doesn't have to be too loud to express his point and let his fists do all the talking. The guitar riffs played during the first part of Ryu and Guile's fight sucks you straight into the action and make you feel the intensity and desperation. I say if you love hardcore action, then this episode will get you pumped up for more!

I was pretty happy with how the series ended. The finale gave the story a proper sense of closure, and I liked that it took its time with the ending instead of rushing through everything. It wrapped things up in a way that felt satisfying and gave the whole series a good finish. I’m glad it ended on a high note.

The tension really paid off in this episode. I liked how intense the action felt, but it still kept the focus on the characters and what they were going through. The big clash had a lot of energy to it and made the episode feel like an important moment. This was easily one of the most satisfying fights so far.

I liked the character work in this episode. It gave some of the side characters more to do, and I thought their presence added more to the story without taking over. The episode also had a nice balance between the characters and the main conflict. This made the episode more enjoyable for me.

This one hit harder than I expected. I liked how the episode gave the story a more serious feel without making the emotional parts feel forced. It also made the conflict feel more personal and raised the tension going into the finale. The more serious tone made this one stand out for me.

Things really started moving in this episode. I liked how the pace picked up while still giving the main conflict some emotional weight. The character choices also made the episode feel more personal instead of just being another action-heavy one. I was pretty invested in this one.

This was one of the most emotional episodes so far. I liked how the main conflict felt personal and gave the episode more weight than a usual fight. The tension worked really well, and I could feel how much was at stake without the episode needing to overdo it. The emotional side of the show worked really well here.

This episode had a really creepy feel to it. I liked how the tension built up slowly instead of throwing everything at me right away. The darker tone worked well, and it made the episode feel more serious as it went on. I enjoyed this one more than I expected to, and the slow buildup worked for me.

The episode felt short but still got its point across. I liked the focus on the character’s inner struggle, and the way it showed him starting to understand his own abilities felt like a real step forward. It didn’t need a lot of extra scenes to make the moment work. This kind of character-focused episode worked well for me.

This episode took a much darker turn, and I liked how it raised the stakes without feeling too over the top. The darker tone worked well for the story and made the whole episode feel more serious. It was a good change from the usual feel of the show, and I liked seeing it go in this direction. This was one of the episodes that I enjoyed more.

The main fight was easily the best part of this episode. I liked how tense it felt, and the way the two sides handled the fight made it more interesting than just a straight-up brawl. The episode also did a good job of making the conflict feel more serious without dragging things out. I really enjoyed the way this one handled the action.

This episode made the story feel bigger and more serious. I liked the way the new conflict was brought in without making everything feel too rushed, and the extra character added some fun to the episode as well. It kept things moving while still giving the story more to work with. I’m curious to see how this direction turns out.

Watching this series definitely brought back my childhood. As a player and a fan of this video game, it was nice to know the stories behind the characters, but I felt it was too short to end this anime. Some of the episodes were rushed, others were dragged, while others were too chaotic. The animation was not consistent, and the main conflict was the overall visuals which was an issue for photosensitive viewers like me. Hence, it was made in the early 1990s and I have a lot of consideration in that regard. I found it fascinating to see the iconic and signature moves of the characters, and that was why I felt nostalgic.

I liked how this episode added a more serious side to the story. The new character brought some moral tension, and the darker moments made the episode feel more intense without going overboard. It also gave the story a bit more depth than usual. I’d be interested in seeing where this new side of the story goes.

The new character had a really strong presence, and I liked how cold and serious he felt right away. It gave the episode a darker tone and made the story feel like it was getting more serious. I also liked how it added more weight to everything that had been happening so far. This was a solid episode and made me more interested in what comes next.

This was a pretty brutal episode, and I liked how intense the fight felt without dragging on. The buildup worked well and made the action feel more satisfying when things started turning around. I also liked that it kept the tension high all the way through. I’d like to see more fights with this kind of intensity.

I liked the tension here. The episode had a more serious feel, and the way everything built up kept me interested without giving too much away. It also did a good job of making the action feel more intense. This kind of episode worked pretty well for me.

This episode had a pretty unsettling start. I liked how the darker moments made things feel more serious, especially with the tension around the main character. It gave the episode a different feel and made the situation more interesting to watch. I’d be down for more episodes that lean into this kind of darker tone.

This was a fun episode to watch. I liked seeing the main character finally make some real progress, and the way that growth was shown made the episode stand out. The mix of action and imagination also worked well for me without taking away from the story. I hope we get more episodes like this.

I liked how clever this episode was, especially with its more thoughtful side. It felt different from the usual action, and I enjoyed seeing the characters deal with something more personal. It gave the episode a nice change of pace and made it stand out a bit. This was a good one if you wanted something a little more focused on the characters.