Who Is Iori Yagami? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Iori Yagami is a Company-Licensed comic book character, with over 143 comic issue appearances. Kyo Kusanagi's rival whose family is one of the three clans that sealed Orochi. He was introduced in The King of Fighters '95. He possess the "Riot Of Blood" coming from the power of Orochi.

Who is Iori Yagami?

History Long ago, there was a legendary snake entity named Orochi, who was the guardian of nature. He created eight strongest warriors known as Hakkesshu. But as humanity began to grow, humans caused destruction and the balanced began to crumble. 1800 years ago, Orochi can no longer tolerate man's insolence and decided to wipe humanity from the face of earth. His clan and the human race wage war until three human clans, the Kusanagi, Yasakani and Yata, defeated and sealed him. 660 years before King of Fighters (KoF), Orochi's seal began to weaken. The three clan decided to move it's vessel into another location. Wanting to release Orochi, one of the Hakkesshu killed the Yasakani's wife to cause turmoil and distrust to the three clan.

Key facts

Iori Yagami is of human origin. The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 143 recorded issue appearances, Iori Yagami ranks among the most featured characters in comics.