Who Is Ryo Sakazaki? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ryo Sakazaki is a Company-Licensed comic book character, with over 75 comic issue appearances. The Master of Kyokugenryu Karate, Ryo Sakazaki is the protagonist of Art of Fighting and one of the main characters of the King of Fighters, with both fighting game series belonging to SNK. He also shares a rivalry with Terry Bogard in the King of Fighters series.

Who is Ryo Sakazaki?

Story Early Life Ryo is Takuma and Ronnet's son and the older brother of Yuri. He started training in the martial arts at an early age, deeming to become Takuma's successor. Ryo was instilled by his father with the hard principle of self-reliance where one's strength can form their own worth in the world. He eventually got a sparring partner and friend in Robert Garcia when Robert was admitted into the dojo. Ryo's mother died in a tragic car accident on Ryo's 10th birthday. Takuma left their home and left Ryo to take care of Yuri. In order to do so, he worked in construction and tirelessly strived to defend his family's dojo. He also started street fighting, remembering his father's words.

Key facts

Ryo Sakazaki is of human origin. The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 75 recorded issue appearances, Ryo Sakazaki ranks among the most featured characters in comics.