
"Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie" revolves around Bison, the merciless leader of the global terrorist group Shadowlaw, who is on a relentless quest to find the world's greatest fighter. His search leads him to Ryu, a wandering martial artist, though he temporarily focuses on Ken Masters, Ryu's American friend and fellow disciple. Simultaneously, Major Guile and Chun Li join forces to stop Bison's criminal enterprise. This film intricately adapts the popular video game series into a high-energy anime, highlighting intense martial arts battles and character dynamics.
Trivia:
1. Unsho Ishizuka, who voices Blanka, was a veteran voice actor renowned for his versatile roles; his portrayal added a unique depth to the otherwise wild and beast-like character.
2. Jouji Nakata, the voice of M. Bison, is famous for voicing iconic villains in anime, and his performance here set a tone that greatly influenced Bison’s characterization in later media.
3. The film was notable for its surprisingly faithful adaptation of the game's fighting styles and moves, with real martial artists consulted to choreograph the fight sequences for authentic action representation.