He of Billowing Pants returns

SNK has launched a brand new trailer for the following fighter headed to its nice 2022 launch The King of Fighters XV — And, for KoF followers, this boy wants no introduction, as spring will see the return of one of the notable, stoic, and JUSTICE-ridden characters in SNK historical past, the taekwondo king: Kim Kaphwan!

Having made his debut in 1992’s Deadly Fury 2, Kim quick turned one of many universe’s most dependable and beloved characters, in addition to one of many KoF franchise’s most stable fighters. Hailing from South Korea, Kim makes use of his unbelievable martial arts skills to raised the world, bestowing a way of honor into all he meets and making certain justice is seen to be completed for many who have strayed from a path of enlightenment. Kim’s position in KoF famously noticed his countless efforts to rehabilitate criminals Choi Bounge and Chang Koehan. Regardless of his boy scout nature, Kim is a revered character among the many SNK group.

Because the above trailer demonstrates, Kim is bringing his iconic and acrobatic vary of kicks to the King of Fighters XV social gathering, together with his vary of devastating flying axe kicks, his gravity-defying headstomps, and his unbelievable, lightning-speed Supers. Sadly, Kim’s iconic pants aren’t fairly as billowy as they have been in his 2D days, however anyone selecting up Kim as DLC will no less than obtain his basic costume as a bonus pores and skin. Kim Kaphwan can be obtainable this spring, with additional characters anticipated later in 2023.

The King of Fighters XV is accessible now on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox Collection X.