[19] During the making of The King of Fighters XIV, Nobuyuki Kuroki wanted Iori, except the character's hair, to be redesigned. After their battle with Mukai, Ash Crimson stole Chizuru's powers. Lucky Glauber | Iori's image was made by Falcoon. [10], Iori was originally introduced in The King of Fighters '95 as the leader of a team composed of Billy Kane, Eiji Kisaragi and himself. As a result, Iori sometimes helps Kyo to have the opportunity to fight him. He is a central recurring character, and the initial enemy (and eventual rival) of Kyo Kusanagi.
Despite being the same person, the playstyle of Iori's flames is highly different from the regular Iori whose attacks involve hand-to-hand combat. Iori's 10th color scheme in the game matches that of his classic outfit. They tell him of Kyo's entry in the tournament and try to coerce him to join as well. [7][8] One staff member was happy that at an event for The King of Fighters XIII on March 25, 2010, several fans reminded him that day is Iori's birthday according to his official profile. He also stars in other manhua for the games, starting with The King of Fighters 2001 and ending with 2003 along with the Maximum Impact series.
it:Iori Yagami It's due to this personal trait that he doesn't like to associate with others and he lives as a lone wolf. He decides to reclaim his flames, his teammates disappear and he challenges Kyo to an undecided outcome. Iori is the heir of the Yagami clan, who use pyrokinetic powers and sealed the Orochi devil along with the Kusanagi and Yata clans. [109][110] Meristation compared Kyo's and Iori's antagonistic rivalry to that of Goku and Vegeta from the Dragon Ball manga by Akira Toriyama. data21 [71][72] SNK also released a pachinko based on the Orochi storyline. Female version. Mature and Vice remark that he can still choose to rejected the treasure, saved by himself from the Orochi curse once and for all. It is also the very technique which most of the Yagami several years ago used against the Kusanagi, and the first of the clan's many newly-added "Kin Shiki" (Forbidden Method) techniques to their repertoire. They keep the seal over Orochi intact with help from the Kusanagi and Yata clans using three ancient artifacts. Because of his popularity amongst fans, some of the main designers for the series have stated that he is "difficult to draw for". He marks the official debut in the Metal Slug universe in Metal Slug Defense as a KOF 20th Anniversary Collaboration Campaign. In The King of Fighters XI, Iori agrees on Chizuru's request to team up with Kyo and Shingo Yabuki in hopes of opposing Ash. Skullomania |
Leona Heidern | [30] At the end of the tournament, the strengthening presence of Orochi causes Iori to enter the Riot of Blood state, in which he attacks Kyo and Shingo. Shortly after discovering the creation of clones of Kyo, Iori gained word of another King of Fighters tournament, and he began to suspect that the person responsible for cloning Kyo might be there. Mature and Vice warn him of a new threat. Diana | "[56] In the issue from 1997, Iori was voted as the staff's favorite character, claiming first place out of fifty other characters. Athena Asamiya | When he awakes, he coughs up blood. [33] After the team fails to defeat Kyo's team, Iori betrays his teammates. Mignon Beart | He also wears a plain silver ring around his left middle finger; the significance of the ring, if any, is unknown.
Creators have stated Iori's personality and other aspects to his character "broke the mold for characters in fighting games at that time" commenting on his phrases and moves as unique. Nameless | As a side-effect of the Orochi's curse, the once crimson flames of the Yagami have a bluish tint.
Shortly after discovering the creation of clones of Kyo, Iori gained word of another King of Fighters tournament, and he began to suspect that the person responsible for cloning Kyo might be there. label9