Is there an Evil Ken?

Yes, there is an "Evil Ken," officially known as Violent Ken, a brainwashed, darker version of Ken Masters from Street Fighter, controlled by M.Bison's Psycho Power, appearing in games like Ultra Street Fighter II and SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, and sometimes mistaken for a Satsui no Hadou form like Evil Ryu.
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Which game has Evil Ken?

Violent Ken, known as Brainwashed Ken (洗脳されたケン, Sennōsareta Ken?) in Japan, is a video game character who first appeared in SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos as a sub-boss, before eventually joining the mainline Street Fighter series starting with Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers.
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Who is violent Ken?

Violent Ken is an alternate version of Ken that mades his debut in SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos. He is the result of Ken being brainwashed and controlled by M. Bison's Psycho Power.
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How did Ken become violent Ken?

When it comes to Ken Masters going on the dark side when he was captured and brainwashed by Shadaloo, He's now Violent Ken! Though the fact I did seen Violent Ken from Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, Ken's Brainwashing was fused by his Psycho Power, getting possessed by the Satsui No Hado.
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Who's better, Ryu or Ken?

Neither Ken nor Ryu is definitively "better"; it depends on the game and player preference, but in recent Street Fighter titles like SF6, Ken is often considered stronger in top-level play due to superior rushdown, combo extensions (like Jinrai kicks), and corner pressure, while Ryu offers more consistency and range with his enhanced projectiles and basic tools, making him a great all-rounder but sometimes less explosive than Ken. Ken excels at aggressive offense and mix-ups, while Ryu is about simple, strong fundamentals and adapting to the opponent.
 
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Are there any LGBTQ characters in Street Fighter?

Several potentially queer characters feature in the Street Fighter series. In the original Street Fighter, Eagle was designed as a tribute to Freddie Mercury, which, when coupled with his mannerisms, leads to him being read as gay. However, this is not canonically confirmed.
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Who beat Evil Ryu?

The battle ends when both Asura and Evil Ryu attempt the Raging Demon on one another, and it ends in a draw, exhausting Ryu's Satsui no Hado, and returning both fighters to normal.
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Has Ken ever fought Akuma?

After winning the U.S. martial arts tournament, Ken returned to his training ground to tell his master Gouken the good news. There he witnessed his master's death at the hands of Akuma. Enraged and grief stricken, he attacked Akuma, only to be defeated.
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Is Ken half Japanese?

The question "Ken half Japanese" most commonly refers to Ken Masters from Street Fighter, who is indeed half Japanese and half American, with his mother being Japanese and father American, though some sources suggest he is actually 3/4 Japanese, being born in Japan and having a Japanese mother and American grandfather, and later dyeing his hair blonde. His mixed heritage explains his Japanese upbringing in Japan and training with Ryu under Gouken, despite his American upbringing and blonde hair.
 
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Is Shun actually Ryu's brother?

History. Shun was a young boy who claimed to be looking for his elder brother: Ryu. Shun was taken care of by his mother in Brazil until she fell ill. Shun claimed that her last words were for him to search for his elder brother, whom he carried a photo of.
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Is Leshar Korean or Japanese?

Shin "Leshar" Moon-sup is a South Korean Fighting Games player currently representing DRX.
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What is Ken's uppercut called?

Shoryuken. The specific name for Ryu and Ken's dragon punches in the Street Fighter series, but it's used to talk about any generic uppercut-looking move in pretty much any fighting game. Very often shortened to just "shoryu". 昇竜拳 (shouryūken) — Lit. rising dragon fist.
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What are Ken's weaknesses as a fighter?

Ken is a very solid character, so there really isn't a quick and easy way to beat him or completely exploit his character. But one of the more noticeable things is that he really lacks + moves and buttons. In that way he kind of has to abuse drive rush or specials to get his pressure in, which is more risky.
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Do 18+ games exist?

Yes, 18+ games absolutely exist, encompassing titles with extreme violence, strong sexual content, nudity, drug use, and mature themes, often receiving an "Adults Only" (AO) rating from bodies like the ESRB, though they are typically found on PC platforms like Steam rather than consoles due to retailer reluctance to stock them. These games push boundaries beyond standard M-rated titles, featuring graphic content and sometimes requiring specific mods for full experience, with PC being the primary outlet for this content.
 
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Are Ryu and Ken still friends?

Ken's following appearance is in Street Fighter III. The storyline reveals that he is still friendly with Ryu and has a student named Sean.
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Does akuma mean evil?

An akuma ( 悪魔 あくま ) is an evil spirit in Japanese folklore, sometimes described in English-language sources as a devil or demon. An alternative name for the akuma is ma (ま). Akuma is the name assigned to Satan in Japanese Christianity, and the Mara in Japanese Buddhism.
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Is Ken a female?

Ken is a masculine given name of Japanese and Scottish Gaelic origin. The Japanese given name is common among males.
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Who is Chun Li's crush?

While Chun-Li is a strong, independent character focused on justice, many fans and some media suggest she has romantic feelings for Ryu, though Capcom generally keeps it ambiguous and non-canonical, emphasizing their close friendship and shared goals over romance. Some older comics and anime hinted at a crush, but the games often portray her as dedicated to her work, not dating. 
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Why does Ken have blonde hair?

A lot of people don't realize Ken is supposed to be half Japanese. He's not a white guy. That's why he has black eyebrows and blonde hair. In manga logic, that's showing his Japanese side and his American side.
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Is Akuma Ryu's dad?

Ryu is not related to Akuma , no. Akuma is another student who trained under the same master as Ryu's master did, but he went insane after messing with the satsui no hadou and using its power to fuel his lust for strength and domination.
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Is urien stronger than gill?

Being the second strongest member of the Secret Society, Urien originally holds the position of the Vice President of the organization during the tournament of Street Fighter III 2nd Impact, outranked only by Gill who serves as the President.
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Why is Akuma banned Super Turbo?

He has a game-breaking bug and must be banned for that reason alone. The bug is that he makes an opponent block an air fireball, if he lands and does his Raging Demon super while they're still in blockstun, the opponent has only a 25% chance to jump out.
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Is Kage just Evil Ryu?

Trivia. Kage is not to be confused with Evil Ryu. The former is the physical manifestation of the Satsui no Hado dwelling within Ryu (and taking Ryu's appearance as his likeness); the latter is the form that Ryu himself takes if he ever succumbs to the Satsui no Hado.
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Why does Evil Ryu have a hole in his chest?

Evil Ryu has a hole in his chest as a visual representation of his embracing the dark "Satsui no Hado," symbolizing a near-fatal wound from Akuma (in non-canon manga) or the void left by losing his humanity, with a glowing "heaven" (天) kanji on his back signifying the power unleashed when the seal is broken, indicating his heartless, corrupted state. It's a physical manifestation of the deadly power Akuma wields and the loss of his pure spirit, showing he's consumed by violence.
 
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