The 1996 anime film begins on an eerily deserted road at night. In a nearby field of grass, two fighters exchange blows. Unlike other action movies, especially the animated ones of the time, the brooding score’s volume is overpowered by the grunts and hits of the fighters, along with the sound of thunder as lightning pierces the midnight sky. Even the blades of grass in the wind echo louder than the guitar riffs playing in the background. Something about the darkly serious fight scenes felt so intimidating that I wondered if I had stumbled onto an animated movie too adult for me, as I often did at that age. Finally, I caught a glimpse of Ryu in the night, his red hachimaki flowing in the wind.
Street Fighter owes its entire legacy to this one epic anime fight scene
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This sounds like a fascinating tribute to an iconic moment in anime history! It’s amazing how certain scenes can shape the legacy of a franchise like Street Fighter. Looking forward to seeing more discussions about its impact!
Absolutely! It’s interesting how that scene not only influenced Street Fighter but also set the tone for many fighting games that followed. The choreography and animation style really captured the intensity of combat, which is still a benchmark today.
I completely agree! That scene really did establish a unique atmosphere that resonated throughout the entire film. It’s fascinating to see how it shaped not just Street Fighter but also the broader genre of fighting anime, influencing countless series that followed.