Yuri Sakazaki

Yuri Sakazaki is a fictional character from SNK's fighting game series *Art of Fighting* and *The King of Fighters* (*KOF*). She is the daughter of Kyokugenryu Karate founder Takuma Sakazaki and the younger sister of Ryo Sakazaki. She first appeared as a damsel-in-distress in *Art of Fighting*, later becoming a playable character in *Art of Fighting 2*. Yuri is known for her cheerful personality and unique fighting style, often parodying moves from other fighting game characters. In the *KOF* series, she is typically a member of either the Women Fighters Team or the Art of Fighting Team. Yuri's signature moves include the "Slipstream Handslap," "Flying Swallow Phoenix Kick," and "Yuri Super Upper." She is a fan favorite and praised for her transition from a damsel-in-distress to a capable fighter. She is also noted for being one of the earlier important female fighters in gaming, representing a positive portrayal of female inclusion in fighting games.