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"The King of Fighters" (KOF) is a renowned fighting game series developed by SNK (later SNK Playmore, now SNK). Initially launched in 1994, the series is famed for its extensive roster of characters and its innovative "team" system, which integrates characters from other SNK games like "Fatal Fury" and "Art of Fighting," as well as original characters. The series was originally developed for SNK's Neo Geo arcade hardware, continuing until 2004. Afterwards, the series shifted to platforms like the Atomiswave and Taito Type X2. In addition to arcade releases, "The King of Fighters" games have been ported to numerous home consoles. The series was known for its annual release model until 2003, after which it adopted a Roman numeral numbering system. The story of "The King of Fighters" centers around the "King of Fighters" tournament, drawing in fighters from various SNK titles. Key protagonists include Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami, who each have their own story arcs and interact with other SNK characters. Besides the main series, numerous spin-offs and crossover games exist. These works maintain the series' established fighting mechanics and compelling narratives.