Franco Bash
Original Title：フランコ・バッシュ
Languages:
- Chinese: 弗兰克·巴斯
- Japanese: フランコ・バッシュ
- English: Franco Bash
Parent Title:
拳皇, The King of Fighters, ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ
Franco Bash, known as フランコ・バッシュ in Japanese, is a character from the Fatal Fury series, and also makes guest appearances in The King of Fighters series. He is a retired super heavyweight kickboxing champion who works as an aircraft mechanic at South Town Airport to support his wife, Emilia, and son, Junior. In Fatal Fury 3, his son is kidnapped by Yamazaki, forcing Franco to help him obtain the Secret Scrolls of the Jin. After rescuing his son, Franco makes his comeback to the fighting world in the Real Bout series. His signature moves include the Double Kong, Power Bicycle, and Webbing Blow, while his Super Special Move is the Armageddon Buster. Franco is known for his goofy and comedic personality, as well as his powerful punching techniques. Despite changes to his appearance in later titles, he remains a fan-favorite character. In The King of Fighters series, he usually appears as a cameo or Easter egg.