Ryo Sakazaki
Original Title：坂崎 リョウ、リョウ・サカザキ
Languages:
- Chinese: 坂崎良
- Japanese: 坂崎 リョウ、リョウ・サカザキ
- English: Ryo Sakazaki
Parent Title:
拳皇, The King of Fighters, ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ
Ryo Sakazaki is the main character of SNK's fighting game series Art of Fighting, which serves as a prequel to the Fatal Fury series, and a recurring character in The King of Fighters series. His name is most often written in katakana as "リョウ・サカザキ", but in some games, kanji is used: "坂崎亮". Ryo is a skilled martial artist of Kyokugenryu Karate, known for his powerful fighting style and the nickname "The Invincible Dragon". He embarks on adventures in South Town with his best friend Robert Garcia, primarily to rescue his kidnapped sister, Yuri Sakazaki. Ryo is celebrated in The King of Fighters for his sense of justice and his loyalty to Kyokugenryu Karate, becoming an iconic character for SNK. His character design and backstory have earned him a dedicated fanbase, and he appears in various forms, including as "Mr. Karate," showcasing his mature fighting style.