Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia, known in Japanese as ロバート・ガルシア, is a prominent character in the fighting game series *The King of Fighters* (ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ, *KOF*). He first appeared as a deuteragonist in the *Art of Fighting* series. Robert is a practitioner of Kyokugenryu Karate and the son of a wealthy Italian businessman, Alberto Garcia. Seeking freedom from his family's expectations, he pursued martial arts and became close friends with Ryo Sakazaki. Robert harbors a deep infatuation for Ryo's sister, Yuri Sakazaki, often facing her disinterest and Ryo's suspicion due to his flamboyant personality. Known as "The Raging Tiger", he excels in combat with his stylish kick-based fighting style. Robert is a key figure in both the *Art of Fighting* and *King of Fighters* series, frequently teaming up with Ryo and Yuri to represent Kyokugen Karate in tournaments.