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Ryu and Ken fight their way back to each other
Street Fighter: recap, ending and discussion. Major spoilers.
Open the recap & discussion — spoilers
A new tournament brings estranged brothers Ryu and Ken into Chun-Li’s effort to stop Bison.
The beginning
After Akuma kills their mentor Gouken, Ryu and Ken drift apart. Years later Bison organizes another World Warrior tournament to draw Ryu out.
The conflict
Chun-Li recruits fighters against Bison. Ryu enters to protect Ken, but Bison captures him and attempts to extract his power.
The turning point
Ken leaves the tournament to rescue Ryu. Blanka helps free him, and the brothers confront the resentment behind their separation.
A choice
Joe is declared tournament champion, only for Akuma to kill him. Ryu draws on dark power to defeat Akuma and loses control.
The ending
Ken’s Flaming Hadouken stops Ryu and brings him back. Bison escapes with Akuma’s body, while Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and their allies resolve to pursue him.
Questions after watching
- Why did Ryu and Ken drift apart?
- What does Ken sacrifice to rescue his brother?
- How does Ryu return from his dark state?
A closer look
A new tournament brings estranged brothers Ryu and Ken into Chun-Li’s effort to stop Bison.
Keep the conversation going
What happens at the end?
Ken’s Flaming Hadouken stops Ryu and brings him back. Bison escapes with Akuma’s body, while Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and their allies resolve to pursue him.
