Strider Hiryu

Hiryu is a special agent known as a Strider. The Striders are a elite team of hi-tech ninja-like mercenaries specializing in kidnapping, assassination, demolition, and other missions performed throughout history in service of the greater good. They are one of the world's most influential secret maneuvering groups, existing in one form or another since the feudal era of Japan.

Hiryu is one of the most skilled Striders, the youngest ever to obtain the high rank of Special A-Class. To the Striders, he is their best assassin; To outsiders, little if anything is known about him other than his feared reputation. Hiryu favors the plasma sword Cypher as his weapon of choice.

In the year 2042, an evil alien supergenius by the name of Grandmaster Meio appeared and, in five years time, had taken over the nations of Earth, and exerts control over the human race with an iron fist and powerful militia. In 2048, A resistance force comes to the Striders to stop Meio's diabolical plans. Hiryu is tasked to take down Meio and his machinations.

2D Fighters
Hiryu defeated Ryuji Yamazaki in the opening round, before being busted by Zangief in the second.

2-Player Duos
Team Strider (Hiryu and Strider Hien) tied with Team Simpsons in the first round, prompting a rematch that featured Bub & Bob, who advanced to the second round.