The living legend of River City and hero of our story!
Top delinquent of Nekketsu High, master of athletics, and maestro of chin music, Kunio is always ready to put his life on the line for a friend... especially for a pretty face.
Known for the catastrophic kicks of his "Dragon Feet."
Riki
Kunio's eternal rival.
Although easily riled and rough around the edges, he is beloved by many for might and machismo that is matched only by Kunio.
Currently dating Mami.
Known for the potent punches of his "Stone Hands."
Sugata
Strongest disciple under Kunio's wing.
Holds immeasurable respect for his leader, always looking to prove his worthiness on the battlefield by taking down the "bad guys."
Prone to hot-blooded outbursts and leaping before looking.
Nanase
A model student who takes academics seriously and excels in all areas.
Best friend and classmate of Sugata, always keeping an eye out for when his buddy inevitably bites off more than he can chew.
Mami
Riki's girlfriend.
Kidnapped in a plot to provoke her lover.
An average student with an adorable disposition and slightly airheaded tendencies.
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An enigmatic figure from Kunio's past.
Nishimura
"First-rate" big cheese of Hakutaka High.
Able to dish out "oodles" of pain but cannot stomach being served just desserts.
Currently looking for ways to wiggle from beneath Kinoshita's boot.
Sawaguchi
Self-proclaimed "second-rate" second-in-command of Hakutaka High.
What he lacks in muscle is made up for with mettle.
Devoted to Nishimura, no matter how bridled by Kinoshita his beloved boss becomes.
Kamijo
Grandiose gladiator of Kagemura High.
Gallant in his quest for recognition, discontent with being among the dredges of forgotten fighters.
Yamamoto
Beguiling brawler of Kagemura High.
Once a lone wolf without an ally to his name, his friendship with Kamijo sparked the pair to seek an ever-elusive "summit."
Goda
Charismatic shining star adored by his peers.
Hardened by years of safeguarding his feeble young sister, this protective powerhouse brightens up any brawl.
Godai
Perpetually peckish and outrageously odd misfit.
Prone to outbursts and hunger pangs, he is feared for his love of violence and a ferocity that puts even Kunio to shame.
Hasebe
Student council vice-president of Reiho Academy.
Candid and to-the-point in all matters and highly respected as a result.
Rumor has it she was once a formidable delinquent in her own right.
Onizuka
Former student council president of Reiho Academy.
A heart of gold lies deep beneath his intimidating exterior.
Why such an admired leader resigned from his position is still a mystery...
Mochizuki
One of the Four Kings of Reiho Academy.
Unmatched in speed, he goes by the preferred moniker of Greased Lightning.
Kinoshita
One of the Four Kings of Reiho Academy.
A merciless savage feared for his brutality and tenacity, always rising from defeat like a ghoulish fiend.
Taira
One of the Four Kings of Reiho Academy.
Fond of sniffing out and exploiting weakness, this wily weasel seeks to win by any means necessary, no matter the method of trickery.
Minamoto
A seemingly average, every-day student from Reiho Academy.
Spends almost all of his time at the local arcade, grinding away at Double Dragon Duel.
Kobayashi
The de facto leader of the Four Kings of Reiho Academy.
Calm, collected, and analytical in every move he makes.
An expert martial artist honed through a lifetime of rigorous training.
Ryuichi
Elder brother of the Double Dragons.
Reiho Academy transfer hailing from Hattori Academy, a supposed ninja training ground.
Utilizes unconventional martial arts and has earned notoriety for supplanting the best fighters of local schools.
Ryuji
Younger brother of the Double Dragons.
Offspring of the head of Hattori Academy and raised in the ninja arts.
Favors punches to escape the shadow of his elder brother Ryuichi.
