The King of Fighters: Destiny
CG animated series tying into The King of Fighters: World.
The King of Fighters: Destiny is a Malaysian-Chinese CG animated series in The King of Fighters media franchise, produced by the Chinese studio iDragons and the Malaysian studio Animonsta Studios for the Japanese company SNK. It served as a promotional tie-in to the Chinese mobile game The King of Fighters: World. The series ran between August 2017 and January 2018 and received over 800 million views.
- produced_by
- iDragons (China) and Animonsta Studios (Malaysia)
- for
- SNK (Japan)
- type
- CG animated series
- episodes
- 24
- release_period
- August 2017 – January 2018
- platforms
- Steam, YouTube, Youku, Bilibili, Tencent Video, iQIYI, Mango TV
- views
- over 800 million
Lore & Background
The series focuses on the title tournament, The King of Fighters, where teams of three fighters compete. The plot follows Kyo Kusanagi, who arrives in South Town with his teammates Benimaru Nikaido and Goro Daimon, alongside Terry Bogard, his adoptive brother Andy, and their friend Joe Higashi, who seek revenge against crime lord Geese Howard for the death of Terry's father. A woman named Angelina is sent to seduce Terry but falls in love with him; she is later murdered by Geese, whom Terry defeats in the tournament.
Reader's Guide
The King of Fighters: Destiny received mixed responses due to its dated animation but was praised for its narrative focus on multiple characters. Reviewers noted that Kyo's portrayal benefited from the plot not solely centering on his history, and the series was considered one of the best adaptations of the franchise by some critics, especially compared to the live-action film. The series was well received in China, winning the China Games Billboard 2018 award for most popular game-based animation. Its significance lies in bridging the classic game lore with a modern animated format, and it was planned to be followed by two more seasons and a feature-length film adapting the Orochi storyline, though no dates were confirmed for those projects.
Did You Know?
- The series was produced as a promotional tie-in to the Chinese mobile game The King of Fighters: World.
- The development team bought an arcade game machine and ordered artists and scriptwriters to play it daily to generate appealing fights.
- The series incorporates elements from the SNK franchise Fatal Fury alongside The King of Fighters.
- The answer to the first-season cliffhanger remains a secret according to the production team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The King of Fighters: Destiny?
It is a 24-episode CG-animated television series set in the King of Fighters universe, created as a promotional companion to the mobile game The King of Fighters: World. The project was a joint production between Chinese studio iDragons and Malaysian studio Animonsta Studios, commissioned by Japanese company SNK.
Who produced The King of Fighters: Destiny?
The series was co-produced by iDragons, a Chinese animation studio, and Animonsta Studios, a Malaysian studio, on behalf of SNK, the Japanese company that owns the King of Fighters franchise. It was designed specifically to promote the Chinese mobile title The King of Fighters: World.
When did The King of Fighters: Destiny air and how many episodes does it have?
The show ran from August 2017 through January 2018, consisting of 24 episodes in total. During and after its broadcast window it crossed the 800-million-view mark across its various streaming platforms.
What is The King of Fighters: Destiny's role within the broader KOF franchise?
Rather than introducing an original storyline, it adapts existing King of Fighters characters and conflicts into a serialized CG format to drive awareness and engagement with the mobile game The King of Fighters: World. It exists alongside the arcade games and manga as a supplementary media entry tied to a specific product launch.
Where can I watch The King of Fighters: Destiny?
The series is available on Steam, YouTube, and a range of Chinese streaming services including Youku, Bilibili, Tencent Video, iQIYI, and Mango TV. Most platforms carry the full 24-episode run for free or through their respective subscription tiers.
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