Fan Casting The King of Fighters, Chapter 1: Orochi saga

In ancient times, there was a being named Orochi; the guardian of nature which maintained balance between the world and humanity. However, as humanity grew in power, its destructive force angered Orochi, and the deity wanted to wipe humanity from existence. Orochi’s followers, known as the Hakkesshu, waged war with humanity until they were defeated by the Kusanagi, Yasakani, and Yata clans. Hundreds of years later, an ancestor of the Hakkesshu killed the wife of the Yasakani leader and framed the Kusanagi, driving a rift between the two clans. The Yasakani clan made a blood oath with Orochi in order to get revenge, and renamed themselves Yagami. The Kusanagi and Yagami clans fight through to the modern day while maintaining seals to Orochi. Invitations for the fighting tournament “King of Fighters” are delivered to fighters throughout the world. Who is its mysterious sponsor “R”? What are 3-on-3 team battles? Among these eddying doubts, one after another the famous fighters create their teams. This curtain to this battle of dreams sure to make its mark on history is about to rise.