Who designed the Street Fighter character Alex?
Yasuda Akiman designed the Street Fighter character Alex during the early development of Street Fighter III. Artist Kinu Nishimura based his facial features on French actor Christopher Lambert.
Questions about Alex (Street Fighter)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the origin story of Alex in Street Fighter V?
A satellite detonates over New York City and turns the sky black during Alex's story in Street Fighter V. He wears red suspenders, a flannel shirt around his waist, and green cargo pants that show signs of tearing after battles.
Why did Alex enter the third World Warrior tournament hosted by Gill?
Alex entered the third World Warrior tournament because Tom lost a fight against Gill and ended up in a hospital. This event angered him enough to seek revenge against Gill even though he won without taking the president's life.
How does professional wrestler Hulk Hogan influence Alex's design?
Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan influenced the design of Alex's pre-match introduction animation where he rips off his shirt. His rivalry with Hugo draws similarities to Hogan's real-life match with Andre the Giant.
What does the name Alex mean and what is its possible inspiration?
The name Alex means protector which parallels Alexander the Great as a possible source of inspiration. Gaming journalist John Learned noted how the character's appearance and moveset helped form Street Fighter III's overall design.