Questions about Juri (Street Fighter)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Juri Han released in the Street Fighter series?

Juri Han was released in 2010 when Super Street Fighter IV launched. Her creation was a direct response to angry mail from Korean fans who felt ignored by the lack of a Korean representative in the franchise.

Who created the character Juri Han for Street Fighter?

The development team at Capcom created Juri Han after planning to introduce a Korean character since the early 1990s. Producer Yoshinori Ono suggested the exposed shirt design, and design director Kamei chose the eye placement for the Feng Shui Engine.

What organization does Juri Han work for in the Street Fighter storyline?

Juri Han operates as an agent of the criminal organization S.I.N. under the orders of Seth, the mastermind behind the events of Street Fighter IV. She was given the codename Spider and received a ki booster implanted inside her damaged eye.

What martial art does Juri Han use in her fighting style?

Juri Han practices Taekwondo and fights almost exclusively with her feet rather than her hands. Her gameplay relies on agility and speed to force opponents to shut down before they can get into position.

Why was Juri Han controversial among South Korean fans upon release?

South Korean fans reacted with hostility to Juri Han because they felt the character design was inaccurate to their culture. Developer Yoshinori Ono received angry mail stating that Koreans do not have hair like that, which he dismissed by noting that Street Fighter characters are generally not accurate to their respective origins.

When was the Juri Han anime included in the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector's Set?

The anime centering on Juri Han was included in the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector's Set in 2012. The film was produced by Studio Gonzo and directed by Fuminori Kizaki, and it was fully dubbed in English.