Who is Kimberly Jackson in Street Fighter?
Kimberly Jackson is a playable character in Street Fighter 6, released in 2023. She is the first female African American playable character in the Street Fighter franchise.
Questions about Kimberly Jackson
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why does Kimberly Jackson use spray paint in Street Fighter 6?
Kimberly Jackson uses spray paint cans as a substitute for the smoke bombs associated with the Bushinryu style she learned. The paint obscures her position, functions as an explosive, and allows her to reposition during a fight.
Who trained Kimberly Jackson in Street Fighter 6?
Kimberly Jackson was trained by Guy, a Japanese ninja from the Final Fight series who resided in the United States. She sought him out after graduating college early, learning the Bushinryu fighting style from him.
How did Capcom ensure Kimberly Jackson's design was an authentic representation of Black culture?
Capcom consulted Black employees during Kimberly Jackson's design process and hired outside consultants to refine her mannerisms. Director Takayuki Nakayama noted that many staff members were fans of Black culture and made authentic representation a deliberate priority.
Who voices Kimberly Jackson in Street Fighter 6?
Anairis Quinones voices Kimberly Jackson in the English version of Street Fighter 6. Nao Toyama voices the character in the Japanese version.
How was Kimberly Jackson received by critics when she was revealed for Street Fighter 6?
Critics praised Kimberly Jackson's design and cultural representation upon her reveal. Fanbyte writer Imran Khan described her as a positive and undeniably cool portrayal of a subset of Black culture. Destructoid writer Chris Moyse called her design vivid and dazzling and argued that she represented Street Fighter 6 better than any other character at the time of her reveal.