When did Laura Matsuda first appear in Street Fighter?
Laura Matsuda first appeared in Street Fighter V, released in 2016. She was officially revealed at the Brasil Game Show on the 8th of October 2015, four months before the game's release.
Questions about Laura Matsuda
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who is Laura Matsuda related to in Street Fighter?
Laura Matsuda is the sister of Sean Matsuda, a character introduced in 1997's Street Fighter III. Director Takayuki Nakayama made her Sean's sister early in development specifically to deepen Sean's backstory.
Who voices Laura Matsuda in Street Fighter V?
Laura Matsuda is voiced by G.K. Bowes in English and by Yoko Hikasa in Japanese. In the live-action web series Street Fighter: Resurrection, she is played by Natascha Hopkins.
Why was Laura Matsuda's design controversial?
Laura Matsuda's design drew criticism for being overly sexualized, with reviewers and academics saying it pandered to the male gaze. Outlets including The Daily Telegraph and Screen Rant criticized her outfits, while Brazilian journalist Bianca Freitas argued the claims were misplaced.
What fighting style does Laura Matsuda use in Street Fighter V?
Laura Matsuda is a grappler-type character trained in Jiu-Jitsu by her grandfather, using throws and an electric projectile attack called Thunder Clap. Combat director Ryuichi Shigeno said he added the Thunder Clap move hastily to help set her apart from other characters.
How was Laura Matsuda's character created for Street Fighter V?
Laura Matsuda was created by director Takayuki Nakayama after Capcom's Brazilian branch requested a character other than Blanka to represent the country. Art director Toshiyuki Kamei designed her around the keywords 'Brazil' and 'Jiu Jitsu', and producer Yoshinori Ono drew inspiration from his 2011 visit to Rio de Janeiro's Brazil Game Show.