Who directed Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie?
Gisaburo Sugii directed the film. Masashi Ikeda was originally announced as director but was replaced before production began.
Questions about Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie released in Japan?
The film was released in Japan on the 6th of August, 1994. It was formally announced at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on the 19th of August, 1993.
How much did Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie gross at the box office?
The film grossed more than $16 million at the Japanese box office, making it one of the five highest-grossing films in Japan in 1994. The North American home video release sold close to 500,000 copies across its two versions.
What is the difference between the Street Fighter II Animated Movie US versions?
Two English dubbed versions were released in 1995 in North America: a PG-13 cut and an unrated version. Both replaced the original Japanese soundtrack with licensed Western music from bands including KMFDM, Korn, Alice in Chains, and Silverchair. The first fully uncut English release, matching the original Japanese version, did not arrive until 2006.
What music is on the Street Fighter II Animated Movie English soundtrack?
The English-language versions replaced the original Japanese soundtrack with licensed Western music including tracks from KMFDM, Korn, Alice in Chains, Silverchair, and Intermix, alongside an instrumental score. The original Japanese soundtrack was not included in English releases until the 2006 DVD.
How did Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie influence the Street Fighter Alpha games?
The film served as the direct basis for the Street Fighter Alpha series. Character designs and story elements from the film were integrated into the Alpha games, and the film's climactic battle between Ryu and a hypnotized Ken was adapted into Ryu's story mode in Street Fighter Alpha 3.