Questions about Street Fighter II (manga)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who created the Street Fighter II manga?

Masaomi Kanzaki created the Street Fighter II manga. The series was serialized in Family Computer Magazine in 1993 and 1994.

When was the Street Fighter II manga first published?

The Street Fighter II manga was first serialized in 1993. It was later collected in three tankōbon editions in Japan and published in one complete edition in 2004.

What is the main plot of the Street Fighter II manga?

The Street Fighter II manga follows Ryu and Ken as they train under Gouken and face a drug called Doll that brainwashes victims into violence. The story centers on a martial arts tournament on the island of Shad where characters struggle against Shadaloo's control.

How does the Street Fighter II manga differ from the game?

The Street Fighter II manga diverges from the game's plot by introducing the Doll drug and a unique narrative involving Cho, Vega, and Sagat. It also features the first illustrated appearance of Gouken and concludes with Ryu defeating M. Bison instead of Ken.

Which publisher released the English version of the Street Fighter II manga?

Tokuma Comics released the English translation of the Street Fighter II manga in 1994. Udon later published a revised adaptation of the complete manga as a three-volume set.