Kyo Kusanagi is the heir to the Kusanagi clan and successor of the Kusanagi Style of Ancient Martial Arts. The Kusanagi clan is one of three entrusted with a Sacred Treasure, and thus a cleansing flame resides within Kyo's very own blood. Though his biggest rival is Iori Yagami, they are both left with little option but to put aside their differences and team up once again for this latest.. In The King of Fighters 2001, Kyo reunites with his old teammates, along with Shingo, to once again form the Japan Team. In KOF 2003, Chizuru appeared in front of Kyo and Iori, requesting that they investigate the Orochi's recent suspicious activities.
The King of Fighters. 火炎祓濯 KYO KUSANAGI 草薙 京 CV : 前野 智昭 先祖代々受け継いできた草薙流古武術の伝承者。 三種の神器の一角である草薙一族の末裔で、草薙の炎を自在に操る。 八神庵とは因縁のライバルだが、今大会ではオロチの封印を守るため渋々チームを組むことに。