Andy Bogard

FULL NAME Andy Bogard DATE OF BIRTH August 16, 1972; 21 years old (Fatal Fury 2) 22 years old (KOF '94) 23 years old (Fatal Fury 3, KOF '95) 24 years old (Real Bout Fatal Fury Special) 36 years old (FF:CotW) PLACE OF BIRTH Flag of the United States USA HEIGHT 170 cm (5'7") ("FF1") 171 cm (5'7½") (FFFFWA, KOF'94'98) 172 cm (5'8") (RBFF2, KOF'99XIV) WEIGHT 67 kg (147 pounds) (FFFF2, RBFFSFFWA, KOF'99XIV) 69 kg (152 pounds) (FFSRBFF, KOF'94'98) BLOOD TYPE A FAMILY/RELATIVES Jeff Bogard (adoptive father, deceased) Terry Bogard (older brother) Mai Shiranui (love interest) (KOF15~) Rock Howard (adopted nephew) JOB/OCCUPATION Ninja Shiranui, master of his style (FF:CotW) TASTES Photographs from his training days (with his master Hanzō Shiranui) I DON'T LIKE IT Dogs HOBBIES Training FAVORITE FOOD Spaghetti with natto (fermented soybeans) STRONG IN SPORTS Short track cycling SPECIAL SKILL Meditation THE MOST UNPLEASANT THING Terry is a better fighter than him. FAVORITE MUSIC None, he likes the quiet [1] FIGHTING STYLE Koppōken combined with Shiranui-ryuu Ninjutsu and Hakkyokuseiken chi techniques.

Andy is a calm and stoic person, deeply focused on self-improvement. While he usually maintains a serious demeanor, he can become visibly nervous when confronted with his insecurities, such as his height, often masking his embarrassment with boastful comments that hint at deep insecurity. Among his friends, Andy takes on the role of a reserved and analytical observer. Throughout his life, he has never managed to win a fight against his older brother, which has contributed to his feelings of inferiority. Despite this, Andy deeply respects his brother and feels a strong need to surpass him one day. Despite their rivalry, the brothers share a strong bond and are trusted companions in daily tasks, combat, and even their travels.

Thanks to his ninjutsu training, Andy has developed exceptional acrobatic skills, allowing him to perform complex maneuvers with ease. His ninja training has also given him great stealth skills, enabling him to move undetected when necessary. Furthermore, he is a passionate cyclist and expert in short sprints, demonstrating his athletic versatility.

In the Fatal Fury timeline, Andy is aware of Mai Shiranui's affection for him, but he sees her more as a younger sister, as he began training with Hanzo at a very young age and has since dedicated his life to martial arts. Unfortunately for Mai, this means her advances often go unnoticed. However, in the King of Fighters timeline, Andy is genuinely in love with Mai, though he rarely expresses it. He feels he is not yet mature enough to balance marriage and his training. Although often bewildered by Mai's actions, Andy remains committed to protecting her. Their dynamic is frequently used for comedic relief in both Fatal Fury and King of Fighters, but as the series progresses, their relationship takes on a more serious tone.

Andy possesses a unique fighting style that sets him apart from his brother Terry, focusing on formal martial arts training and mastery of ancestral techniques. Unlike Terry, who incorporates street fighting into his combat style, Andy has rigorously trained in Koppōken, an ancient Japanese martial art focused on striking vulnerable points and breaking bones to incapacitate opponents (through palm strikes and elbow strikes). After mastering Koppōken, Andy sought to perfect his skills by training in Shiranui-ryuu Ninjutsu with Hanzo Shiranui. This training allowed him to integrate fast and swift movements, chi control, and acrobatic maneuvers into his fighting repertoire.

One of Andy's signature abilities is the Hishou Ken, a chi energy projectile that he can launch from his hands. He can also amplify the power of his punches and kicks by channeling chi energy through them. Furthermore, Andy can infuse fire into his attacks, enveloping himself in flames to further intensify the damage inflicted.

Despite Andy's extensive formal training, he has often struggled to match his brother Terry's skill. This discrepancy can be attributed to Terry's extensive experience in street fighting, which has honed his instincts and adaptability in a way that formal training cannot. However, both brothers continuously strive to perfect their skills, demonstrating a shared dedication to their craft, and both complement each other in how the other has improved as they train and fight continuously to become stronger in their own way.

Topics Chotto Koikki na Kenka Yarou (A Stylish Fighting Punk) - Player vs. Player background music in Fatal Fury, shared with Terry Bogard and Joe Higashi Pasta - Fatal Fury 2, Fatal Fury Special Raihatou (Thunder Surge Warrior) - Fatal Fury 3, Real Bout Fatal Fury, Real Bout Fatal Fury Special, The King of Fighters: Kyo Raihatou Gaiden (Thunder Surge Warrior's Side Story) - Real Combat Fatal Fury 2 Night Tape - Fatal Fury: Savage Ambition Napolitan Blues - The King of Fighters '94 Club M Flute in the Sky - The King of Fighters '95 Great Fight! "Elegant Simplicity" - The King of Fighters '96, The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match (when teaming up with EX Andy, EX Terry, and EX Joe) Kurikinton - The King of Fighters '98, The King of Fighters 2002 176th Street - The King of Fighters '99 Terry 115 - The King of Fighters 2000, The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood, The King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood All right! - The King of Fighters 2001 Wild Street - The King of Fighters XIII Street Dancer - The King of Fighters XIII (when the music is set to "Type B", console version only, also shared with Terry Bogard and Joe Higashi) South Town Exit - The King of Fighters XIV Pasta -KOF XIV ver.- - The King of Fighters XIV (as Tung's opponent) Ride the big wave! - The King of Fighters XV Club M Flute in the Sky (KOF XV version) - The King of Fighters XV (as an opponent of Mai) Sun Shine Glory - The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Game Andy no Tatakai - Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle Andy - Fatal Fury: The Movie Theme songs Lucky Paradise - theme song shared with Mai in Garou Densetsu Special