NO.310ANIMEOOTDMai Shiranui
NO.310ANIMEANIME OOTD / CHARACTER ARCHIVE
Mai Shiranui
The King of Fighters ↗ / 1992
Heir to Shiranui-style ninjutsu
AI-assisted illustrations · Not official anime stills








Mai Shiranui first appeared in 1992’s Fatal Fury 2 and later joined The King of Fighters series. The 1994 game The King of Fighters ’94 should not be described as her first appearance.
She expresses her feelings passionately and takes pride in her ninjutsu and ability to perform. Alongside her cheerful nature, she trains diligently and takes part in fights; her character should not be reduced to an impression of her outfit.
She enters fighting tournaments as a Shiranui-style ninja and forms teams with various fighters. Stories from different series and crossover works should be understood according to their respective versions.
Andy Bogard is an important romantic interest for her, Terry belongs to the same Fatal Fury-related social circle, and female fighters are her teammates. Romantic interactions do not mean they are married in every version.
Her high brown ponytail and fan are distinctive features. The portrait uses a fully covering red kimono and conveys her identity through a confident smile, a playful raised eyebrow, and a serious side profile.
A fan observation: Mai often turns a match into an entrance with her own style. The opening and closing of her fan and her expressions can create a rhythm, so a portrait need not rely on exaggerated body poses.