Evil Ryu, whose full name is known asSatsui no Hadou ni Mezameta Ryuu(lit."Ryu who has Awakened to the Surge of Killing Intent") or justSatsui Ryu(lit."Murderous Ryu"), is a playable character in variousStreet Fightergames beginning withStreet Fighter Zero 2. He was originally introduced in a Street Fighter Zero manga series authored byNakahira Masahikoand later adapted in the Street Fighter canon byCapcom. He is the version ofRyushould he succumb to Satsui no Hadou, and depicts Ryu's struggle to resist the urge. Gameplay-wise, Evil Ryu has more powerful attacks than the original, strikes faster and possesses some of the attacks ofAkuma. The kanji 'Metsu' (滅) - meaning "destruction" - can be seen on his back when it appears after a Shun Goku Satsu finish.