Adon

Muay Thai God

Thailand's representative Muay Thai practitioner and Sagat's top disciple. A confident fighter who proclaims himself the God of Muay Thai, wielding speed and a barrage of attacks.

Quotes

  • Muay Thai is the strongest martial art in the world!
  • I am the God of Muay Thai!
  • Jaguar Tooth, eat this!
  • Sagat was a great master... but that's in the past now.
  • I'll defeat Akuma and prove I'm the strongest.

Trivia

  • In the original Street Fighter, he was the mid-boss yet reputed to be stronger than the final boss.
  • His victory pose of turning his back and spreading both arms is inspired by the manga Grappler Baki.
  • It is unusual to keep the mongkol on during matches.
  • His move names use 'jaguar' (leopard) in contrast to 'tiger' (Sagat).
  • He rejected recruitment by Shadaloo.

Alternate names

Adon Muay Thai God Jaguar User Thai Fighter

Tags

Street Fighter Fighting Game Muay Thai Thailand Sagat's Disciple Red Hair Arrogant Fellow Disciple Jaguar Kick

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Spiked red hair and a jutting chin are his characteristics. He often bares his teeth, wears a mongkol on his head, and sports trunks with a 'V' emblem.
Height
About 175cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Spiked red hair
  • Jutting jaw
  • Baring teeth expression
  • Mongkol wrapped around the head
Iconic items
  • Mongkol
  • V-shaped trunks

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Arrogant
Detailed personality
Arrogant and overconfident, his speech is bold and often condescending toward opponents. He once held admiration and awe for his master Sagat, but after Sagat's defeat, he abandoned him and came to harbor hatred and contempt. He is strongly vain and highly combative.
Keywords
  • Arrogant
  • Confident
  • Highly Combative
  • Aggressive
  • Vain
Motto
Muay Thai is the strongest martial art in the world
Talents
  • Muay Thai techniques
  • High speed
  • Barrage of successive attacks
  • Excellent anti-air skills
  • Wai Kru dance
Skills
  • Jaguar Kick
  • Jaguar Tooth
  • Rising Jaguar
  • Multi-hit elbow combos
  • Throws (Jaguar Carry, Jaguar Slam, etc.)
Motivation
To become the God of Muay Thai and prove that Muay Thai is the strongest in the world
Habits
Fights without removing his mongkol even during matches. Performs the Muay Thai Wai Kru dance as a victory pose.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Wai Kru (Muay Thai ceremonial dance)
Disliked situations
His master Sagat's defeat, Opponents who look down on him

History

Backstory
Born into a poor family, a young fighter aiming for the top in Muay Thai. He once admired Sagat, the Emperor of Muay Thai, as his top disciple, but disappointed by Sagat's defeat to Ryu, he left him. Proclaiming himself the God of Muay Thai, he has made a name for himself with his skills.
Debut date
August 30, 1987
Work title
Street Fighter
Media type
Game

Sagat's Defeat and Parting

Significant event
Sagat's Defeat and Parting
Description
Upon learning of Sagat's defeat by Ryu, he felt Muay Thai's honor was tarnished, abandoned his master Sagat, and harbored hatred.

Growth as the God of Muay Thai

Significant event
Growth as the God of Muay Thai
Description
After Sagat's disappearance, in Street Fighter Alpha 3, he captivates the nation as Muay Thai's new emperor.

Interest in Akuma

Significant event
Interest in Akuma
Description
In Alpha 3, he shows strong interest in Akuma, who wields the Satsui no Hado, and embarks on a journey to find him to improve his own techniques.

Relationships

Sagat

Mentor

Former master and top disciple, but parted ways after Sagat's defeat. Harbors complex feelings of admiration and contempt.

Ryu

Rival

The fighter who defeated Sagat. Adon harbors no hatred for Ryu, but Ryu has pointed out his weakness.

Akuma

Shows interest in Akuma, who wields the murderous intent aura, and is searching for him to incorporate his techniques.

Muay Thai

Muay Thai: leader

Media appearances

Street Fighter (Original)

Game / Supporting

August 1987

Street Fighter Alpha series

Game / Protagonist

1995 onwards

Street Fighter IV series

Game / Supporting

2009 onwards

Street Fighter Alpha: The Animation

Anime / Protagonist

1996

Street Fighter Alpha (Masahiko Nakahira)

Manga / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Wataru Takagi

Voice actor
Wataru Takagi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Street Fighter Alpha series, OVA

Atsushi Imaruoka

Voice actor
Atsushi Imaruoka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Street Fighter IV series

Capcom

Creator name
Capcom
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Adon Figure

Item name
Adon Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Adon Plush

Item name
Adon Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

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