Eagle
Bodyguard of the nouveau riche aristocrat representing the UK
Bodyguard of a nouveau riche aristocrat representing the UK, a fighter who battles using two sticks. Gentlemanly but possesses a ruthless fighting style.
Quotes
- A true gentleman never forgets courtesy and aesthetics even in battle.
- Do not underestimate my stick techniques.
- A duel is the proof of one's pride.
- In the name of the nobility, I cannot afford to lose.
- Rather than silently staring, demonstrate it through action alone.
Trivia
- In the first game, he has no kicking techniques at all, making him a rare character who attacks solely with his sticks.
- Possesses the trait of not taking damage from Hadoken even when guarding attacks.
- All his named techniques are named by combining British place names and colors.
- In CAPCOM VS. SNK 2, he is characterized with dialogue implying homosexual tendencies.
- Planner Yusuji Matsumoto drew inspiration from the gentleman in a Bruce Lee movie.
Alternate names
Eagle
British Gentleman
Bodyguard
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A gentleman with a mustache and a scar on his left cheek. Wears a white dress shirt, necktie (bow tie in the first game, ascot tie afterwards), and pants with suspenders. Carries two short sticks.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
-
- Mustache
- Scar on left cheek
- Iconic items
-
- Two short sticks
- White dress shirt
- Necktie
- Pants with suspenders
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm
- Detailed personality
- While possessing a gentlemanly tone and appearance, he shows a ruthless side in combat and shows no mercy to opponents as a bodyguard.
- Keywords
-
- Gentlemanly
- Ruthless
- Bodyguard
- Flexible
- Tactical
- Talents
-
- Master of stick techniques
- Defense techniques
- Proficient in close-quarters combat
- Skills
-
- Dual stick technique
- Defense techniques
- Air throw
- Motivation
- Travels the world seeking refined duels.
- Habits
- Uses no kicking techniques whatsoever; all attacks are strikes with sticks only.
- Hobbies
- Duels, Stick techniques
- Favorite places
- UK
- Favorite colors
- Black, Red, Blue, White, Green
- Disliked situations
- Injustice, Cowardly tactics
History
- Backstory
- A master stick fighter hired as a bodyguard by a UK nouveau riche aristocrat. Behind his gentlemanly demeanor lies the face of a ruthless warrior. Travels the world seeking refined duels and exchanges blows with numerous fighters.
- Debut date
- August 30, 1987
- Work title
- Street Fighter
- Media type
- Game
First appearance (Street Fighter)
- Significant event
- First appearance (Street Fighter)
- Description
- Appeared as a CPU-only character in the UK stage.
Appearance in CAPCOM VS. SNK 2
- Significant event
- Appearance in CAPCOM VS. SNK 2
- Description
- Made a comeback since the first game and became playable.
Addition to Street Fighter Zero 3↑
- Significant event
- Addition to Street Fighter Zero 3↑
- Description
- Appeared as a hidden character in the Game Boy Advance version of 'Zero 3↑'.
Character setting change
- Significant event
- Character setting change
- Description
- CAPCOM VS. SNK 2 added dialogue implying homosexual tendencies, but it was toned down in Zero 3.
Appearance in manga 'Street Fighter Zero'
- Significant event
- Appearance in manga 'Street Fighter Zero'
- Description
- Achieved consecutive victories in street fights in Paris but was defeated by Adon.
Relationships
Zangief
Rival
In the dedicated battle demo of CAPCOM VS. SNK 2, they compete over Manchester Black.
Chang Koehan
Rival
Features a comical battle demo where a booger is flicked back.
Guile
Rival
Teams up in the ending of the Zero 3↑ release.
Sagat
Rival
A formidable opponent with whom he exchanged blows.
Nash
Ally
In Zero 3↑↑, rescued alongside Guile and becomes a battle comrade.
Media appearances
Street Fighter
Game / Cameo
1987
CAPCOM VS. SNK 2 MILLIONAIRE FIGHTING 2001
Game / Supporting
2001
Street Fighter Zero 3↑
Game / Supporting
2005 Game Boy Advance version hidden character
Street Fighter Zero 3↑↑
Game / Supporting
2006 PSP
SNK VS. CAPCOM カードファイターズ2 EXPAND EDITION
Game
SNK VS. CAPCOM カードファイターズDS
Game
Voice cast and creators
Jin Yamanoi
- Voice actor
- Jin Yamanoi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- CAPCOM VS. SNK 2 / Zero 3↑↑
Capcom
- Creator name
- Capcom
- Role
- Original author