Sagat

One-Eyed Muay Thai Champion

Thailand's representative and one-eyed Muay Thai practitioner. Known as Ryu's arch-nemesis, he is a fictional fighter and one of the boss characters in the Street Fighter series.

Quotes

  • There is something to learn from defeat. Defeat is not humiliation.
  • The only way to break the Shoryuken is with a Shoryuken.
  • As the strongest enemy, let's speak with our fists.
  • Battling strong enemies is true joy.
  • The vengeful me is a thing of the past.

Trivia

  • Final boss of the original Street Fighter and one of Ryu's greatest rivals throughout the series.
  • Sagat's Tiger Shot in the original game was a super powerful projectile that drained 70% of health.
  • The backstory of how he became one-eyed varies by work, treated as parallel worlds.
  • When added back in Street Fighter V AE in 2018, a costume based on his original appearance was included.
  • Collaborated with Saga Prefecture as 'Sagat,' serving as tourism ambassador.
  • Many techniques bear the name 'Tiger.'

Alternate names

One-Eyed Fierce Tiger Tiger One of the Shadaloo Four Heavenly Kings Sagat (Saga Prefecture Collaboration)

Tags

Street Fighter Muay Thai Fighter Shadaloo Four Heavenly Kings One-Eyed Fierce Tiger Final Boss Thai Origin Ryu's Rival Versus Fighting Game

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A giant over 2 meters tall with a shaved head, featuring a large scar on his chest and an eyepatch. He has a robust physique befitting a Muay Thai warrior.
Height
Approximately 200cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • One-eyed (one eye covered by an eyepatch)
  • Shaved head
  • Large scar on the chest
Iconic items
  • Eyepatch
  • Muay Thai Mongkol (headband)
  • Fighting trunks
  • Tiger Blow kick

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Proud
Detailed personality
Initially an arrogant villain driven by revenge, but after battling Ryu, he awakens to true strength and the joy of fighting. He is generally rebellious and uncooperative toward Shadaloo. He is strict in master-disciple relationships and harsh in evaluating his disciples.
Keywords
  • Vengeful
  • Proud
  • Strict
  • Seeks strong opponents
  • Arrogant
  • Provocative
  • Earnest
  • Fighter's spirit
Motto
Speaking through fists is the true meaning
Talents
  • Muay Thai traditional techniques
  • Exceptional kicking techniques
  • Stamina and attack power
  • Tough endurance
  • Battle instinct
Skills
  • Tiger Shot (projectile)
  • Tiger Uppercut (anti-air technique)
  • Tiger Blow
  • Jumping knee kick
  • General body techniques
Motivation
To restore his honor as the strongest fighter and compete in true strength with Ryu
Habits
Often shouts 'Tiger!' when performing techniques. Sometimes retains the high-pressure tone from his vengeful days.
Favorite places
Thai Muay Thai gym, Nature around his hometown village
Hobbies
Muay Thai training, Research on battles
Disliked situations
Defeat, Lies

History

Backstory
In his youth, he defeated Emperor Nuakan and reigned as the Emperor of Muay Thai. He was defeated by Ryu, suffered a chest wound, and came to view him as an archenemy. To seek revenge, he learned new techniques and joined Shadaloo. Later, transcending revenge, he understood the joy of fighting, distanced himself from Shadaloo, and continues training in his hometown village.
Debut date
August 30, 1987
Work title
Street Fighter
Media type
Game

First battle with Ryu

Significant event
First battle with Ryu
Description
Appears as the final boss in the original Street Fighter and is defeated by Ryu, suffering a large chest wound.

Joining Shadaloo

Significant event
Joining Shadaloo
Description
Joins Shadaloo for revenge and becomes one of the Four Heavenly Kings.

Leaving Shadaloo

Significant event
Leaving Shadaloo
Description
After Shadaloo's collapse, he devotes himself to training in his village and walks the path seeking true strength with Ryu.

Street Fighter V Arcade Edition participation

Significant event
Street Fighter V Arcade Edition participation
Description
Returns as a Season 3 DLC character after a long absence.

Saga Prefecture collaboration

Significant event
Saga Prefecture collaboration
Description
Appointed as tourism ambassador 'Sagat' for Saga Prefecture, contributing to regional revitalization.

Relationships

Gou Hibiki (Hibiki Gou)

Dan's father and the opponent tied to Sagat's blindness and one-eyed condition.

Ryu

Rival

After defeat in the original Street Fighter, they come to recognize each other as strong rivals and friends.

Adon

Former mentor

Was his disciple but distances himself due to his revenge-driven nature.

Vega

Ally

Fought together as Shadaloo's leader, but trust is thin.

Dan

Rival

Fighter burning with revenge for his father's death. Sagat gives him harsh evaluation.

Dhalsim

Tag team partner

Tag team partner in Street Fighter Cross Tech.

Shadaloo Four Heavenly Kings

Shadaloo Four Heavenly Kings: leader

Media appearances

Street Fighter

Game / Protagonist

1987

Street Fighter II

Game / Protagonist

1991

Street Fighter Alpha series

Game / Protagonist

Street Fighter IV series

Game / Protagonist

Street Fighter V Arcade Edition

Game / Protagonist

2018

Street Fighter (1994)

Movie / Supporting

1994

Street Fighter II MOVIE

Anime / Supporting

1994

Street Fighter II V

Anime / Supporting

1995

RYU FINAL

Manga / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Shinichiro Miki

Voice actor
Shinichiro Miki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Street Fighter Alpha series, CAPCOM VS. SNK

Koshi Mizutsu

Voice actor
Koshi Mizutsu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS

Daisuke Endo

Voice actor
Daisuke Endo
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Street Fighter IV series and later

Shigezo Sasooka

Voice actor
Shigezo Sasooka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical anime 'Street Fighter II MOVIE'

Banjo Ginga

Voice actor
Banjo Ginga
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 'Street Fighter II V'

Mugihito

Voice actor
Mugihito
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie 'Street Fighter (1994)' Japanese dub

Capcom

Creator name
Capcom
Role
Original author

Akiman

Creator name
Akiman
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Various figures

Item name
Various figures
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Plush toy (Tiger motif)

Item name
Plush toy (Tiger motif)
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited

Stationery (notebooks, pens, etc.)

Item name
Stationery (notebooks, pens, etc.)
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular

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