Weirdness: Beardy Ryu Is Now Officially Hot Ryu in Street Fighter V, According to Capcom

You had me at Hadoken

by Robert Ramsey Mon 25th Jul 2016

Bearded Ryu, previously known as Battle Costume Ryu, apparently, is now officially called Hot Ryu, according to Capcom. The Street Fighter V costume became super popular across the internet when it was originally revealed, with many fans dubbing the outfit 'Hot Ryu' due to the fact he isn't wearing a top and has rather stylish facial hair.

The riveting news was reported by Polygon managing editor Michael McWhertor over on Twitter, supposedly sparking fangirl-like reactions from fans of the wandering fighter. In any case, we wish Ryu the best of luck in his potential plaid shirt modelling career.

What do you make of Hot Ryu? Is he really that hot, or does he need a shave? Tell us you prefer Ken's disgusting Street Fighter V mug in the comments section below.

[source twitter.com, via neogaf.com]

Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, he's played 'em all — a little too much, some might say.

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shonenjump86
Mon 25th Jul 2016

So now when people pick this outfit on the character select screen the announcer will say Hot Ryu? Lol

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Tasuki
Mon 25th Jul 2016

Wow it must be a slow news day if you are making articles about characters facial hair. . Next article we have an interview with Duck Dynasty stars and what they use to keep their beards manageable.

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kyleforrester87
Mon 25th Jul 2016

I don't swing that way but if I did, I would.

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AdamNovice
Mon 25th Jul 2016

I wish it was his default outfit for SFV, U prefer the likes of Dhalsim, Guile, Bison and Vega where their still the classic iconic characters you remember but look different enough to feel new where's Ryu, Chun Li and Zangeif haven't changed at all.
I must say based on the upcoming outfits, I think someone at Capcom is a massive Chun Li fan because she seems to be getting the best ones.

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kyleforrester87
Mon 25th Jul 2016

@Utena-mobile people actually use the male characters in Dead or Alive? Crazy

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Nei
Mon 25th Jul 2016

He is actually hot, at least for me. It makes me feel weird... I used this costume (per order bonus, not paying for anything cosmetic) to endure the 100 matches survival mode and get the platinum trophy! So yay for useful hormones...errr.

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Baircade
Mon 25th Jul 2016

Well I would certainly take him for a ride

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sub12
Mon 25th Jul 2016

Ryu would be the worst significant other ever.

Want to train at the dojo? I'll be at the dojo......I'm trying to find the way, I must understand the way, I must understand this Satsui no Hado within me,...............want to train?........let's go for a walk,........so we can find a good place to spar.........I must find the way - to train, etc, etc.