Hokutomaru is Back in Fatal Fury: City of Wolves—with a Deeper Voice and Deeper Mixups

[Ian Burton]

Hokutomaru is Back in Fatal Fury: City of the WolvesAfter weeks of backlash and fan frustration, SNK finally throws a bone to longtime Fatal Fury and Garou: Mark of the Wolves fans—Hokutomaru is officially back in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. A familiar face returns to the spotlight, likely in an attempt to calm the growing storm over the game’s questionable roster choices. This reveal follows the controversial announcement of two real-life guest characters in a row, which left fans feeling confused, if not outright betrayed. While the addition of Cristiano Ronaldo raised eyebrows, many could at least rationalize it: the man has 651 million Instagram followers, after all. Bringing in casual players and expanding the game’s reach? Fine, sure. Marketing stunt? Obviously—but at least it makes sense. But then came the baffling inclusion of DJ Salvatore Ganacci, who doesn’t even crack half a million followers on Instagram. Fans were quick to point out that his entire character seems to occupy the spot that should have gone to Duck King, a beloved and funky original. And the mood shifted from confusion to outrage. Hokutomaru Trailer A Garou original and one of the more underrated characters from SNK’s […]
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Hokutomaru is Back in Fatal Fury: City of the WolvesAfter weeks of backlash and fan frustration, SNK finally throws a bone to longtime Fatal Fury and Garou: Mark of the Wolves fans—Hokutomaru is officially back in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. A familiar face returns to the spotlight, likely...

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[Travis]

Finally! Hokutomaru's return is such a breath of fresh air. After those baffling celebrity guest character announcements, which felt completely out of left field and honestly, a bit disrespectful to the legacy of Fatal Fury, this news is a genuine relief. Hokutomaru is a character with actual history within the Garou universe, someone fans have a connection to. This feels like SNK is course-correcting, even if just a little bit. I'm far more interested in seeing how established characters like Hokutomaru have evolved and fit into the new game than seeing some random celebrity thrown in for a momentary marketing buzz. Let's hope this signals a return to focusing on what made Fatal Fury great in the first place: its engaging characters and compelling fighting mechanics. No more bizarre detours, please. Just give us the Fatal Fury we know and love.

 

[Seb]

I'm definitely happy to hear about Hokutomaru's return. He was an underrated character, and the concept of his fighting style evolving to incorporate elements of both Andy and Mai sounds like a great direction. The voice actor change also makes sense with the time skip. This has definitely renewed some of my excitement for the game.

 

[Barukyu]

You know what? Looking at Hokutomaru now, he does have a visual vibe that reminds me a bit of Bakuryu from Bloody Roar, that kind of agile, almost feral energy. And I have to say, the change in his voice is a definite improvement. As legendary as Junko Takeuchi is – and her work as Naruto is iconic – that high-pitched voice just didn't quite gel with the image of a developing martial artist. This new, deeper voice adds a layer of maturity that I think suits the character's growth. It's a good change that makes him feel more grounded.

 

[The Zyborg]

I'm definitely happy to hear about Hokutomaru's return. He was an underrated character, and the concept of his fighting style evolving to incorporate elements of both Andy and Mai sounds like a great direction. The voice actor change also makes sense with the time skip. This has definitely renewed some of my excitement for the game

 

[Eugenio]

Oh, thank goodness! When I saw the headline, my first thought was, "Please, no more random celebrities." The inclusion of Hokutomaru feels like a genuine return to what makes the Fatal Fury universe interesting – its own characters and their stories. After the Cristiano Ronaldo and Salvatore Ganacci announcements, which honestly left me scratching my head, this reveal is a huge sigh of relief. It shows that maybe, just maybe, SNK is listening to the fans who actually care about the game's lore and history. Hokutomaru has a connection to the Garou storyline, and his return feels earned, not like some bizarre marketing stunt. This news has definitely calmed my concerns about the direction the roster was taking. More of this, please! Focus on the characters we know and love, and their continued development. That's what will truly make City of the Wolves a success not that Weird DJ.

 

[Cody]

I'm glad they brought Hokutomaru back. He was one of the more unique characters from Garou, and it felt wrong for him to be missing, especially with some of the other choices they've made. The idea of him having a mix of Andy and Mai's styles is intriguing. I always liked his agility, so seeing that evolve with some ranged options could be really fun to play. It shows they haven't completely forgotten about the existing lore and characters.

 

[Goodboy]

See? They do listen sometimes. Hokutomaru was a solid character, and it’s good to see a Garou original making the cut. The deeper voice makes sense given the time skip. I'm looking forward to seeing his updated moves.