# Fighting Game Character Announcements Capcom Announced Juri and Kimberly for Street Fighter 6 By Colin Smith | Published 2022-08-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juri-and-kimberly References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/capcom-street-fighter-6-juri-kimberly-reveal) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMGWi6hN0j0&feature=emb_logo) Capcom announced two characters coming to the 'Street Fighter 6' roster, named Juri and Kimberly. Juri is a [returning character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-characters) originally introduced in 2008's Street Fighter IV as the series' first-ever South Korean character, whereas Kimberly is an [all-new female character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karol-g) representing the United States in the sixth main iteration of the [genre-defining fighting game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves). Juri features an all-new character design in Street Fighter 6 with angled bangs that hide one eye, an abundance of dark-black and dark-purple clothes, and a much more sadistic personality than the previous iterations. Kimberly, on the other hand, is a trained Ninja who chooses to fight with spray paint cans, small throwables, and often listens to music while playing the game, acting as an energetic, youthful Ninja. Image Credit: Capcom ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **New Characters in Fighting Games:** The introduction of new characters in fighting games can attract old and new audiences to the game. - **Diversity in Fighting Games:** New and diverse character designs and backgrounds can appeal to a wider range of players. - **Evolving Character Personalities:** Developing character personalities over time can increase player engagement and interest in the game. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can benefit from introducing new characters to existing franchises to keep the games fresh and attract new players. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the growing popularity of fighting games by creating media content around the characters and storylines. - **Merchandising:** Merchandising companies can take advantage of the popularity of new and diverse characters by creating and selling related merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Fighting Game Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-fighter-6-closed-beta.md) - [Fighting Game Crossover Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pubg.md) - [Fighting Game Trial Versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-fighter-6-demo.md) - [QSR Icon Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-colonel-sanders.md) - [Iconic Multiplayer Game Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overwatch-2-street-fighter.md) - [Vintage Video Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-fighter-fortnite.md) - [Comic-Inspired Team Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls.md) - [Fighting Game-Inspired DLCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-yumia.md) - [Game-Themed Controller Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-kitsune-fighters-edition-akuma.md)