# Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist (2014)

> A prequel miniseries following the young Ryu and Ken as they train in a secluded Japanese dojo and shape the warrior paths that define them.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/55111

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 12
- Episode runtime: 12 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: action, drama
- Created by: Joey Ansah, Christian Howard
- Network: YouTube
- Cast: Christian Howard, Mike Moh, Akira Koieyama, Togo Igawa, Hyunri, Shogen, Gaku Space, Hal Yamanouchi
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3069212/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: moderate
- Tone: earnest, atmospheric, intense, devotional

## What critics say

Reception is mixed, with a modest audience rating of 7.1/10 from a small number of votes.

## Synopsis

Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist is a British martial arts action drama miniseries created by Joey Ansah and Christian Howard and released on YouTube. Set in a secluded, traditional Japan, it follows the formative years of the video game warriors Ryu and Ken Masters as they undergo the rigorous, disciplined life of a warrior. Their path runs through a mentor figure, Gouken, and rival trainees, with pressure and loyalty building around them. The series is built around training sequences, duels, and the slow hardening of two friends into fighters. Its engine is simple: two young students must prove themselves to a demanding master while the shadows of larger rivalries gather. It plays as a compact prequel rather than a case-of-the-week show. Its tone is earnest and atmospheric, with a grounded, devotional view of martial arts discipline and a steady emphasis on brotherhood and destiny. Fans of fighting games and mythic martial arts stories will find resonance in its fight choreography and its focus on warrior training.

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