In Pictures: How ‘Street Fighter’ Characters Have Evolved Over the Years

It’s impressive (and a little terrifying, frankly) that Capcom’s venerable Street Fighter series has been kicking butt for nearly 30 years now. But a lot has changed since Ryu threw his first Hadouken in 1987’s coin-operated Street Fighter, including Ryu himself. With the Feb. 16 launch of Street Fighter V, the well-known cast gets a brand-new look. Here’s how some of your favorite brawlers have changed through the years. All images courtesy of Capcom.