Even his story is based on the stories that of Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting rolled into one. From the death of his father by the hands of Sagat to him now creating a Dojo based on his “Awesome” (Saikyo) art style complete with taunts that mocked and mimicked every system direction that Capcom felt SNK/Playmore has “borrowed” from them. The difference was everyone was playing those games more than Capcom’s at the time.

SNK even created a male character based on Sakura by the name of Shingo, who wishes to be just like Kyo Kusanagi.

Dan--in the right hands--can win matches and even tournaments but his overwhelming shortcomings (health, random priorities, and overall defense stature) puts players off from ever taking him that serious.

In essence, Dan is nothing short but a ploy towards SNK/Playmore and the players bought into him.