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|name = Abel
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|name = Abel
|image = Image:SFIVAbel.png
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|image = Image:SSFIVAbel.png
|caption = Abel, as he appears in ''Street Fighter IV''.
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|caption = Abel, as he appears in [[Super Street Fighter IV]].
|fullname = Abel ?
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|fullname = Abel
|birthdate = November 5
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|birthdate = November 5,
|birthplace = France
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|birthplace = [[File:France.png|22px]] France
|height = 6' 6" (198 cm)
 
|weight = 187 lbs (85 kg)
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|height = 6' 6" (198 cm)
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|weight = 187 lbs (85 kg)
|bloodtype = A
 
|likes = Dogs
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|bloodtype = A
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|likes = Dogs, justice, Fei-Long,
|dislikes = Oysters
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|dislikes = Oysters, Shadaloo, Seth
|measurements = ?
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|measurements = ?
|fightingstyle = Basic Judo and mixed martial
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|fightingstyle = Basic Judo and mixed martial arts}}
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'''Abel''' (アベル?) is a French martial artist described as an amnesiac, a "man with no past", who obsessively follows every lead on the whereabouts of [[Shadaloo]]'s remnants. He was first seen in the game [[Street Fighter IV]].
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'''Abel''' (アベル,Aberu) is a character from the ''[[Street Fighter Series|Street Fighter]]'' series who made his debut in ''[[Street Fighter IV]]''. He is a french martial artist described as an amnesiac, a "man with no past", who obsessively follows every lead on the whereabouts of [[Shadaloo]]'s remnants.
   
   
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
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===Street Fighter IV===
Covered in scars from head to toe, Abel was found in the burning remains of a Shadaloo base and nursed back to health by a group of mercenaries, working alongside them to find out his past and defeat Shadaloo once and for all. He recognizes [[Guile]]'s unique martial art, but refuses to comment when Guile presses him for information regarding [[Charlie]], the originator of the style. Abel is adept at using both striking and throwing moves.
 
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Abel was found in an abandoned Shadaloo base suffering from amnesia and raised by a mysterious soldier. Abel claims that the man who found him died recently, and Abel feels that he has had no family. After finding a stray puppy and taking him in, he starts a journey of discovery to find who he really was and where he came from, after which he says he will be able to name the dog. He first goes to the detective, [[Chun-Li]], who is investigating Shadaloo. Upon hearing his connection to Shadaloo, she recommends that he participate in the S.I.N. Tournament to learn more about his past.
   
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During the course of the tournament, he comes across [[Guile]], who is able to use the moves the soldier he was nursed back to health by had used. When Abel recognizes Guile's techniques, Guile realizes that Abel must have known [[Charlie]], and immediately starts pressing him for answers. Abel refuses to reveal secrets to someone he's never met before and their fight escalates. Guile then learns that the man who saved Abel could use the Sonic Boom, and tells Abel that it must have been Charlie. Abel also encounters Fei Long at some point, and the movie star is impressed with the mercenary's ability. Abel eventually arrives at S.I.N. headquarters around the same time as Guile and Chun-Li. As Guile races to rescue Chun-Li from [[Vega|Vega's]] trap, [[Seth]] (or one of the 26 copies of Seth) stops Guile in his tracks. Abel tackles Seth, allowing Guile to reach Chun-Li before she dies. Abel is surprised to find that he and Seth look identical. Abel is called "imperfect" as [[M. Bison|Bison]] appears from behind and destroys "Seth". Bison allows Abel to leave unharmed for unknown reasons. Abel is later seen looking at the ruined S.I.N. base with Guile and an unconscious Chun-Li.
It is hinted in Abel's ending that he was actually created by Shadaloo as a prototype of Seth. This is reinforced by dialogue from both [[M. Bison|Bison]] and Seth, who mention him as "the one that got away". The appearance of his eyes also change to resemble Seth's during the initiation of his Ultra Combo. It is also hinted that Charlie is the person that helped him as he recognized Guile's fighting style and comments to [[Chun-Li]] about the soldier that rescued him from Shadaloo.
 
   
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After the tournament, Abel informs Chun-Li that he's going to go on another journey to find more answers. He also goes to [[Fei Long]], warning him of the dangers he may face from S.I.N. and offering to help.
==Other Information==
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==Other media==
His game mostly revolves around mixing up different punches and kicks and baiting, and also emphasizes cancelling his standing medium kick cancelled into a dash or standing hard punch, and further mixing up additional punches or kicks from there. His signature move Breathless (his Ultra) involves him delivering a series of punches and kicks to his opponent, throwing them into the air and body slamming them back down on to the ground.
 
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*Abel appear as a playable character in the non-canon crossover game ''[[Street Fighter X Tekken]]''. His partner is [[Guile]].
   
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==Gameplay==
Abel is voiced by Kenji Takahashi in Japanese, and E. Jason Liebrecht in English. In his original design as explained ''SFIV'' battle planner Taisaku Okada, he was a young judo fighter who wore pigtails and "could be mistaken for a girl."
 
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Abel has a very aggressive fighting style, and uses Combat Sambo (Russian wrestling with military elements) and various MMA styles mixed with Judo, according to the ''Street Fighter IV'' Strategy Guide. Abel is mainly a grappler, and many of his moves either chain into a throw or set a foe up for one; several moves also take advantage of the foe's direction. Since he moves rather slowly, one would assume he would have a difficult time getting close enough to throw an opponent; however, most of his techniques get him either behind an enemy or right in their face. Abel is also capable of grounding airborne foes, getting very close in the process. Abel is a strong character who needs to get close to finish a fight, and has plenty of moves to achieve that end.
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Because he has great combo potential, several grabs and lacks a projectile, Abel is generally played as a mixup-based character. He is also equipped with a good variety of crossups and overheads, an anti-air grab and a command grab; this makes Abel great for keeping opponents guessing, and punishing their mistakes.
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==Theories==
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*It is strongly implied that the soldier who cared for Abel was either entrusted with him by [[Charlie]] or is Charlie himself. He is only seen in shadow (possibly a call back to his identity of Shadow in ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom]]''). However, this soldier's hair is much shorter than Charlie's signature style. According to [[Guile]], the only two men on Earth who can use the Sonic Boom and Flash Kick are himself and Charlie (note that [[Seth]] throws the move with one arm like Charlie, so it is likely that Charlie was assimilated for the Seth program and instead, Abel saw a rogue Seth unit with hair). Abel mentions that the person who saved him told him to stay away from [[Shadaloo]].
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==Trivia==
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*Abel is voiced by Kenji Takahashi in Japanese, and E. Jason Liebrecht in English.
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*Abel's design had gone through a complete overhaul before ''SFIV's'' release. As explained by ''SFIV'' battle planner Taisaku Okada, Abel was originally meant to be a small young boy and judo fighter who wore his hair in pig tails, a top made of bandages, baggy blue pants and sandals, because of this original design Abel looked like he "could be mistaken for a girl".
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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Image:SFIVAbel2.png|''Street Fighter IV''
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Image:SFIVAbel.png|''Street Fighter IV''
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Image:Abel2.png|''Street Fighter IV''
 
Image:SFIVAbel3.png|''Street Fighter IV''
 
Image:SFIVAbel3.png|''Street Fighter IV''
 
Image:SFIVAbelConcept.png|''Street Fighter IV''
 
Image:SFIVAbelConcept.png|''Street Fighter IV''
Image:SSFIVAbel.png|[[Super Street Fighter IV]]
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Image:SFIVAbelAltCostume.png|''Street Fighter IV'' Alternate Costume
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Image:AbelAltCostume.png|''Super Street Fighter IV'' Alternate Costume
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Image:SFxTekkenAbel.png|''Street Fighter X Tekken''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
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[[Category:Street Fighter Characters]]
 
[[Category:Characters]]
 
[[Category:Characters]]
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[[Category:Heroes]]

Revision as of 15:49, 17 October 2014


Abel (アベル,Aberu) is a character from the Street Fighter series who made his debut in Street Fighter IV. He is a french martial artist described as an amnesiac, a "man with no past", who obsessively follows every lead on the whereabouts of Shadaloo's remnants.


Story

Street Fighter IV

Abel was found in an abandoned Shadaloo base suffering from amnesia and raised by a mysterious soldier. Abel claims that the man who found him died recently, and Abel feels that he has had no family. After finding a stray puppy and taking him in, he starts a journey of discovery to find who he really was and where he came from, after which he says he will be able to name the dog. He first goes to the detective, Chun-Li, who is investigating Shadaloo. Upon hearing his connection to Shadaloo, she recommends that he participate in the S.I.N. Tournament to learn more about his past.

During the course of the tournament, he comes across Guile, who is able to use the moves the soldier he was nursed back to health by had used. When Abel recognizes Guile's techniques, Guile realizes that Abel must have known Charlie, and immediately starts pressing him for answers. Abel refuses to reveal secrets to someone he's never met before and their fight escalates. Guile then learns that the man who saved Abel could use the Sonic Boom, and tells Abel that it must have been Charlie. Abel also encounters Fei Long at some point, and the movie star is impressed with the mercenary's ability. Abel eventually arrives at S.I.N. headquarters around the same time as Guile and Chun-Li. As Guile races to rescue Chun-Li from Vega's trap, Seth (or one of the 26 copies of Seth) stops Guile in his tracks. Abel tackles Seth, allowing Guile to reach Chun-Li before she dies. Abel is surprised to find that he and Seth look identical. Abel is called "imperfect" as Bison appears from behind and destroys "Seth". Bison allows Abel to leave unharmed for unknown reasons. Abel is later seen looking at the ruined S.I.N. base with Guile and an unconscious Chun-Li.

After the tournament, Abel informs Chun-Li that he's going to go on another journey to find more answers. He also goes to Fei Long, warning him of the dangers he may face from S.I.N. and offering to help.

Other media

Gameplay

Abel has a very aggressive fighting style, and uses Combat Sambo (Russian wrestling with military elements) and various MMA styles mixed with Judo, according to the Street Fighter IV Strategy Guide. Abel is mainly a grappler, and many of his moves either chain into a throw or set a foe up for one; several moves also take advantage of the foe's direction. Since he moves rather slowly, one would assume he would have a difficult time getting close enough to throw an opponent; however, most of his techniques get him either behind an enemy or right in their face. Abel is also capable of grounding airborne foes, getting very close in the process. Abel is a strong character who needs to get close to finish a fight, and has plenty of moves to achieve that end.

Because he has great combo potential, several grabs and lacks a projectile, Abel is generally played as a mixup-based character. He is also equipped with a good variety of crossups and overheads, an anti-air grab and a command grab; this makes Abel great for keeping opponents guessing, and punishing their mistakes.

Theories

  • It is strongly implied that the soldier who cared for Abel was either entrusted with him by Charlie or is Charlie himself. He is only seen in shadow (possibly a call back to his identity of Shadow in Marvel vs. Capcom). However, this soldier's hair is much shorter than Charlie's signature style. According to Guile, the only two men on Earth who can use the Sonic Boom and Flash Kick are himself and Charlie (note that Seth throws the move with one arm like Charlie, so it is likely that Charlie was assimilated for the Seth program and instead, Abel saw a rogue Seth unit with hair). Abel mentions that the person who saved him told him to stay away from Shadaloo.

Trivia

  • Abel is voiced by Kenji Takahashi in Japanese, and E. Jason Liebrecht in English.
  • Abel's design had gone through a complete overhaul before SFIV's release. As explained by SFIV battle planner Taisaku Okada, Abel was originally meant to be a small young boy and judo fighter who wore his hair in pig tails, a top made of bandages, baggy blue pants and sandals, because of this original design Abel looked like he "could be mistaken for a girl".

Gallery