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Street Fighter Movie Uses 2D Animation for Flashbacks
Street Fighter movie reveals animated flashbacks to 1993 for emotional depth.
In brief
Street Fighter movie reveals animated flashbacks to 1993 for emotional depth. The Street Fighter movie uses traditional 2D animation in flashbacks to 1993 for emotional storytelling. Originally reported by Polygon.
Street Fighter movie reveals animated flashbacks
The new Street Fighter movie uses traditional 2D animation for flashbacks to 1993.
Set in 1993
The film is set in 1993, the same year Capcom released Super Street Fighter 2: The New Challengers.
Director explains animation choice
Director Kitao Sakurai said animation helps avoid being 'cheesy' during key emotional moments.
Flashbacks show Ken and Ryu's training
Animated sequences depict Ken and Ryu training under Master Gouken, played by Don Lee.
Titmouse handles hand-drawn animation
Titmouse, a 25-year-old animation studio, drew every frame by hand for the movie.
Movie releases October 16
The Street Fighter movie releases on October 16, 2 as a nod to its animated past.
The bottom line
The Street Fighter movie uses traditional 2D animation in flashbacks to 1993 for emotional storytelling.
