Mai Shiranui

Mai Shiranui is a kunoichi and recurring fighter in Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters. Trained in Shiranui-ryu ninjutsu, she fights alongside and pursues a relationship with Andy Bogard.

Mai Shiranui in fighting-game tournaments

Confident, passionate, competitive, and highly expressive, Mai combines flirtatious showmanship with serious loyalty to her school and friends. She can become impatient with Andy's reluctance to commit.

Fire fans, Shiranui ninjutsu, and her bond with Andy

Mai uses fans, fire-based techniques, acrobatics, and ninjutsu speed. Her teams with Yuri Sakazaki, King, and other women broaden her role beyond romance, while the exact tournament continuity varies between game series.