Joe Kusanagi
Joe Kusanagi (草薙 条, Kusanagi Jō) - Also known as the "Red Panther of Honmoku", he is the protagonist of the story. Joe is the most powerful and famous brawler of the eastern area of Japan known as Kantō. Bored from the lack of good opponents in his area, he hears rumors about strong fighters to the west, so he travels there to confront them. Apart from this game, he makes a cameo appearance in one of Kisarah's attacks in Neo Geo Battle Coliseum.
| Age | 17 years old |
| Height | 178cm |
| Weight | 70kg |
| Grip strength | 57kg |
With a number of splendid techniques, it becomes the No. 1 strength in the Kanto region. He became interested in knowing Tsuyoshi who was squeezing Kansai from rumors among his friends.
Story
Joe Kusanagi, the street fighter known as the "Red Panther from Honmoku" is the strongest brawler in Kanto, the eastern area of Japan. Bored with no fighters that are good enough for him, he goes to the west, trying to find strong warriors.
Personality
Joe is very cocky and thinks he is the strongest warrior.