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{{characterInfobox
|name = Vanessa
|image = Image:Vanessa-kofxiv.png
|caption = ''[[The King of Fighters XIV]]'' final concept by [[Eisuke Ogura|Ogura]]
|Full Name = Vanessa
|Birthdate = January 9; 30 years old
|Birthplace = Unknown
|Height = 182 cm (5’11¾”)
|Weight = 67 kg (approx. 147.7 lbs)
|Blood Type = B
|Family/Relatives = Husband, four-year old child
|Job/Occupation = One of [[Ling]]'s mercenaries, freelance mercenary (currently hired by [[Heidern]])
|Likes = Wedding ring
|Dislikes = Indecisive people, ghosts
|Hobbies = Saving money, catalog shopping
|Favorite Food = Beer
|Forte in Sports = All of 'em
|Fighting Style = Boxing}}'''Vanessa''' (ヴァネッサ, ''Vanessa'') is a character from ''[[The King of Fighters (series)|The King of Fighters]]'' series who first debuted as a Striker in ''[[The King of Fighters '99 Evolution]]''. She becomes playable in ''[[The King of Fighters 2000]]'' as a member of the Hero Team. She is the first boxing female of the series and one of the first females to use this style in fighting games.

==Development==
Like [[Maxima]], she was created as a middle-aged female to contrast the multiple teenage characters in the roster. Especially the female characters who were mostly teenagers. Because of this, the developers created the concept of a woman in her thirties who broke all the rules and overflowed with adult appeal. Developers also mention their intentions to make her playable in ''[[The King of Fighters '99]]'' though this didn't happen due to time constraints.<ref>[http://kofaniv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/character/index.php?num=vanessa Official character profile] from ''KOF anniversary website''</ref> Since Seth was created before Vanessa her clothes were designed to match his.<ref>[http://kofaniv.snk-corp.co.jp/english/character/index.php?num=seth Official character profile] from ''KOF anniversary website''</ref>

==Story==
She is a normal housewife who discreetly serves as a mercenary agent. Working under the orders of commander [[Ling]], Vanessa and fellow agent [[Seth]] are commissioned with the job of joining the King of Fighters tournament, held by Ling himself. They are to follow the footsteps of the [[NESTS]] cartel, which Ling and his agency persecuted. The two agents part from one another with Vanessa recruiting prime suspects, [[K']] and [[Maxima]], as her teammates. She also scouts the talents of Mexican wrestler [[Ramon]] to complete their team. Her objective from then on is to observe the activities of the NESTS defectors based on Ling's orders.

She becomes a free agent after Ling's defeat — who was impersonated by [[Zero (Clone)|Zero]] — often teaming up with Ramon and Seth. In ''The King of Fighters XI'', she reveals herself to be an old acquaintance of [[Blue Mary]]'s past lover, Butch. Together with her and Ramon, Vanessa enters the tournament under orders to receive information concerning the broken [[Orochi]] seal and the mysterious members of [[Those from the Past]].

==Personality==
Vanessa is a woman who enjoys the flavor of life and good jaunts to the bar for a drink. It's not known how she is able to keep her job a secret from family but she still seems to treasure them.

Although often teasing in return, she will sometimes discourage Ramon's flirtations as she is married.

==Powers==
*'''Translocation''' - Vanessa can translocate herself at incredible speeds.
*'''Reflector''' - Vanessa can punch a projectile back to its sender.
*'''Wind Blast''' - Vanessa can create a strong air current by punching the air.
*'''Cutting aura''' - Vanessa's punches are so fast that they seem to slice the air around them.
*'''Power Punch''' - Vanessa has incredible punching power, enough to hurt even giant characters like Chang, Maxima, and Daimon. The downside to this is that she will hurt her hands while doing so.

==Fighting Style==
Vanessa uses a very agile boxing style. Her style closely resemble [[Rick Strowd]]'s, a similarity made obvious with her appearance in ''KOF 2002''.

==Music==
*'''KD-0084''' - The King of Fighters 2000, 2002
*'''The Immortal Mirror of the Sun''' - The King of Fighters 2001
*'''Secret Circumstances''' - The King of Fighters XI
*'''Secret Circumstances -KOF XIV ver.-''' - The King of Fighters XIV
*'''Undercover''' - The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match

==Voice Actors==
* [[Kaori Minami]] - The King of Fighters '99 Evolution~The King of Fighters XI
* [[Mayumi Hata]] - The King of Fighters XIV~present

==Game Appearances==
*[[The King of Fighters '99 Evolution]] - As a Striker
*[[The King of Fighters 2000]]
*[[The King of Fighters 2001]]
*[[The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood]] - Hidden Striker
*[[The King of Fighters 2002]]
*[[The King of Fighters Neowave]] - unlockable
*[[The King of Fighters XI]]
*[[The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match]]
*[[The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise]] - shopkeep
*[[The King of Fighters XIV]] - DLC character

===Mobile Appearances===
*[[Days of Memories]] (sixth title) - unplayable
*SNK Gals Island Dokidoki Puzzle Shock! 2
* [[The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Online]]
* [[The King of Fighters M: Fighting Stars Assembly]]
* [[The King of Fighters: All Star]]

===Cameo Appearances===
*[[The King of Fighters XIII]] - in the France stage, passing mention in Women's team story and cameo in their ending
*[[The King of Fighters XIV]] - in the Women Fighters Team ending; also mentioned in Ramon's winquote against Mai
*[[KOF: Maximum Impact 2]] - background cameo
*[[The King of Fighters '94: Rebout]] - background cameo in the Art of Fighting Team and Korea Justice Team stages

== See also ==
* [[Vanessa/Gallery]]
* [[Vanessa/Quotes]]

==Trivia==
* K', Maxima, Vanessa and Ramon were the winners of [[The King of Fighters 2000]]. This makes Vanessa the first female character to win a [[The King of Fighters (tournament)|KOF tournament.]]

==Cards==
[[Image:Vanessacfc2.gif|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash 2 Expand Edition]] [[Image:Vanessa.png|SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters DS]] [[Image:KOF98UMOL-Vanessa.png|110px|KOF98UM OL]] [[Image:Kof-card-vanessa wonderland.png|125px|KOF All Star]]

==Sprites==
[[Image:Vanessa2000.gif|The King of Fighters 2000]]

==Gallery==
<gallery spacing="small" widths="150" bordersize="none">
Image:Vanessa-99.jpg|Vanessa in The King of Fighters '99 Evolution and in The King of Fighters 2000, by [[Shinkiro]]
Image:Vanessa-2001.jpg|Vanessa in The King of Fighters 2001, by [[Nona]]
Image:Vanessa-2002.jpg|Vanessa in The King of Fighters 2002, by Nona
Image:Vanessa-neowave.jpg|Vanessa in The King of Fighters Neowave.
2000-teamstory.jpg|Vanessa in a promotional screenshot of The King of Fighters 2000, with [[K']] and [[Maxima]], by [[TONKO]]
File:KofXI-special_ending.jpg|Special ending of ''The King of Fighters XI'', by [[Eisuke Ogura|Ogura]]
Image:VanessaXIV.png|''The King of Fighters XIV'' character render
</gallery>

==References==
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{{Wikipedia|List of King of Fighters characters}}

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