Akuma has been revealed as the next playable character in Street Fighter V

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The teaser trailer below was shown after the Red Bull Battle Grounds finals, and we also get a quick look at a new stage featuring what looks like a ruined dojo.The kanji on Akuma's back may be unfamiliar to some, but those who've played Capcom vs. SNK 2 may recognize it from Shin Akuma in that game. According to EventHubs , it literally translates to something along the lines of "god like."Akuma will be playable at the PlayStation Experience, which is set to take place at the Anaheim Convention Center on December 3-4 later this year.The last time we saw Akuma was as a guest appearance in Tekken 7 . Other characters added to Street Fighter V this year include Juri and Urien IGN's review of Street Fighter V says it "sports a wonderful, diverse cast of characters, places a clear emphasis on strong fundamental play, it gives competitive players a great online experience, and it does it all while looking gorgeous."

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