Now does one hit and knocks down, like in KOF'94/95. Launches faster than before, and negates normal projectiles.
Kuuchuu Raijin
qcf+P(in air)
Benimaru no longer floats during this move (continuesfalling instead). Move is much faster to launch and C version knocks down. If the C version hits in the corner, you can juggle opponent: the (A), then (C) Raijin Ken make easy followups.
Raimei Tou
qcb+P(can hold)
Negates projectiles, and will continue to hit even after Benimaru has stopped. C is slower, but does more hits and damage. Delaying the move has no effect on damage, but allows it to hit an opponent behind Benimaru while being delayed.
Shinkuu Katategoma
qcb+K
Both versions are SCable on any hit. The move can hit in front and behind Benimaru as he's spinning.
Iai Geri
qcf+K
Move is now SCable without having to hit late. If it hits late(when done standalone), move becomes a no-recovery knockdown.
>Handou Sandan Geri
During Iai Geri, qcf+K
Can no longer be performed if the Iai Geri misses. Is now slower and has longer recovery time. The 1st hit is SCable.
Super Moves
Gen'ei Hurricane
qcb, qcb+K
Cannot be reversed. This will now combo and catch opponent in mid-air when SCed from the last hit of the Shinkuu Katategoma.
Raikou Ken
qcf, qcf+P
A version goes forward, C version diagonally upward. Move is DCable. Negates projectiles, including some DMs.
Leader Moves
Raikou Ken
qcf, qcf+E
LDM version can combo off Benimaru's crouching D and is aimed forward.
