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|name = Joe Higashi
|name = Joe Higashi
|image = Image:Joe-kofXIII.jpg
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|caption = Joe Higashi in The King of Fighters XIII.
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|caption = Joe Higashi in ''The King of Fighters XIII''
|Full Name = Joe Higashi
|Full Name = Joe Higashi
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|Birthdate = March 29, 1972; 21 years old (Fatal Fury 2), 22 years old (Fatal Fury 3, KOF '94), 24 years old (Real Bout Special), 23 years old (KOF series)
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|Birthdate = March 29, 1972; 21 years old (''Fatal Fury 2''), 22 years old (''Fatal Fury 3'', ''KoF '94''), 24 years old (''Real Bout Special''), 23 years old (''KoF'' series)
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|Birthplace =[[File:Japan.svg.png]] Japan
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|Birthplace = [[File:Japan.svg.png]] Japan
|Height = 180 cm (5'10 7/8")
|Height = 180 cm (5'10 7/8")
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|Weight = 70 kg(154 lbs,kof XII-XIII)80kg(176lbs,Fatal fury-kof 2003
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|Weight = 70 kg(154 lbs, KoF XII-XIII), 80kg (176lbs, ''Fatal Fury''- ''KoF 2003'')
|Blood Type = AB
|Blood Type = AB
|Family/Relatives = [[Lilly Kane]] (girlfriend), Father (who was a former Muay Thai champ)
|Family/Relatives = [[Lilly Kane]] (girlfriend), Father (who was a former Muay Thai champ)
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|Measurements (Bust, Waist, Hip) =
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|Fighting Style = Muay Thai}}
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|Fighting Style = Muay Thai
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'''Joe Higashi''' (ジョー・ヒガシ, ''Jō Higashi'' or 東丈, ''Higashi Jō'') is a character in both the ''[[Fatal Fury (series)|Fatal Fury]]'' and ''[[The King of Fighters]]'' series, used mainly for comic relief. He is currently dating [[Lilly Kane]], a relationship which her [[Billy Kane|brother]] greatly disapproves. His official nickname is '''The Young Champ of Muay Thai'''.
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'''Joe Higashi''' (ジョー・ヒガシ, ''Jō Higashi'' or 東丈, ''Higashi Jō'') is a character in both the [[Fatal Fury (series)|''Fatal Fury'']] and ''[[The King of Fighters]]'' series, used mainly for comic relief. He is currently dating [[Lilly Kane]], a relationship which her [[Billy Kane|brother]] greatly disapproves. His official nickname is '''The Young Champ of Muay Thai'''.
In Gamest's 1997 Heroes Collection, Joe was voted as the staff's thirty-ninth favorite character. He shared the spot with four other characters, including ''Fatal Fury'' character, [[Jin Chonrei]], and ''Street Fighter'' character, Zangief. In the character popularity poll on [[Neo Geo Freak]]'s website, he was voted as the second favorite character with a total of 3,654 votes.
In Gamest's 1997 Heroes Collection, Joe was voted as the staff's thirty-ninth favorite character. He shared the spot with four other characters, including ''Fatal Fury'' character, [[Jin Chonrei]], and ''Street Fighter'' character, Zangief. In the character popularity poll on [[Neo Geo Freak]]'s website, he was voted as the second favorite character with a total of 3,654 votes.
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==Story==
==Story==
===Fatal Fury===
===Fatal Fury===
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[[Image:joe-ova.jpg|thumb|left|Joe Higashi as seen in the Fatal Fury OVA]]
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[[Image:joe-ova.jpg|thumb|left|Joe Higashi as seen in the ''Fatal Fury'' OVA]]
Although Joe's place of origin is Japan, he spent the majority of his time in Thailand, where he trained Muay Thai. It was through his victories that he earned the nickname "Hurricane Upper" Joe Higashi. He seems to have a running gag of sorts where his legend is "just beginning" in his endings throughout the series.
Although Joe's place of origin is Japan, he spent the majority of his time in Thailand, where he trained Muay Thai. It was through his victories that he earned the nickname "Hurricane Upper" Joe Higashi. He seems to have a running gag of sorts where his legend is "just beginning" in his endings throughout the series.
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After Joe earned his title as the Muay Thai champion, he heads to [[South Town]] to prove himself in the King of Fighters tournament. On his way, he spots [[Andy Bogard|Andy]] and [[Terry Bogard]], who were on the hunt for their father's killer, [[Geese Howard]]. As soon as he informs them that Geese is hosting the tournament, they became steadfast companions. In the tournament, he met with a bitter [[Hwa Jai]] and was able to defeat him. After this, they eventually became friends and rivals back in Thailand. In his ending for [[Fatal Fury 2]], he also avenged Hwa's defeat by [[Wolfgang Krauser]].
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After Joe earned his title as the Muay Thai champion, he heads to [[South Town]] to prove himself in the King of Fighters tournament. On his way, he spots [[Andy Bogard|Andy]] and [[Terry Bogard]], who were on the hunt for their [[Jeff Bogard|father's]] killer, [[Geese Howard]]. As soon as he informs them that Geese is hosting the tournament, they became steadfast companions. In the tournament, he met with a bitter [[Hwa Jai]] and was able to defeat him. After this, they eventually became friends and rivals back in Thailand. In his ending for ''[[Fatal Fury 2]]'', he also avenged Hwa's defeat by [[Wolfgang Krauser]].
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Before the events of [[Fatal Fury 3]], he learns about the Jin brothers and [[Ryuji Yamazaki|Yamazaki]] and asks Hwa to come with him to South Town. Sometime after these events, he humorously takes [[Lilly Kane]] away from her brother since Geese was out of action. As a call back to this, [[Billy Kane|Billy]] "rescues" her in his [[Real Bout Fatal Fury Special|Real Bout]] ending.
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Before the events of ''[[Fatal Fury 3]]'', he learns about the Jin brothers and [[Ryuji Yamazaki]], and asks Hwa to come with him to South Town. Sometime after these events, he humorously takes [[Lilly Kane]] away from her brother since Geese was out of action. As a call back to this, [[Billy Kane|Billy]] "rescues" her in his [[Real Bout Fatal Fury Special|''Real Bout'']] ending.
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Joe in the Mark of Wolves timeline was busy protecting his title in the Muay Thai championship. According to [[Akihiko Ureshino|Ureshino]]'s personal blog, he gained an apprentice in the yet to be released Mark of Wolves sequel from the old SNK team. Her name, as mentioned by Terry and Andy in a [[KOF Maximum Impact Regulation "A"|original story]], was "Kuan" (クアン) and she even had a finished idle sprite. Her age wasn't particularly stated though he comments that she was a particularly "cute lady". Although she has yet to appear in any games, she first meets Joe in his profile story for The King of Fighters XII. She is a thief who tries to pickpocket Joe. Impressed with her top class physical strength and her daring, he immediately dubs her his disciple and inspires the girl to live a new life learning Muay Thai.
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In the ''[[Garou: Mark of the Wolves]]'' timeline, Joe was busy protecting his title in the Muay Thai championship. According to [[Akihiko Ureshino]]'s personal blog, he gained an apprentice in the yet to be released ''Mark of the Wolves'' sequel from the old SNK team. Her name, as mentioned by Terry and Andy in a [[KOF Maximum Impact Regulation "A"|original story]], was "Kuan" (クアン) and she even had a finished idle sprite. Her age wasn't particularly stated, though he comments that she was a particularly "cute lady". Although she has yet to appear in any games, she first meets Joe in his profile story for ''[[The King of Fighters XII]]''. She is a thief who tries to pickpocket Joe. Impressed with her top class physical strength and her daring, he immediately dubs her his disciple and inspires the girl to live a new life learning Muay Thai.
===The King of Fighters===
===The King of Fighters===
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Joe is a mainstay of Terry's team throughout most of the King of Fighters tournaments. He is often the motivating factor in getting Terry and Andy to join with him as a team. In this series, he developed somewhat of a rivalry with [[King]]. Joe is seen taunting her with his Muay Thai belt in [[The King of Fighters '98]]. In 2001, he enters the tournament with hopes to use the prize money to keep a gym from closing down.
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Joe is a mainstay of Terry's team throughout most of the King of Fighters tournaments. He is often the motivating factor in getting Terry and Andy to join with him as a team. In this series, he developed somewhat of a rivalry with [[King]]. Joe is seen taunting her with his Muay Thai belt in ''[[The King of Fighters '98]]''. In ''[[The King of Fighters 2001]]'', he enters the tournament with hopes to use the prize money to keep a gym from closing down.
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He is absent from KOF XI because a Muay Thai tournament is being held at the same time. Wanting to live their old times together as a team, the trio agree to meet up once more. Before the tournament, Joe is annoyed by both of his teammates being late for their meeting. Knowing Hwa Jai's entry with [[Kim Kaphwan|Kim]] and upset by Terry's carefree attitude, an intoxicated Joe vents his frustrations against the team leader in a sparring match in Paopao Cafe. In his team's ending, he humorously gets his congratulation kiss from the same infatuated male fan from his team's 2003 ending.
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He is absent from [[The King of Fighters XI|''KoF XI'']] because a Muay Thai tournament is being held at the same time. Wanting to live their old times together as a team, the trio agree to meet up once more. Before the tournament, Joe is annoyed by both of his teammates being late for their meeting. Knowing Hwa Jai's entry with [[Kim Kaphwan]] and upset by Terry's carefree attitude, an intoxicated Joe vents his frustrations against the team leader in a sparring match in Paopao Cafe. In his team's ending, he humorously gets his congratulation kiss from the same infatuated male fan from his team's 2003 ending.
==Personality==
==Personality==
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==Powers==
==Powers==
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*'''Multiple Attacks:''' He can deliver several punches at almost the same time.
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*'''Multiple Attacks:''' Joe can deliver several punches at almost the same time.
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*'''Energy Attack:''' He can use energy to increase damage of his kicking and knee attacks.
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*'''Energy Attack:''' Joe can use energy to increase damage of his kicking and knee attacks.
*'''Explosive Punch:''' Joe can deliver a punch of tremendous strength that explodes upon contact.
*'''Explosive Punch:''' Joe can deliver a punch of tremendous strength that explodes upon contact.
*'''Aerokinesis:''' Joe is able to create air, as he uses hurricane attacks.
*'''Aerokinesis:''' Joe is able to create air, as he uses hurricane attacks.
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==Fighting Style==
==Fighting Style==
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Joe uses traditional [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muay_Thai Muay Thai] moves.
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Joe uses traditional [[Wikipedia:Muay Thai|Muay Thai]] moves.
==Music==
==Music==
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* '''Chotto Koikki na Kenka Yarou (A Somewhat Stylish Brawling Punk)''' - Fatal Fury: King of Fighters, shared with [[Terry Bogard|Terry]] and [[Andy Bogard]]
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*'''Chotto Koikki na Kenka Yarou (A Somewhat Stylish Brawling Punk)''' - Fatal Fury: King of Fighters, shared with [[Terry Bogard|Terry]] and [[Andy Bogard]]
*'''Thai Nanbu no Tsutaetai Atarashii Shi''' - Fatal Fury 2, Fatal Fury Special
*'''Thai Nanbu no Tsutaetai Atarashii Shi''' - Fatal Fury 2, Fatal Fury Special
*'''Wani no Mi''' - Fatal Fury 3, Real Bout Fatal Fury
*'''Wani no Mi''' - Fatal Fury 3, Real Bout Fatal Fury
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* Greg Irwin - The King of Fighters XII (English voice)
* Greg Irwin - The King of Fighters XII (English voice)
* [[Wikipedia:Kazuki Yao|Kazuki Yao]] - Dengeki Bunko drama CD series
* [[Wikipedia:Kazuki Yao|Kazuki Yao]] - Dengeki Bunko drama CD series
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===Live Action Actors===
===Live Action Actors===
*Benny Wong - Fatal Fury Special live action commercials
*Benny Wong - Fatal Fury Special live action commercials
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[[Image:Joengpcff.gif|Fatal Fury: First Contact]] [[Image:Joeff.gif|Fatal Fury: King of Fighters]] [[Image:Joeff2.gif|Fatal Fury 2]] [[Image:Joeff3.gif|Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory]] [[Image:Joerbffs.gif|Real Bout Fatal Fury Special]] [[Image:Joe94.gif|The King of Fighters '94]] [[Image:Joe95.gif|The King of Fighters '95]] [[Image:Joe96.gif|The King of Fighters '96]] [[Image:Joe99.gif|The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle]] [[Image:Joecvsp.gif|Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro]] [[Image:Joekofxii.gif|The King of Fighters XII]]
[[Image:Joengpcff.gif|Fatal Fury: First Contact]] [[Image:Joeff.gif|Fatal Fury: King of Fighters]] [[Image:Joeff2.gif|Fatal Fury 2]] [[Image:Joeff3.gif|Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory]] [[Image:Joerbffs.gif|Real Bout Fatal Fury Special]] [[Image:Joe94.gif|The King of Fighters '94]] [[Image:Joe95.gif|The King of Fighters '95]] [[Image:Joe96.gif|The King of Fighters '96]] [[Image:Joe99.gif|The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle]] [[Image:Joecvsp.gif|Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro]] [[Image:Joekofxii.gif|The King of Fighters XII]]
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== Gallery ==
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==Gallery==
<gallery spacing="small" widths="150" bordersize="none" captionalign="left">
<gallery spacing="small" widths="150" bordersize="none" captionalign="left">
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Image:Joehff1.jpg|Fatal Fury artwork
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Image:Joehff1.jpg|''Fatal Fury'' artwork.
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Image:Joe-ffspecial.jpg|Fatal Fury Special artwork
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Image:Joe-ffspecial.jpg|''Fatal Fury Special'' artwork.
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Image:Joehigashi-rbs.jpg|Fatal Fury Rebout Special artwork
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Image:Joehigashi-rbs.jpg|''Fatal Fury Rebout'' Special artwork.
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Image:Joe-i9.jpg|The King of Fighters '99 artwork
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Image:Joe-i9.jpg|''The King of Fighters '99'' artwork.
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Image:Joehigashi-2000.jpg|The King of Fighters 2000 artwork
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Image:Joehigashi-2000.jpg|''The King of Fighters 2000'' artwork.
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Image:Joe-hq3.jpg|The King of Fighters 2001 artwork
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Image:Joe-hq3.jpg|''The King of Fighters 2001'' artwork.
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Image:Kof12-joe-higashi.jpg|The King of Fighters XII artwork
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Image:Kof12-joe-higashi.jpg|''The King of Fighters XII'' artwork.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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{{Wikipedia|Joe Higashi}}
{{Wikipedia|Joe Higashi}}