Zangief

Zangief is the beloved in-game fighter that Ono Akira mains in Street Fighter II, yet his role within the narrative extends far beyond the arcade screen. Throughout the story, he materializes as a recurring vision inside Haruo's mind, channeling the raw spirit of a legendary wrestler to inspire courage in the hesitant protagonist. In the climactic finale, Zangief stands alongside fellow game characters to clear the path forward for Haruo, cementing his place as a powerful spiritual symbol that watches over the emotional bond shared between the two leads.