Street Fighter's Chun Li. Fatal Fury's Mai Shiranui. Two of the most iconic women in videogame history. In the 90's, there wasn't a nerd who didn't want to see these two go one-on-one. Can you really blame them. These are two of the most recognizable, powerful, and (let's face it) sexiest women ever in gaming. Capcom vs. SNK was a two game series that made this fight happen. However, there's nothing quite like a nerd battle, so let's get it underway.
Chun Li is the personification of power, grace, and beauty. She trots out in her trademark blue dress and tights to kick opponents into submission. She was all abut legs, whether it was her plethora of devastating kicks or just how sexy they looked. She jumped off of walls, spun around like a helicopter, and even threw fireballs in later versions.
Mai Shiranui...um, sorry. I was too busy drooling. Anyway, she came out in little ninja outfit, boobs popping out, butt popping out. She was (and still is) sexy. There's just no getting around it. Not just content to be hot, she was powerful as well. Like Chun Li, she jumps off walls. Unlike Chun Li, however, she fights with a fan, using it to set opponents on fire if they get too close or as a projectile if they try to keep their distance.
If you've read previous posts, then you know who will win in terms of looks. Chun Li is hot, but Mai Shiranui as the hottest woman in videogame history. Chun Li (and many others) just can't compete in that arena.
So with the looks already decided, who would win in a fight? Just looking at the characters, some would automatically give this to Chun Li. Whether it's because Chun Li looks tougher (she does) or Mai isn't wearing enough clothing (thankfully, she doesn't) is a mystery. Either way, Mai gets underestimated. Regardless of what's bouncing around or hanging out, Mai is a highly-skilled ninja who can trade blows with the best. I'm not totally sure who would win, but the battle will be fought in the air as much as on the ground, because these women a highly mobile. Chun Li still has the edge, but the fight could go either way.
Ironically, this battle will be decided after the last punch has been thrown and both women return to their respective corners. Chun Li isn't the undisputed queen in Street Fighter. Cammy and Juri could give her quite the beating if she's not careful. In terms of looks, there is a lot of competition in Street Fighter. Almost every woman in Street Fight has been the hottest woman in the series at some point. Cammy, Sakura, Elena, Juri, Makoto, Rose, and others have all been considered hotter then Chun Li in some circles. Heck, even C. Viper. Freaking C. Viper!
Mai, on the other hand, is the undisputed queen of Fatal Fury and King of Fighters. The women in these series' aren't scrubs, either. She could lose to most of them in a fight, though she probably wouldn't. In terms of looks, Fatal Fury has no real threats to her (sorry Blue Mary fans). King of Fighters has some stiff competition, but they ultimately fall short.
So the winner of this Nerd Batte is Mai Shiranui. She is at the top of her universe in terms of fighting and beauty. Chun Li has the edge in fighting, but the gap isn't that wide. Finally, Mai is simply better looking. Agree? Disagree? Feel free to comment.
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