Yagami, Iori

八神庵

Because the KOF '95 project started with the idea of introducing Iori as Kyo's rival, he became recognized as a character belonging to a rival martial arts school linked to the Ancient Arts of the Kusanagi. He was also assigned the ability to wield flames of a different color than Kyo's (red flames), alongside several other traits.
When considering Iori Yagami, his intense personality is likely the first thing that comes to mind.
His moves are distinct, and his specific choice of hairstyle, clothing, and way of speaking certainly represented a personality that broke the mold for fighting game characters at that time.
During the initial location tests aimed at gauging the game's popularity, Iori was the character who stood out the most. His hair and his lines used to provoke opponents ("You think I'm scary, do you?") thrilled his fans immensely.