Introduction
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/Tails-kun/ioriflamehi.gif Origin Game: The King of Fighters '95
Iori Yagami is the heir to the Yagami clan, whose ancestors aided the Kusanagi clan in sealing the Orochi. However, eventually, they made a pact with the Orochi in exchange for more power (consequently, it also gave them shorter lives). Iori himself is the sworn rival of Kyo Kusanagi and is naturally able to wield purple flames. He has a short temper and has been known to attack his teammates when their team doesn't succeed. Because of his lineage, the blood of the Orochi flows through his veins and was activated in the '97 tournament. When the Orochi blood is activated, Iori goes into a frenzied state (known as "Riot of Blood") and killed his teammates Vice and Mature in the process. He was tamed in time and aided Kyo in defeating Orochi, just as their clans had done in the past. He has since been a mainstay of the King of Fighters series but has not played a significant role in the storyline since. His Battle Coliseum entity is based on his King of Fighters 2003 character.