Franco Bash

BIO:

Franco Bash is a retired Super Heavyweight kickboxing champion. He works as a mechanic in South Town Airport to support his wife Emilia and their son Junior. In Fatal Fury 3 his son is kidnapped by Yamazaki, who blackmails him into helping him obtain the Secret Scrolls of the Jin. He rescues his son in his ending in Fatal Fury 3 and trains to make his comeback thorough the Real Bout series. His trademark moves includes the Double Kong, the Power Bicycle, and Webbing Blow, while his Super Special Move is the Armageddon Buster..
 
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ORIGIN:
Fatal Fury 3

  
                  
 

OTHER APPEARANCES:
Real Bout Fatal Fury, Fatal Fury Real Bout Special, Real Bout Special: Dominated Mind, Real Bout Fatal Fury 2, Card Fighters Clash

  
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Page Updated:  Mar. 29th, 2022

Franco Bash... what a name. I always thought Franco Bash looked like Super Mario on steroids. You did a funny thing, SNK. >_> Franco is definitely a goofy-looking character. Very G-rated. For one, he didn't get me interested in the Real Bout series and was the type of character that kept me away from the game. To his credit, following his original appearance, Franco's updated sprite in Real Bout 2 definitely helped his design a bit. His animations and some of his key special moves / mannerisms definitely improved in the sequel. The Franco dance (below) is one of his best.

Like Balrog, he punches hard... and calls it a day. His moveset isn't the most interesting, but he gets punchy and funky. He's just kind of a "fun" character by SNK. ^o^ As far as boxing in suspenders goes, Dudley does it better. Much better. Anywho, it's understandable why SNK pretty much dropped this design after a few games. You'll be lucky to make a background cameo appearance in a future SNK game, Mr. Bash (if that's your real name).

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