Capcom announces the arrival of Mai Shiranui to the Street Fighter 6 roster on February 5, 2025.
As the second-ever guest character in Street Fighter history, Mai brings a unique moveset that blends classic SNK flair with modern Street Fighter 6 mechanics. Dominate opponents across all three game modes – Fighting Ground, Battle Hub, and World Tour – where Mai serves as the newest Master.
Witness Mai’s Fiery Fury in the New Gameplay Trailer
Dive deeper into Mai‘s fiery fighting style with the official Street Fighter 6 Mai Gameplay Trailer on YouTube! For all the latest news and updates on Street Fighter 6, visit the official Street Fighter 6 website.
Classic and New Looks for the Fan Favorite
Mai arrives in style with two exciting outfits. Choose from her iconic look from SNK’s Fatal Fury series or her brand-new design from the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Unlock Outfit 2 through Fighter Coins or by maxing out your bond with Mai in World Tour.
Master the Art of Shiranui with Mai’s Signature Moves
The trailer showcases Mai’s diverse moveset, featuring familiar favorites and innovative techniques to control the battlefield:
- Kachousen (Flaming Fan): Throw fiery projectiles to control space and attack opponents.
- Ryuuenbu (Fiery Spin): Spin forward in a fiery blaze for combos or to outmaneuver your opponent.
- Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi (Cartwheel Elbow): Perform a cartwheel attack with follow-up options.
- Hishou Ryuuenjin (Flaming Dragon Punch): Mai’s signature anti-air attack featuring a flaming upwards kick.
- Super Arts: Unleash fiery devastation with Mai’s Level 1 Super Art (Kagerou no Mai), Level 2 Super Art (Chou Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi), and Level 3 Super Art (Shiranui Ryuu: Enbu Ada Zakura).
Deep Dive into Mai’s Blazing Techniques
For a comprehensive breakdown of Mai‘s fiery moveset, including Flame Stocks, aerial maneuvers, and fan set-ups, check out this blog post.
How to Access and Play as Mai Shiranui
Starting February 5th, 2025, players who own or purchase the Year 2 Character Pass or Year 2 Ultimate Pass can unlock Mai Shiranui. She will also be available for individual purchase with Fighter Coins. Joining M. Bison and Terry Bogard, Mai is the second of four characters coming in Street Fighter 6’s Year 2. Capcom has announced that they will release more details on Elena, the next DLC fighter arriving later in the year.