

She has changed her costume in response to fan letters and during KOF 2000, dabbled in making her own homepage. She also enjoys interacting with her fans. For instance, Chin Gentsai didn’t particularly want to participate in KOF ‘96, but it was Athena who persuaded him. She greatly enjoys being a pop idol and participating in the King of Fighters tournaments. She is either well aware of his crush on her, but usually chooses to ignore his romantic advances since he seems to embarrass her, or she is oblivious about his romantic interest in her. A happy girl with righteous virtues and well-meaning morals, she treasures her fans and those who are helpless and strives to do her best to fight for them, though she can be a bit of a crybaby at times.Īthena often chides Sie Kensou for slacking off in his training. This kept up until The King of Fighters XI, where Athena finally had her sailor uniform, and her classic Psycho Soldier outfit was used in The King of Fighters XII.Īthena is very outgoing, polite, and friendly. Throughout the years, her sailor uniform outfit was a frequent request from Japanese fans that was denied due to the belief that it wouldn't translate well with the overseas audience. Athena was a highly anticipated character for the King of Fighters lineup, and the developers relate that they are constantly working to keep her in the series.
