Street Fighter: 10 Worst Characters EVER (And Why)
9. Rainbow Mika
Like Birdie, Rainbow Mika was well-balanced in Street Fighter V but not so much in the Alpha series. Debuting in Street Fighter Alpha 3, Mika instantly stood out due to her pigtails, skimpy attire, and her habit of hitting rivals with her backside. (A classic move. Pretty sure the Rock used to do that.) Mika was also the first wrestler in the series to focus on speed rather than power, which was a nice change.
But what about the fighter's... y'know... fighting? Well, not a lot of positive things can be said about the buxom beauty's moves. Even though her combos can deal a lot of hits, it's hard for them to land. Even if they do, they don't deliver much damage, meaning Mika has to unleash every combo possible to stand a chance against the heavy hitters.
Thankfully, Capcom fine-tuned the character to perfection when the she returned in Street Fighter V. Mika's counters, special moves, and Super Combos are so solid in the recent sequel, it's hard to believe it's the same character we saw in Street Fighter Alpha 3.