6. Chun-Li
The first female of the series and of any fighting game, Chun-Li is smart, cultured and a strong symbol of femininity. Up until her release video games were about macho men saving the girl, she showed that sometimes they didnt need saving. She has balanced game play, with a degree of complexity thrown in for more advanced fighters. Slightly over shadowed in later games by some of the other lead characters storylines Chun-Li still remains a massive icon, not only for Street Fighter but video games in general. If it wasnt for her, female characters might still waiting for there hero to come and rescue them from their dungeon, instead of kicking the doors down and breaking out.