I remember the first time played Street Fighter II at the arcade. I briefly glanced over the pictures of fighters, excited to see that there was a woman available to select. I loved being able to fight as someone I could relate to, and I always picked Chun-Li.
Chun-Li wasn’t weak; she was equal to the men she fought against. She had special moves designed for her, including her powerful kick. I felt she could do anything the men in the game could do, and I was right. She has become one of the most iconic characters in the game, compared to her male counterparts, being featured and referenced in other media.
As I grew older, I realized others saw things in her I didn’t.
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