The Whole Dragon's Crown Sorceress Thing

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I suppose Mai Shiranui did get fuller-looking as time progressed. She started out in Fatal Fury looking rather simple, but slowly but surely went out of bounds towards the later KOF installments. I wouldn't say her design stuck out so much (a la Sorceress in Dragon's Crown) until maybe KOF XII (although her Fatal Fury + Real Bout designs are significantly more reserved)

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Every now and then they would take a step even further. (The spoiler shows a few of her animations in the later games, and she shows off quite a bit, so click if you don't mind seeing)

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(this gives me the jiggles)

And then with KOF XII and XIII they decided to go all out. (more risque game sprites, view at your own risk)

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All that being said, it does fit her character. She's a ninja who was trained to use her seductiveness to her advantage. I wouldn't say her design is really that close to how absurd people find the Sorceress to be, but it's definitely out there.