Hakan

Overview

Hakan is a fighter introduced in Super Street Fighter IV. He is the president of a world-leading edible oil manufacturing company and a prominent competitor in Turkey's national sport of Yağlı güreş (oil wrestling). Known for his hearty and friendly demeanor, he is a dedicated family man who embarks on a worldwide journey to discover new oils for both personal passion and business expansion.

Appearance

Hakan stands 190 cm tall and weighs 110 kg, featuring a remarkably large and muscular physique. He has short blue hair, blue or grey eyes, a prominent mustache, and sideburns. His distinctive red skin is continuously covered in coat of slick oil, giving his entire body a shiny gloss.

Personality

Hakan possesses a boisterous and approachable nature, speaking in a distinct regional Kansai accent. He is a loving head of his household who adores his family, though he is entirely subservient to his wife, Melike. He strongly dislikes tobacco and fire, while holding a unique talent for singing Japanese Enka ballads.

Abilities

Hakan is a heavy grappling character who fights using Yağlı güreş techniques enhanced by body oil. Coating himself in oil boosts his defense, extends his attack range, and grants unique mobility options such as dash-canceling. He utilizes his slick body to perform tricky offensive sliding and diving maneuvers.

Background

Hakan established himself as a master of Turkey's traditional oil wrestling while building a globally successful edible oil business. Driven by his passion for cooking oil and business growth, he sets out across the globe, entering combat tournaments to test his oil-based martial art against fighters worldwide.

Relationships

Hakan shares a close friendship and friendly rivalry with E. Honda, often bonding over chanko stew while debating the merits of their respective martial arts. At home, he is devoted to his wife, Melike, and his seven daughters—Abra, Susam, Hurmaji, Tereyag, Kanola, Zeytin, and Aycicek.

Trivia

Hakan brought significant public attention to the Turkish sport of Yağlı güreş, even leading to a character entry on an official Turkish wrestling website. All seven of his daughters are named after various types of edible oils used around the world.